06th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170034983 | AUTONOMOUS FARM VEHICLE - An autonomous farm vehicle is provided. In a preferred embodiment the vehicle is a plow, which is capable of driving itself without input from an operator. The plow is significantly lighter in weight and smaller in size then a combined tractor and plow, and can be operated continuously. The vehicle, includes a chassis mounted on a plurality of wheels and a tool in the form of a plowing assembly mounted to the chassis and displaceable about the chassis between a first and a second position, such that in the first position the plowing assembly is operational while the vehicle is driven in a first direction. In the second position the plowing assembly is operational while the vehicle is driven in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034984 | TILLING APPARATUS - A tilling apparatus and a method of tilling soils which includes the use of a rotational shaft having a number of cutter assemblies located at spaced apart locations on the shaft in which each cutter assembly has a multitude of blades which rotate as the rotary shaft rotates to form a plurality of spaced apart trenches having the same spacing as the spacing of the cutters, and a width caused by the width of the blades. As the blades dig the trench, the soil contacted by the blades is granulated and is tossed about by the spinning blades so that some soil falls back into the trench and some falls along the periphery of the trench to form rows of aerated granules which promote enhanced growth of plants or seeds in the trench and along the edge of the trench to improve the yield of pasture having the trenches. Various attachments can be provided on the tilling apparatus, either in front of or towards the rear of the spinning blades for different purposes, such as rippers, seeders, levellers, or similar. The advantage of the tilling apparatus is that the soil is formed into granules which are used to form an aerated array of soil granules having enhanced growing properties for plants. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034985 | Agricultural Field Preparation Device - An agricultural device associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field includes a frame and a separator supported by the frame. The separator is configured to form a strip of exposed soil in residual plant matter in the field. A crimping device associated with the separator is configured to at least partially crush stems of residual plant matter while maintaining the strip. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034986 | CROP STAND OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for crop stand optimization. In some embodiments a field is planted at a first population prescription determined based on a first data set including forecasted weather. A subsequently determined second population prescription is determined based on a second data set determined after planting, and the planted crop is thinned according to the second population prescription. In some embodiments the crop is selectively thinned to remove plants having a plant removal index below a threshold. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034987 | Methods and Apparatus for Aerating Turf - Tine assemblies ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170034988 | Surface Conditioning System - A conditioning system for conditioning a ground surface having a base layer and a cushion layer. The conditioning system includes at least one conditioning element adapted for conditioning the ground surface, a floating frame adapted for supporting the at least one conditioning system to maintain desired contact with the ground surface, and a levelling system for defining a desired spacing between a base layer of the ground surface and the at least one conditioning element to define a cushion layer. In one embodiment a first conditioning element and a second conditioning element are provided where the first conditioning element is disposed at a first angle relative to a directional axis and the second conditioning element is disposed at a second angle relative to the directional axis and wherein the first conditioning element is offset from the second conditioning element relative to the directional axis. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034989 | Implement Leveling System - An implement leveling system for efficiently leveling an implement or other device. The implement leveling system generally includes an implement having a frame, a plurality of wheels connected to the implement by corresponding wheel support structures and an adjustable actuator connected to each of the wheel support structures. The adjustable actuator includes a first actuator extending in a first direction and a second actuator extending in a second direction. A plurality of shims are connected to the first actuator, wherein the shims each have a storage position and an engaged position. When a shim is in the engaged position, the shim is positioned between a first end mount and a first head of the first actuator to adjust the minimum length of the adjustable actuator. The minimum length for each of the adjustable actuators may be adjusted by selecting the desired number of shims to be in the engaged position. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034990 | DRAWBAR APPARATUS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A drawbar apparatus is provided for coupling an earth-working tool to a frame of an agricultural implement. The drawbar apparatus comprises a drawbar. The drawbar comprises a first portion coupled to the frame and a second portion. A joint comprises a first bracket comprising a protrusion. The protrusion defines a first aperture. The first bracket is coupled to one of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A second bracket defines a channel configured to receive the protrusion. The channel defines a second aperture on a first side of the channel and a third aperture on a second side of the channel. The second bracket is coupled to the other of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A fastener is positioned through the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture. The protrusion is configured to move laterally in the channel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034991 | Delivery Mechanism for Vegetation Growth - Disclosed is a capsule or other self-contained packets containing bioenvironmental seed delivery units for vegetation plantings. Each packet has a water soluble outer shell that contains seeds, fertilizer, char, topsoil, mulch, 5 compost, or other landscaping/agriculture additives or enhancers in any combination. These packets are self-contained units that is easily transported and distributed on any type of terrain. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034992 | TRIGGERABLE SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR SEEDS - A system for enhancement of crop production includes a triggerable seed support package. The triggerable seed support package has a payload including seed enhancement material, where the payload is configured to be released in response to a trigger. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034993 | FERTILIZER CLOSING ASSEMBLY - An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis; a storage tank carried by the chassis; and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes: a row body; an opening blade carried by the row body and configured to open a trench as the row body is carried in a direction of travel; and a closing tandem carried by the row body behind the opening blade that is pivotally movable relative to the row body. The closing tandem includes a closing disc and a press wheel carried behind the closing disc, the closing disc and the press wheel being configured to rotate as the row body is carried in the direction of travel, the closing disc defining a projection path as it rotates, and the press wheel having a treaded surface in the projection path. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034994 | SEED METERING DEVICE - A seed metering system comprising a housing, a seed pick-up disc with a singulating member and one or more resilient members. The housing defines a space therewith which is partitioned by a rotating seed pick-up disc. The seed pick-up disc is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart seed holding grooves. The housing accommodates seeds within a portion of the space which are picked up by the seed holding grooves during rotation of the seed pick-up disc. The singulating member cooperates with the seed pick-up disc to eliminate excess seed within each of the seed holding grooves to ensure sowing of single seed at regular intervals. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034995 | ROW UNIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PLANTING IMPLEMENT - A row unit for use with a planter includes a furrow creator and an apparatus for controlling the depth of furrow created. The furrow creator can be a blade and shank. A seed meter, for example, a positive pressure meter, can be included that provides precision planting of one or more particulates. The seed meter can be a single meter or can include more than one meter at each row unit, such as to provide for multi-hybrid or multi-particulate planting. The positive pressure can then be used to delivering the seed via a seed to ground device to plant the one or more particulates in the created furrow. The row unit as provided will be a more precise planting for both seed spacing and depth, as well as other planting characteristics. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034996 | HEIGHT OF CUT CONTROL SYSTEM - A height of cut control system on a mower deck includes a linear actuator connected to the lift linkage. A height of cut dial has a plurality of operator-selected desired cutting heights, and a deck height control is connected to the electronic controller that commands the linear actuator to lower or raise the mower deck to the desired cutting height when the deck height control is in a down position or an up position. A deck height display provides visual feedback of operator selected cutting height and actual cutting height. If the actual height is at least a specified amount off the operator selected cutting height, the electronic controller may automatically adjust the mower deck by commanding the linear actuator to move the mower deck to the desired cutting height. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034997 | Weed Seed Destruction - Weed seeds are destroyed in the chaff from a combine harvester by repeated high speed impacts caused by a rotor mounted in one of a pair of side by side housings which accelerate the discarded seeds in a direction centrifugally away from the rotor onto a stator including angularly adjustable stator surfaces around the axis. Thus the discarded seeds rebound back and forth between the rotor and the stator to provide a plurality of impacts. The seeds are carried axially of the rotor by a controlled airstream so that they move to an axial discharge location where a discharge fan is mounted. The angle of the discharge around the rotor axis can be changed to direct the seeds to the side of the combine away from a straw chopper, towards the guide fins of the tailboard of the chopper, or into the housing of the straw chopper. | 2017-02-09 |
20170034998 | A FEED-BELT FOR A SUGAR-CANE HARVESTER - One describes a feed-belt ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170034999 | Landscape Edging Piece - A landscape edging piece which forms a boundary between a landscaped bed and a mowed lawn area. The edging piece has a top face that is inclined downwardly from the endwall that abuts the landscaped bed, so that the endwall that abuts the mowed area is at approximately lawn level. The edging piece is formed by molding and has integrally formed anchoring spikes that secure the piece in the desired location. The edging piece used in a landscaped area appears the same as a conventional paver, but is far less expensive to install since it does not require digging to place it in the proper position. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035000 | WALL-SURFACE FLOWER BED STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING WALL-SURFACE FLOWER BED - The present invention is a wall-surface flower bed structure, wherein work efficiency is better, root damage when plants are transferred is prevented, and the designability of the wall-surface flower bed is improving. This wall-surface flower bed structure ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035001 | Plant Tray - A horticulture tray including a plurality of growing cells each configured to accommodate a stabilized growth plug therein. A support peak of each cell is configured to protrude into a center of the stabilized growth plug and force soil of the stabilized growth plug outward and away from the support peak. A sidewall of each cell is angled to force soil of the stabilized growth plug inward and away from the sidewall. The support peak and the sidewall force soil of the stabilized growth plug together between the support peak and the sidewall to compact the soil to form a soil bridge that extends between the support peak and the sidewall, and prevents soil from passing through the growing cell. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035002 | APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING AND ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE - An apparatus to optimize and enhance plant growth, development and performance at any stage of its development including sowing, growth, flowering, fruit formation or during many processes associated with the handling of the culture through an automated, enclosed and controlled environment system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035003 | COLLAPSIBLE SHELTER FOR TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES - Collapsible shelters for trees, shrubs and vines are provided. The collapsible shelters may be configured to be collapsible in the axial or the longitudinal direction. The collapsible shelters can be transported to a site of use in a collapsed configuration and expanded into an uncollapsed configuration at the site of use. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035004 | Hanging Basket with Trellis Support System - This invention relates to a hanging basket with a trellis support system that includes one or more flexible mesh strips and one or more flexibly stiff rods, the rod or rods interwoven throughout the mesh strip or strips to allow climbing plants and vines to grow along the trellis support system, thereby creating attractive plant creations. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035005 | EMITTER, AND DRIP IRRIGATION TUBE - This emitter ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035006 | DRIP LINE AND EMITTER AND METHODS RELATING TO SAME - An irrigation emitter and drip line, and methods relating to same, are provided for reducing the flow and pressure of fluid via an emitter or plurality of emitters defined by two concentric tubes. In one form, the first tube defines an emitter inlet and connected pressure-reducing flow channel and the second tube is extruded over the first tube to enclose the emitter inlet and flow channel and defines an outlet connected to an end of the flow channel opposite the inlet to create an emitter for converting fluid flowing at a high flow rate in the lumen and at the first end of the inlet to a fluid with a low flow rate at the outlet of the emitter. In another form, a drip line is provided having a plurality of such emitters. Various other forms and methods relating to the emitter and drip line are also disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035007 | Method and Apparatus on Modular Gardens - A modular gardening system characterized by a rain collection system, one or more planters, a water distribution system, a growing medium, and an optional bench suitable for plant growth. The water distribution system is capable of collecting, storing, and distributing water to the plants. The modular gardening system further comprises water retention baskets with a wicking system. The method of modular gardening utilizes the modular gardening system and determines the proper plant species, growing medium, and habitat requirements while adjusting the modular gardening system for the proper application. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035008 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING AND ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE - A method to optimize and enhance plant growth, development and performance at any stage of its development including sowing, growth, flowering, fruit formation or during many processes associated with the handling of the culture through an automated, enclosed and controlled environment system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035009 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING NUTRIENTS TO THE PLANTS IN A HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - The embodiments herein relate to a method for delivering nutrients to the plants in a hydroponic system. The method comprises delivering a nutrient solution, planting a plurality of plants in a plurality of plant receivers, combining a plurality of angled joints with a single side of one plastic pipe with rest of the plastic pipes, combining a plurality of T-fitting/connectors with the plurality of plastic pipes, closing an end of the plastic pipes with a plurality of pipe caps and delivering water to the plurality of pipes using a customizable water pipe. The method further comprises adjusting the plurality of plastic pipes with an adjustable pipe brace and circulating the nutrient solution in the reservoir to the plurality of plant receivers using an electrical pump. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035010 | AGRICULTURAL GROWING STRUCTURE - A generally planar foundation pad is formed of a material such as concrete, or the like, and supports a framework defining a plurality of concentric circular paths stacked in a cylindrical array. A plurality of helical water troughs are supported by the framework within each of the circular paths. Water circulation apparatus is provided which pumps water from the bottom of each helical water trough to the top and selected intermediate portions of the water trough to produce a continuous circulation of water. The circulating water is combined with various nutrients and the nutrient and water solution is filtered as it is circulated. Each helical water trough is fanned of multiple vertically stacked layers of the trough. As a result, a great length of water trough is stacked upon a small footprint of land. Each water trough is filled with a plurality of floating growing trays to form a continuous “train” of growing trays extending down the entire water trough. As the water and nutrient solution flows down each helical water trough, the floating growing, trays are carried down the water trough. As the growing trays move, they are continuously removed from the bottom end of the water trough and added at the top. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035011 | METHODS OF IMPROVING GERMINATION OF PLANT EMBRYOS - A method of improving germination of plant embryos is provided. The method entails treating a culture of plant tissue with a liquid multiplication medium comprising a plant non-metabolizable sugar. Also provided is a multiplication medium for liquid cultures of plant cells comprising isomaltulose. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035012 | DETERMINATE CASTOR - A determinate castor is provided. Also provided are methods of generating and using same as well as products thereof. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035013 | TOMATO HYBRID SV6100TD AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SV6100TD and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SV6100TD and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035014 | HYBRID TOMATO VARIETIES H1418, H1421, H1422, AND H1428 - Hybrid tomato varieties ‘H1418’, ‘H1421’, ‘H1422’, and ‘H1428’ are described. The ‘H1418’, ‘H1421’, ‘H1422’, and ‘H1428’ tomato varieties are ground-culture hybrid tomato varieties suitable for machine harvest. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035015 | NEW TOMATO VARIETY NUN 00241 TOP - The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 00241 TOP. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035016 | LETTUCE VARIETY STELLITA - The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Stellita and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035017 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED ATTACHMENT OF A CUP TO A DAIRY ANIMAL - A system comprises a robotic arm, camera, and a controller. The camera is positioned on a surface of the robotic arm and emits a laser signal at an upward, non-zero angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the robotic arm. The controller instructs the robotic arm to grip a milking cup, and determines a position of a teat of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the non-zero angle of the laser signal emitted by the camera. The controller instructs the robotic arm to move the milking cup towards the determined position of the teat between the hind legs of the dairy livestock from the rear, release the milking cup in response to the milking cup being attached to the teat. move in an upward direction towards an udder of the dairy livestock in conjunction with the robotic arm releasing the milking cup, and to move away from the teat. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035018 | DAIRY INFLATION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A dairy inflation ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035019 | MILKING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF AND SENSORS - A method comprises receiving a flow of milk at an inlet of a manifold. The inlet comprises a first end coupled to a hose that receives a flow of milk from a teat cup and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold. The manifold comprises one or more other inlets and a plurality of outlets. The plurality of outlets includes one or more milk collector outlets and one or more drain outlets. The method proceeds by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding milk collector outlet by causing a shut-off valve corresponding to the inlet to open, and by causing a drain valve corresponding to the inlet to close. The method concludes by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding drain outlet by causing the drain valve corresponding to the inlet to open. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035020 | SAFETY VALVE FOR AN AUTOMATED MILKER UNIT BACKFLUSHING AND TEAT DIP APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035021 | Animal Litter, Process for Preparing Animal Litter, and Method of Removal of Animal Waste - An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes corn cob, a lubricant, and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035022 | RAISED SLUNG PET BED ASSEMBLY - A raised pet bed assembly consisting generally of a main frame having an upper loop and a lower loop connected at a riser sleeve which may include a spring or hinge to allow the upper loop to gently bounce. A soft fabric sling lays into the top loop of the frame and is connected to the frame using loops or other connectors. Loops within the sling could be slid into the frame members of the top loop. A padded insert can be placed into the sling portion for use on cooler days or for additional comfort. These parts can easily be removed for cleaning and would be washable in a commercial clothes washer. A canopy can be placed on wire supports above the fabric sling, and a cover can provide an enclosure within the frame. