40th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160286710 | SHOVEL WITH MEASUREMENT MARKINGS - A shovel with measurement markings for digging a hole that includes a handle portion, a blade portion, and an elongated shaft portion interconnecting at opposite ends thereof the blade portion and the handle portion. The blade portion includes plurality of uniformly distributed notches arranged substantially along at least one side of the blade portion and configured to indicate the vertical depth of the hole. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286711 | Post-Hole Digger with Foot Rests - A foot rest for a post-hole digger and post-hole diggers using the foot rest are disclosed. The foot rest includes two portions, one attached to each shaft of the post-hole digger. The two portions have structure that allows them to engage one another when the two shafts of the post-hole digger are vertical. The foot rest does not extend beyond the bore diameter of the post-hole digger. Thus, in order to keep the user's feet on the relatively short foot rest, the contact surface of the foot rest may be angled. In some embodiments, the foot rest may be symmetrical, so that either side may be used as the upper surface. A post-hole digger including the foot rests typically includes at least two foot rests, spaced from one another and facing different directions along the shafts of the tool. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286712 | Tire for agricultural roller and agricultural roller equipped with such tires - An agricultural tool used to form furrows includes a generally cylindrical support and a plurality of tires. Each tire comprises includes a sole by way of which the tire is mounted on the support, a tread opposite the sole and two sidewalls that connect the tread to the sole. The sole, the tread and the sidewalls jointly form a deformable casing. The tread of at least one of the plurality of tires has a generally domed shape. The sidewalls of this tire are generally inclined radially. The domed shape of the tread and the inclination of the sidewalls are such that the deformation of the casing urges the sole axially outward. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286713 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EXCRETA DETECTION AND TREATMENT - This invention relates to an apparatus for travelling over a ground surface, the apparatus including detection means for detecting an area of the ground surface (or sub-ground surface) which has had a deposition of excreta, and treatment means for treating the area with at least one substance. The apparatus may preferably be automated. In a preferred embodiment, the excreta being detected may be cattle urine and the substance(s) used to treat the area of deposition of urine may be a nitrate inhibitor and/or a urease inhibitor. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286714 | DOUBLE-DISC PLOUGHSHARE COMPRISING AN INNER LYING DEPTH GUIDE - In each case at least one double disc coulter | 2016-10-06 |
20160286715 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERING PLANT SEEDS - A seed delivery device that includes an enclosed container inside which is encapsulated one or more plant seeds and a medium. The medium may comprise one or more particulate materials, one or more aqueous materials, or a combination of one or more particulate materials and aqueous materials. The specific gravity of the entire device is greater than the specific gravity of water. The seed delivery devices may be used to address the planting of seeds in conditions where water is or may become present. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286716 | Chemical Distribution System - A chemical distribution system includes an irrigation unit that has a distribution pipe and a pump fluidly coupled to the distribution pipe. The pump urges a liquid through the distribution pipe and the irrigation unit delivers the fluid onto a plant crop. An injector is fluidly attached to the irrigation unit and the injector contains a chemical. The injector is oriented such that the chemical is gravity fed into the irrigation unit. The injector releases the chemical into the fluid urged by the pump such that the chemical and fluid mixture is delivered onto the plant crop. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286717 | TRIMMER HEAD WITH INCORPORATED LINE CUTTER - A trimmer head for a rotary trimmer, includes an upper housing and a lower housing secured to the upper housing, wherein either the upper housing or the lower housing has a passageway. The trimmer head also includes a cutter assembly maintained in the passageway, wherein the cutter assembly has a knife, and wherein trimmer line inserted into the passageway is cut by the knife. A related method of cutting a trimmer line using the cutter assembly incorporated into a trimmer head is also disclosed. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286718 | DEVICE FOR MARKING NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL GRASS AREAS - A device for marking natural and artificial grass surfaces, which comprises a mowing drum linked to a chassis, wherein the mowing drum comprises a plurality of cutting elements and can rotate around a main shaft, where a perforated sheet is arranged between the mowing drum and the grass surface, with said perforated sheet comprising a plurality of holes cut to an appropriate size so as to allow blades of grass to pass through them, in addition to an opening configured to facilitate the passage blades of grass to be cut by the cutting element. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286719 | VEGETATION CUTTER - Disclosed herein is a vegetation cutter for cutting vegetation circumferent an obstacle. The vegetation cutter comprises a frame comprising a dock for receiving the obstacle; at least one cutter that is moveable in a cutting trajectory whereby vegetation circumferent a docked obstacle is cut; and a driver for moving the at least one cutter in the cutting trajectory. Also disclosed is a method for cutting vegetation circumferent an obstacle. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286720 | COMBINE HARVESTER - A combine harvester has a threshing unit for threshing picked-up crop to obtain grain, a driver assistance system for controlling the threshing unit which has a memory for storing data and a computing unit for processing the data stored in the memory. A functional system model for at least a portion of the combine harvester is stored in the memory. The computing unit is designed to carry out an autonomous determination of at least one threshing-unit parameter on a basis of the system model and, for depicting functional interrelationships, at least one family of characteristics (A-J) is assigned to at least one harvesting-process parameter. The at least one harvesting-process parameter is defined as an output variable of the at least one family of characteristics (A-J). | 2016-10-06 |
20160286721 | COMBINE HARVESTER - A combine harvester includes a threshing unit for threshing picked-up crop to obtain grain, a driver assistance system, with a memory for storing data, for controlling the threshing unit, and a computing unit for processing at least the data stored in the memory. A sensor system ascertains at least a portion of the current harvesting-process state. A sensor configuration assigned to the sensor system is defined by the type and scope of operational sensors is stored or can be stored in the memory. A functional system model for at least a portion of the combine harvester is stored in the memory. The computing unit is designed to carry out an autonomous determination of a threshing-unit parameter based on the system model, and defines the system model forming a basis of the control of the threshing unit depending on the sensor configuration stored in the memory. