31st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150208569 | Rock Picking System - A rock picking system for efficiently picking rocks from a field. The rock picking system generally includes a frame, a reel unit rotatably connected to a front portion of the frame, a motor mechanically connected to the reel unit to cause rotation of the reel unit, and a plurality of front teeth extending forwardly and downwardly from a lower front end of the frame. The reel unit includes a plurality of teeth that assist in pushing rocks in a field over the front teeth by providing a rearward and upward force to the rocks as they engage the front teeth. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208570 | VERTICAL TILLAGE SYSTEM - A vertical tilling implement to be pulled behind and agricultural vehicle having a number of gangs of fluted-concave disc blades, rolling baskets, and wheels connected to a main frame. As the vertical tilling implement is pulled, the fluted-concave disc blades move the soil in a direction lateral to the side of the blades as well as up. Meanwhile, the rolling bars aid in leveling the seedbed and crushing the remaining large pieces of soil. The vertical tilling implement reduces the amount of subsoil compaction and cuts through heavy residue making it ideal for use in the fall or in the spring. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208571 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS - An agricultural implement includes the use of one or more electromechanical hydraulic cylinder assembly in place of hydraulic cylinders. The assemblies may take various forms for actuation, and can convert an electric power source to hydraulic power for use on or with the implement. A control system is also provided for connecting to a tractor to provide control information to the assemblies or to a central hydraulic supply via a ISOBUS that rebroadcasts input controls from a source, such as a tractor used in conjunction with the agricultural implement. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208572 | METHODS TO DIFFERENTIATE AND IMPROVE GERMPLASM FOR SEED EMERGENCE UNDER STRESS - The present invention provides methods for testing seed germination and predicting seed emergence in stressful field conditions, such as cold and flooding stress. Cold Soak Test and ultra-drying methods are provided herein. The methods find use in the development of corn breeding technologies and germplasm selection to evaluate and develop new hybrids that can produce stable stands under stressful field conditions. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208573 | METER FOR DISPENSING A GRANULAR PRODUCT - A chemical granule metering system, for use on a row crop planter, allows for control of chemical granule drop rate. The chemical granule metering system also includes a motor permitting control of chemical granule drop rate by adjusting the rotational speed of the motor. An impeller for a chemical granule meter system having a plurality of apertures is optimized to allow a broad range of chemical granule flow rates, reduce or mitigate clogging, and reduce pulsing characteristics of the metering system. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208574 | PERISTALTIC PUMP INJECTION SYSTEM - A mobile injection device including a peristaltic pump assembly configured to be installed in a device for placing material on or beneath the soil surface. The device delivers material into the soil subsurface as a fluid or a suspension. The peristaltic pump has a rotor assembly that urges a fluid additive in precision amounts through flexible tubes into a manifold. A pressurized fluid is introduced to the manifold to mix the additive in the pressurized fluid and inject the mixture into the ground through an injection nozzle. A computer control system monitors the ground speed of the device and determines the amount of additive to be pumped into the manifold to provide a uniform distribution of the additive to the soil. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208575 | Attachable Trimmer - An attachable trimmer includes a trimming unit, an arm assembly, a limit switch, and a rod assembly as the attachable trimmer is mounted onto a mower deck of a lawn mower. The trimming unit is connected with the arm assembly while the limit switch is oppositely positioned of the trimming unit across the arm assembly. The rod assembly is connected with the arm assembly in between the trimming unit and the limit switch. The rod assembly moves the attachable trimmer in between an expanded position and a retracted position upon the user's discretion. The trimming unit is only operational when the attachable trimmer is at the expanded position as the limit switch completes an electrical circuitry to electrically power the trimming unit. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208576 | REEL LAWN MOWER WITH MAIN BODY, REEL CUTTING UNIT, AND CONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING REEL CUTTING UNIT TO MAIN BODY SUCH THAT REEL CUTTING UNIT IS ROLLABLE - A reel lawn mower which has a connection structure for connecting a reel cutting unit to a main body. The reel cutting unit has a spiral cutting reel which is rotated by a prime mover to cut grass together with a bedknife. In the connection structure, in order to connect the reel cutting unit to the main body so that the reel cutting unit rolls around a virtual horizontal line perpendicular to the shaft center of the cutting reel in the center of the axial direction of the cutting reel, the reel cutting unit includes a connecting arm with an arc portion shaped so as to follow a virtual arc centered on the virtual horizontal line. The connecting arm is slidably supported so as to prevent the arc portion from coming off the virtual arc. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208577 | QUICK CONNECT SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING MOTORS TO CYLINDER MOWERS - The present disclosure provides a motor connection system and method for mounting and removing a motor to and from a reel assembly frame of a turf-care vehicle without the use of tools. In various embodiments, the system includes a plurality of shoulder bolts longitudinally extending from a mounting end of the motor and a bearing housing that is mountable to a reel assembly frame of a turf-care vehicle. The bearing housing includes a plurality of self-tightening keyhole slots structured and operable to receive a respective one of the shoulder bolts. Each keyhole slot comprises a interior bezel that is interoperable with the respective shoulder bolt such that rotation of the motor to a Home position will structurally hold and secure the motor to the bearing housing. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208578 | REAPING MACHINE - A reaping machine includes a sickle bar that can rotate and at least one reaping blade arranged on the sickle bar. The reaping blade is supported so that it can pivot on a pin fastened to the sickle bar. The pin has a fastening section for fastening to the sickle bar and a holding section separated by a shoulder from the fastening section for holding the reaping blade so that it can pivot. To simplify the placement or installation of the pin on the sickle bar, at least one raised section extending in the radial direction past a circumferential segment of the pin is formed in the fastening section of the pin. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208579 | METHOD OF REMOTELY CONFIGURING A RESIDUE SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - An agricultural harvester residue handling selection method having the steps of: selecting a chop/swath residue handling mode resulting in a mode selection; setting a chopper speed range for a chopper in a residue handling section dependent upon the mode selection; and positioning a windrow door dependent upon the mode selection. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208580 | ADJUSTABLE ROW UNIT DECK PLATE FOR A HEADER OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - An adjustable row unit for a header of a combine harvester is disclosed. The row unit includes opposed and cooperating curved deck plates that reduce the distance from the upper surfaces of the deck plates to the stripping roll pinch points. The deck plates move in unison and the opening of the stalk receiving gap is variable and subject to coarse and fine adjustment. Coarse adjustment is achieved by moving the deck plates into a selected stalk receiving position and fine adjustment is performed by a yieldable biasing member when the deck plates are in the selected stalk receiving position. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208581 | AGITATED HARVESTER CONVEYOR - A conveyor system for a harvester is provided where the conveyor system includes a conveyor with openings and an agitator that is configured to impart an agitating motion to the conveyor to aid in the separation of materials. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208582 | Finger Drive for a Crop Feed Roller - A crop feeding roller for a header includes a plurality of finger units within the roller each having a pair of fingers projecting outwardly for engaging crop outside the peripheral wall of the roller. The peripheral wall has opposed finger guide holes associated with the pair of fingers. Each finger unit including an inner member carrying the fingers and containing an elongate guide slot transverse to the axis of the roller and a stationary guide member within the guide slot at a position within the roller arranged to cause the inner member with the fingers of each of the finger units to reciprocate during the rotation of the roller. The guide slot is shaped with at least one curved lobe to one side of a transverse center section so that the slot can be S-shaped or C-shaped to improve the dwell time and swept area obtained by the finger movement. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208583 | Vertical Stacking Bale Accumulator - A towable vertical stacking bale accumulator features angle-adjustable roller beds on an obliquely oriented trailer frame whereby a rearwardly declining slope of the rollers gravitationally conveys individual bales from the baler to a stacking station at the rear of the trailer frame, where an automatically controlled gate provides a stop for retaining the bales until either a full stack is compiled or an error is detected. Spring loaded bale lifters feature concave undersides to encourage retraction of same as they are lowered down the sides of a newly arrived bale, and carry hanging bale guides that prevent the incoming bales from overshooting sides of the roller bed. Lift frames on which the bale lifters are carried are raised and lowered by hydraulically driven lift arms, and are further stabilized by engagement of lift frame followers with guide members of upright support structures provided on opposing sides of the roller bed. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208584 | AGRICULTURAL BALER WITH A PLUNGER SLOT COVER - An agricultural baler comprising a main bale chamber having a pair of opposed side walls. Each side wall includes a plunger slot arrangement defining a plunger slot. Each plunger slot has opposite ends and is open at both an inside adjacent to a plunger and an opposite outside. The plunger is reciprocally disposed within the main bale chamber, and includes a pair of opposed sides and at least one roller extending laterally outward from each side. Each roller is positioned within a respective plunger slot. The baler is characterized by a pair of plunger slot covers, with each cover only partially covering a respective outside of a corresponding plunger slot such that each end of the plunger slot is uncovered. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208585 | AGRICULTURAL BALER WITH A PLUNGER SLOT BELT - An agricultural baler comprising a main bale chamber having a pair of opposed side walls, with each side wall having a plunger slot arrangement defining a plunger slot. Each plunger slot has opposite ends and is open at an inside adjacent to a plunger. A pair of rotating elements are positioned within each plunger slot, with each rotating element being located at a corresponding end of a respective plunger slot. A pair of plunger slot belts are each positioned in association with a respective plunger slot and partially wrap a respective pair of rotating elements associated with each plunger slot. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208586 | BALER PLUNGER-POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A sensor assembly and method is described for determining the position of a reciprocating plunger of a baler. A first sensor may detect at least one location of a crank arm driving the plunger as the crank arm rotates. A second sensor may detect a rotation of a crank gear that drives the rotation of the crank arm. A controller may determine a position of the reciprocating plunger relative to a baling chamber based upon, at least in part, the detected crank arm location and the detected rotation of the crank gear. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208587 | Modular Planting System for Roof Applications - A green roof modular system includes at least four planter modules each including a planter including a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls that cooperate with the bottom wall to form an interior space, and a biodegradable insert including a plurality of sidewalls that cooperate with one another to form an interior space, wherein the insert is adapted to retain a plant matter in the interior space of the insert, the plurality of sidewalls of the insert extending above the plurality of sidewalls of the planter, and wherein the plurality of the sidewalls of the insert are adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls of the planter, such that one of the planter modules abuts each of the remaining three planter modules and substantially no gap exists between the abutting planter modules in plan view. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208588 | Lawn Roller Device for Removing Lawn Debris - A lawn roller device is provided that is configured to retrieve and remove sand burrs and lawn briars from a lawn surface using a roller having a fibrous material outer layer. The device comprises a roller having one or more wheels supporting a cylindrical body, over which is supported a removable fibrous material outer layer. The roller is supported on an axle and is pulled or pushed using frame and shaft portion. The shaft portion supports a handle member, or alternatively is secured to a hitch of a motorized landscaping vehicle and pulled over the surface of a lawn. The device is sufficiently weighted and the fibrous material is such that sand burrs and lawn briars adhere thereto upon contact, whereby the lawn is cleaned of these items and the fibrous material can be removed and cleaned after each use. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208589 | SWITCH-FREE MULTI-CUTTING MODE SHEARING TOOL - A switch-free multi-cutting mode shearing tool includes a shearer including a first handle and a second handle pivotally connected together, a cutter blade pivoted to the first handle and having a cutting edge protruding over a front end of the first handle, an actuation portion projecting between the first and second handles, an elongated slot located in the actuation portion and a plurality of engagement grooves located at one side inside the elongated slot, a link pivoted to the second handle and having a movable end, and a pin located at the movable end and inserted into and movable along the elongated slot and selectively engageable into one of the engagement grooves, and a pushing element mounted at the second handle such that when closing the first and second handles, the pushing element is forced to touch and push the actuation portion of the cutter blade. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208590 | METHOD FOR STIMULATING PLANT GROWTH, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTING CUMULATIVE LIGHT QUANTITY - The present invention provides a method for stimulating plant growth, which comprises: (a) placing a light transmissive material for adjusting or retaining light spectrum wavelengths below 500 nm (section A), between 500˜630 nm (section B), and above 630 nm (section C) between the light and a photosynthesis receptor of the plant; and (b) providing the illuminance or photon flux density of section B lower than that of section A or section C after the light passing through the light transmissive material. The present invention also provides an apparatus and methods for computing cumulative light quantity, comprising (a) a spectrum sensing unit; (b) a spectrum multi-band setting module; (c) a cumulative light quantity computing module; (d) an information processing unit; and (e) a control unit. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208591 | SYSTEMIC CROP PROTECTION METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MYCOSES, BACTERIOSES AND VIROSES USING INJECTOR TECHNOLOGY AND NEUTRAL ELECTROLYZED MINERAL WATER AS A BIOCIDE - A systemic crop protection method using, as a systemic biocide, oxidative radicals which are electrolytically produced in mineral salt-containing, plant nutrient-rich water and are filled into devices to carry out injection in the phloem of a plant, bush, or tree. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts are eliminated by: 1. producing the biocidal oxidative radicals and breaking up the water molecule clusters into two-molecule to three-molecule clusters in an aqueous, mineral salt-containing nutrient solution using electrolysis; 2. filling, under pressure, electrolyzed phyto-physical nutrient solution and biocidal oxidative radicals along with compressed gases, nitrogen, CO2, and/or argon into the injection devices; 3. placing injection cannulae on plants or trees and with the help of a drill, screwing the injection cannulae into the phloem of the plants; 4. grafting on the injection devices; 5. automatically, slowly and constantly administering the injection to the phloem of the plant; 6. repeating as required. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208592 | PLANT-GROWING APPARATUS HAVING ROTATABLE MODULES - An apparatus ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208593 | RAISED BED GARDEN WALL SYSTEM - A raised bed garden system has a plurality of panels that can be designed in any size and shape. The panels can be pre-formed in various sizes and can be joined together by various types of couplings to make larger sizes. The panels can have hollow insertion members on at least the top and bottom edges thereof to allow the couplings to interconnect the panel pieces, | 2015-07-30 |
20150208594 | CONTINUOUS CULTIVATION SYSTEM FOR ORGANIC GINSENG USING MULTILEVEL CULTIVATION TABLES - Disclosed is a continuous cultivation system for organic ginseng using multilevel cultivation tables, including a facility including: a rainproof plastic roof, a first sun-shading screen placed on the rainproof plastic roof and allows transmission of an adequate amount of sunlight for cultivation of ginseng, and a second sun-shading screen installed at front, back, and left, and right sides of the facility and that allows air to smoothly pass therethrough; a plurality of multilevel cultivation tables that includes three or more levels of cultivation tables each; a water supply device for uniformly supplying water to the cultivation tables; a ventilation window and an air blowing fan installed on a ceiling of the facility to ventilate an upper portion of the facility; and auxiliary light sources installed under all of the cultivation tables except for lowermost cultivation tables. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208595 | Water Storage Devices and Apparatuses Therefor - A water butt comprises an interior volume for storing liquid; a container suitable for holding one or more plants, disposed on a side of the water butt; and a duct coupled between the interior volume of the water butt and the container, and configured to allow passage of liquid from the interior volume to the container. An apparatus mountable to a water management device for receiving liquid therefrom, comprises a container suitable for holding one or more plants; and a duct coupled to the container, and configured to allow passage of liquid from the water management device to the container. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208596 | WATER RETENTION DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PLANT CONTAINER - A water retention device for use with a plant container. The water retention device includes a plate structure including a central cover and a sidewall extending from a perimeter of the central cover, wherein the sidewall supports the central cover above a growth medium in the plant container. A trough is formed in the central cover for receiving water from a drip tube, wherein the trough includes a plurality of holes for the passage of water from the trough to the growth medium within the plant container. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208597 | Upright Irrigation Bag - An upright open face flexible irrigation bag having a first edge with a first set of zipper teeth and a second edge with a second set of zipper teeth and a slider for in situ securing the first set of zipper teeth to the second set of zipper teeth around a sapling and an emitter wherein the emitter includes flow control through either a restrictive nozzle or an emitter valve or both with both the emitter valve and the restrictive nozzle located external to the irrigation bag and proximate a ground edge of the upright irrigation bag with the irrigation bag including an emitter valve for compensating in a water pressure head in the irrigation bag. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208598 | Hydroponic Nutrient Delivery Gardening System - An improved hydroponic nutrient delivery gardening system apparatus is described. This improved hydroponic delivery gardening system apparatus improves upon existing systems by minimizing the effects of sunlight and heat on the nutrient solution system without the use of an external nutrient cooling system, improve nutrient availability to roots, improve oxygen availability to roots, and improve the consistency of, and the ability to accurately measure, the pH of the media and nutrient mix. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208599 | CUCUMBER HYBRID SV4196CD AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of cucumber hybrid SV4196CD and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SV4196CD and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another cucumber plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208600 | LETTUCE LINE SV5926LC - The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV5926LC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV5926LC, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV5926LC with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV5926LC, including the gametes of such plants. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208601 | LETTUCE LINE SV6370LC - The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV6370LC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV6370LC, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV6370LC with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV6370LC, including the gametes of such plants. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208602 | LETTUCE LINE SV8143LC - The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV8143LC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV8143LC, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV8143LC with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV8143LC, including the gametes of such plants. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208603 | LETTUCE LINE SV1235LB - The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV1235LB. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV1235LB, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV1235LB with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV1235LB, including the gametes of such plants. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208604 | NOVEL PLEUROTUS ERYNGII VAR. FERULAE STRAIN - The present invention relates to | 2015-07-30 |