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035023 | Gravity Fed Animal Feeder - The gravity fed animal feeder of the present invention provides incorporates a cradle and a hopper that can be joined into a complete feeder. The hopper has a hollow interior shaped generally like an inverted, truncated pyramid or cone that attaches to a fully integrated head. The head has a center feed aperture through which feed drops onto a bottom plate. The feed is an accessible by animals through feed ports. At the outer edge of the feed ports is a feed arrest member which helps keep feed from accidentally dropping off of the bottom plate. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035024 | SPIRAL SLIDE PET TOY AND TREAT DISPENSER - The invention relates to a novel pet toy and treat dispenser wherein treats are inserted into a hollow center tube and a cap is placed to close the fill tube. A basket with a hole for a ball drop resides atop the fill tube. A ball must then be dropped into the basket where it will travel down a spiral track and fall onto a trip tab which will briefly open a flap and a few treats will be ejected into a dish portion in the base. The flap will then reclose in preparation for further activation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035025 | POSITION CONTROL OF PET BOWL - An automatic pet feeder, comprising a bowl with a plurality of compartments, a cover and a sensor, the bowl being rotated relative to the cover to sequentially expose each the compartments, the bowl having location regions detectable by the sensor, each location region having a first edge and a second edge, the motor being driven at a first speed until the first edge is detected, and the motor being driven at a second, slower speed until the second edge is detected, stopping the motor. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035026 | PET TAG WITH LOCATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS - A pet tag with location and alarm functions includes a cover; a bottom shell; and a circuit board, wherein two convex poles are symmetrically disposed on the bottom shell, and a piece having a threading hole protrudes outwards from an edge of the bottom shell, wherein the circuit board is equipped with an electric horn sound-generating device, a power supply, and a signal transceiving device, wherein two positioning holes corresponding to locations of the convex poles are disposed on the circuit board, wherein the circuit board is installed in the bottom shell through matching of the positioning holes and the convex poles, and wherein the cover covers the bottom shell to accommodate the circuit board therein. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035027 | ILLUMINATED NAIL CLIPPER - A light is disposed on a blade of a nail clipper and covered by a light housing. The housing is dimensioned and configured to the cutting edge of the blade of the nail clipper. The housing clears the cutting edge of the blade so as not to obstruct the cutting action of the blades in the clipper. Light emitted from the light housing is focused on a pet's nail intended to be cut due, in part, to the fact that the housing corresponds in shape to the cutting edge of the blade. The housing may be made of light diffusing material that also allows light to illuminate a pet's nail. The illuminated nail clipper allows a user to cut a pet's nail regardless of the position or angle of the nail and protects the users eyes from the direct exposure to the lighting source in the light housing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035028 | THUMB SUPPORTED ANIMAL TRAINING LEASH - A thumb supported leash is provided. The thumb supported leash includes a thumb tab grip having a first end and a second end, a lead portion having a first end and a second end, and a clasp. The first end of the thumb tab grip includes an aperture extending there through having a size to receive one thumb there through. The second end of the thumb tab grip is coupled to the first end of the lead portion. The second end of the lead portion is coupled to the clasp. The aperture of the thumb tab grip may receive a thumb from a hand there through and the remaining fingers of the hand may then grasp the second end of the thumb tab grip to operate the thumb supported leash. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035029 | Systems and Methods for Data Driven Optimization of Dog Training - A method of developing a dog is described. The method comprises testing a dog to determine a personality profile, and further testing the dog to determine a cognitive skill level. The method also comprises (i) identifying an optimum training protocol for the dog, (ii) identifying an optimum developmental product for the dog, (iii) identifying an optimum pet toy for the dog, or (iv) combinations thereof, based upon a combination of the determined personality profile and the determined cognitive skill level. In one aspect, evaluation of intelligence and personality are part of a single test. A system for training a dog is also provided. The system includes a test for determining a profile of the dog. The system also includes a products database and a training database. The databases are developed by identifying optimum training products and training protocols based on dog profiles. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035030 | BROILER CONTAINER WITH A BASE AND SIDE WALLS, WHICH IS DESIGNED AND SET UP FOR RECEIVING AND HOLDING AT LEAST FIVE LIVING BROILERS, IN PARTICULAR AS PART OF A UNIT AND AN ARRANGEMENT OF A TRANSPORT TRAILER - The invention relates to broiler containers having a floor and side walls defining an inner volume which is designed and configured to receive and accommodate at least five live broilers, wherein the broiler container is designed and configured to be stackable with broiler containers of the same construction and has at least one ventilation opening and at least one air outflow opening, which broiler container is characterised in that the broiler container comprises at least one segment of a ventilation or air outflow column which extends through the inner volume and has at least one ventilation or air outflow opening at a distance from the side walls, wherein each segment of the ventilation or air outflow column is designed and configured for connection to corresponding segments of broiler containers of the same construction and also for connection to an active ventilation system. The invention relates also to a unit comprising at least two containers, to an arrangement comprising a unit and a ventilation system, to a transport trailer, to a poultry slaughterhouse, and to a method for ventilating the broilers. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035031 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHICKEN FARMING - A system for chicken farming, comprising: a coop floor; at least one slat elevated from the coop floor; and a nesting cabin. The at least one slat is at least partially made of a natural fiber plastic composite (NFPC), such as a wood-plastic composite (WPC). In addition, a method for chicken farming using the system, and a wood-plastic composite for use in improving egg production performance in hens. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035032 | BIRD FEEDER ASSEMBLY - A bird feeder assembly has a substantially horizontal plate that can be mounted to the uppermost inverted U-shaped curved portion of a typical shepherd's hook. The plate comprises a plurality of apertures in it. Several of the apertures are used to fasten the plate to the hook by means of a U-shaped bolt, a clamp plate and a plurality of fasteners. Several more apertures can be used to support feeding cups within them. The cups are preferably made of a material that is easy to clean. Several more apertures are provided to allow a perch point along the plate such that feeding birds can wrap their feet around a portion of the plate. An alternative embodiment provides a support member such that the assembly can be attached to the vertical portion of the shepherd's hook. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035033 | BOX-LESS BEEHIVE - A beehive according to this disclosure includes a plurality of modular sections that are configured to be positioned adjacent to one another in a manner that enables simplified, even automated, extraction of honey. Such a beehive may include, or even consist essentially of, a plurality of interchangeable rings, or plates, that are configured to be stacked relative to one another in an assembled relationship, and to be secured together in the assembled relationship. In some embodiments, a beehive may consist of a plurality of rings and a mechanism for securing the rings in an assembled relationship (e.g., tie rods, etc.). | 2017-02-09 |