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286722 | Combine Harvester - A combine harvester has a threshing unit for threshing picked-up crop to obtain grain and a driver assistance system for controlling the threshing unit. The driver assistance system includes a memory for storing data and a computing unit for processing the data stored in the memory. The threshing unit, together with the driver assistance system, forms an automated threshing unit, in that a plurality of selectable harvesting-process strategies is stored in the memory and in that, in order to implement the particular selected harvesting-process strategy, the computing device autonomously determines at least one machine parameter, for example, a threshing-unit parameter, and specifies the parameter to the threshing unit. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286723 | Equipment Protection Using a Grain Tank Level Sensor - A grain tank level sensing system for a combine which harvests grain. The combine includes an upwardly open grain tank fillable with harvested grain and a cover that is displaceable for closing off the open grain tank. An actuator displaces the cover between an open and close position and either single or dual ultrasonic sensors continuously detect the level of grain in the tank and generate a signal proportional to the level of grain in the grain tank. A control system receives the signal from the ultrasonic sensors and generates an indication of the level in the tank to a monitor and/or disables the actuator to initiate the closing function when the grain tank is full. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286724 | Crop Unloading Spouts - A harvesting machine crop unloading spout assembly includes an unloading tube elbow terminating at a first end in a first flange that is secured to the outlet of a harvesting machine crop tank. The first flange includes one or more bearings permitting it to swivel about a swivel axis and the unloading tube elbow includes a cranked portion terminating at a second end in an opening. The spout assembly further includes a fixed member adjacent the unloading tube elbow, the unloading tube elbow connected to the fixed member by way of a pivot the axis of which coincides with the swivel axis. The spout assembly includes a rotatable drive gear and a motor drivingly engaged therewith for causing rotation of the unloading tube elbow about the swivel axis, the axis of rotation of the drive gear also coinciding with the swivel axis. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286725 | Crop Processor, Manufacturing Process for a Crop Processor and Crop Processor Roll - A crop processor for a forage harvester. The crop processor includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The crop processor further includes a pair of crop processor rolls mounted inside the housing. The crop processor rolls are made of a metal, are arranged parallel to each other, and have a gap in between. The crop processor is configured to, during use, transport a flow of harvested crop, received from the inlet, through the gap towards the outlet. Each of the crop processor rolls comprises a plurality of teeth arranged along a circumference of the crop processor rolls. The plurality of teeth have a height in radial direction and a length extending in an axial direction of the crop processor rolls. The plurality of teeth of the crop processor rolls are manufactured to comprise a substantially flat top surface of a predetermined width (W). | 2016-10-06 |
20160286726 | Pickup Unit with a Windrow Conditioning Roll for an Agricultural Baler - A pickup unit for an agricultural baler. The pickup unit includes a frame; a pickup roll carried by the frame; and a windrow conditioning roll carried by the frame and positioned in front of the pickup roll when in an operating position. The windrow conditioning roll includes a center core and a pair of counter-rotating flightings surrounding the center core. The counter-rotating flightings are connected together in a manner such that wrapping of crop material around the windrow conditioning roll is inhibited. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286727 | MULTI-CONVEYER SILAGE CART AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SILAGE FROM THE FRONT END OF SAME - A multi-conveyer silage cart ( | 2016-10-06 |
20160286728 | Combine Harvester Grain Cleaners - A combine harvester grain cleaner. The grain cleaner includes an upper, relatively moveable framework supporting one or more grain sieves, one or more sources of drive for causing reciprocating movement of the one or more grain sieves, a lower, relatively fixed framework supporting one or more grain or tailings sheets, and a vibrator connected to the one or more grain and tailings sheets for causing a vibratory motion thereof and for, through the vibratory motion, causing movement of grain thereon in a predetermined direction. The vibratory motion has a higher frequency than a frequency of the reciprocation of the one or more grain sieves. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286729 | BALE SPACER DEVICE, BALE VENTILATION SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USE - A hay bale spacer, the hay bale spacer configured with a riser support to provide an air gap between a tarp and an outer surface of a bale of hay, wherein said riser support is configured to be gripped, a side integral to said riser support, said side comprises a plurality of stakes extending from said side, said stakes configured to releasable affix thereto the outer surface of the bale of hay and that functions to create an environment with proper air circulation, prevent condensation, and to prevent mold growth within the hay bale, thus extending the storage expectancy of the bale. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286730 | SUPPORT TRACK SYSTEM FOR LANDSCAPING MATERIALS - A track system for supporting a landscaping material, the track system having a first track section including a first opening; a second track section positioned adjacent to the first track section, the second track section including a second opening; a connector for releasably securing the first track section to the second track section, the connector including a first end and a second end; and a fastener for securing the track system to a landscaping surface, wherein the first opening is configured to receive the first end of the connector and the second opening is configured to receive the second end of the connector. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286731 | Debris Blower - A debris blower that is operable to direct a first stream of air in a first direction and further direct a second stream of air in a second direction. The debris blower further includes a housing that is operable to secure a first blower motor and a second blower motor. The first blower motor has operably coupled thereto a first discharge tube wherein the first discharge tube directs a stream of air outward therefrom. The second blower motor has operably secured thereto a second discharge tube wherein the second discharge tube directs a stream of air in a direction independent of the first discharge tube. A pair of straps are secured to the housing to facilitate carrying of the debris blower. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286732 | PLANT GROWTH CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A plant growth control system is disclosed. The plant growth control system includes: an information collection device, a processor coupled to the information collection device, and a controllable light source. The information collection device is configured to acquire growth information of a plant, the growth information including at least one of branch and leaf distribution information of the plant or flower distribution information of the plant. The processor is configured to determine, according to the growth information, a target irradiation position of the plant for the controllable light source to irradiate, and control the controllable light source to irradiate the target irradiation position of the plant. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286733 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods incorporating mobile agricultural devices. These devices can incorporate various features including growth lattices and internal drainage features and are mobile allowing for agricultural systems with continuous plant production. A user can easily remove and replace plants, for example, vining plants, within a particular growing space based upon their progression within their growth cycle. In some embodiments, the agricultural devices can be incorporated into agricultural systems which can comprise various lighting, drainage and nutrient distribution features. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286734 | Method for adjusting and stabilizing a support for a plant - This disclosure shows a method for adjusting and stabilizing a support for a plant by using the steps of winding or wrapping straps around the stems of vine plants or other types of plants to support growth of the plants and then affixing male and female snap connectors embedded on the said straps to male and female snap connectors embedded into a stake or to male and female snap connectors embedded on the said straps or embedded onto another of said straps. The purpose of the method is to accommodate plant growth and to maintain a vertical growth pattern for the vine or other type of plant. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286735 | LINE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention provides improved attachment devices fort support lines in plant growth support systems (e.g., trellis systems) and methods of using the same, and offers significant improvements efficiency with regard to assembling and disassembling the support systems for plant and crop growth. The attachment devices may be advantageously used for various vine and low-lying plants (e.g., grapes, tomatoes, etc.) that can be grown in a trellis system or other vertical growth support system. The anchoring devices may include a wire loop for slipping over an end post and a wire strainer bracket attached to the wire loop. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286736 | PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM, AND PLANT CULTIVATION UNIT - A plant cultivation system | 2016-10-06 |
20160286737 | Short Chain Hydrocarbon Combustor and Carbon Dioxide Generator - A short-chain hydrocarbon combustor and carbon dioxide generator installable into an existing ventilation system venting an interior grow space effects combustion of a gas supply to produce carbon dioxide on demand and maintain a desired atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide interior the grow space. Exhaust gas producible at a high-efficiency burner is drawn through a boustrophedonic flue and passed through each of a first and second heat exchanger wherein heat is conducted into a vented airflow traveling through the existing ventilation system for discard exterior to the grow space. Condensate precipitated during cooling is collectable at a water trap, and drainable for use in the grow space. Carbon dioxide enriched exhaust gas is thereby cooled by an at least 95% reduction in heat previous to emission into the grow space. Temperature and humidity are thereby controllable within desired ranges and yield maximization enabled. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286738 | Tree Removal Device - A tree removal device configured for coupling on a working vehicle is usable for slicing tree roots. The working vehicle has a front element which is pivotal relative to a frame of the vehicle about a lateral axis in front of a forward end of the frame, thereby allowing a knife element of the tree removal device to be pivoted into the ground for performing a cutting action with a sharpened cutting edge so as to slice the tree roots. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286739 | Subsurface Pressurized Irrigation Delivery System - An underground irrigation or piping system for water or fertilizing adjacent soil. The irrigation or piping system may be a horizontal system or a vertical system. A pipe contains a first, larger cavity and a second smaller cavity. Water or other fluids may flow from the first cavity to the second cavity, through a transfer port or via a vortex created by a restriction within a coupling or other element of the system. As the fluid transfers from the first cavity to the second cavity, it obtains a higher pressure. Emitters, such as holes) in the pipe that communicate with the second opening allow the pressurized fluid to spray out of the pipe a predetermined distance. Nutrients, air, or other elements may be added in the system to further fertilize or encourage vegetation growth. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286740 | EMITTER AND DRIP IRRIGATION TUBE - An emitter is arranged inside a tube and has: an emitter main body that is constituted by a resin molded body that has at least a recessed part and a through hole; and a flexible film that is joined to at least one surface of the emitter main body and that forms a flow path by closing off the recessed part and an opening part of at least one part the through hole. The emitter has a discharge amount adjusting part that is for making adjustments in accordance with the water pressure inside the tube. When the pressure of an irrigation liquid that is inside the tube is at or above a set value, the film slackens, and the discharge amount adjusting part narrows the flow path of the liquid and reduces flow rate. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286741 | EMITTER, AND TUBE FOR DRIP IRRIGATION - An emitter ( | 2016-10-06 |
20160286742 | EMITTER AND DRIP IRRIGATION TUBE - An emitter that is arranged on an inner wall surface of a tube through which an irrigation liquid flows, the emitter being arranged at a position that corresponds to a discharge opening that communicates between the inside and outside of the tube. The emitter is for quantitatively discharging from the discharge opening the irrigation liquid inside the tube and has: a water intake part that is for taking in the irrigation liquid; a discharge part that is for discharging the irrigation liquid; and a flow path that connects the water intake part and the discharge part and through which the irrigation liquid flows. Further, an inner wall surface of the flow path is constituted by a composition that includes an antimicrobial agent and includes a resin or rubber. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286743 | INTEGRAL DRIPPER WITH AN ELONGATED EXIT POOL - A discrete flat dripper of the non-pressure regulated type of drippers or of the pressure compensated—flow rate regulated type of drippers, suited for being integrally installed within a hose, that comprises a body component whose configuration is essentially rectangular, wherein on its one side that is suited to being affixed to an internal wall of the hose, formed with an exit pool that it is elongated in its dimensions and substantially extends along the entire length of the body component, and with a flow passage circumferentially surrounding a substantial part of the elongated exit pool, and an integral dripper line wherein there are integrated at least one of such discrete flat dripper. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286744 | VALVE APPARATUS - A valve assembly includes an inlet and an outlet, and has a first state where liquid is stopped from flowing from the inlet towards the outlet, a second state where liquid is released to flow from the inlet towards and out of the outlet, and a terminal state where after flowing out of the outlet, the liquid is stopped form flowing out of the outlet. An incoming command triggers the valve assembly from the first state towards the second state and, at or after reaching the terminal state, the valve assembly transmits an outgoing command. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286745 | ROOT WATERING AND FEEDING DEVICE - A root watering and feeding device may include an interchangeable liquid collection basin that may be operably connected to an elongated hollow tube that includes perforations. The liquid collection basin may include a tapered or non-tapered hole that allows water to pass from the liquid collection basin, through the elongated hollow tube, and out of the perforations into the soil. A kit of liquid collection basins and/or elongated hollow tubes may be provided such that a desirable root watering device for a plant or a type of plant may be assembled. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286746 | PLANT WATERING SYSTEM - A plant watering system is adapted to provide water to a plant both at and below a ground surface. The plant watering system includes a passive water manifold, connected to a fill tube. A first reservoir is connected to the fill tube. A first reservoir first plurality of water seepage panels and a first reservoir second plurality of water seepage panels are formed within the first reservoir and configured to disperse water from the passive water manifold below the ground surface. A spraying manifold is attached to a sprayer tube. A coupler sprayer is mechanically coupled to the sprayer tube; wherein the coupler sprayer is configured to disperse water from the spraying manifold above the ground surface. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286747 | PLANT GROWTH LIGHTING APPARATUS, PLANT HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION APPARATUS AND PLANT HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION METHOD - Disclosed are a plant growth lighting apparatus capable of forming a lighting region having a high degree of illuminance uniformity in the array direction of a light-emitting element array as well as a plant hydroponic cultivation apparatus and a plant hydroponic cultivation method capable of growing a plant with high growth efficiency even in a large cultivation region. A plurality of light-emitting element units, each including a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element having an emission peak wavelength different from that of the first light-emitting element, are arranged side by side along one direction to form a light-emitting element array. The light-emitting element unit is constituted by two second light-emitting elements disposed so as to be spaced apart from each other in the one direction and one first light-emitting element disposed between the two second light-emitting elements. A distance between first light-emitting elements in light-emitting element units adjacent to each other and positioned in an end part of the light-emitting element array is shorter than a distance between first light-emitting elements in light-emitting element units adjacent to each other and positioned in a central part of the light-emitting element array. A distance between two second light-emitting elements in a light-emitting element unit positioned in the end part is shorter than a distance between two second light-emitting elements in a light-emitting element unit positioned in the central part. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286748 | DIRECT AND INDIRECT ORGANOGENESIS OF JATROPHA - The present invention relates in general to plant biotechnology. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and media compositions for the efficient direct organogenesis and indirect organogenesis of | 2016-10-06 |
20160286749 | PRODUCTION OF PLANTS USING SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS - A process for propagating | 2016-10-06 |
20160286750 | NEW TOMATO VARIETY NUN 00244 TOP - The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 00244 TOP. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286751 | CANOLA HYBRID CULTIVAR G3697124H - The present invention relates to a new and distinctive canola, designated G3697124H. Also included are seeds of canola G3697124H, to the plants, or plant parts, of canola G3697124H and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing the canola G3697124H with itself or another canola genotype, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of canola G3697124H. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286752 | PET LITTER BOX AND CLEANING SYSTEM - Pet litter box cleaning system including a base structure, sieve member, and, optionally, trash receptacle is provided. The base structure includes a bottom wall and side wall(s) extending upward from the bottom wall except in one portion to leave an open side for receiving the sieve member therethrough. In a first embodiment, the sieve member includes a back wall for extending across the open side, a sifter and handle. In a second embodiment, a door serves to close the open side and the sieve member does not include a back wall. The trash receptacle may extend from an upraised wall of the base structure. In use, the sieve member is inserted in the base structure to clean litter of waste by lifting the sieve member by the handle whereby clean litter passes through the sifter and waste collects on the sifter which then is disposed of into a trash receptacle. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286753 | FRAGRANCE COMPOUNDS - A method of providing a fragrant odour to an application, comprising the addition thereto of at least one compound of the formula I | 2016-10-06 |
20160286754 | Waste Pad - A pet waste collection apparatus having an absorbent pad having opposing outermost layers, comprising a permeable layer and an opposing substantially leak proof layer; the absorbent pad comprising at least one innermost layer of waste absorbing material sandwiched and completely enclosed between the opposing outermost layers and completely filling a volume therebetween extending to the outer peripheral border, which has an interior passageway, a draw tape therein, and a plurality of outside cut off corners having adjacent interior passageway openings; the draw tape having a length greater than that of the outer peripheral border; the draw tape routed through the adjacent interior passageway openings exposing the draw tape at the outside cut off corners; the waste collection apparatus forming a bag, when the draw tape is pulled taut. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286755 | PET HEALTH AND LIFE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING SELF-LEARNING CAPABILITY - The invention provides a pet health and life management system and method having a self-learning capability, wherein the said system comprises a cloud data sever, an intelligent feeder, a mobile intelligent client, an intelligent portable device; wherein the intelligent portable device is arranged on or in the pet for acquiring activity information of the pet, and sending the acquired information to the cloud data sever or/and the corresponding intelligent feeder; wherein the cloud data server or/and the intelligent feeder is/are used for customizing a feeding scheme for the pet according to respective pieces of activity information of the pet, and the intelligent feeder acquires the feeding scheme; the intelligent feeder controls output feeding amount according to a corresponding feeding scheme. The invention can allocate type and amount of pet food according to different pets and activity conditions thereof. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286756 | Animal Trough - An improved animal trough includes an outer wall, an inner wall, a receptacle configured to receive a first fluid, and a housing separated from the receptacle. The receptacle is substantially smooth in order to prevent or discourage the growth of algae or the buildup or dirt and grime. The housing may include a ballast compartment configured to receive a second fluid and the trough may include a heating element configured to heat both the first and second fluid. The trough may also include a sieve configured to remove debris from the receptacle. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286757 | DRINKING APPARATUS FOR PETS - A drinking apparatus includes a drinking receptacle, a liquid reservoir, a pump, a controller, and a liquid detector. The liquid reservoir has a liquid outlet for dispensing liquid into the drinking receptacle. The pump has an inlet in liquid communication with the drinking receptacle, and an outlet in liquid communication with the reservoir. The controller is configured to control the operation of the pump. The liquid level detector is configured to detect when the level of liquid in the reservoir is below a first threshold level. The controller is responsive to the liquid level detector to operate the pump to pump liquid from the drinking receptacle into the reservoir when the liquid level detector indicates that the level of liquid in the reservoir is below the threshold level, and the controller is configured to deactivate the pump at the end of a pumping period. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286758 | DOG JACKET INCLUDING TEMPERATURE REGULATING MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A thermal regulating dog jacket is described that can be of particular benefit when utilized in warmer temperatures (indoors or outdoors). The dog jackets incorporate a temperature regulating material that can absorb thermal energy in warm weather as well as release thermal energy in cold weather. The dog jacket can provide thermal regulation without requiring an external triggering mechanism, such as additional moisture or sunlight. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286759 | Leg Socks for Horses - The present invention comprises a sock for use on the leg of a horse or ungulate, such as a cow, donkey or other hoofed animal. In the preferred embodiment the sock is tubular in shape having an upper opening and a lower opening. The sock is generally comprised of an upper cuff, main body and lower cuff. The upper cuff and main body are configured to frictionally engage creating a circumferential force on the leg of the horse such that the sock will not easily slip down on the leg of the horse. Expanded knit around the knee joint and fetlock joints allow for the free motion of those joints thus alleviating contrary forces that would normally and otherwise cause the sock to be pulled down by that motion. The lower cuff is configured to expand over said hoof of said ungulate and when over the hoof conform to or hug the small pastern. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286760 | INTELLIGENT HANDS-FREE CONTROL DEVICE FOR ANIMAL TRAINING - An intelligent hands-free electronic control kit for animal training, comprising a hands-free electronic control device in the form of a finger-wearable part, having at least one switch under the form of a push-button and a means of wireless bidirectional telecommunication with a remote control; a wireless remote control having a means of wireless bidirectional telecommunication on the one hand with the hands-free electronic control device in the form of a finger-wearable part, and on the other with a functional electronic receiver accessory, so that the remote control is able to relay an order triggered by the switch of the hands-free electronic control device towards the electronic receiver accessory; and a functional electronic receiver accessory, having a means of wireless bidirectional telecommunication with the remote control; wherein the switch is provided with means allowing to select and trigger distinct functions of the accessory according to as how the push-button is pressed by an user and optionally according to spatial position/orientation of the hands-free electronic control device. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286761 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL RECONFIGURABLE PET ENRICHMENT SYSTEM - A reconfigurable pet enrichment system designed to help pets fulfill their natural behaviors is provided. The system is arranged to facilitate an environment that helps stimulate, entertain, and exercise a pet, and also provides a defensible space for napping, resting, or sleeping. The system is constructed from two separate pieces of pliable material. A base component is fashioned with a non-slip element. A top-covering component is attached to the base component, by means of semi-permanent fasteners, to create a variety of forms such as ripples, nooks and tunnels. The top component contains a plurality of differing sized openings. Openings appeal to a pet's predatory nature, as the openings provide a source of stimulation and interaction. The pet enrichment system may be formed of any desired material, so as to be safe for pet interaction. The system may also be configured with a plurality of members attached via semi-permanent fasteners. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286762 | EDIBLE PET CHEW WITH BONE-POWDER BASED OUTER LAYER - A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including bone powder. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286763 | Animal Training System - A collar with a cinch strap that can be at least partially pulled away from the collar's main strap, such that the cinch strap can be pulled for a distance before pulling or tightening forces are applied to an animal's neck through the main strap. The collar also has a band under the main strap that is wider than the main strap, such that any pulling or tightening forces applied to the main strap are dispersed over a wider area than the main strap to minimize discomfort in an animal wearing the strap. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286764 | Remote Controlled Animal Restraining Device - A remote controlled electronic animal restraining device for tethering an animal to a fixed point. A buckle attached to the leash of an animal is inserted into an opening in the device housing where it is received by a locking system. The locking system engages the buckle until the user presses a button on a wireless remote, which causes the buckle to be released from the device housing. Once the buckle is released, the animal is free to move from the fixed point. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286765 | INDEXING SYSTEM FOR AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286766 | Aquatic Animal Passage with Counter - A device for counting animal traffic in an aquatic animal passage system includes chutes positioned across the aquatic animal passage system and a sensor positioned to sense an animal moving through or in the aquatic animal passage system. The chutes and the aquatic animal passage system are formed with precast concrete segments and may include a protective liner or coating coupled to their outer surface to protect animals from contacting the outer surface of the precast concrete segments. The sensors may be integrated with the precast concrete segments forming the chutes. Smart concrete segments may be employed as transducers to create an electric field in the chutes, with impedance sensors coupled to the transducers being responsive to changes to the electric field in the chutes caused by passing animals. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286767 | MODULAR SUBMERSIBLE AQUACULTURE RAFT - A submersible raft device that is primarily used for aquaculture farming. The raft device has a raft surface, a buoyance support structure, and a submersion control system. The buoyance support structure and the submersion control system allow the raft to be submerged to a desired depth beneath the ocean surface. When used for certain kinds of aquaculture farming, such as mussel farming, submerging the raft below the surface protects the raft, as well as the mussels growing on ropes suspended from the raft, from damage in times of hazardous sea conditions. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286768 | METHOD OF PRODUCING INFERTILE FISH AND EGG-PRODUCING AQUATIC ANIMALS AND OF DELIVERING COMPOUNDS INTO EGGS AND EMBRYOS - Methods for the production of reproductively sterile fish and aquatic animals for aquaculture, the aquarium trade, and control of invasive species are described. The methods include disruption of gonadal development through the administration of compounds that lead to the failure of fertile gonadal development. Compounds may be delivered to the eggs prior to fertilization or water activation or post fertilization and water activation by contacting unfertilized or pre-water-activated fertilized eggs or fertilized eggs in an immersion medium including the compound of interest. Compounds may be conjugated with a molecular transporter compound effective for chorionic transport of the conjugate. The compounds may be antisense Morpholino oligomers that are cap able of effectively suppressing the expression of the dead end gene or other essential genes for germ cell development in fish and other egg-producing aquatic animals. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286769 | Fishing Lure with Improved Features for More Realistic Behavior - A soft fishing lure that is comprised of a body, body core, appendages, and claws, which incorporate features to better emulate the life-like attributes, movements, and behaviors of live bait. The present invention strategically integrates ridges, lips, air traps, and current vanes to manipulate hydrodynamic pressure to achieve an advanced style of movement and behavior, which closer resembles that of kinetic muscle movements possessed by living organisms. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286770 | TUBULAR STRUCTURE HAVING DECORATIVE LAYER AND METHOD OF FORMING DECORATIVE LAYER ON TUBULAR STRUCTURE - Provided are a tubular structure having an aesthetically fine decorative layer with which borders of the layers in a circumferential direction are obscured, and a method of forming such a decorative layer on the tubular structure. The decorative layer includes axial-direction decorative rows arranged in a circumferential direction of a tubular body of the tubular structure. Each axial-direction decorative row includes covering regions that make a surface of the tubular body structure invisible and exposing regions that make the surface of the tubular body visible, and the covering and exposing regions are alternately arranged along an axial direction of the tubular body. An axial-direction decorative row has the exposing regions arranged such that a portion of the covering region in the next axial-direction decorative rows in the circumferential direction is partially situated between the two axially adjacent covering regions in the axial-direction decorative row with a clearance therebetween. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286771 | FIXING STRUCTURE FOR FISHING LINE GUIDE, AND FISHING ROD - One object is to provide a lightweight and low-cost fixing structure for a fishing line guide which allows simple and secure fixing and a fishing rod employing the fixing structure. The fixing structure for a fishing line guide according to the present invention comprises: a fishing line guide including an opening for guiding a fishing line and a circular portion having an insertion hole through which the fishing line is to be passed; and two fixing pipes contacting a front surface and a rear surface of the circular portion, wherein the circular portion and end surfaces of the fixing pipes are inclined at a same angle with respect to a vertical plane orthogonal to an axial direction of the fishing rod. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286772 | Elastically Supported Wear Resistant Line Guide and Method of Manufacture - The disclosed line guides combine a wear resistant ring with a superelastic, shape memory alloy frame and support to provide a lightweight and durable assembly. The wear resistant ring is constructed of hard material such as ceramic. The wear resistant ring includes a groove or annular depression on the outside surface where the ring and frame meet. The elastic frame is configured to grip the ring, which provides an enhanced mechanical connection between the wear resistant ring and the superelastic frame. The groove also provides a location for the application of adhesive. The frame is exposed around the wear resistant ring and protects the ring from damage during storage, transportation and use. The superelastic alloy frame and support flex to absorb shock and when deformed rebound to their original shape. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286773 | REEL LEG FIXING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a reel leg fixing apparatus having a sufficient strength in the coupling between the operation nut and the movable hood while reducing the thickness and the weight of the movable hood efficiently and effectively. In the reel leg fixing apparatus according to the present invention, the movable hood and the operation nut are coupled together when a locking portion bent and provided at an end of the movable hood is engaged with a recess at an end of the operation nut. The movable hood is formed of a prepreg sheet as a fiber-reinforced resin member including reinforcement fibers impregnated with a synthetic resin, and the reinforcement fibers oriented at least in the axial direction extend continuously at least in a coupling between the movable hood and the operation nut. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286774 | LEVER-OPERATED FISHING REEL - The lever-operated fishing reel is geared to rotate the line spool through several revolutions for each arcuate operation of a reciprocating rewind lever, to provide for single handed operation. The mechanical advantage provided through the gear train from the line spool back to the lever is obviated through a unidirectional rotational device, preferably a sprag, with another such device operating to prevent unwinding of the line from the spool as the lever is recycled. The gear train between the lever and spool may be disengaged to allow for casting, and the gear case may be oriented as desired relative to the spool housing to position the rewind lever as desired by the angler. The orientation of the mechanism may be reversed by opening the gear case, inverting the unidirectional rotational devices, and moving the rod attachment cleat from one side of the reel to the other. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286775 | FISHING REEL AND MAGNETIC SEAL DEVICE THEREFOR - A fishing reel that includes a reel body, a housing part that defines an opening part, a driving member that includes a pinion that is supported by the reel body and extends through the opening part of the housing part, and a magnetic seal device affixed to the housing part that includes a central opening through which the pinion extends. The magnetic seal device includes first and second magnetic plates that maintain a magnet therebetween and a magnetic fluid that is maintained at a gap between the driving member and at least one of the first and second magnetic plates. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286776 | Chum Sink - A chum sink for use with an anchor line extending from a boat to an anchor includes a weight, a chumming device and a depth line. The weight is selectively attachable to the anchor line. The chumming device is attached to the weight and is configured to hold chum therein and to disperse chum when the chumming device is in water. The depth line is attached to the weight. The depth line is configured to lower the weight along the anchor line so that the chumming device is lowered to a desired depth, so that the chumming device is held by the weight up-current from the boat at the desired depth and so that the chumming device disperses chum at the desired depth in the water and so that dispersed chum is carried down-current in the direction of the boat. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286777 | WATERPROOF AND BUOYANT ROD AND REEL CARRYING CASE AND SEAT CUSHION COMBINATION - The present invention relates to a soft and durable carrying case for transporting one or more fishing rods (typically a 2 piece rod) and reels that affords protection as well as buoyancy if dropped in the water. The inner foam material is specially made, placed and secured into the nylon shell to aid in buoyancy and protecting the rods and reels from damage. The carrying case can also be used to transport other types if equipment that are a maximum of 43 inches in length. The present invention can be reconfigured into a seat cushion after taking out the rods and reels. Said seat cushion is designed in such a manner as to prevent pain to the tailbone. The dual usage capability of the present invention allows for the consumer to alleviate 2 problems (carrying a fishing rod and reel easily) and preventing pain to the tailbone when sitting down while fishing. Another feature of the present invention is a 3rd or 4th use whereby, the carrying case can be further reconfigured as a blanket or poncho. The case is made of nylon, polyester and foam construction or other suitable materials for cushioning and warming effect. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286778 | Pole Minder - The Pole Minder is a multi-purpose fishing pole holder for use on a boat or dock with a specially designed twist over other rod holders.
