38th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200288618 | AN ELECTROMAGNETIC FREQUENCY (EMF) DETECTING SAFETY SHOVEL FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF SUBSURFACE POWER CABLES DURING EXCAVATION - An EMF detecting safety shovel has electromagnetic field (EMF) detection circuitry operably coupled to a blade thereof for measuring changes in EMF over time (AC fields) which may be used by spotters during excavation work for detection of subsurface power supply cables. The safety shovel may be further configured for classifying different types of subsurface power cables wherein the EMF detector circuit may be configured for discriminating between low and high voltage subsurface power cables when the edge of the blade is within a certain distance thereof, and the EMF detector circuit may be adjusted to adjust the distance for use with differing conduit diameters. The EMF detector circuit may also employ bandpass filtering to discriminate between single and three phase power supplies. In this way, the present safety shovel may provide indication of the presence of subsurface power supply cables and also the type thereof. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288619 | Width Adjustable Ripper Assembly - A ripper assembly for a machine includes a main ripper unit and at least one auxiliary ripper unit. The main ripper unit is adapted to be coupled to a frame of the machine and is moveable relative to the frame along a height of the machine. The main ripper unit includes a main ripper. The auxiliary ripper unit is pivotably coupled to the main ripper unit, and is pivotable infinitely between a first position and a second position with respect to the main ripper unit. A distance between the main ripper unit and the auxiliary ripper unit, defined laterally in relation to a direction of travel of the machine, varies as the auxiliary ripper unit pivots from the first position to the second position. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288620 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS FOR CULTIVATING AGRICULTURAL WORK AREAS - An agricultural implement for cultivating an agricultural work area includes a main frame which is transferable between an operating position and a transfer position. A first subframe is connected to the main frame, and the first subframe is transferable between an operating position and a transfer position. A main frame hydraulic cylinder and a first subframe hydraulic cylinder move the main frame and the first subframe between their corresponding positions. In order to provide correct and repeatable positioning of the first subframe hydraulic cylinder, a volume of a first chamber of the main frame hydraulic cylinder is substantially equal to a volume of the first chamber of the first subframe hydraulic cylinder when the first subframe is in its operating position. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288621 | System for controlling a working implement connected to a vehicle - A system for controlling a working implement connected to a vehicle, the system comprising: at least one tool mounted on the working implement, the implement and the at least one tool configured to perform an agricultural operation; an automatic steering device associated with the vehicle, the automatic steering device configured to guide the vehicle on an intended vehicle path; an actuator for controlling the lateral position of the working implement relative to the vehicle, the actuator connected to an implement control unit that can be operated to control the actuator in such a way that the working implement is moved on an intended path of the working implement and the implement control unit is set up to compensate a lateral deviation of the vehicle from the intended path of the vehicle through actuation of the actuator; and wherein the implement control unit is programmed to pre-set the actuator after a turning operation in a position in which the effects of the turning operation is compensated. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288622 | Traveling Route Setting Device - Provided are a work region setting portion which sets, within a traveling region, a work region for a working vehicle to perform predetermined work; and a traveling route setting portion which sets, within the traveling region, a target traveling route to make the working vehicle travel automatically. The traveling route setting portion includes: an initial route generation portion which generates an initial route based on a trajectory formed by the working vehicle traveling in the traveling region; a work route generation portion which generates work routes arranged in a parallel arrangement direction orthogonal to an extension direction; and a connection route generation portion which generates connection routes connecting, at either side of the work region, routes adjacent in the parallel arrangement direction among the initial route and the work routes. The target traveling route including the initial route, the work routes, and the connection routes is thereby set. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288623 | AGRICULTURAL MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH A DISTRIBUTION TIE-ROD - The present invention relates to an agricultural machine intended to be hitched to a tractor and comprising two side units and a frame, which extends in a longitudinal direction, each side unit comprising an arm mounted so as to pivot relative to the frame around a respective folding axis oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction, each side unit comprising a tool unit connected to the frame by means of the respective arm and being able to occupy a work position in which it rests on the ground, each side unit also comprising a connection means, which is configured to allow the respective tool unit in work position to move relative to the respective arm and which comprises at least one lightening actuator enabling an upward force to be exerted on each tool unit in work position. It is noteworthy in that the machine comprises a tie-rod connected to each of the arms through a respective upper joint of an axis parallel to the respective folding axis. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288624 | AGRICULTURAL MACHINE AND FOLDING METHOD FOR AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE - The invention relates to an agricultural machine comprising two side units and a chassis that extends in a longitudinal direction and is equipped with two wheels, each side unit being fitted to pivot in relation to the chassis via a respective longitudinal joint around a folding axis parallel to a median plane of the chassis; each side unit comprising a tool unit connected to the chassis by a respective arm and being able to occupy a work position in which it rests on the ground and in which the length of the respective tool unit extends transversely to the longitudinal direction; each side unit being also able to occupy a transport position in which it is remote from the ground and in which the length and width of the respective tool unit are substantially parallel to the median plane. The machine comprises at least a tilter articulated with the chassis around at least one tilting axis oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction, and in the transport position of the side units, each tool unit is closer to the median plane than the respective arm. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288625 | AGRICULTURAL UTILITY VEHICLE - An agricultural work vehicle. The agricultural work vehicle includes a track guidance system. The track guidance system includes an optical image-capture device arranged on the work vehicle and being configured to record reference objects located along a track driven by the agricultural work vehicle. The track guidance system further includes an image processing system configured to differentiate the recorded reference objects, and a control device configured to evaluate the reference object and prespecify a track based, at least in part, on the evaluation of the reference objects. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288626 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES - A computer-implemented method for recommending agricultural activities is implemented by an agricultural intelligence computer system in communication with a memory. The method includes receiving a plurality of field definition data, retrieving a plurality of input data from a plurality of data networks, determining a field region based on the field definition data, identifying a subset of the plurality of input data associated with the field region, determining a plurality of field condition data based on the subset of the plurality of input data, identifying a plurality of field activity options, determining a recommendation score for each of the plurality of field activity options based at least in part on the plurality of field condition data, and providing a recommended field activity option from the plurality of field activity options based on the plurality of recommendation scores. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288627 | SEED TREATMENT PROCESS FOR LARGE LIQUID VOLUMES - Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein include providing seeds in a seed treatment apparatus. The seeds are contacted with a liquid seed treatment, thereby producing wetted seeds. The wetted seeds are dried simultaneously with the application of the liquid seed treatment. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288628 | MACRONUTRIENT COMPOUNDS - Embodiments of the present disclosure describe seed, soil, or plant treatment compositions comprising a macronutrient source comprising or consisting of a mineral lactate. Embodiments also describe methods of synthesizing a mineral lactate comprising providing a solution of lactic acid in a first vessel; contacting the solution of lactic acid with a mineral precursor to form a reaction solution in which at least a portion of the mineral precursor is dissolved; allowing the reaction to proceed or optionally transferring the reaction solution to a second vessel where the reaction is allowed to proceed; and optionally reducing the solid mineral lactate to a select particle size to obtain a rapidly soluble solid mineral lactate. Embodiments also describe methods of applying a treatment composition to a seed, soil, or a plant, wherein the treatment composition comprises a macronutrient source comprising or consisting of a mineral lactate. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288629 | SKIP COMPENSATION SYSTEM - An agricultural machine includes a motor configured to drive a seeding system that is, itself, configured to meter and deliver seed from the agricultural machine. The agricultural machine also includes a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and a skip detector component, that receives the sensor signal and detects a seed skip in the seeding system. Based on the detected seed skip, a processing system generates an operating parameter of the motor, and controls the motor based on the operating parameter. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288630 | CROP CANOPY GLEANING MACHINE - Some crops, such as soybeans, grow close to the ground, having a low canopy relative to that of weeds growing interspersed in the crop. A farm implement removes weed growth above the crop canopy. The implement has a chassis with at least three wheels connected to the chassis, a cutting mechanism, mounted at a front end of the chassis, a means for collecting weed growth cut by the cutting mechanism, mounted on the chassis, means for generating and selectively applying rotational torque to at least one of the at least three wheels and means for a user to guide the chassis down the rows in which the crop is grown. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288631 | RIDING TYPE VEHICLE - A riding type vehicle has a driving source, a left wheel and a right wheel, a transmission configured to receive power from the driving source to independently operate and drive the left wheel and the right wheel with regard to a rotation direction and a rotation speed, and caster wheels separately provided in a front-rear direction with respect to the left wheel and the right wheel, the riding type vehicle including two first sensors arranged on both left and right sides more to a front side than a rear end of the vehicle, the two first sensors configured to detect an obstacle target located on a rear side, the obstacle target being a target becoming an obstacle at the time of reversing or turning. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288632 | CUTTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR A LAWNMOWER, LAWNMOWER HAVING SAME, AND CONVERTIBLE LAWNMOWER - Various types of lawnmowers are disclosed that include a cutter housing having a cutting chamber and a discharge opening therein. A driving mechanism can be mounted on the cutter housing, and a radius arm can be mounted on or near the blade spindle such that the radius arm is rotatable about the blade spindle. A shutter gate that is arcuate in shape can be mounted on the radius arm so as to rotate with the radius arm between a discharge arrangement and a mulch arrangement. The shutter gate can include a driven element that is driven by the driving mechanism to cause the shutter gate to rotate between the discharge arrangement where the shutter gate allows for discharge of vegetation through the discharge opening, and the mulch arrangement where the shutter gate blocks the discharge opening. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288633 | RIVETED JOINT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A riveted joint is described herein. The riveted joint includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first opening, and a plurality of first tabs and a plurality of first notches defined along a periphery of the first opening. The second component includes a second opening aligned with the first opening. The second component further includes a plurality of second tabs defined along a periphery of the second opening, wherein at least one second tab is aligned with at least one first notch to define an interlock zone when the first and second components are in a predetermined orientation relative to each other. The joint also includes a rivet extending through the first and second openings. The rivet is configured to secure the at least one second tab within the at least one first notch such that the first and second components are rotationally interlocked. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288634 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COOLING LAWNMOWER COMPONENTS - A lawnmower and lawnmower cooling system can include a housing configured to contain a motor, a battery assembly, a motor driver, and a controller. The housing can include at least one air inlet located adjacent to the top surface of the deck. The housing can include a driver chamber, a battery chamber, a motor chamber, and at least one air outlet. A fan can be mounted in the housing such that, when the fan operates, air enters the air inlet, flows through the driver chamber away from the top surface of the deck along the upward direction, passes through the motor driver along the upward direction, passes into the battery chamber and flows through the battery pack, passes into the motor chamber and flows through the electric motor, and exits the motor chamber through the at least one air outlet. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288635 | WORK MACHINE - This work machine is provided with a machine body equipped with a battery storage part for accommodating a battery. The machine body has a grip part on one side in the left-right direction. The battery storage part has an opening formed in the machine body and a lid capable of opening and closing the opening. The opening and the lid are provided on the other side of the machine body in the left-right direction. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288636 | DEVICE FOR HANDLING OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a device for handling fresh fruit or vegetable products attached to a plant, comprising: means for retaining at least a first portion of a product; and means for engaging a second portion of the retained product; wherein the retaining means and engaging means are arranged such that, while a product is retained by the retaining means, the engaging means can be moved to detach the product. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288637 | HARVESTING INTER-SEEDED CROPS - A harvest header apparatus for harvesting a first crop in a field while preventing damage to a second later crop planted in the same field. A header table with a knife mounted along a lower front edge thereof has a plurality of crop shields attached to and spaced along the header table at a selected shield spacing, each crop shield extending forward from a rear portion thereof located under the knife to a forward end thereof located forward of the knife. A forward portion of each crop shield slopes upward such that crop plants contacted by the forward portion of each crop shield are pushed downward and pass under the knife without contacting the knife. The shield spacing is selected so the crop shields move along rows of second crop and push the second crop plants down and under the table such that same are not contacted by the knife. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288638 | SIEVE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER WITH ADJUSTABLE LOUVERS AND ASSOCIATED ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - A sieve for a cleaning system of an agricultural harvester includes: a sieve frame defining a top side; adjustable louvers carried by the sieve frame and defining apertures; an adjustment bar coupled to the adjustable louvers such that displacement of the adjustment bar changes a size of at least some of the apertures; and an adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly includes: an adjustment arm coupled to the adjustment bar and pivotable relative to the sieve frame such that pivoting of the adjustment arm about a pivot axis displaces the adjustment bar. The adjustment arm carries a locking pin. A shaft is disposed on the top side and coupled to the adjustment arm. Displacement of the shaft from a first position to a second position causes a corresponding displacement of the locking pin from a locking position to an adjustment position. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288639 | WRAP MATERIAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR USAGE IN AGRICULTURAL BALING MACHINES - Wrap material supply systems for delivering wrap material from a wrap material roll for application around crop bales include a baler housing containing a baling chamber, a drive roll rotatably mounted to the baler housing, and a pivoting frame coupled to the baler housing at a first pivot point. A feed roll is rotatably mounted to the pivoting frame and positioned to engage the wrap material roll. The wrap material supply system further includes a drive belt, which, when tensioned, transmits rotation from the drive roll to the feed roll. An actuator is controllable to rotate the pivoting frame about the first pivot point to move the feed roll relative to the drive roll, tension the drive belt, and initiate feeding of the wrap material from the wrap material roll into the baling chamber. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288640 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ROUND COTTON MODULES - A protective cover for round cotton modules is provided that includes a body covering the plastic-wrapped perimeter of the cylindrical bale and two ends walls, each having a semi-circular to circular perimeter, that cover a majority portion of the exposed ends of the cotton module. The cover is secured in place by at least one cinching structure that extends around the perimeter of the bale at a height that is below the maximum diameter of the bale. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288641 | LIGHT REFLECTION APARATUS FOR PLANTS - In an example embodiment, a plant light reflection apparatus may comprise two opposing reflector panels configured to reflect light, wherein each reflector panel may comprise one or more pieces of reflection material. A reflector support apparatus may be configured to support the at least two opposing reflector panels, and may comprise a central section configured to accept one or more plants. The bottom major edges of the one or more pieces of reflection material of the two opposing reflector panels may be disposed in proximity to main stems of the one or more plants in the central section, and to reflect light thereon. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288642 | HORTICULTURE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device is presented. The lighting device includes an LED light source; and a red/far-red emitting phosphor radiationally coupled to the LED light source, wherein the red/far-red emitting phosphor comprises a host material activated with an activator ion, and wherein the activator ion comprises at least one of Sm | 2020-09-17 |
20200288643 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A plant growing system includes an outer shell, the outer shell being biodegradable, a rooting material, the rooting material comprising external ribbing, the external ribbing forming gaps between the outer shell and the rooting material when the rooting material is inserted in the outer shell, and one or more of a fertilizer, a nutrient, or a seed. The outer shell and the rooting material form a water reservoir, the water reservoir in communication with the gaps and, prior to the plant growing system being watered, comprising the fertilizer or nutrient. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288644 | PLANT CONTAINER - A plant growing system includes a base component; and a container disposed on top of the base component. The container includes a container body having a floor surface at a lower end, and a wall having a lower edge coupled to the floor surface and extending upward from the perimeter of the floor surface to an upper edge. A drainage port is disposed through the wall near the lower edge of the wall. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CARBON DIOXIDE AND CIRCULATING AIR FOR A VERTICAL GARDENING SYSTEM - Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system provides nitrogen and light to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The system also circulates air that is filtered and mixed with the nitrogen before being distributed to the plants. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288646 | POD LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR PLANTS - In an example embodiment of the disclosed technology, a modular pod lighting system for plants may comprise a light containment enclosure, which may further comprise a light panel with one side configured to emit light, wherein the light panel may be configured to hang from an above structural element in a relatively horizontal orientation. The modular pod lighting system for plants may further comprise side reflection curtains attached to opposing edges of the light panel, wherein the reflection curtains may extend downwards away from the light panel. The light containment enclosure may be configured to partially enclose plants therein, and wherein light emitted from the light panel may be partially contained and recycled within the light containment enclosure. The light containment enclosure may further comprise bottom reflectors disposed on top of plant containment devices. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288647 | LANDSCAPE EDGING CONNECTOR - A landscape edging installation includes ends of landscape edging joined together by a connector. The connector may have holes in lugs that are aligned with holes in the landscape edging tabs to receive a ground spike therethrough. The connector allows for and conceals a gap between the adjacent edging pieces. Thus, the arrangement allows for movement, such as contraction and expansion of the edging pieces along a length thereof. Such movement prevents damage to, or improper shifting of the landscape edging installation with respect to the surrounding environment due to large changes in temperature of the installation. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288648 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MOVING SUSPENDED OBJECTS - The present invention provides an apparatus for moving objects that are suspended by means of tubes or rings, comprising a central body or portion; means for fixing a filiform element in different positions of said central body or portion; and a stop element projecting from said central body or portion and resiliently connected to said central body or portion. The present invention also provides a system including said apparatus | 2020-09-17 |
