Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5042427 | Storage of entomopathogenic nematodes To transport entomopathogenic nematodes, it is necessary to store them in a manner such that a significant proportion of them survive after being stored and are reactivated when dispersed in water. The present invention provides storage by mixing an aqueo... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5023183 | Mass production in liquid culture of insect-killing nematodes Entomogenous nematodes can be used as biological insecticides for the control of certain pests. The present invention provides a large-scale production in liquid culture of these entomogenous nematodes using an improved liquid culture medium. The medium u... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4815416 | Worm container A worm container includes an insulated pail covered with a mesh lid and filled with mulch. An elongated cylindrical mesh barrier with a bore therethrough is centrally disposed within the pail and contains a capped receptacle disposed within its bore adapt... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4765275 | Nematode storage and transport Improved methods for the storage for transport of nematodes. In one form the invention provides a method of storing entomopathogenic nematodes wherein a cream of infective juvenile entomopathogenic nematodes is mixed with an adsorbent and stored under con... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4753799 | Production of hydrogel encapsulated nematodes Method and composition for an insecticide comprising a hydrated hydrogel capsule containing an insecticidally effective amount of at least one nematode capable of infecting an insect host, which capsule has sufficient hydration to maintain the viability a... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4701326 | Membrane-coated hydrogel encapsulated nematodes Method and composition for an insecticide comprising a hydrated hydrogel capsule containing an insecticidally effective amount of at least one nematode capable of infecting an insect host, which capsule has sufficient hydration to maintain the viability a... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4646682 | Worm container A worm container cover including a planar cover extending inward from the sides with a central aperture. The aperture includes aperture sides projecting downwardly from said planar cover to provide access to a worm container covered by the container cover... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4615883 | Hydrogel encapsulated nematodes Method and composition for an insecticide comprising a hydrated hydrogel capsule containing an insecticidally effective amount of at least one nematode capable of infecting an insect host, which capsule has sufficient hydration to maintain the viability a... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4568639 | Method for the commercial production of helminths antigens An easily cultured worm is genetically modified such that its surface antigens on its modified form are immunologically identical to the surface antigens of a parasitic worm. Specifically, C. elegans is genetically modified to produce antigens correspondi... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4513685 | Method and device for raising worms, method of raising worms in nutrition limited by inhibiting means, method of producing worm castings, and holder for raising worms A method and a device are disclosed for raising worms. The worms are fed in accordance with a continuously growing nutritional chain in a manner such that a migration of a worm population following said chain is produced. At least once an accretion of the... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4417545 | Package for the transportation of nematodes A novel method and package for both storing and shipping of nematodes and/or nematode eggs in their dormant state for the biological control of insects is provided herein. The package comprises: (1) a water-impervious container having a removable cover; (... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4334498 | Assemblage for rearing nematodes An assemblage for rearing nematodes comprises a growth medium suitable for the culture of the nematodes, the growth medium being dispersed to allow free movement of fluids over the surface of the medium and to maximize the ratio of the surface area of the... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4262633 | Means and methods of reclaiming and processing biodegradable waste into poultry products and humus-like substances An integrated waste reclamation and processing system converts biodegradable liquid and solid waste into poultry products (or the like) and humus-like substances. The system uses earthworms and poultry in a manner in which biodegradable waste is first com... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4194320 | Plant growing unit A plant growing unit comprises a plant growing portion and a fertilizer-producing portion containing earthworms. The earthworms produce the fertilizer from vegetable matter and the fertilizer is used for growing the plants, preferably by the hydroponic te... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4192254 | Floatable bedding An improved bedding material for worm growing consisting of a particulate material having a density of less than that of water so as to greatly facilitate the harvesting process after the worms have matured.... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4187946 | Worm harvester This invention relates to a machine for harvesting market-size worms from their bedding that lays in the bottom of a flat-bottomed trough-like bed. The machine is self-propelled and travels lengthwise of the beds riding atop their side walls. A novel digg... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4172336 | Worm package The present invention is related to a method and means for packaging earthworms or other light sensitive worms wherein superimposed layers of water absorbent sheet materials are spaced from each other substantially a worm thickness or more apart to provid... | 10/30/1979 |
| 4161158 | Preservation of live fish bait Underground dwelling live fish bait is preserved by sterilizing the bait and packing it in a media containing nutrients, an antibiotic and a stress reliever. The packed bait is maintained at a temperature between 33 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Surface dwel... | 07/17/1979 |
| 4148154 | Composite horticultural system In a composite horticultural system, a lower worm culture container contains a worm culture medium for growing worms and converting manure to worm casting type top soil. The top soil is used in a plant growing container mounted above the worm culture cont... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4143161 | Method for coating bait A material used to coat earthworms or the like for facilitating the baiting of the earthworm onto a hook. The coating material comprises a wood flour of powdered wood preferably mixed with dehydrated ground worms, mussels, shrimp, clams and the like food ... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4055911 | Worm package and method of packaging worms The present invention is related to a method and means for packaging earthworms or other light sensitive worms wherein superimposed layers of water absorbent sheet materials are spaced from each other a worm diameter distance or more apart to provide comp... | 11/01/1977 |
| 3961603 | Habitat for earthworm cultivation A small-scale habitat for the cultivation of earthworms is designed for the optimum production of live worms, eggs and worm castings. The habitat comprises a plurality of superimposed, stackable containers with perforated bottoms and inward projections at... | 06/08/1976 |