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20160286779 | AIRBORNE BIOTA MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for an airborne biota monitoring and control system are disclosed. Radar and laser/optical sensors are used to detect insects, with detection zones being over water in some embodiments to reduce backscatter clutter. A pest control laser or small autonomous or radio controlled aircraft under automated or human control may be used to disable a targeted flying insect. Technologies include radars formed using semiconductor modules, such as are being developed for automotive radar and other industrial applications. Also disclosed are additional embodiments of the instant invention. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID AND/OR SOLID ACTIVE SUBSTANCES - Disclosed is an apparatus for spreading solid active agents and a method for controlling the apparatus. A boom is pivotably mounted on a vehicle. A sensor arrangement detects an angular velocity and/or an angular position of the boom about a pivot axis. A control unit processes output signals of the sensor arrangement to control signals for an actuator to adjust the boom. The actuator has an active pressure side for each of the two adjustment directions of the boom. Approximately equal pressure levels prevail in the active pressure sides of two actuators operating in opposition or of a double-acting actuator, when the boom is stationary or moves only slightly in relation to the carrier vehicle. A defined differential pressure is adjustable between the active pressure sides of the actuators when the boom is shifted in relation to the carrier vehicle. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286781 | SUPPORT FOR A SPREADING BOOM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER - A sprayer boom support for an agricultural sprayer including two articulated arms that are coupled in an articulated manner on both sides of the sprayer, wherein each articulated arm is comprised of bar sections that are formed in a composite material consisting of a reinforcing agent chosen from carbon fibre, fibreglass, aramid fibre, boron fibre or a combination thereof, and a matrix of epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic or polyester resin, the bar sections having a tube geometry with a substantially rectangular cross section with rounded vertices and arched sides, the length of two of its equal sides being constant along the bar section. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286782 | COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF PESTS USING VAPOR ACTIVITY - Devices and methods for the control of pests using the vapors of a pesticidal composition. Compostions, devices and methods for the selective control of pests while not harming one or more beneficial insects are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the pests are bed bugs, fleas, lice, ticks, or the like. In some embodiments, the pests are | 2016-10-06 |
20160286783 | PEST-MANAGEMENT APPARATUSES WITH SEPARATOR TO DIRECT RODENT MOVEMENT AND/OR IMPROVE RODENT CONTACT WITH ADHESIVE - Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., adhesive or a snap-trap). | 2016-10-06 |
20160286784 | POWER LINE PROTECTION DEVICE - A power line protection device protects a power line from avifauna. The power line protection device includes at least two of an attachment portion attached to the power line, the attachment portion having a helical turn that winds around the power line, a lighting apparatus for emitting light, or a reflective device having a reflective material that reflects light. The lighting apparatus is attached to at least one of the attachment portion or the reflective device. The reflective device is attached to at least one of the attachment portion or the lighting apparatus. A method for protecting a power line from avifauna is provided. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286785 | ANIMAL DETERRENT DEVICE - An animal deterrent is provided. The animal deterrent includes a housing having a high voltage spark generator disposed within. A power source, such as a battery, is connected to the high voltage spark generator. A sensor may be connected to the battery and is operable to detect at least one of a motion and a sound. When the sensor detects at least one of the motion and the sound, the power source powers the high voltage spark generator so that the high voltage spark generator generates high voltage sparks. The high voltage sparks produce a sound and a light, along with ozone scaring animals away. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286786 | Method of Preventing Snails from Accessing the Upper Portions of a Tree - A method of preventing snails from reaching the upper portion of the plant or tree utilizes a device which bars access to leaves and fruit subject to attack from the snails. Embodiments of the device utilized in the method have an inner funnel-shaped sleeve which biases against the tree trunk to provide a sufficiently tight closure to prevent snails from climbing between the trunk and the device. Embodiments of the device have a downward facing surface having a plurality of closely-spaced downwardly facing spike members. These spike members are sufficiently closely spaced so as to substantially or completely prevent snails, including small-sized young snails, from moving across the downwardly facing surface to crawl around the outside of the device to gain access to the upper portion of the tree. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286787 | Game Alert System - A game alert system includes a device mountable on a game feeder that detects motion in a target area and automatically sends an electronic signal to a user, or a hunter, in a remote location to notify the hunter of movement in the area, without alerting or startling animals that triggered the device. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286788 | GAME CALL WITH TACTILE ELEMENTS TO AID FINGER PLACEMENT - A game call is disclosed that included tactile elements on the tail portion of the insert to assist with the finger positioning of the caller to provide a consistent and repeatable call. The insert includes the a tone board and vibrating reed that is friction fit within a barrel that has a mouthpiece end for receiving air flow from a caller. The tactile elements can be either bumps or depressions, and they can be formed on the end, rim or outer surface of the tail portion of the insert. Preferably, there are three to four tactile elements to aid with finger positioning. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286789 | ANIMATED DECOY SPREADER - A device for spreading fowl decoys on the surface of a body of water. A hub sits below the surface is removably coupleable with up to four arm arrangements. Arm arrangements are jointed, allowing hub and arm arrangements to sit below the surface of the water while decoys float on surface. Hub is connected to an anchor on the bottom of the body of water, and can be displaced horizontally with a pull cord. Cords in the arm arrangements allow for near-random motion of attached decoys, simulating a swimming motion of fowl. Hub can be displaced vertically with a pull cord, causing the decoys to dip head first into the water, simulating a feeding motion of water fowl. Hubs can be combined by coupling arm arrangements from each hub. When displaced horizontally in the water, hubs not attached to the pull cord move semi-randomly, creating more random motion in decoys. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286790 | APPARATUS FOR OBSERVING CORNEA FOR TRANSPLANTATION AND OBSERVATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A finder function of an imaging unit for taking an entire image including a cornea for transplantation displays a high-quality image. There are provided a support table for supporting an observation container containing a cornea for transplantation as an observed target, a specular optical system that includes a first light source and a first imaging unit, and includes an illuminating optical system and an imaging optical system for acquiring and observing a magnified image of a cornea for transplantation from above or below the observation container in the vertical direction by specular reflection, a second imaging unit for taking an entire image including a region in which the cornea for transplantation is contained from above or below the observation container in the vertical direction, and a switch for selectively switching between the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit to acquire the magnified image and the entire image. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286791 | BACTERICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATHOGENIC BIOFILMS - Disclosed herein are bactericidal compositions that are effective against pathogenic biofilms, especially against biofilms formed by | 2016-10-06 |