20200288649 | THERMAL PLANT TREATMENT AND A MACHINE TO APPLY THE TREATMENT - The invention relates to a method of impacting the fruit production of a plant or crop by applying short-duration thermal shock streams of hot air to the plant periodically to impact the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway mechanisms in a plant thereby improving its fruit. The method includes the steps of (1) passing by the plant in a row at a speed in an improved Thermal Plant Treatment (TPT) machine, (2) ejecting from the TPT machine at least one hot stream of air in the direction of the unit plant area, (3) optionally measuring the thermal shock profile that the plant is subjected with thermal sensors, and (4) repeating the thermal shock profile treatment steps (1) and (2) at pre-determined regular intervals over at least a fraction of the crop year. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288650 | TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE TO PREVENT, DIMINISH OR INTERFERE WITH THE FORMATION OF HURRICANES ON EARTH FROM ONE OR MORE PLATFORMS IN SPACE - Solar radiation is collected and converted to microwave energy by means maintained in outer space on one or more platforms in space. The microwave energy is then transmitted to earth and directed to and constantly focused on one or more segments of a generally circular and slowly rotating tropical depression, which is a precursor to a tropical storm and then a hurricane (alternatively called a cyclone or typhoon). The focused microwave energy interrupts the cycle of vertical upward and downward movement of air, water, & water vapor, and destabilizes the developing rotational motion of the tropical depression, causing it to break up and dissipate, and preventing it from ultimately developing into a hurricane. When not focusing microwave energy on a tropical depression, the microwave energy can alternatively be used to create earth based solar energy, which would help alleviate costs of operating the system solely for hurricane prevention. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288651 | METHODS FOR COOLING WATER TEMPERATURE USING HIGH ALBEDO MATERIALS - A method for cooling the temperature of a body of water having a top surface exposed to sunlight comprises distributing balls such that they lie on, and in direct contact with, at least part of the top surface, the at least part of the top surface characterized prior to the distribution by a pre-distribution surface area; The balls have diameters within a range of 100 microns to 3 mm, and albedos within a range of 0.15 to 1.0. The surfaces of the balls are hydrophilic, such that after the distribution a total wetted surface area greater than the pre-distribution surface area of the water is provided, facilitating the cooling. In one embodiment, the body of water is a natural or unnatural lake or bay. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288652 | MEDIUM FOR WATER CULTURE AND WATER CULTURE APPARATUS - A medium for water culture has a porous substance and photocatalyst particles formed of titanium-based compound particles that are supported on the porous substance, have absorption at a wavelength of 500 nm in a visible absorption spectrum, and have an absorption peak at 2,700 cm−1 to 3,000 cm−1 in an infrared absorption spectrum, in which a metal compound having a metal atom and a hydrocarbon group is bonded to the surface of each of the titanium-based compound particles through an oxygen atom. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288653 | DRIP EMITTER HAVING MEMBRANE WITH A NON-PLANAR PORTION PROTRUDING INTO REGULATING CHAMBER RECESS - A drip emitter has a flexible membrane for regulating a flow of liquid exiting the emitter. The membrane, in a non-stressed or non-flexed state into a regulating chamber of the emitter, includes a non-planar portion. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288654 | HYDROELECTRICALLY-CHARGED AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION PRIME MOVER, HYDROELECTRICALLY-CHARGED AGRICULTURAL HOSE REEL PRIME MOVER, AND MOBILE AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A hydroelectrically-charged agricultural irrigation prime mover includes: a carriage; a plurality of wheels coupled to the carriage; a fluid supply pipe configured to receive a pressurized fluid; an electric drive system; and a hydroelectric charging system. The electric drive system includes: a battery pack; and a motor electrically connected to the battery pack and configured to rotate at least some of the wheels. The hydroelectric charging system includes: a turbine fluidly connected to the fluid supply pipe to receive at least some of the pressurized fluid; and a hydroelectric generator connected to the turbine and configured to charge the battery pack. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288655 | WATER PURIFICATION PARTICLES, WATER CULTURE APPARATUS, AND WATER PURIFICATION APPARATUS - Water purification particles have porous particles and photocatalyst particles formed of titanium-based compound particles that are supported on the porous particles, have absorption at a wavelength of 500 nm in a visible absorption spectrum, and have an absorption peak at 2,700 cm | 2020-09-17 |
20200288656 | COMPOSITIONS, KITS AND METHODS FOR WEED CONTROL - A method of weed control is provided. The method comprises artificially pollinating at least one weed species of interest with pollen that reduces fitness of said at least one weed species of interest, the pollen being in a formulation comprising an effective amount of a carbohydrate. Also provided are compositions and kits that can be used for performing the methods described herein. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288657 | COMPOSITIONS, KITS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING WEED OF THE AMARANTHUS GENUS - A method of producing pollen that reduces fitness of at least one | 2020-09-17 |
20200288658 | ONIONS WITH HIGH STORAGE ABILITY, HIGH SOLUBLE SOLIDS CONTENT AND/OR LOW PUNGENCY - Long-day onion plants, capable of producing onion bulbs comprising ‘high soluble solids’ combined with a ‘sweet taste’ as a result of low pungency, are provided, as are methods for producing such plants, bulbs and seeds. Such onions can be stored for long periods without a loss in quality and without an increase in pungency. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288659 | PRODUCTION OF CANNABIS PLANTS AND SEEDS USING A TARGETED ALLELE - A method for developing seeds for CBGa dominant | 2020-09-17 |
20200288660 | LETTUCE VARIETY 'PS 1102B' - New lettuce variety designated ‘PS 1102B’ is described. ‘PS 1102B’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288661 | CANNABIS PLANT NAMED 'FS-tp2' - The unique annual herbaceous | 2020-09-17 |
20200288662 | HYBRID SQUASH PLANT NAMED TRIBUTE - A novel hybrid squash plant, designated Tribute is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of squash hybrid Tribute, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid squash Tribute, and to methods for producing a squash plant by crossing the hybrid squash Tribute with itself or another squash plant. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288663 | SOYBEAN VARIETIES '3445437', '2806910', '3446748', '3447684', '2808155', '3448140', '3448145', '3457104', '2808633', AND '1446640' - New soybean varieties designated ‘3445437’, ‘2806910’, ‘3446748’, ‘3447684’, ‘2808155’, ‘3448140’, ‘3448145’, ‘3457104’, ‘2808633’, and ‘1446640’ are described. ‘3445437’, ‘2806910’, ‘3446748’, ‘3447684’, ‘2808155’, ‘3448140’, ‘3448145’, ‘3457104’, ‘2808633’, and ‘1446640’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288664 | Litter Box Container - A litter box container. The litter box container includes a planar surface. The planar surface may rest on a substantially flat surface. A plurality of walls is formed around the perimeter of the planar surface and extend upward. The plurality of walls forms an interior volume. The interior volume is accessible via an open upper end. Furthermore, the plurality of walls is made of a flexible material that is bendable when force is applied to them. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288665 | ABSORBENT SHEET FOR PETS - An absorbent sheet for pets includes: a top sheet disposed on a top side of the absorbent sheet; a back sheet disposed on a back side of the absorbent sheet; and an absorbent body disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, the absorbent body including: top recessed portions, each recessed toward the back side from the top side and comprising a top bottom portion; and back recessed portions, each recessed toward the top side from the back side and comprising a back bottom portion. At least some of the top bottom portions are located either: at the same position as some of the back bottom portions in a thickness direction, or closer to the back side than the back bottom portions in the thickness direction. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288666 | PET WASTE CARTRIDGE - A waste cartridge in combination with a waste machine or apparatus that maintains waste pads for a pet owner, automatically or manually by removing and sealing soiled pads and waste and then replacing the soiled pad with a clean pad on a pet bed of the machine. The apparatus senses when a pet is using a waste pad portion and when the pet is finished, the machine takes up the soiled portion of the pad and removes and seals the soiled portion of the pad roll and the waste automatically, moving the pad into a repository for later removal and disposal of the waste cartridge when the pad roll is used up and then replacing removed pad with a new waste cartridge. The waste cartridge is comprised of a pad roll and a take-up rod attached to one end of the pad by any means such as a clip, slot or adhesive on the take-up rod. A pair of end caps on opposing ends of the take-up rod that includes a gear for attachment to a removable drive module may also be included or left off if the rod or core is directly connected to the drive module. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288667 | ANIMAL CRATE ASSEMBLY - A crate assembly includes a plurality of members defining an interior of the crate assembly, where the plurality of members includes a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. A frame is formed in one of the plurality of members, the frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define a door opening. A door is pivotally coupled to the frame about a pivot wire of the frame to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch assembly is pivotally coupled to a horizontal wire of the frame. The latch assembly includes a wire having a first end, a second end and a transverse portion, the wire forming a first portion defined between the first end and the transverse portion and a second portion defined between the second end and the transverse portion. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288668 | Pet Vestibule - A pet vestibule configured for being attached to a door and to swing open with the door. Vestibule provides a protected shelter area for pets and animals to come and go into a structure without the need for human assistance, while also inhibiting rain, snow, and other inclement weather from entering the structure through the pet door. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288669 | Foldable Raised Pet Feeding Stand with vertical backboard displaying advertisements, promotions, inspirational messages, and entertainment - A Foldable Raised Pet Feeding Stand with extended height vertical backboard capable of displaying detailed 4-color process printed advertisements, promotions, inspirational messages, and entertainment. The invention adds to a conventional raised pet feeder a vertical graphic backboard panel behind the feeding deck, thereby doubling as a backsplash/splash-guard preventing food or liquids from damaging the surface behind the Feeding Stand. The graphics on the billboard panel can correspond to continuing artwork on all visible surfaces of the feeder therefore making the feeder a three-dimensional artistic exhibit. The Stand is constructed of Polypropylene coated paper adhered to fluted corrugated paperboard making the assembled feeding stand water-resistant, extending the products lifespan, additionally this feature allows for easy clean-up. Through its unique die-cut design it ships flat and folds-for-use in less than 30 seconds and un-folds for efficient storage and transportation even faster. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288670 | CANINE PAW SELF-GROOMING APARATUS - The disclosure presented herein relates to a canine paw-grooming device that is specially adapted to cause a dog to be likely to interact with said device. The present invention is door-mounted dog paw-grooming station. Because dogs do not have an instinctual drive to groom their own nails, the mere provision of a grooming station is insufficient to induce a dog to actually use such a device. The present invention takes advantage of many dogs' tendency to paw or scratch at doors repeatedly. By securely affixing an abrasive surface to an area that a dog is likely to scratch, a dog can be induced to file its own nails in a predictable and repeatable way. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288671 | PET TOY - A pet toy includes an outer covering and an inner core. The inner core has an outer surface formed with a non-linear groove. The outer covering has a first section and a second section. The first section is fixed to a first area of the outer surface of the inner core and the second section is disposed at least partially within the groove. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288672 | TREAT DISPENSER WITH MULTI-POSITION RECESS - A treat dispenser includes a body having an exterior surface and a recess in the body. The recess has an outlet and is defined by interior surface having first and second lips protruding into the recess. The first lip defines a first treat-holding position having a first depth relative to the outlet, and the second lip defines a second treat-holding position having a greater second depth relative to the outlet. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288673 | SMART AI POWERED ANIMAL BODY HARNESS AND ARMOUR SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME MONITORING OF HUMAN HEALTH AND BEHAVIOUR WHEN WITHIN PROXIMITY TO ANY SUPPORT ANIMAL OR PET - The invention discloses smart Artificial Intelligence powered body harness system for support animals or pets such as a dog and which is capable of real time monitoring of human health, wellbeing, behavior and status of an owner or handler or any of the person of interest within proximity of the equipped support animal or pet. Further, the smart body harness and armor system is capable of monitoring the emotional state and body biometrics and health of the support animals or pet and to transmit in real time the collected data to a centralized monitoring center for AI and human analysis and then reporting on those results to the pet owner and any interested person or organization granted secure access via his/her smartphone or any other network enabled device. The smart body harness system of present invention is comprising of: a flexible body of a harness capable of conforming the body shape of the pet support animals which is further augmented with a network of plurality of electronically connected housings built within the flexible body of harness to support the real time monitoring instruments; each such base stations of the body harness incorporates one or more electronic sensor base plate or mounting platform all of which are networked together as a part of global monitoring network; a plurality of weatherproof, waterproof and shock resistant container having not less than a microcomputer with integrated peripheral devices including but not limited to, a camera, a microphone, a 4G and 5G wireless network components, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi, Battery pack and many more mounted within the base stations of the body harness which acts as a mounting receptacle for the container. Further, each such container has transparent housing for its camera device and each container device is interchangeable with other container device due to the ability of containers to snap-in to the housings via mechanical, magnetic or clip-on mechanisms. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288674 | Retractable Leash With Improved Locking And Unlocking Mechanism - A retractable leash with improved locking and unlocking mechanism, having a housing; a spool disposed inside the housing and biased towards the winding direction; a braking means; a locking means rotatable between a locking position to stop rotation of the spool towards the unwinding direction and an unlocking position; a biasing means which biases the locking means towards the unlocking position; a press button pivotable between a pressed position and a released position; an actuating means rotatably engaged with the press button and the locking means between a default position and an actuating position; and a sliding button having an upper portion exposing on the upper portion of the press button and a lower portion extending downwards through the press button into the housing. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288675 | WEARABLE SENSOR DEVICE TO ASSIST VISION-IMPAIRED ANIMAL - A wearable sensor device to assist a vision-impaired animal in navigating its surroundings includes a harness to be worn by the animal, a plurality of proximity sensors coupled to the harness, and a plurality of output devices coupled to the harness. The proximity sensors and the output devices can overlay the shoulders, the sides, and the chest of the animal when the animal wears the device. The proximity sensors can face forward, to the sides of the animal, and horizontally. The device includes a control unit to receive signals from the sensors, process the signals, and transmit signals to the output devices. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288676 | Method for Pet-Health Awareness with Real-Time Health Monitoring and Illness Notification Functions - The method for pet-health awareness with real-time health monitoring and illness notification functions is implemented with a controller, a wireless communication module, at least one biochemical sensor, a plurality of biometric threshold ranges that is stored within the controller, and a mobile computing device. The biochemical sensor reads a plurality of biochemical signatures which measures the overall health of an animal. The plurality of biochemical signatures is then relayed to a remote server for storage and processed through the controller. If an arbitrary biochemical signature is not within the corresponding threshold range, the controller generates a warning message. The remote server then relays the warning message to the mobile computing device from the wireless communication module. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMALS - A method for the management of a group of production animals kept in a confined space, includes at multiple points in time during the period wherein the animals are kept in the confined space, for each individual animal of the group, the automatic identification of the animal, establishment of a position the animal takes in the confined space, determination of a physical property of the animal, and the coupled storage of data corresponding to the identification, the position and the physical property in a memory that is operatively connected to the animal, and a system for applying this method and a device for using therein. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288678 | SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL FISH PARASITE MONITORING IN AQUACULTURE - A system for external fish parasite monitoring in aquaculture, the system comprising: —a camera ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200288679 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL FISH PARASITE MONITORING IN AQUACULTURE - A method for external fish parasites, such as sea lice, monitoring in aquaculture, comprising the steps of: —submerging a camera ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200288680 | SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL FISH PARASITE MONITORING IN AQUACULTURE - A method for external fish parasite monitoring in aquaculture, comprising the steps of: submerging a camera in a sea pen comprising fish; capturing images of the fish with the camera; and identifying external fish parasite on the fish by analyzing the captured images, characterized by the steps of: distinguishing between at least two different classes of external fish parasite which differ in the difficulty of recognizing the external fish parasite; calculating quality metrics for each captured image, the quality metrics permit-ting to identify the classes of external fish parasite for which the quality of the image is sufficient for lice detection. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288681 | PURIFICATION METHOD FOR WATER, PURIFICATION DEVICE FOR WATER, AND USE OF SAID PURIFICATION DEVICE AT LOW WATER TEMPERATURE - Provided is a purification method for water to be used for culture of an aquatic organism, wherein the method includes a nitrification step of oxidizing ammonia to nitric acid using a nitrifying bacterium adhering to a base material containing an alkaline earth metal, and a denitrification step of reducing nitric acid to nitrogen using a denitrifying bacterium adhering to a base material containing a biodegradable resin which has a structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288682 | Method of Producing a Novel Animal Model for Tauopathies - The present invention provides a disease model animal for tauopathies which reproduces the expression pattern of tau protein isoforms of adult human brain, that is, approximately equal amounts of 3R type tau and 4R type tau being expressed in the adult brain. The method for producing the disease model animal for tauopathies of the present invention comprises the steps of: preparing a tau seeds; and injecting the tau seeds in the brain of an animal carrying a mutation in the tau gene which fails to express the tenth exon. The animal carrying a mutation in the tau gene which fails to express the tenth exon may be produced by using any of the genome editing, gene targeting or base editing technologies. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288683 | LOSS OF FUNCTION RODENT MODEL OF SOLUTE CARRIER 39 MEMBER 5 - This disclosure relates to a rodent model. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a loss of function of solute carrier 39 member 5 (SLC39A5) rodent model. In particular, disclosed herein are genetically modified rodent animals that carry a loss of function mutation in an endogenous Slc39a5 gene and use of such rodent animals in elucidating the role of SLC39A5 in zinc homeostasis, glycemic regulation and lipid metabolism. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288684 | NON-HUMAN ANIMALS HAVING HUMANIZED FC-GAMMA RECEPTORS - Genetically modified mice and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises humanization of an FcγRI protein. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288685 | INSECT BREEDING - An insect breeding system ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200288686 | ARTIFICIAL BAIT AND SPLIT RING THEREFOR - An artificial bait with a split ring has a high tensile strength and an easily detachable hook and prevents the hook from freely rotating in water. In the artificial bait provided with the split ring with the replaceable hook, the split ring is characterized in that at least one end of the wire formed in a ring shape is curved in a direction away from the intermediate portion. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288687 | Repositionable Removable Fishing Hook Trailer Device - A repositionable removable fishing hook trailer device for use on a fishing hook includes a body, wherein the body includes a resilient elastomeric bead. The device further includes a plurality of tendrils having a portion received in a first passage through the body and at least one portion extending outward from the body, and the body is further configured to receive a portion of a fishing hook within a second passage through the body. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288688 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING A CENTER-PIN HOUSING-FREE REEL WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE BRAKING AND A CASTING PIVOT UPON A TRANSAXIAL PLANE - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a center-pin housing-free reel with variable resistance braking and a casting pivot upon a transaxial plane are described herein. For example, according to one embodiment there is a fishing rod and reel system, including: a fishing rod; a fishing reel assembly; and in which the fishing reel assembly includes: a rotatable mount having a mount segment which is to affix the fishing reel assembly with a mount receiver of a fishing rod and a rotating segment, in which the rotating segment pivots upon an axis separate from the mount segment; a structural brace affixed to the rotating segment of the rotatable mount; a centerpin mount affixed to the structural brace at a first end of the centerpin; a reel mounted upon the centerpin and affixed to the centerpin via a fastener secured to a second end of the centerpin, in which the reel is to rotate upon the centerpin between the structural brace and the fastener; a variable resistance braking assembly affixed to the rotating segment of the rotatable mount, in which the variable resistance braking assembly is to pivot with the reel, in which the variable resistance braking assembly includes at least (i) a lever, (ii) a spring, and (iii) a resistance contact point oriented at a portion of the lever which makes physical contact with the reel; and in which the spring has a preload to pull the resistance contact point of the lever into the reel and further in which braking force of the variable resistance braking assembly is increased when the lever is pressed into the reel and decreased or negated when the variable resistance braking assembly is retracted from the reel. Other related embodiments are disclosed. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288689 | TOURNAMENT FISHING MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A fish measurement device including a hinged rigid bump board in combination with a slidably engageable cradle and a method for verification of fish measurement when using the device. The device having a QR tag used during the verification method authenticating fish size during a Catch, Photo, Release fishing tournament using a Tournament Management System. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288690 | GARMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS INCORPORATING LINE-CUTTING DEVICES - Line cutters that may be incorporated into other items, such as garments or paddles. A garment that incorporates a line-cutting trim component allows a wearer to easily cut line or cord while fishing or engaging in other activities. The trim component includes a housing with an opening, and a line cutter partially extending into the opening. The trim component can be secured to the garment using a rivet, or sewn onto the garment. In another example, a paddle may incorporate a line cutter as part of a spring clip used to secure together the tubes of a multi-piece paddle. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288691 | Fishing Bait Inflator and Method of Using the Same - An apparatus and method for inflating fishing bait is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a compressible air reservoir, and needle, wherein a distal end of the needle is operably coupled to the compressible air reservoir. A proximal end of the needle terminates in a dull hollow rectangular prism. There is a continuous air passage between the dull hollow rectangular prism of the needle and the compressible air reservoir. The compressible air reservoir has a vent such that it can refill with air while the continuous air passage through the needle is obstructed. The vent can be covered up by a hand of a user when the apparatus is in use. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288692 | MOORING CLEAT FISHING ROD HOLDER - The present invention provides improved fishing rod holders, as well as, methods of using the devices. These fishing rod holders do not require separate hardware or clamps and are readily and easily moved from one location to another. Advantageously, these fishing rod holders do not require that the structures to which they are attached include holes for fasteners and removal of these fishing rod holders does not damage the surfaces to which they are attached. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288693 | INSECT TRAP - An insect catching device may include at least two insect capture surfaces, a first surface including a first color, and a second surface including a second, lighter color relative to the first color of the first surface. The second color of the second surface may highlight the presence of insects captured thereon facilitating at least one of ease of counting and ease of identification of captured insects. The insect catching device may also include a line of weakening disposed between the first surface and the second surface. The line of weakening may include at least one perforation. The second surface may be detachable from the first surface along the line of weakening. The first color may be configured to decrease visibility of captured insects on the first surface observable by a viewer through an insect trap cover. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288694 | INTELLIGENT AIR PURIFICATION TOBOT WITH MOSQUITO-REPELLING FUNCTION - The present application provides an intelligent air purification robot with a mosquito-repelling function. In the present application, a robot body has an obstacle detection function and can make a turn automatically. That is, the robot body can automatically find a path after being placed in a room, and can purify air everywhere in the room. Dust-laden air enters a housing from an air inlet and is then treated by a plurality of modular units. Moreover, a UV lamp is further provided, so that air can be disinfected at a designated position. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288695 | POWDER/GRANULAR MATERIAL SPREADER - A powder/granular material spreader that allows easy cleaning of a passage for powder/granular material includes a housing that houses motors, a passage that extends through the housing and provides a passage for the powder/granular material, a roller provided in the passage to feed the powder/granular material and that is driven by one of the motors, and a spinner driven by the motor to spread the powder/granular material. The passage includes an integral first wall that shields the motor from the passage, an integral second wall that shields the motor from the passage, and an opening located at an inlet of the passage. The opening is integral with the first wall and the second wall. The housing includes an integral cover that covers tops and sides of the motors, and fits over an outer surface of the opening. A seal is provided at a location where the opening and the cover are connected with each other. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288696 | Rodent Trap - An improved rodent trap is provided for enticing and entrapping rodents in a humane fashion, and that permits the entrapped rodents to survive within the trap until they can be released into a suitable environment. The improved rodent trap is preferably comprised of a transparent or translucent enclosure having a removable lid, a one way, spring biased door, an air supply, and a food and water source contained therein to sustain the rodents during their period of captivity. The removable lid is preferably attached to the enclosure via a “F” shaped channel that is positioned on each of a front panel and opposing side panels. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288697 | SNARE TRAP - A snare trap is provided, including a trigger base and a snare assembly. The snare assembly includes a cable having a noose, an abutting mechanism sleeved on the cable, a restricting mechanism disposed on the cable and an elastic member disposed between the abutting mechanism and the restricting mechanism. The noose is releaseably disposed around the trigger base, and the elastic member is compressible and restricted by the restricting mechanism. The elastic member includes a plurality of segments connected with one another, and at least one of the plurality of segments includes a plurality of coils each having an outer diametric dimension different from an outer diametric dimension of another one of the plurality of coils. When the noose is disposed around the trigger base and the elastic member is compressed, at least two of the plurality of coils are radially overlapped with each other. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288698 | REMOTE MONITOR FOR WILD ANIMAL TRAP - A remote monitor for wild animal trap, including a receiving monitoring host, a transmitting apparatus and a magnetic-sensitive switch. The host includes a VHF/VHF receiving module, LED state indicator lamps for indicating trap states and a first single chip microcomputer for processing signals, which are electrically connected. Each host can be connected with more than one transmitting apparatus through a wireless communication technology. The transmitting apparatus includes a VHF/UHF transmitting module, electric quantity indicator lamps and a second single chip microcomputer for processing signals. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288699 | DETOXIFICATION AND STABILIZATION OF IMPLANTABLE OR TRANSPLANTABLE BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - This invention relates to method of detoxification and stabilization of implantable or transplantable biological material of human or animal origin, the method including the following steps: treatment of the material with an antibiotic solution containing at least one antifungal agent/s; treatment of the material in a solution containing an organic acid surfactant bile acid; treatment of the material in a solution to remove the organic acid surfactant bile acid; and treatment of the material in a primary alcohol such as ethanol. The solution containing an organic acid surfactant bile acid contains a synergistic triple combination of the organic acid surfactant bile acid, an anionic surfactant, and a non-ionic surfactant. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288700 | STEM CELL PREPARATIONS AND APPLICATION IN THE PREPARATION OF DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - The present invention relates to the field of stem cell technology, and in particular to a stem cell preparation and its application in the preparation of drugs for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). The composition provided by the invention can significantly improve the activity of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells under cryopreservation conditions, and the stem cell preparation prepared therefrom has a good effect on repairing cartilage injury caused by OA, thereby playing a role in the treatment of OA. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288701 | OXYGENATOR DEVICE - Disclosed is an oxygenator device for oxygenating a perfusate solution to be perfused through an organ or tissue. The device includes an inlet configured to receive oxygen from an oxygen supply; and tubing connected to the inlet, the tubing including a plurality of holes by which the received oxygen may exit the tubing. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288702 | EXTREMELY FAST FREEZING, LOW-TEMPERATURE BLAST FREEZER - A freezer includes a plurality of shelves in an insulated payload bay; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay with a multiplicity of coolant tubes in each evaporator, wherein each tube enters and then exits the payload bay, further comprising one or more cryogenic valves coupled to the coolant tubes; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators with a pressure of at least 90 psi to supply the coolant at each evaporator with at least 80 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288703 | Multi-Part Lyophilization Container and Method of Use - Provided is a multi-part lyophilization container for lyophilizing a fluid, storing the lyophilizate, reconstituting the lyophilizate, and infusing the reconstituted lyophilizate into a patient, including a method of using same. The container includes a front surface, a back surface, a non-breathable section including a port region, a breathable section including a breathable membrane, and a peelable region including a peelable seal encompassing a boundary between the non-breathable section and the breathable section. The method includes inputting a fluid into a non-breathable section of the container, freezing the fluid, applying, in a lyophilization chamber, vacuum pressure, opening the peelable seal using a pressure differential, applying heat energy, sublimating the fluid and creating a temporary occlusion in a peelable region of the container. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288704 | HYDROPHOBIC POLYMERS AS OIL RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS FOR AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATIONS - Stable dispersions of pesticides in agricultural oil are provided. In particular, the dispersions include a particulate pesticide, agricultural oil, and an agricultural oil-soluble polymer. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288705 | FOAM FORMULATIONS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY - Foamable formulations of agriculturally active ingredients are provided, as well as methods for using them. The formulations allow improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to deliver high amounts of active ingredient with a low volume of formulation used. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288706 | COMPOSITES AND ARTICLES FOR THE SLOW RELEASE OF NON-POLAR VOLATILE LIQUID COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARING - A composite for slow release of vapors from a non-polar liquid compound. The composite includes a hydrophobic material; and at least one volatile non-polar liquid compound associated with the hydrophobic material. The volatile non-polar liquid compound has a lower volatility after being associated with the hydrophobic material to form the composite. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288707 | BIOCIDAL SURFACE - Some embodiments of the invention include a synthetic biocidal surface comprising an array of disordered nanospikes. The biocidal surface may be lethal to cells on said surface due to piercing of cell membranes by said nanospikes. Some embodiments may include a method of producing a synthetic biocidal surface comprising an array of disordered nanospikes that may include exposing a silicon comprising substrate surface to reactive-ion etching. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288708 | DISPOSABLE ANTIMICROBIAL WIPES AND METHODS OF MAKING - An antimicrobial wipe is provided including a textile comprised of natural fibers untreated with a chemical bonding agent, the textile is treated with an antimicrobial composition, the antimicrobial composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound and an organic acid, wherein the antimicrobial composition is surfactant free, emollient free, and polymeric free. A method of preparing such wipes is also provided. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288709 | COMPOSITION WITH HIGH ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND LOW TOXICITY - Improved synthetic copolypeptide antimicrobials contain cationic amino acid residues and may be based on a blocky sequence. These antimicrobials show low mammalian toxicity and may undergo directed self-assembly. The inventive synthetic copolypeptides are useful in treatment of wounds and other infections. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288710 | SUBSTITUTED SULPHONAMIDES FOR CONTROLLING ANIMAL PESTS - The present invention relates to the use of a compound of the general formula (I) | 2020-09-17 |
20200288711 | Pyrimidin-4-Carbamate or Urea Derivatives As Herbicides - The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-pyrimidine derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288712 | MIXTURES COMPRISING AN UREASE INHIBITOR (UI) AND A NITRIFICATION INHIBITOR SUCH AS 2-(3,4-DIMETHYL-1H-PYRAZOL-1-YL)SUCCINIC ACID (DMPSA) OR 3,4-DIMETHYL PYRAZOLIUM GLYCOLATE (DMPG) - Described herein are mixtures including as active components at least one specific nitrification inhibitor (compound I) and at least one urease inhibitor (compound II). Also described herein are a method for improving the nitrification-inhibiting effect, or for increasing the health of a plant using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one compound II and a method of using the mixtures comprising compounds I and compounds II for increasing the health of a plant. Also described herein are agrochemical compositions including these mixtures. Also described herein is plant propagation material including these mixtures or these agrochemical compositions. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288713 | PESTICIDALLY ACTIVE PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES - Compounds of formula (I) as defined herein, to processes for preparing them, to pesticidal, in particular insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control pests such as insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288714 | AZOLE DERIVATIVE, INTERMEDIATE COMPOUND, METHOD FOR PRODUCING AZOLE DERIVATIVE, AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL CHEMICAL AGENT, AND PROTECTIVE AGENT FOR INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL - It is provided a plant disease controlling agent having low toxicity to human and animals and excellent handling safety, and showing excellent controlling effects on various plant diseases and high antibiotic action to plant disease germs. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288715 | Isolated Bacterial Strain of the Genus Burkholderia and Pesticidal Metabolites Therefrom - A species of | 2020-09-17 |
20200288716 | ACTIVE COMPOUND COMBINATIONS HAVING INSECTICIDAL/ACARICIDAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) | 2020-09-17 |
20200288717 | A NOVEL ISOXAZOLE COMPOUND OR A SALT THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide an isoxazole compound or a salt thereof that controls pests. | 2020-09-17 |