20170035035 | PATHOGEN-RESISTANT ANIMALS HAVING MODIFIED CD163 GENES - Non-human animals and offspring thereof comprising at least one modified chromosomal sequence in a gene encoding a CD163 protein are provided. Animal cells that contain such modified chromosomal sequences are also provided. The animals and cells have increased resistance to pathogens, including porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). The animals and offspring have chromosomal modifications of a CD163 gene. The invention further relates to methods of breeding to create pathogen-resistant animals and populations of animals made using such methods. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035036 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR CULTURING COCHINEAL INSECTS ON AN ARTIFICIAL MEDIUM - A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus | 2017-02-09 |
20170035037 | Clear planer board - A planer board having a transparent main body and a floatation device attached to an upper end of the transparent main body. The planer board is adapted to be connected to a fishing line that is disposed between a lure and a fishing pole on a moving boat. The planer board is capable of carrying the fishing lure laterally away from the moving boat and being essentially invisible to fish. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035038 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR THE STORAGE AND DISPLAY OF FISHING LURES - The present invention relates to the storage and display of objects, mainly fishing lures. The invention disclosed herein relates to the organization, management and display of objects to assist in the storage and use of lures, and other objects, through the disposition of an aperture associated with such an object over an apparatus. In the application of storage and display of fishing lures, the present disclosure allows for identification and selection of lures while maintaining the lures separately and in a hanging orientation maintaining the form or the lure consistent with how such a lure is pulled through the water when used. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035039 | Insect Trap Device and Method of Using - In an embodiment, as insect trap is disclosed including: a trap portion including an enclosure having an adhesive surface and a first opening, wherein the adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure and is configured to adhere to an insect; and a base portion including a lighting element and a mounting portion, wherein the lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion, and wherein the mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source; and a first heating element in communication with the power source, wherein the trap portion is configured to removably engage with the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith, and wherein the first heating element provides heat to at least a portion of the trap when the trap is engaged. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035040 | DRIFT FENCE CAMERA TRAP - A drift fence camera trap enclosure includes a frame and sheathing mounted on the frame. An opening extends from a first side of the drift fence camera trap enclosure to a second side of the drift camera enclosure. A threshold is located within the opening. A detection unit detects passage of an animal over the threshold. A camera is configured to capture pictures or video of the animal as the animals cross the threshold. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035041 | BAIT STATION FOR PEST CONTROL - A bait station for pest control is provided that comprises an enclosure. The enclosure defines an access chamber that includes an entry port for entry of a pest therein, and a bait chamber that holds a bait product harmful to a pest. A partition section separates the access chamber and the bait chamber. A closure element is associated with the access port and is moveable between a first position covering the access port, and a second position exposing the access port. A detector arrangement outputs a signal indicative of presence or otherwise of a pest in the access chamber. A controller receives the signal and records a pest activity event. The controller moves the closure element to the second position to open an access port between the access chamber and the bait chamber when a number of recorded pest activity events are at least equal to a predetermined number. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035042 | SMALL ANIMAL TRAP - A small animal trap may include an actuator portion coupled to a trapping portion insertable into a burrow or tunnel of the target animal. The trapping portion may include an extension guide and a transversely-extending capture mechanism, such that the extension guide extends along a length of the tunnel and the capture mechanism extends across a width of the tunnel and generally conforms to the tunnel wall. A wireless communication system may be included to inform a remote user of an actuation state of the trap. An array of such traps may be deployed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035043 | ANIMAL BAIT STATION - A bait station for feeding toxic bait to pest animals. The bait station is a generally enclosed structure having one or more open entrances where a pest animal can enter the bait station and feed on toxic bait at a feeding location. Blocking members are disposed in the conduits leading from an entrance to the feeding location. The blocking members prevent the feeding animal from removing bait in stick form from the bait station, and can optionally extend down, outside the bait station, such that the extensions of the blocking members can be used to anchor the bait station to the ground. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035044 | RODENT, WORM AND INSECT RESISTANT IRRIGATION PIPE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An irrigation tube having outlets extending along the length of the tube in a spaced relationship and finely-divided silica or iron oxide particles dispersed in the tube thereby increasing a surface hardness of the tube to deter rodent, worm or insect damage, the silica particles further can include an odor repellant located within the particles. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035045 | ANIMAL CALL - A device for producing an animal sound such as an elk, deer, or turkey vocalization, the device having two pivotably or vertically connected portions, one portion bearing a bent vibratable reed and the other a compressible foam lining, wherein the sound is produced by blowing air over the reed, the pitch being adjustable by pivoting the portions to be more or less parallel to each other or moving the portions vertically to be closer together or further apart. In another embodiment, there is a single reed-bearing portion, the tongue serving in place of the foam-lined portion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035046 | CHOLINE SALT AND AMMONIUM-FREE ADJUVANTS FOR WATER CONDITIONING AND AGRICULTURAL FORMULATIONS - Agricultural compositions comprising a non-pesticide choline salt or a non-ammonium water conditioning agent, optionally, a polysaccharide, optionally, a dispersant or surfactant, and optionally, water, as well as methods of making and applications thereof. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035047 | PESTICIDAL TAPE FOR CONTROLLING CRAWLING PESTS - In a tape for controlling crawling pests, on the first side (S1) is a carrier layer having a multitude of vertically extending structures, and on the opposite side (S2) is a means for attaching the tape to a surface. At least the first side (S1) is impregnated with a composition of A) 0.1 to 45% by weight (based on the total of A plus B) of one or more insecticides and B) 99.9 to 55% by weight (based on the total of A plus B) of an (meth)acrylate binder of one or more homo- or copolymer having units derived from one or more acrylates and/or methacrylates. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035048 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING PESTS - Pest-controlling compositions include one or more β-diones, particularly β-diketones and β-triketones, and are used inter alia for preventing, eradicating, destroying, repelling or mitigating harmful, annoying or undesired pests including insects, arachnids, helminths, molluscs, protozoa and viruses. β-diones can be prepared by de novo synthesis or from natural sources such as volatile oil-bearing plants from families including Alliaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Cannabinaceae, Lamiaceae, Pteridaceae, Myrtaceae, Myoporaceae, Proteaceae, Rutaceae and Zingiberaceae. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035049 | BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS - The biocidal products do not pose any particular risks to the environment or health. Indeed, the active substances and additives that constitute the biocidal products according to the invention are of plant, agricultural, and renewable origin, and are furthermore completely biodegradable. The concentrated biodegradable biocidal formulation includes compounds from renewable plant resources, such as at least lactic acid and/or citric acid in a proportion of 76 wt % to 98 wt % relative to the total weight of the formulation; and at least one sodium and/or potassium carboxylate including 5 to 16 carbon atoms serving as an anionic surfactant in a proportion of 2 wt % to 24 wt % relative to the total weight of the formulation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035050 | Pesticidal mixtures comprising a pyrazole compound - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds
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20170035051 | PESTICIDAL MIXTURES - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising a component A and a component B, wherein component A is a compound of formula (I) | 2017-02-09 |
20170035052 | COMBINATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS WITH A NEMATICIDAL SEED COATING - This invention provides combinations of at least one biological control agent and at least one nematicide to enhance plant protection against pests and pathogens. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035053 | OXIDE PRODUCTS FORMED FROM CALCINED CARBONATE POWDER FOR USE AS BIOCIDE, CHEMICAL DETOXIFIER AND CATALYST SUPPORT PRODUCTS - A process and apparatus for manufacture of oxide products for use as biocide, chemical detoxifying, and catalytic support products, from caustic calcined carbonate powder, preferably from magnesite, dolomite, or hydromagnesite, is described. These oxide particles are characterized by high surface area, high porosity and a high degree of calcination, and the method of manufacture of utilizes an indirectly heated counterflow reactor. The oxides may be used as a powder, granules, or formulated into a slurry and used as a spray, emulsion, foam or fog, or the powder product may be directly applied. Also described is the formation of particles with microstructures defined by at least one nano-crystalline structure positioned on the outer surface of the particles. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035054 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODE PESTS - Plant propagation material expressing sugar beet cyst nematode resistance can be treated with a nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent. Use of the nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent can reduce the rate at which sugar beet cyst nematode (SBN) pests acquire tolerances to pesticidal activity of sugar beet plants expressing SBN resistance and pesticides, and can also increase yield and pesticidal activity. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035055 | HUMAN-DERIVED INSECT-RESISTANT GENE AND ANTI-CRY1B TOXIN IDIOTYPE SINGLE-CHAIN ANTIBODY ENCODED THEREBY AND APPLICATION THEREOF - Provided are a human-derived insect-resistant gene having a nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO.1, and an anti-Cry1B toxin idiotype single-chain antibody encoded by said human-derived insect-resistant gene and having an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO.2. The idiotype single-chain antibody is a β-type and has insecticidal activity, and after expression by the prokaryotic system, the primary culture thereof has binding activity to | 2017-02-09 |
20170035056 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF DOUBLE STRANDED RNA - Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035057 | CONTROL OF ARTHROPOD INFESTATION USING PARTICLES COMPRISING AN ENTOMOPATHOGEN AND WAX - Composite particles containing hydrophobic particles and spores of an entomopathogenic fungus that are capable of germinating on the cuticle of a grain storage arthropod, dry powder compositions comprising such composite particles, methods of producing such compositions and methods and uses thereof. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035058 | Insecticidal Compositions and Method for Insect Control - An environmentally safe, non-phytotoxic pesticidal composition comprising natural plant oils geraniol and cedar oil and methods of controlling insects is provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035059 | Repellents, Repellent Systems, Methods of Forming Repellents, and Methods of Repelling Pests - Repellents that contain wax, oil and a repelling agent containing pepper are disclosed. Systems of repellents applied to a substrate to repel pests are disclosed. Methods of forming wax and pepper-containing repellents and methods of repelling pests that include applying wax-containing repellents to substrates are disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035060 | Repellents, Repellent Systems, Methods of Forming Repellents, and Methods of Repelling Pests - Repellents that contain wax, oil and a repelling agent containing pepper are disclosed. Systems of repellents applied to a substrate to repel pests are disclosed. Methods of forming wax and pepper-containing repellents and methods of repelling pests that include applying wax-containing repellents to substrates are disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035061 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO INCREASE PLANT YIELD - The present invention includes compositions and methods for increasing the absorption of nutrients by plants to increase their growth comprising: identifying a plant in need of enhanced nutrient uptake and growth when compared to non-treated plants; obtaining a whole leaf aloe vera extract and at least one plant nutrient selected from nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), or potassium (K); and mixing the whole leaf aloe vera extract into a plant growth media, wherein the plant absorbs the one or more plant nutrients at a higher rate and the plants have at least one of increased growth, increased grain size, increased grain yield, increased panicles, or an increase in the number of seedlings per plant when compared to the addition of the one or more nutrients alone. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035062 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CREATING BLANKS FROM PIECES OF DOUGH FROM ONE OR MORE WEBS OF DOUGH - The invention relates to a device for creating blanks from pieces of dough, in particular triangular pieces of dough, from at least one web of dough, comprising a plurality of cutting tools which cut an edge of the pieces of dough as a result of a movement oriented against the at least one web of dough and comprising a conveyor belt device on which the at least one web of dough is conveyed. The cutting tools are arranged on a drum, which is driven in a rotating manner, via tool holders, said drum being superimposed with a vertical movement such that one or more cutting tools | 2017-02-09 |