20160286792 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PEST CONTROL - A method for contacting the soil about a building with one or more insect active agents. The method includes providing an insect active agent, providing a soil permeability modifying agent, contacting the soil with the soil permeability modifying agent to provide a modified soil, and contacting the modified soil with the insect active agent. The soil permeability modifying agent improves the soil permeability to facilitate penetration of the insect active agent into the soil. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286793 | ADDITIVES FOR USE IN WOOD PRESERVATION - The present invention relates to a wood preservative formulation comprising a biocidal agent which is a copper or zinc ion complexed with an amino compound selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a water soluble amine or alkanolamine and an aminocarboxylic acid and a stabilizer, as well as to aqueous treatment solutions comprising such a formulation and methods of treating wood or other cellulosic material utilising said formulation. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286794 | PLANT DISEASE CONTROL AGENT AND PLANT DISEASE CONTROL METHOD - A plant disease control agent contains a magnesium oxide obtained by firing magnesium hydroxide at 400 to 1000° C. and a nonionic surfactant that contains a polyoxyalkylene group and has an HLB value of 14.5 or less. Alternatively, a plant disease control agent contains a magnesium oxide that generates radical species and nonionic surfactant that contains a polyoxyalkylene group and has an HLB value within a range of 14.5 or less. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286795 | SOLUTIONS FOR ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES ON LIVING PLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicide achieve considered individually. A related method is disclosed. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286796 | REMOVABLE COATING COMPOSITION - This invention relates to a method for controlling microorganisms comprising coating a surface with a removable, antimicrobial film-forming composition. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286797 | Herbicidal Agents Containing Aclonifen - Herbicidal compositions having an effective amount of aclonifen and the other herbicide diflufenican. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286798 | SOLUTIONS FOR ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES ON LIVING PLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicide achieve considered individually. A related method is disclosed. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286799 | BIOCORROSION INHIBITOR FOR METAL - The present invention aims to provide an agent for inhibiting biocorrosion of a metal, which shows high environmental and occupational safety. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286800 | STABILIZED COMPOSITION OF AN OXIDIZER AND METAL IONS, METHOD AND USE FOR IMPROVING DISEASE CONTROL, AND KIT FOR PREPARING SAID COMPOSITION - A stabilized oxidizer composition, and method and use for improving disinfection, sanitation and/or disease control, and kit for preparing said composition. A stabilized oxidizer composition and a method for improving the stability and/or efficiency of said oxidizer composition. A powdered composition for the preparation of such stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition. A stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition, and method for improving the stability and pesticidal activity of the oxidant when mixed with other pesticides. Uses and methods involving said stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition, and a kit for the preparation of a stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition, advantageously in order to obtain a more efficient control of pathogens in and on any kind of surfaces in general, preferably on surfaces of the tissues of a growing plant. Preferably, the oxidizer mentioned hereinabove may be peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, or a precursor thereof. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286801 | Herbicidal Compositions - This disclosure features herbicidal compositions including one or more indole auxins and methods of making and using the same. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286802 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Described are preferred methods and compositions for controlling weeds in soil that involve the use of a bleaching herbicide such as fluridone in combination with at least one other additional selected herbicidal agent, which is preferably a PPO-inhibitor such as fomesafen or flumioxazin. Also described are safening effects of bleaching herbicidal agents such as fluridone on other herbicides, and of other herbicides on bleaching herbicidal agents. Further described are methods and compositions for controlling weeds in soil that comprise the use of fluridone. Methods and compositions for controlling weeds in permanent crops are also described. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286803 | Active Compounds Combination Containing Fluopyram Bacillus and Biologically Control Agent - The present invention relates to active compound combinations for reducing the damage of plants and plant parts as well as losses in harvested fruits or vegetables caused by insects, nematodes or phytopathogens and which have fungicidal or nematicidal or insecticidal activity including any combination of the three activities, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) Fluopyram, (B) a spore-forming bacterium of the genera | 2016-10-06 |
20160286804 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL)PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYL- IC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND PROPYZAMIDE - Herbicidal compositions and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation using a combination of (a) a compound of formula (I): | 2016-10-06 |
20160286805 | SUCCINATE DEHYDROGENASE INHIBITOR CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - A composition containing succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor and a potentiator has been discovered to enhance the activity of the succinate dehydrogenase such that the amount of the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor need to effectively treat a microbial substance can be reduced substantially. The compositions may be used as additives for paints and coatings, and protecting crops, seeds, wallboard, metal working fluids, wood from mold, fungi and other microbes. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286806 | PYRAZOLYL AMIDE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a pyrazole amide compound of a novel structure as represented by general formula I, wherein, each substituent group is as defined in the specification. The compound of general formula I has good insecticidal activity, and can be used for pest control. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286807 | COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITION OF INSECT HOST SENSING - The present invention provide chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit host targeting functions in insects such as mosquitos. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. | 2016-10-06 |
20160286808 | PESTICIDAL COMPOUNDS BASED ON ARYLTHIOSULFONAMIDE DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R | 2016-10-06 |
20160286809 | SYNTHESIS OF PURE DIALLYL MORPHOLINIUM MONOMERS IN HIGH YIELDS AND USING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF THEIR SPIRO POLYMERS - Herein, the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium monomers and polymerization of the same to form rings at high yield and purity are explained. The process involves the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium bromide and chloride and subsequently partially or completely exchanging their anions with borate, p-toluenesulfonate, oleate, and acetate anions. The cyclopolimerization of monomers yields water soluble polymers carrying quaternary ammonium groups in each repeated unit, whose aqueous solutions act as a bactericide solution. These solutions are advantageous in preparation of antibacterial formulations intended for domestic use. The polymer with bromide and borate anions is an efficient antibacterial which is able to kill “ | 2016-10-06 |