20150208605 | HAND-HELD APPLICATOR TO CLEAN TEATS OF A MILK-PRODUCING ANIMAL - The embodiments are directed to a hand-held applicator ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208606 | ODOUR CONTROLLER - The present invention provides an odour controller comprising at least one absorbent mineral material and a microbiota that facilitates malodour-control. Preferably, the absorbent mineral material is expanded perlite and/or exfoliated vermiculite. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208607 | MODULAR CAGE FOR PETS, IN PARTICULAR RABBITS | 2015-07-30 |
20150208608 | MILKING DEVICE - A milking device, including: a platform that is rotatable in a direction of rotation and includes an edge and a plurality of milking stations, and a milking mechanism for milking a dairy animal; a plurality of feeding troughs which are distributed along the edge, outside next to the platform on a fixed world frame and within reach of the dairy animals on the milking stations. The feeding troughs do not have to be made unnecessarily complicated and movable or foldable, so that reliability of in particular the feed portion of such a milking device can be improved. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208609 | ANIMAL WATERING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ANIMAL WATERING DEVICE - An animal watering device includes a trough that holds water, a water conduit system in fluid communication with the trough, a water outlet at a bottom portion of the trough, an outlet valve arrangement associated with the water outlet, and a water level control system. The water level control system includes a controller, a timer, and a low level sensor that senses a low water level in the trough. The timer measures a first time interval and a second time interval. The water level control system opens the water outlet under a first condition, and under a second condition if failing to meet the first condition, where the first condition is met when the first time interval has expired and the water level in the trough is at or below the low level sensor, and the second condition is met when the second time interval has expired. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208610 | Water Container Structure - The present invention provides a water container structure, which is a container combination for an animal to drink water and comprises a containing unit, for water to be added, at an upper end and a receiving unit for the animal to drink the water with its mouth at a lower end. A plurality of grooves, spaced up and down, are concaved at two corresponding sides at a predetermined height of the containing unit at the upper end for two projecting portions extending inward at an upside of the receiving unit at the lower end to insert in. A water dispensing amount of the container combination is controlled by installing and screwing the water dispensing device of the containing unit and the upper end on the receiving unit at the lower end by hand to allow to predetermined control of the water dispensing amount. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208611 | EQUINE COOLING BODY TOWEL - A highly absorbent PVA/starch towel cools an animal through the process of evaporative cooling. The towel is textured with indentations. A ridge extends along the crest of the towel. Water is applied to and absorbed by the towel. The towel is held to the animal with elastic straps, which allow the towel to be flapped periodically while fastened to the animal. Periodic flapping brings more absorbed liquid to the towel surface to facilitate continued evaporative cooling. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208612 | Gun Dog Training Tool and Method - A gundog training tool prevents gun shyness by gradually allowing a pup to adapt to the sound of a gunshot. A pop gun shoots treats upon creating a simulated gunshot so that the dog grows used to the sound of a gunshot and creates positive reinforcement rewarded by the treat. As the pup learns, a charge in a housing is introduced to provide a simulated gunshot that expels a treat that trains the dog to feel excitement at the sound and smell of a gunshot. The size of the charge adjusts to create louder simulated gunshots as the pup learns so that the pup is prepared for introduction to actual gunshots, such as from a shotgun shooting at a bird. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208613 | DOG RUNNING APPARATUS - An apparatus for running, exercising, leading or walking a dog comprising an arc bar having two ends, each end comprising an extendable cord extending from inside the arc bar and terminating in an attachment means, the extendable cord biased in a retracted position inside the arc bar and a retention member attached to the extendable cord distal from the attachment means which acts to limit extension of the extendable cord outside the arc bar and prevents transfer of force to the extendable cord on the other end of the arc bar. The present apparatus enables a dog to run within a defined range of a person or bicycle while limiting transfer of force from one side of the apparatus to the other during use. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208614 | RETRACTABLE PET LEASH PROVIDED WITH A PROTECTIVE SHELL - An automatically retractable pet leash, comprises a casing or guard ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208615 | Remote Controlled Pet Collar Illumination - A pet animal collar comprises a processor unit configured to effect illumination patterns comprising a combination of color and blink for an array of light sources on the collar. A memory unit coupled to the processor stores multiple illumination patterns, and a radio receiver unit provides wireless remote access to the processor unit to enable uploading and/or selecting at least one of illumination patterns. In some aspects, the processor unit responds to sensor signals from a sensor unit (such as an accelerometer) on the collar to select or change a displayed illumination pattern. A computer program product includes a non-transitory computer readable medium storing software instructions that cause the processor unit to control and adapt the illumination patterns. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208616 | ANIMAL LEASH APPARATUS - The present invention is for an animal leash having a housing having a cell phone supporting attachment thereon for holding a cell phone. This allows the cell phone to be rapidly attached to the animal leash housing and to be quickly removed from the animal leash housing to thereby allow the user of the animal leash to use the cell phone hands free while walking their pet. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208617 | POULTRY CAGE WITH IMPROVED MANURE DRYING ARRANGEMENT - A poultry cage comprises a resting surface in a horizontal plane having a plurality of openings, a manure collecting surface arranged underneath the resting surface, and a drying air channel comprising a first side wall having a set of first openings for directing drying air towards the manure collecting surface and a set of second openings for directing drying air towards the manure collecting surface. Each first opening directs the drying air at a first angle against a vertical direction towards the manure collecting surface and each second opening directs the drying air at a second angle against a vertical direction towards the manure collecting surface, wherein the first angle being different than the second angle. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208618 | Loading Device for Loading Broilers into Crates - The invention relates to a device for loading poultry supplied in supply stations located one above another at different heights into poultry holders placed in a loading station, wherein the device is provided with a frame, a first carriage movable on the side of the supply stations in vertical direction along the frame, a second carriage movable on the side of the loading stations in vertical direction along the frame and a transport element connected to the first and the second carriage, wherein the connection between the carriages and the associated end of the transport element is configured for relative rotation, wherein the connection between the transport element and either of the carriages is configured to allow a limited relative movement in horizontal direction and the first carriage is provided with a conveyor connecting to the supply stations for carrying the poultry onto the transport element in any position of the transport element. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208619 | Temperature Regulated Automatic Aquarium Feeder - A Temperature Regulated Automatic Aquarium Feeder includes an insulated container, temperature regulating elements, and dispensing elements for the temperature controlled storage and feeding of temperature sensitive foods to aquariums. Temperature sensitive foods such eggs, shrimp, copepods, amphipods, rotifers, or microalgae are placed into an insulated container. The insulated container is heated or cooled by use of temperature regulating elements such as a thermoelectric elements, heat sinks, and electric fans. Food is released through opening of a valve or piston in gravity fed models, or pulled out of the insulated container with a pump in alternative configurations. The schedule of food release is controlled through an automatic timer or digital controller. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208620 | OBESITY ANIMAL MODEL AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEREOF - The application provides, among others, methods for constructing animal obesity models, methods for screening microorganism or composition of microorganisms that may cause obesity, methods for screening therapeutic targets for treating metabolic disorders, and methods for screening or evaluating microorganisms, compounds, food, recipes, formulations, drugs, nutritional supplements, healthcare products, beverages and other items for preventing and treating metabolic diseases. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208621 | Transgenic Animal - The present invention concerns a non-human transgenic animal comprising a modification in its genome which results in the animal exhibiting a level of Erf expression and/or ERF activity which is reduced compared to a wildtype animal, wherein said animal has a defect in ossification. Further provided is a non-human transgenic animal comprising an insertion of a promoter-marker gene cassette in one or both Erf alleles wherein the cassette is present in an intron of Erf and wherein said animal exhibits an expression level of Erf and/or ERF activity which is reduced compared to a wildtype animal. Uses of these animals and of a non-human transgenic animal comprising a modification in its genome which results in the animal exhibiting a level of expression of Erf and/or ERF activity which is reduced compared to a wildtype animal for producing animals with ossification defects, for identifying treatments and as disease models are encompassed. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208622 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED NON-HUMAN ANIMALS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates generally to genetically modified non-human animals expressing human polypeptides and their methods of use. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208623 | TRANSGENIC NON-HUMAN ANIMAL AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to transgene constructs, transgenic non-human animals comprising transgene constructs, methods of making and methods of using the transgenic non-human animals comprising transgene constructs. An embodiment of the invention relates to methods of assaying the activation of GPCR ligands non-invasively in whole animals, tissue slices, or in native cells using a transgenic model containing a bioluminescent transgene reporter system that is responsive to pathway following ligand binding of GPCR receptors. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208624 | Fishing Lure Jig - A Fishing Lure Jig as described herein is formed firstly about a split ring or keychain ring that has a double wire portion and also a single wire portion. Thus, a fishing hook having a tightly wound rounded end threaded upon the single wire portion can be effectively stuck there so that it can not proceed up and over the double wire portion as the rounded end is too small to ride through both wires (the double wire portion) at the same time. Then a second hook is attached at its rounded end in the double wire portion and a connector hoop is also loaded thereon so that the first hook with the narrow rounded end is stuck between these two. A connection chain is attached to the connector hoop and a ball is attached to the opposite end thereof using a similar mechanism. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208625 | TWITCH DYNAMIC FISHING LURE - A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. Various alternative embodiments are provided. Amongst these one powers the lure using a cellphone stick battery supply having an electric wire socket to socket connection to a USB, circular socket or similar charging mechanism. Another has a door or screwed on cover that is removable and thereby operable to permit egress and ingress of used and replacement batteries respectively. The final embodiment is self contained as it is to be rechargeable via inductive principles. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208626 | Artificial Fishing Lure - A multi-segmented, soft-bodied, artificial fishing lure or swim bait with a natural profile includes plastic control planes in each body segment to generate a lure that is stable in the water, and demonstrates realistic swimming motions in a range of retrieve speeds and even when allowed to sink. At least one clear, stiff plastic control plane is inserted in each body segment to generate a lifelike swimming motion when the lure is retrieved. Each control plane may be moved within a range of positions to provide realistic motions for specific fishing techniques. The control planes inserted into and sometimes through the lure body are invisible in the water and are adjustable to accommodate a range of water conditions, densities and temperatures. The placement of control planes create the ability to limit unnatural/undesirable movements and expand or accentuate natural and desirable movements in each segment of the body of the lure. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208627 | Artificial Fishing Lure - A multi-segmented, soft-bodied, artificial fishing lure or swim bait with a natural profile includes plastic control planes in each body segment to generate a lure that is stable in the water, and demonstrates realistic swimming motions in a range of retrieve speeds and even when allowed to sink. At least one clear, stiff plastic control plane is inserted in each body segment to generate a lifelike swimming motion when the lure is retrieved. Each control plane may be moved within a range of positions to provide realistic motions for specific fishing techniques. The control planes inserted into and sometimes through the lure body are invisible in the water and are adjustable to accommodate a range of water conditions, densities and temperatures. The placement of control planes create the ability to limit unnatural/undesirable movements and expand or accentuate natural and desirable movements in each segment of the body of the lure. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208628 | Artificial Fishing Lure - A multi-segmented, soft-bodied, artificial fishing lure or swim bait with a natural profile includes plastic control planes in each body segment to generate a lure that is stable in the water, and demonstrates realistic swimming motions in a range of retrieve speeds and even when allowed to sink. At least one clear, stiff plastic control plane is inserted in each body segment to generate a lifelike swimming motion when the lure is retrieved. Each control plane may be moved within a range of positions to provide realistic motions for specific fishing techniques. The control planes inserted into and sometimes through the lure body are invisible in the water and are adjustable to accommodate a range of water conditions, densities and temperatures. The placement of control planes create the ability to limit unnatural/undesirable movements and expand or accentuate natural and desirable movements in each segment of the body of the lure. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208629 | FISHING ROD WITH PLUG STOWAGE AND BASE SECTION RETAINER - A fishing rod of a type that has multiple sections assembled together in a telescopic manner in which smaller diameter, more distal sections collapse telescopically into and extend telescopically out of one or more larger diameter, more proximal sections that extend from a handle includes a rod plug that is sized and shaped for removable mounting in a distal end of the larger diameter section to retain the smaller diameter sections when collapsed into the larger diameter section and a handle plug with a storage hole that is sized and shaped to receive and retain the rod plug in a removable manner. A base section retainer apparatus receives and releaseably holds a proximal end of the base section in the handle. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208630 | REEL BODY OF A DUAL-BEARING REEL - A reel body includes a first body portion, a second body portion, first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, a fixing portion, and a fishing rod mounting portion. The first and second connecting portions connect the first body portion and the second body portion. The fixing portion is disposed on the first connecting portion. The fixing portion protrudes from the outer peripheral edge of the second body portion from the side view. The fishing rod mounting portion is fixed to the fixing portion. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208631 | LEVEL WINDING MECHANISM FOR DUAL-BEARING REEL - A level winding mechanism for a dual-bearing reel includes a worm shaft, a guide member and a slide member. The guide member has a tubular shape and is disposed radially outside of the worm shaft. The slide member has a first through hole and an accommodation recess. The first through hole enables the guide member to penetrate therethrough. The accommodation recess is formed on the inner surface of the first through hole. The slide member is configured to slide along the guide member. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208632 | FISHING REEL HAVING DRAG ASSEMBLY - A fishing reel having a drag assembly. The drag assembly brakes the unwinding rotation of a spool to prevent a fishing line from being excessively rapidly unwound from the spool and thus from being snapped when the fishing line is drawn out by a hooked fish. The drag assembly includes a washer retainer coupled to a drive gear, and a washer group having a brake washer. Therefore, there is no need for the drive gear to have a shape corresponding to the washer group, whereby the manufacturing process can be facilitated, the time it takes to manufacture the fishing reel can be reduced, and the production cost can also be reduced. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208633 | ICE FISHING TIP UP FISHING LINE SYSTEM - An ice fishing tip-up is described that is adapted to rest on a sheet of ice surrounding a fishing opening in the sheet of ice. The ice fishing device has at least three legs, a moveable spool post, a fishing line spool attached at or near the water end of the moveable spool post, and a signaling device comprising a switch operably connected to the fishing line spool. Each leg is attached at one end to a top cap. The moveable spool post has a first and a second position. The first position of the movable spool post the fishing line spool is positioned in the interior defined by the legs and at the second position of the movable spool post the fishing line spool extends past the legs. Pulling on the fishing line spool activates the switch to trigger the signaling device. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208634 | Collapsible Table and Fishing Rod Holder Device with Storage - Provided is a combination fishing rod holder and table. The device has a central shaft configured to hold fishing rod handles, beach umbrellas and other long cylindrical objects. An auger disposed on the end of the central shaft is driven into the sand and a collapsible tabletop is then secure to the central shaft. The tabletop features multiple beverage container holder elements and a pair of storage drawers. The drawers may be lockable to help secure items left therein. Fishers can place the handle of a fishing rod in the central shaft and use a clamping dial to secure the rod in place. Food and beverage items can then be enjoyed on the tabletop surface while waiting for fish to bite. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208635 | ICE FISHING ALARM - The ice fishing alarm is constructed of a tripod that is placed over top of an ice fishing hole, and which positions a fishing spool there above. The fishing spool includes a knob for manually spooling fishing line. The fishing spool includes a magnet on an opposing side of the fishing spool with respect to the knob. The magnet is aligned adjacent to a spring-loaded alarm, and upon pulling of the fishing line, shall release the spring-loaded alarm. The spring-loaded alarm is in wired connection with an alarm member comprising of a speaker and/or light, which are turned on upon release of the spring-loaded alarm. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208636 | POLYMODAL DETECTION NOTIFICATION AND FIRST RESPONSE PEST TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method and system for providing biological detection. The system includes: at least one polymodal sensor for collectively detecting at least two conditions; and at least one node, each node including at least one of the polymodal sensors. The system also includes at least one data collector; each data collector communicating with one or more of the at least one node, and each data collector storing local information in a local knowledge base and providing a treatment dispensing unit, and at least one server, each server communicating with one or more of the at least one data collector, and each server updating a global knowledge base. The at least two conditions are utilized in detecting the presence of biological activity from either one or both knowledge bases. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208637 | INSECTICIDE SPRAYER AND ROTARY SPRAY HEAD ASSEMBLY - A fluid sprayer includes a fluid storage module having at least one fluid tank, and a dispersion module having a rotary spray head assembly in fluid communication with the tank to receive fluid therefrom. The rotary spray head assembly further atomizes the fluid, and the dispersion module further includes a blower assembly positioned upstream of the rotary spray head assembly for dispersing the atomized fluid from the rotary spray head assembly into the surroundings of the fluid sprayer. The fluid storage module is detachably coupled to the dispersion module to effect reconfiguration of the fluid sprayer between a first configuration in which the fluid storage module and the dispersion module are positioned in a side-by-side manner, and a second configuration in which the fluid storage module and the dispersion module are positioned in-line with each other. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208638 | Pest Post Rat Repellent System - PEST POST—A rodent repellent system for repelling rodents from open spaces while simultaneously providing a pleasant scent. The inventive device includes a wood stake which is driven into the ground. The stake is soaked in a fragrance oil. A package preferably stores one or more of the stakes preferably within a sealable plastic bag. The user drives the stake into open earth in the area to be cleared of rodents. The fragrance oil is retained by the stake and slowly released. The fragrance oil provides a strong scent that repels rodents by irritating their respiratory system while simultaneously providing a pleasant scent to humans. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208639 | EZ-Dekes - An integrated duck decoy, anchor, and retrieval system. Decoy line passes through a vertical cavity in the decoy body, with an anchor attached to the end of decoy line emerging from the bottom of the decoy. The end of decoy line emerging from the top of the decoy terminates in a loop attached to a stopper, which prevents the loop from entering the decoy body. The decoy may be removed from the water by means of the loop. When the decoy line is pulled from the loop end, the anchor will become recessed into the bottom of the decoy body, facilitating easy storage and avoiding tangled anchors and lines. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208640 | Rapid Head Movement Bird Decoy - The present invention is a decoy with a head that rapidly rotates on a vertical axis, creating attention-attracting movement. The powered rotation is both clockwise and counterclockwise, with an arc of rotation in each direction less than 360 degrees, so that the head does not make full rotations about its axis. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208641 | DECOY SUPPORT - The present invention provides a motorized decoy support for positioning and imparting movement to decoy bodies such as game bird decoy bodies. The decoy support includes a stake that includes a housing positioned at one end of the stake. A power-supply unit is configured to be received within the housing. A shaft for transmitting motion extends from the power-supply unit and includes an end configured to receive a light emitting source such that the source is substantially not visible from the side but is visible from a position along an extended imaginary axis of the shaft. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208642 | WATERFOWL DECOY WITH LIFELIKE FEEDING MOVEMENT - A motorized decoy provides lifelike feeding motion by rotating a decoy head through a full 360 degrees while passing through a longitudinal channel in the decoy body. The decoy body bobs in the water as the decoy head rotates. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208643 | REPAIRED ORGAN AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A repaired ex vivo organ suitable for transplantation in a human, said repaired ex vivo organ having undergone ex vivo organ perfusion for a maintenance period, wherein said organ had been assessed as being unsuitable for transplantation into a human before the maintenance period and was determined to be suitable for transplantation after the maintenance period. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208644 | COMPOSITION AND USE OF SUBSTANCES FOR THE IN VITRO STABILIZATION OF GLUCOSE, LACTATE AND HOMOCYSTEINE IN BLOOD - The present invention relates to a composition for the stabilization of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood after collection, to a use of the provided compositions and a method for the stabilization of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood after collection, as well as optionally the in vitro determination of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood, and a blood collection device provided for said use and method. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208645 | PHYTOSANITARY COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ETHER-AMIDE COMPOUND - The object of the present invention is phytosanitary compositions comprising an active phytosanitary product and an ether-amide compound. The ether-amide compound may natively be present as a solvent, co-solvent, crystallization inhibitor or an agent for increasing bioactivity of the active phytosanitary product. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208646 | AQUEOUS SUSPOEMULSION CONTAINING LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An aqueous suspoemulsion, characterized in that it contains at least the two components:
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20150208647 | Extended Release Fragrance Compostions - Compositions are provided that provide release of fragrance over an extended period of time. The compositions comprise a hydrophilically-modified cross-linked silicone elastomer and an acrylic rheology modifier. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208648 | PERACETIC ACID TYPE STERILIZING COMPOSITION SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING CONTAINERS - A peracetic acid type sterilizing composition solution containing peracetic acid, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and catalase enzyme, wherein said sterilizing solution has a pH in a range of 2.6 to 5.0, said catalase enzyme is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 10 μg/ml, the concentration of said peracetic acid is 500 to 10,000 ppm, and the concentration of said hydrogen peroxide is less than 500 ppm. The concentration of the hydrogen peroxide can be efficiently decreased due to the catalase enzyme that is added in small amounts thereby suppressing the bubbling caused by the addition of the catalase enzyme. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208649 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING P-HYDROXYBENZYLAMINE - The present invention relates to compositions comprising p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof and at least one preservative as well as to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof to boost the antimicrobial activity of at least one preservative. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208650 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING P-HYDROXYBENZYLAMINE - The present invention relates to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208651 | DEUTERIUM-ENRICHED ALDEHYDES - The present invention generally relates to deuterium-enriched aldehydes, compositions comprising deuterium-enriched aldehydes, and methods for slowing the rate of aldehyde autoxidation. In one aspect, the present invention provides a composition comprising a compound of structure 1: | 2015-07-30 |
20150208652 | Methods and Compositions for the Generation of Peracetic Acid On Site at the Point-of-Use - Methods for the generation of non-equilibrium solutions of peroxyacetic acid are disclosed. These methods comprise introducing triacetin sad aqueous hydrogen peroxide to water, mixing, and then adding an aqueous source of an alkali metal or earth alkali metal hydroxide. Triacetin is converted rapidly and with a high conversion rate into peracetic acid. These methods produce solutions with a high level of peracetic acid. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208653 | AQUEOUS HERBICIDAL CONCENTRATES - Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing a combination of herbicides are provided. In particular, the present invention relates to aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions containing a particulate encapsulated acetanilide herbicide and a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor (PPO inhibitor). | 2015-07-30 |