20170035063 | TACO FUNNEL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A food wrapper filling system for use with edible or non-edible food wrappers. The system includes a funnel device portion and a stand portion. The stand portion is placed over the food wrapper item and the funnel device is inserted into a receiver within the stand. Food ingredients are placed into the funnel device through a throat and opening through the funnel device, and the ingredients are stacked neatly without spillage or mess within the food wrapper. Sizing plates or funnel inserts can be used to limit the amount of space within the funnel device that ingredients may be added into for use with smaller sized food wrappers. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035064 | EDIBLE COMPOSITION FOR FOOD FORMING MACHINE - The invention provides an edible composition for a food forming machine, including flour, powdered sugar, solidified oil, and liquid. In particular, based on 100 parts by weight of the flour, the content of the powdered sugar is 25 parts by weight to 35 parts by weight, the content of the solidified oil is 45 parts by weight to 60 parts by weight, and the content of the liquid is 25 parts by weight to 35 parts by weight. The edible composition for a food forming machine has excellent three-dimensional forming effect. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035065 | MULTI-LAYERED FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A multi-layered food product comprises a filling encapsulated by a substantially baked yeast-leavened dough. The encapsulated filling is further encapsulated by a substantially baked chemically-leavened batter layer. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035066 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEAT PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a device and a method that can be carried out using said device, for producing meat products using pieces of raw meat that are joined together and subsequently cooked and/or that absorb a liquid composition. The device has working surfaces that encompass an inner volume, at least one of said working surfaces having a drive for back-and-forth motion and for pressing the at least one working surface against pieces of raw meat situated in the inner volume that is encompassed by the working surfaces. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035067 | METHOD AND MOULDING DEVICES FOR MOULDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCTS - The invention provides a method for moulding three-dimensional products from a mass of foodstuff starting materials which are suitable for consumption, in particular a meat mass. The method comprises the steps of filling a mould cavity, which is open on one side, with the mass of foodstuff starting materials which are suitable for consumption, which mould cavity is defined by a boundary comprising walls and base, in order to mould a moulded three-dimensional product, and the removal of the moulded three-dimensional product from the mould cavity. In the method according to the invention, during removal the adhesion forces between the moulded product and the boundary are eliminated virtually simultaneously along all the interfaces. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035068 | FILLING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FILLING A PASTY MASS, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAUSAGES - A filling machine and a method for filling a pasty mass, in particular for the production of sausages, with a delivery pump for conveying the pasty mass with a first drive, and a dosing pump that is coupled to an outlet of the delivery pump and a transmission train via which the dosing pump is coupled to a second drive integrated into the filling machine housing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035069 | SHRIMP PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems using a vision system to process shrimp. The in-line or off-line vision system captures images of samples of shrimps. The processor produces a digital image of the shrimps in the samples. Shrimps exiting a peeler are imaged to determine the number of tail segments in or the percentage of full weight of each. The shrimps are classified by the number of intact segments, and quality, yield, and throughput computed from the classification results. The processor can control operational settings of the peeler based on the classification results. In a larger system including other shrimp-processing equipment besides the peeler, other points along the processing path can be imaged by camera or sensed by other sensors to determine processing quality and to make automatic operational adjustments to the equipment. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035070 | A PROCESS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING FRUITS OR VEGETABLES - A process for treating fruits or vegetables to minimize browning upon subsequent processing, handling, and storage, the method comprising: (a) separating edible pulp tissue from inedible tissue of the fruit or vegetable; (b) blanching said edible pulp tissue in steam for a pre-determined blanching time period at a blanching pressure that is less than or equal to atmospheric pressure; (c) cooling the blanched pulp tissue and extracting residual heat from the blanched pulp tissue; (d) freezing the cooled pulp tissue to obtain at least partially frozen pulp tissue; wherein the frozen pulp tissue obtained from step (d) possesses substantially similar organoleptic properties as freshly separated pulp tissue in (a). | 2017-02-09 |
20170035071 | Fat and/or Oil Composition for Heat Cooking and Method of Preparing Same, and Method of Preventing Deterioration of Fat and/or Oil for Heat Cooking Caused by Heating - Provided is a fat and/or oil composition for heat cooking, comprising a fat and/or oil, and an alkali metal soap of a saturated fatty acid having from 4 to 16 carbon numbers, wherein an alkali metal content in the fat and/or oil composition for heat cooking is from 0.1 to 5.0 mass ppm, and a method of preparing the same. Also provided is a method of preventing deterioration of a fat and/or oil for heat cooking caused by heating, comprising the step of adding an alkali metal soap of a saturated fatty acid having from 4 to 16 carbon numbers to the fat and/or oil for heat cooking to produce an alkali metal content in the fat and/or oil composition for heat cooking of from 0.1 to 5.0 mass ppm. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035072 | OILS AND FATS-CONTAINING FOOD - There is provided an oils and fats-containing food that contains a sugar alcohol and is excellent in sweetness expression. The present invention is an oils and fats-containing food that contains a sugar alcohol, including a sweetness modifier for an oils and fats-containing food containing a sugar alcohol, which includes as an active ingredient a triacylglycerol having a medium chain fatty acid of 6 to 12 carbons as a constituent fatty acid, a sugar alcohol, and oils and fats. The sweetness modifying method according to the present invention is a sweetness modifying method for an oils and fats-containing food that contains a sugar alcohol, including setting a content of a triacylglycerol having a medium chain fatty acid of 6 to 12 carbons as a constituent fatty acid in the oils and fats of the oils and fats-containing food that contains a sugar alcohol to be 0.5 to 100% by mass. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035073 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION - A process for the preparation of a confectionery composition and compositions producible by the process. Molten chocolate and a liquid filling are supplied to a nip ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035074 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS - A machine for making liquid or semi-liquid food products includes a plurality of supply containers containing a basic mixture and deformable wall, so the space occupied by each first container depends on a quantity of basic mixture therein. A processing container includes a stirrer and thermal treatment system, operating with one another to convert the basic mixture into a liquid or semi-liquid product. A connecting system connects the supply containers to the processing container to transfer the basic mixture from one of the supply containers to the processing container and includes a plurality of pneumatically operated closing valves, where each of the valves is associated with one of the supply containers and can be activated and deactivated independently of the remaining valves to allow the placement of one of the containers in connection with the processing container. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035075 | MACHINE WITH IMPROVED THERMAL EFFICIENCY FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DISPENSING OF CHILLED FOOD PRODUCTS - A machine for the production and dispensing of chilled food products comprises a tank containing an evaporator which forms part of a refrigerating circuit of the machine and a motorized mixer which rotates coaxially with the evaporator, with evaporator and mixer which project inside the tank through a rear sealed opening thereof, the tank being moreover provided at the front with a tap for dispensing the product through a dispensing outlet arranged above a dispensing zone intended to house a container for receiving the product. A shell of the opening type is arranged so as to enclose at least partially the tank and form a covering for at least partial thermal insulation of the tank from the external environment. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035076 | FOOD PRODUCTS COMPRISING CELL WALL MATERIAL - Provided are food products having structures, textures, and other properties similar to those of animal meat, and that comprise substantial amounts of cell wall material. Also provided are methods and processes for producing such food products. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035077 | METHOD OF OBTAINING A STRAIN OF BACTERIOFAGE, SPECIFIC STRAINS OF BACTERIOPHAGE AND USE THEREOF - A method for obtaining a strain of bacteriophage specific to a selected strain of bacteria was found as well as bacteriophage strains obtained in this way. Moreover, application of bacteriophages in manufacturing of the preparation for preventing and fighting infections of farm animals, especially poultry, with pathogenic strains of bacteria sensitive to these phages was described. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035078 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FRIED FOOD PRODUCT - A method and system for producing potato chips with widely varying organoleptic characteristics is disclosed. Whole or sliced potatoes are subjected to pulsed electric field treatment. The potato slices are par-fried to an intermediate moisture content in a first immersion fryer using hot oil at a first temperature, and then finish fried to a final moisture content in a second immersion fryer at a second oil temperature. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035079 | SPEARMINT FLAVOR ENHANCER - Spearmint flavor enhancers and methods for the production thereof. The spearmint flavor enhancers may include l-carvone, l-carveol isomers, and d-dihydrocarveol isomers. The spearmint flavor enhancers may further include l-isocarveol isomers, l-carvyl acetate isomers, d-dihydrocarvyl acetate isomers, and l-isocarvyl acetate isomers. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035080 | HIGH-PROTEIN FOOD ADDITIVES - Both dairy and non-dairy based high protein ingredient systems that are available in either a liquid or dry powder blend. These ingredient system options have been balanced to provide a rich and creamy mouthfeel which can be easily added into a wide array of products to enhance their protein and nutritional levels without creating the sandy or gritty texture that typically forms. The liquid version has already been pasteurized or asceptically packaged for easy incorporation into other liquid products such as smoothies, yogurts, puddings, jells, toppings, fillings, carbonated or still beverages such as juices of milks, ice cream mixes, frozen yogurts and frozen desserts. The powdered version is designed to be easily blended into other dry mixes, batters, baked goods, cereals, dressings, hummus products, breads, and dry dessert mixes, while liquid additive versions may be added to water, milk products such as liquid milk and yogurt, etc. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035081 | A device for the carbonation of liquids - A device intended for the carbonation of liquids, to which is added safety, simplified usage and operating principles, and decreased production costs. The device is typically intended for domestic use and it is suitable for use, for example, with water-filled soft drink bottles and a 425 g refillable carbon dioxide gas cylinder. The device is attached to the liquid-filled bottle, and turning the device and the bottle like a lever against the threaded portion of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder causes carbon dioxide to flow into the liquid. The device is provided with a relief valve, and the device is not firmly attached to the carbon dioxide gas cylinder. Thus, incorrect use, e.g. dropping the device, will not result in harm to the carbon dioxide gas cylinder or to the user. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035082 | PASTA PROCESSING FOR LOW PROTEIN FLOUR AND DECREASED DRYING - A pasta product can be formed from a low protein flour by blending the low protein flour with water to form a pasta dough. In some examples, the pasta dough is then hot extruded to produce an extruded pasta before being dried. In contrast to cold extrusion where the goal is to minimize starch gelatinization while shaping the pasta dough, hot extrusion can cause starch within the low protein flour to gelatinize. The gelatinized starch may help compensate for the lack of protein network structure caused by using a low protein flour. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035083 | CORN BASED FOOD COMPOSITION - A food composition comprising pulverized corn germ and a fat source is described herein. The germ is derived from an isolated germ source that has not been derived from a wet milling process or extracted with organic solvent. The composition may have a paste form, which may be spreadable or flowable. The composition may include a vitamin and/or a mineral supplement, preferably from natural sources. Colorings and flavorings may be added. Cocoa may be added. The composition can be used in place of peanut butter or other spreads made with priority allergens, and thus can be used in institutional settings that have banned peanut and tree nut products. Methods of formulating the composition, as well as uses therefor, such as in confectionery, are described. The composition may be associated with health benefits. | 2017-02-09 |