20150208654 | SEED COATING METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS WITH A RYANODINE RECEPTOR BINDING AGENT - The present invention relates generally to the control of pests that cause damage to crop plants. The invention relates to methods and compositions for enhancing invertebrate protection of a plant or reducing the development of resistance to diamides in invertebrates comprising the use of ryanodine receptor agonists. In some embodiments, this includes methods of using mixtures of ryanodine receptor agonists with other modes of pest resistance, such as other pesticidal compounds and/or transgenic pest resistant crop plants. Optionally, biological inoculants may be used to enhance overall plant health. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208655 | METHODS OF SOIL PEST CONTROL - The present invention relates to methods of controlling and/or preventing soil-dwelling pests in useful plants comprising applying to the locus of the useful plant or treating plant propagation material thereof with a compound of formula (I) wherein —B | 2015-07-30 |
20150208656 | Substituted thiadiazoles and their use as fungicides - The present invention relates to substituted thiadiazoles | 2015-07-30 |
20150208657 | USE OF QUINONE COMPOUND IN BUILDING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to the use of various quinones to protect building materials from bird, pest and/or fungal damage. In particular, the disclosure relates to incorporating one or more quinone compounds in a building material to deter birds, pests or fungi from damaging such material. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208658 | METHODS OF SOIL PEST CONTROL - The present invention provides a method of controlling and/or preventing soil-dwelling pests in useful plants comprising applying to the locus of the useful plant or treating propagation material thereof, preferably a seed, with a compound of formula (I), wherein —B | 2015-07-30 |
20150208659 | SYNERGISTIC FUNGICIDE COMPOSITION - A synergistic fungicide composition, a formulation method and a use thereof are provided. The composition contains two active components A and B, where the active component A is benziothiazolinone, the active component B is one selected from dithianon, dimethomorph, iprodione and epoxiconazol, and the weight ratio of the two components is 1:50 to 50:1, and preferably 1:30 to 30:1. Test results show that, the fungicide composition has a significant synergistic effect, and more importantly, the application amount and the use-cost are reduced. The fungicide composition is effective in preventing and treating certain fungal diseases of crops such as food crops, vegetables and fruits. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208660 | Silane Modified Diatomaceous Earth Mechanical Insecticide - A mechanical insecticide is made by mixing water with at least one type of silane to make a silane solution which is then mixed with uncalcined diatomaceous earth until there is substantial deposition of the silane material on the diatomaceous earth material, to make a silanized diatomaceous earth. The silanized diatomaceous earth can be diluted with water and applied to vertical and overhead surfaces using a sprayer, for the control of insects. The silanized diatomaceous earth can also be dried into a powder for broadcast application, or mixed as a paste for brush/roller/caulk application. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208661 | METHOD FOR PREPARING BROMINE BASED BIOCIDAL AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides a biocidal and antifouling composition prepared by combining an aqueous solution consisting of a bromide source and urea with an aqueous solution consisting of an oxidizer; wherein the pH of said composition is at least 13. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208662 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPLEX SURFACE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An antimicrobial metal complex surface and a method of fabricating the same, and the method includes providing an article, and the article has a first metal complex surface treated by anodization. The first metal complex surface is formed with a first pore. Secondly a silver suspension is provided. The silver suspension also has pore sealing agent. The article is soaked in the suspension to form a pore sealing layer having silver particles on the first metal complex surface such that the silver particles are distributed in the pore sealing layer. The antimicrobial metal complex surface fabricated by the method inhibits microorganism growth on the anodized metal surface. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208663 | METHOD OF DELIVERY OF BIO-ACTIVE AGENTS TO PLANT CELLS BY USING NANO-SIZED MATERIALS AS CARRIERS - A method for regulating properties of a plant, includes: providing a nanoagent having at least one nanocomposite; and delivering the nanoagent to the plant. The nanocomposite has at least one gold nanorod, a silver layer coated on an outer surface of the gold nanorod, a pegylated layer coated on the silver layer, and an active layer conjugated to the pegylated layer. The silver layer includes silver nanoparticles. The pegylated layer includes at least one of thiolated polyethylene glycol (HS-PEG), thiolated polyethylene glycol acid (HS-PEG-COOH) and HS-PEG-NHx. The active layer includes at least one bio-active agent configured to interact with the plant. The bio-active agent can be 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). | 2015-07-30 |
20150208664 | ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION OF Cu, CuO and Cu2O NANOPARTICLES ON GLASS SURFACES AND DURABLE COATINGS - A transparent cover glass for applications such as, but not limited to, touch screen devices that embody antimicrobial properties that include s being antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. The antimicrobial glasses contain nanoparticles of Cu or Cu | 2015-07-30 |
20150208665 | Rhizobacteria and Uses Thereof - The invention relates to the rhizobacterium | 2015-07-30 |
20150208666 | Method for Increasing the Vigor and/or Crop Yield of Agricultural Plants Under Essentially Non-Existent Pathogen Pressure - A method for increasing the vigor and/or crop yield of agricultural plants under essentially non-existent pathogen pressure, wherein the plants, the plant propagules, the seed of the plants and/or the locus where the plants are growing or are intended to grow are treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising a) the | 2015-07-30 |
20150208667 | INHIBITION OF BIOFILM FORMATION AND REMOVAL OF BIOFILM BY USE OF MOSS - A method of inhibiting biofilm growth on a surface in an aqueous system comprising contacting a surface susceptible to biofilm growth with a solution comprising an amount of a non-decomposed moss or non-decomposed moss extract effective to inhibit biofilm growth. A method of removing biofilm from a surface in an aqueous system comprising contacting a surface having a biofilm with a solution containing an amount of a non-decomposed moss or non-decomposed moss extract effective to remove some or all of the biofilm from the surface. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208668 | COMPOSITION FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a composition for controlled release including multiple steps is provided. Firstly, an inclusion and a polymer aqueous solution are provided. The polymer aqueous solution has weight percentage ranging from 0.4% to 2%. Then, the inclusion is mixed with the polymer aqueous solution well so as to form a mixture; a molding process is performed on the mixture to form a plurality of colloids. Next, a cross-linking process is performed to conduct a reaction between the colloids and an aqueous solution having divalent metal ion so as to form a plurality of reticular structures. Finally, a drying process is performed on the reticular structures. A composition for controlled release is also provided. | 2015-07-30 |