| 01st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20160000001 | Agricultural Drill/Planter/Coulter/Disc Blade with Sine Wave Edge - An agricultural tillage blade having a central opening is adapted to be disposed on a shaft for rotation to cut trash and penetrate into the soil. The blade has an outer periphery substantially in the shape of a sine curve formed about a circle. The outer periphery of the blade is sharpened to more easily penetrate the soil and cut trash. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000002 | Memorial flower planting product made with or without human or pet cremated remains - A process for creating a shaped seed wafer is described. Ingredients for a growth medium are selected and mixed together. Pulverized remains or cremains from a pet or human are added. One or more varieties of perennial and/or annual seeds are added to the mixture. Water may be added during processing to get the mixture to stick together. The mixture with seeds is sheeted and shaped into a silhouette shape with a cutting tool before drying the shape to a final product. The product is a memorial flower or plant generating seed wafer that may be packaged and distributed for placing and germinating of plants at a desired location in memory of the deceased. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000003 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR METERING AND DISTRIBUTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - An agricultural implement includes a first storage container mounted on a frame of the agricultural implement and configured to store a solid particulate agricultural product and a second storage container mounted on the frame and configured to store a liquid. The agricultural implement also includes at least one arm configured to extend laterally outward from the frame, and each of the at least one arms has at least one first nozzle for distributing the solid particulate agricultural product and at least one second nozzle for distributing the liquid. An air metering system includes an auger assembly configured to meter the solid particulate agricultural product from the first storage container into a pneumatic distribution hose, and an air flow in the pneumatic distribution hose is configured to transfer the solid particulate agricultural product toward the at least one first nozzle as the agricultural implement travels across a field. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000004 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLOCKAGES IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER - An agricultural sprayer arrangement includes a chassis; a ground engaging traction member carried by the chassis; a liquid tank carried by the chassis; a boom carried by the chassis; a conduit associated with the boom in fluid communication with the liquid tank that acts as a fluid flow path; a nozzle having an inlet in fluid communication with the conduit; a first flow sensor placed upstream of the inlet in the fluid flow path that provides a first flow signal; a second flow sensor placed downstream of the inlet in the fluid flow path that provides a second flow signal; and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the first flow sensor and the second flow sensor that is configured to compare the first and second flow signals to determine a flow rate decrease and issue an alarm if the flow rate decrease is less than a predetermined threshold level. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000005 | METHOD AND A ROBOTIC WORK TOOL SYSTEM WITH A CHARGING STATION AND A BOUNDARY WIRE - A robotic work tool system ( | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000006 | AUTO CONFIGURATION OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED REEL CUTTING UNITS ON A REEL MOWER - A gang reel mower comprises a frame that carries a plurality of variable speed, electrically powered reel cutting units. Cutting units having different reel diameters may be installed on the frame. Upon system power up, a mower controller on the frame automatically acquires information identifying the reel size of the cutting units then installed on the frame and uses the acquired reel size information to properly set the speed of the electric motors driving the cutting units to a desired value, such as that needed to maintain a desired clip. Thus, the cutting units can be changed in size with the mower controller automatically recognizing the change in a plug and play manner. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000007 | SWITCH CONTROL MECHANISM FOR GARDEN TOOL - Disclosed is a switch control mechanism for a garden tool, the mechanism comprising handles, a switch and shift rods. Triggers are arranged on the handles, and the handles can rotate around the axes thereof. The triggers are connected to the shift rods by pull ropes, and the contact faces between the pull ropes and the triggers are spherical faces. The handles of the switch control mechanism for the garden tool can rotate within 360 degrees, so as to satisfy different operators, and can ensure that a user can control the switch of a machine wherever the handles are placed. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000008 | HARVESTING MACHINE CAPABLE OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT - A harvesting machine capable of automatic adjustment, comprising a plurality of acoustic material flow sensors, a control system, a processor, and application software, wherein the plurality of acoustic material flow sensors are mounted internal to the harvesting machine at points of crop material flow and are capable of sensing an amount of crop material passing by them, wherein the control system is capable of adjusting a plurality of internal elements of the harvesting machine, wherein the software is hosted on the processor, and the processor is operatively coupled to the control system and the acoustic material flow sensors, wherein the software uses information sensed by the acoustic material flow sensors to determine if the internal elements of the harvesting machine are set for optimal machine performance, and the software sends commands to the internal elements of the harvesting machine in order to improve the machine performance. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000009 | ROTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR A HARVESTER - The invention relates to a rotor housing assembly for a harvester, having at least one cover plate forming part of a generally cylindrical shaped rotor housing, a central longitudinal axis, and comprising an inner surface, which, when mounted, faces the central longitudinal axis and has a first radius, and one or more rotatable vanes which each are rotatably mounted on an inner surface of the cover plate facing the central longitudinal axis at a rotation point, the one or more rotatable vanes comprising a contact surface with the inner surface, the contact surface having a second radius being larger than the first radius of the cover plate, wherein the inner surface of the top cover plate, per rotatable vane, comprises a symmetrically curved shape such that, during a rotation of the respective vane, the contact surface of the vane with the inner surface of the cover plate substantially follows the shape of the inner surface. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000010 | PLUNGER FOR SQUARE BALER - A baler having a reciprocating plunger within a main bale chamber for compressing crop material into bales. The plunger has a first guide mechanism for permitting linear movement within the main bale chamber that allows a pivoting of an end face. A second guide mechanism includes a slot allowing the plunger to be oriented so that the second edge of the end face compresses crop material first and then subsequently pivots to compress equally and finally to have the second edge leading the first edge of the end face away from the bale to provide greater bale compression without additional force. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000011 | PLUNGER SLOT COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL BALER - An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber having a pair of opposed side walls, with each said side wall including a plunger slot arrangement defining a plunger slot. A pair of plunger slot rails are positioned in each plunger slot, including a top rail positioned at a top of a respective plunger slot and a bottom rail positioned at a bottom of a respective plunger slot. A plunger is reciprocally disposed within the main bale chamber. The plunger includes a pair of opposed sides and at least one roller extending laterally outward from each side, with each roller being positioned within a respective plunger slot. The baler is characterized by a pair of plunger slot cover assemblies, with each cover assembly being associated with a respective plunger slot and having an upper cover and a lower cover. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000012 | Agricultural Baler With Flywheel Brake Control - An agricultural baler has a shaft, a flywheel connected to the shaft, a plunger connected to the flywheel via a crank, a brake system adapted for providing a brake force for decelerating the flywheel, at least one sensor for providing sensor data indicative for at least one moving part of the baler, and a brake control system comprising a processing system, e.g. a processor provided with an algorithm for stopping the crank in a predefined launch position range, based on a mathematical model. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000013 | AGRICULTURAL BALER PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR PREVENTING INCORRECT BALE LENGTH - An agricultural baler for producing rectangular bales, provided with a baling chamber and reciprocating plunger and a bale length control system for producing bales of substantially equal length, and with a bale-eject system for evacuating the last bales from the chamber at the end of a harvesting run. The baler according to the invention is provided with one or more sensors configured to detect the activation of said bale-eject system, and configured to automatically reset said bale-length control system, when said sensors detect said activation. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000014 | Baling Roller and Round Agricultural Baler With Such a Roller - A baling roller for a round agricultural baler and a round baler with such a baling roller are proposed. The baling roller comprises a roller body with a jacket surface, which encloses the circumference and the length of the roller body. Furthermore, radially extending elevations are located, on the jacket surface, over the circumference and the length of the roller body. In order to optimize the pressing effect of the baling roller, the proposal is made that the elevations on the jacket surface have a greater radial extension on the end areas of the roller body than in an area of the roller body, lying between the end areas. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000015 | Baler With Start-Up Control System - A baler has a flywheel, a plunger connected to the flywheel via a crank, an auxiliary motor for rotating the flywheel in a reverse direction and a start-up control system comprising a sensor for providing a signal indicative for the position of the crank and a control unit for controlling the auxiliary motor for rotating the flywheel in reverse direction to a predetermined launch position for enabling the flywheel to gain sufficient kinetic energy before the first plunger impact, at the next start-up. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000016 | Agricultural Baler With Improved Flywheel Brake - An agricultural baler has a shaft, and a flywheel connected to the shaft, and a brake system for holding or for stopping the flywheel. The brake system may be of at least one of the drum-type and of the caliper-type. The caliper-type has a brake disc and a brake caliper. The brake disc may be mounted on the flywheel, or on the shaft. The brake system may have an adjustable braking force. The disc brake may be manually or hydraulically activated. The brake system may be remotely activated from a tractor. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000017 | LIGHT POLE SAW - A pole saw apparatus includes a saw blade, a pole, and a tubular adapter connecting the saw blade to the pole. The adapter includes an obround blade-receiving end that stably telescopingly engage sides of the blade-receiving end, with bolts fixing the blade on the adapter. The adapter also includes a pole-engaging end that is cylindrically shaped to telescopingly engage the anchoring end of the pole. A friction clamp includes a transverse shaft extending through the pole, the shaft being shaped to slide into longitudinal slots in the pole-engaging end of the adapter and then rotate into circumferential slots where it is not longitudinally removable. A rotatable cam handle on the clamp is manipulated to create circumferential friction to hold (or release) the adapter on the pole. The blade, adapter and pole align along a common centerline for robust and balanced use. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000018 | A HORTICULTURE LIGHTING DEVICE AND A METHOD TO STIMULATE PLANT GROWTH AND BIO-RHYTHM OF A PLANT - The present invention relates to a lighting device ( | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000019 | ROTATING INDUCTION GROW LIGHT SYSTEM - A rotating induction growth light system and method are disclosed. The rotating induction growth light includes a mounting bracket assembly and a light source assembly rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket assembly. The light source assembly has a first side subassembly and a second side sub assembly opposite the first side subassembly. The light source assembly is configured to rotate between a first position wherein the first side subassembly is facing away from the mounting bracket assembly and at least a second position wherein the second subassembly is facing away from the mounting bracket assembly. A method of providing light to a plant is disclosed, including: directing a vegetative side subassembly of a light source assembly toward a plant; and rotating the light source assembly until a flowering side subassembly is directed toward the plant, the flowering side subassembly positioned on the light source assembly opposite the vegetative side subassembly. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000020 | CULTIVATION SYSTEM, CULTIVATION PROGRAM, AND CULTIVATION METHOD - There are provided a cultivation system, a cultivation program, and a cultivation method that utilize, as big data, information about control performed on cultivation apparatuses by users and give back, by automatic analysis, the information to the users in a mode where the users can use the information in the cultivation system, by which use of the cultivation system is promoted, creating a virtuous cycle of creation of more useful plants. A cultivation system | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000021 | CULTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEM, CULTIVATION CONTROL PROGRAM, AND CULTIVATION CONTROL METHOD - There are provided a cultivation control system, a cultivation control program, and a cultivation control method that can independently set growth conditions in a plurality of divided cultivation spaces and that can perform control by changing growth environments in the individual cultivation spaces. In a cultivation apparatus | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000022 | BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - Biodegradable mulch of the type used in various agricultural applications is made by multi-layer extrusion from a mixture of two compostable biodegradable polymers that comply with the EN13432 standard and that include potato starch, a black masterbatch and biodegradable recycled polymers. The mulch self-degrades in a short period of time, becoming a compostable material that enriches the soil, avoiding the collecting and cleaning tasks that are necessary in conventional mulches. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000023 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An irrigation system is provided and includes a main irrigation line, one or more lateral driplines, each lateral dripline being divided into zones and including a plurality of emitters at each zone and a plurality of controllable valves disposed along each of the one or more lateral driplines at zone borders. Each one of the plurality of controllable valves is actuatable to activate corresponding emitters in the associated zone in a zone by zone cycle and each one of the plurality of emitters is replaceable to vary an amount of deliverable fluid by the zone by zone cycle. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000024 | CONTROLLABLE EMITTER - A controllable emitter of an irrigation apparatus including a drip line and a control station configured to control a pressure of pressurized fluid in the drip line is provided. The controllable emitter is disposable along the drip line and includes a container coupled to the drip line, the container being formed to define an interior and including an inlet through which the pressurized fluid is receivable in the interior from the drip line and an outlet through which the pressurized fluid is exhaustible from the interior, a piston, including a magnetic element, disposed at least partially in the container to occupy a position in accordance with the pressure of the pressurized fluid and a sensor configured to sense a position of the magnetic element and to communicate a sensed position to the control station. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000025 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A method of operating a drip irrigation system is provided and includes providing drip irrigation lines aside a diverter line with T-junctions interleaved between adjacent ones of the drip irrigation lines and each T-junction including a three-way line coupled to the diverter line, a check valve operably disposable between the three-way line and a downstream end of an upstream one of the drip irrigation lines to permit fluid flow in only a forward direction and a controllable valve operably disposable between the three-way line and an upstream end of a downstream one of the drip irrigation lines. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000026 | HYBRID TOMATO PLANTS HMX3887 AND HMX3888 - A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX3887 and/or HMX3888 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX3887 and/or HMX3888, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX3887 and/or HMX3888, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX3887 and/or HMX3888 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX3887 and/or HMX3888. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000027 | TOMATO HYBRID SV1240TC AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SV1240TC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SV1240TC 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. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000028 | HYBRID TOMATO PLANT HMX3888 - A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX3887 and/or HMX3888 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX3887 and/or HMX3888, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX3887 and/or HMX3888, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX3887 and/or HMX3888 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX3887 and/or HMX3888. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000029 | TOMATO HYBRID SV0594TC AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SV0594TC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SV0594TC 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. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000030 | METHODS OF SEPARATING HYBRID SEED FROM A MIXTURE OF SEEDS - The present invention relates to methods for separating hybrid seed from a mixture of hybrid seed and inbred seed. In particular, said hybrid seed and said inbred seed have different phenotypes allowing separation of said hybrid seed with non-invasive methods based on the differences in said phenotypes. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000031 | HYBRID ALFALFA VARIETY NAMED HYBRIFORCE-3400 - Disclosed is an alfalfa seed designated HybriForce-3400 and deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-______. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the cultivar, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the HybriForce-3400 cultivar, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in alfalfa breeding and alfalfa transformation. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000032 | ZOYSIA JAPONICA STEUD GIN GI - A turfgrass variety, Gin gi, characterized in that the plant length is 1-3 cm, leaf sheath length is 0.5-1.2 cm, leaf sheath color is RHS green group 134A, leaf blade length is 1-3 cm, leaf blade color is RHS green group 141A, and length of root grown from underground stolon is 30-50 cm, in which the leaf sheath and leaf blade have no trichome, green color is maintained until early December, intense propagation occurs without showing any symptom of diseases even under two irrigations per day during summer months due to high humidity resistance, main propagation is based on vegetative propagation of stolon or underground stolon, and propagation is also possible by seed germination. Due to an excellent mat-forming property, it can be used for an area in which covering or greening is required. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000033 | Extruded Granular Absorbent - Extruded granular sorbent formed of sorbent granules each being or including an extruded pellet containing water soluble binder sufficient to self-clump when wetted producing clumps of granules each having a clump retention rate of at least 90% and which shrink after clump formation during drying producing a nonstick clump that condenses pulling away from any contacting solid surface minimizing adhesion therebetween. Such clumps preferably also have a crush strength of at least 15 PSI when dry. Pellets preferably contain cold water-soluble amylopectin binder that not only solubilizes when wetted to facilitate clumping but which also opens the interior of the pellet improving absorption capacity. Sorbent well suited for use as litter is formed of granules or pellets having sizes falling within a plurality of different size ranges with the smaller sized fines causing the clumps to form on top of the litter extending generally horizontally along the litter. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000034 | Climate controlled pet bed and method for providing comfortable conditions for a pet - A pet bed and method for providing comfortable conditions for a pet comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidewall and a plurality of apertures running through the bed at an angle perpendicular to the top and bottom surfaces. The pet bed is placed on top of a floor air vent in a living space whereby the warm or cool air of a heat and cooling ventilation system flows through the apertures and warms or cools a pet while allowing the pet to rest. A removable cover that is air permeable is installed on the pet bed. A pet attractant can be inserted into one or more of the apertures for luring the pet to the bed. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000035 | VEHICLE FOR DISPLACING FEED LYING ON A FLOOR IN A SIDEWARD DISPLACEMENT DIRECTION - A vehicle for displacing feed includes a frame with wheels having a plurality of elongate tread portions and grooves, a motor for moving the vehicle in a moving direction, and a material displacer to displace the material, when the vehicle moves in the moving direction, over the floor towards a first side with respect to said moving direction. At least a majority of the tread portions is arranged such that they extend, when in contact with the floor, in a direction that makes a sharp angle with the forward direction opposite said first side. Thus, diagonal tread portions are predominantly directed to one side to counteract a reaction force of the feed being displaced sidewardly by the vehicle. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000036 | Networked Automatic Animal Feeding System - An animal feeding system is provided. The feeding system includes a container that holds dry pet food, and a receptacle that gravitationally receives the pet food. The system also provides a conveyor system. The conveyor system moves the dry pet food from the receptacle to a feeding bowl. Additionally, the animal feeding system includes a processor. The processor is configured to deliver start and stop signals to a motor in response to signals sent from a user control unit. The animal feeding system additionally comprises the user control unit. The control unit offers a user interface for programming the system according to a desired feeding schedule. A method for feeding an animal using the feeding system is also provided herein. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000037 | Self-Locating Cover for Pet Fountain Assembly - A pet drinking fountain assembly having a pump forming part of a fountain mounting arrangement that includes a lift tube coupling a cover to the pump coupled to a lower basin by a mount. The mount and lift tube attenuate pump noise and vibration by providing isolation from the basin and cover and can function as dampeners. In a preferred embodiment the pump is part of a pump module that includes a module housing to which the pump is attached by another noise-attenuating mount. Each mount is formed by one or more suction cups with the cups and lift tube made of vibration dampening material, such as a resilient vibration dampening or isolating material that can be an elastomeric material. The module includes a lift tube coupling discharge that registers in fluid flow communication with a pump outlet and can include a ring or bushing therebetween providing additional noise attenuation. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000038 | Water dispenser for cats with accessories - A pet watering apparatus which can be refilled as water is removed by evaporation or by a thirsty animal, which apparatus has a vessel, overlaid by a platform having a base and at least one leg, which platform has at least 2 apertures therein of one size and a central smaller aperture therein. Disposed in one aperture is a bottle capable of holding water, having a modified Yorker cap thereon, disposed in an inverted position; said Yorker cap's spout having been cut off at about a 45 degree angle. A siphon filter may be disposed through the platform's central aperture to the vessel for connection to a pump to re-circulate water through the siphon for microbe removal. An optional water chiller may be deployed on the platform. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000039 | Takedown pet nail grinder - A takedown pet nail grinder includes a rectangular, inclined platform including four downward extending tabs at four corners respectively, and front, rear, and two side stops wherein each of the front and rear stops have an inward bending part; two triangular side panels each including first projections formed on a first edge, second projections formed on a second edge, and third projections formed on a third edge; a rectangular rear panel including protrusions formed on both sides respectively; and a hard board disposed on a top surface of the platform. The tabs are inserted into the side panels for being positioned. The first, second, and third projections are inserted into the platform for being positioned. The protrusions are inserted into the side panels for being positioned. Front and rear ends of the hard board are restrained by the bending parts respectively. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000040 | Pet Protective Collar With Stays And Ventilation - A flexible pet protective collar having stays formed of a more rigid material than flexible sheets of the collar, the stays being disposed inside channels located at seams of the collar. The collar may have a plurality of vent holes. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000041 | PET BOOT JACK - A device and method for securing an animal boot to an animal's foot is taught. The device includes a pair of handles, a securing means and a pair of jaws that are pivotally attached to the pair of handles by the securing means. When the pair of jaws are in a closed position, an open end of the animal boot is attached around the sides of the pair of jaws. Squeezing the pair of handles towards each other causes the pair of jaws to extend away from each other to an open position and also causes the pair of jaws to expand the open end of the animal boot. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000042 | Pet Fence Device, System and Method - An electronic fence system including a transmitter, an antenna cable for virtually enclosing an area for an animal, such as a pet, and a receiver collar for providing a warning or correction so the animal stays within the enclosed area is disclosed. The cable may have lights for alerting the pet to the boundary of the enclosed area. The transmitter may be mounted to a reel for holding and transporting the antenna cable. The system can also have a remote monitor to inform the user that the animal may have left the enclosed area. Preferably the lights on the cable flash when the animal is too close to the boundary. Methods using the electronic fence system are also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000043 | MULTI ACTION PET PUZZLE TOY AND FOOD DISPENSER - The invention comprises a novel pet puzzle toy and food dispenser in which treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval requires the pet to both spin and rock the puzzle in order to obtain the food. Much like a child's teeter totter, the food will end up in the receptacle with the greater weight as a result of pressure applied by a pet. The pet is both rewarded and entertained. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000044 | Traction Switching Device - A traction switching device, comprising a push-pull button, a manual button, an upper casing, a pulley, a lower casing, a reset spring, wherein the lower casing is provided with a first slot; the push-pull button is imbedded in and sliding back and forth along the first slot; the manual button is sleeved on the hole corresponding to the push-pull button and simultaneously is installed at the position corresponding to the lower casing and the upper casing; the pulley is installed at the central axis of the lower casing; the reset spring is installed in the manual button. The traction switching device is featured with manual, flexible and easy operation, applicable to all domestic pets. By pulling the push-pull button while pressing the manual button, the traction switching device is fully locked; conversely, the traction switching device is unlocked by the push-pull button. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000045 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - An electronic apparatus is provided which, even when the electronic apparatus configuring a node is implanted in the body of an object animal, makes the object animal hard to feel stress and can acquire effective data about the natural behavior and state of the object animal. As shown in FIG. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000046 | HYBRID LED LIGHTING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHICKEN COOPS - The present disclosure discloses a hybrid LED lighting method and system for chicken coops. For example, a closed or semi-open chicken coop is provided with the hybrid LED lightings including white LED beads and yellow LED beads in a mixing ratio of about 1:5 to about 5:1 in a regularly alternating manner. The average light intensity on the chicken cages' underside exposed to the light of the hybrid LED lighting is about 5 to about 30 Lux. The closed chicken coop is lit by a hybrid LED lighting every day during fattening period; the semi-open chicken coop is exposed to natural light in the daytime and lit by the hybrid LED lighting at night during fattening period. Implementation of the present disclosure improves growth of chickens, increases uniformity of chickens, and improves health and resistance to epidemic diseases. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000047 | TRAY FOR INCUBATING EGGS - The invention relates to a tray ( | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000048 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR THE RECOVERY OF DEAD ANIMALS INSIDE THEIR HOUSING PREMISES - An automated system intended for the agricultural sector of intensive animal farming and for the recovery of dead animals ( | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000049 | Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Hive Bodies - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a first bar and a second bar. Each of the first bar and the second bar comprise a first end, a second end, five substantially straight portions, and two lifting flanges. Each of the five substantially straight portions of each bar is coupled to an adjacent substantially straight portion via a curved portion that defines a radius of curvature. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000050 | Honeycomb Cutting Apparatus and Honey Collection System - An apparatus for cutting honeycomb from a honey frame comprising a frame with an opening for inserting a honey frame and at least one blade supported by the frame. The at least one blade is adapted to pivot between a first position where a honey frame can be inserted into the opening and a second position where the blade will cut the honeycomb. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000051 | A FISH PROCESSING DEVICE - A fish processing device and method of use, the device including: a channel; a sensor located within or adjacent to the channel; a barrier, the barrier to assist in preventing a fish passing through the channel; and a control system, wherein the control system controls the barrier in response to an output of the sensor. The method including the steps of: detecting that a fish is incorrectly orientated in a channel; and controlling a barrier to assist in preventing the fish from passing through the channel | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000052 | BIOCHEMICAL BALL - A biochemical ball includes a first half, a second half, and a plurality of sponge filters. The first half has a plurality of first ribs, a first rim, and a first partition. The first partition divides the first half into a plurality of equal first accommodating spaces. The first rim of the first half is provided with a first fastener and a connecting joint. The second half has a plurality of second ribs, a second rim, and a second partition. The second partition divides the second half into a plurality of equal second accommodating spaces. The second rim of the second half is provided with a second fastener configured to correspondingly engage with the first fastener. The sponge filters are so received in the first and second accommodating spaces that the sponge filters are separated without contacting each other, thereby enhancing filtering efficiency. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000053 | WATER CIRCULATION DEVICE FOR JELLYFISH AQUARIUM - A water circulation and filtration device for jellyfish aquarium, designed to be suspended from a top opening of the aquarium and partially submerged in water. It includes a pump house basket and a lid on top. The pump house basket has polygonal shape in horizontal cross sections, and tapered or straight in vertical cross sections. The pump house basket is divided into an intake chamber at the bottom with multiple inlet slits on its sides, a pump house chamber above the intake chamber to accommodate a pump, and a sealed return chamber around the pump house chamber. The sidewall of the pump house basket has a step feature which includes a plurality of flute style outlets disposed along the outside surface of the pump house basket above the inlet slits. The pump draws from the intake chamber and discharges to the return chamber and water is discharged via the outlets. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000054 | HUMAN-DERIVED MUTANTS OF THE dSOD1 GENE IN DROSOPHILA AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Genetic models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are described, which can be used to identify novel treatments of ALS and therapeutic targets. Methods for making and using human-derived mutants of the | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000055 | Minnow Collecting Fish Trap - A trap for collecting live minnows, the live minnows having a height, the trap incorporating a transparent case having a longitudinally opening longitudinal end; a first plurality of plates; a plurality of pivoting or fixed joints adapted for interconnecting first plurality of plates and the transparent case, the joints positioning the first plurality of plates at the transparent case's longitudinal end and further positioning the first plurality of plates to form at least a first inwardly extending funnel; a battery powered electric torch; a transparent cannister adapted for interconnecting the illuminating means and the transparent case, the transparent cannister positioning the electric torch for casting light outwardly from the transparent case; and a pair of suspension brackets connected operatively to the transparent case. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000056 | Fishing Decoy for Marine Vessels - The present invention includes an array of fish-shaped reflective elements, or fish decoys, which may be formed with an adhesive backing which facilitates the attachment of the reflective elements to the underside, or hull, of a vessel, such as a fishing vessel. The fish-shaped reflective elements may be configured on the hull in a pattern corresponding to the natural schooling of the prey for the fish being sought. The reflective elements may vary in size depending on the fish species being mimicked. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000057 | Steve's spinners - The current invention lure provides a body having a shape commensurate/resembling lures known as baitfish, crankbaits, jerkbaits, surface plugs, floating/diving plugs, and poppers and other creatures and shapes known to attract fish. The current invention also provides novel means to attract fish with spinners, beads, cones, and other geometric shapes, drums, cages and ribbons which may be interchanged by the user from a kit of these elements. Flexible ribbons may also serve as carriers of sent eluding liquids or pastes. Each spinner may include vanes or impellers to impart rotation by the relative motion of the water as the lure is pulled through the water. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000058 | Tattle Tail Bobber Device and Method of Using the Same - The present invention provides a fishing alert device, referred to as a “tattle tail bobber,” and method, which rapidly signals a fisher that a fish is biting on bait or is hooked on their fishing line. Unlike conventional bobbers used in fishing, the tattle tail bobber device of the present invention is not placed on or in the water, but is attached to a fishing line and is suspended above a water source in order to provide immediate notice to a fisher of a catch, even when the fisher is not in contact with a fishing rod or is at a distance from the fishing rod. The tattle tail bobber accomplishes this by being configured to glow in the dark. Thus, the tattle tail bobber can be used at any time of the day or night without the need to use batteries or other light sources. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000059 | INSECT-PEST COLLECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus for gathering insect or pests is provided. The apparatus includes a gathering portion | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000060 | INSECT TRAP DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - An insect trap device and methods of using the device are described herein. In some embodiments, an insect trap includes a light source, a removable enclosure with at least one opening, an adhesive surface at least partially within the enclosure, and optics to redirect light from the light source onto an adhesive trapping surface. The light source may include at least one light emitting diode (LED). The optics may be attached to the removable enclosure, and may be located at least partially within the enclosure. The optics may include optical enhancers such as a reflector, a lens and/or a diffuser. The insect trap may further include an insect attractant that emits sound or scent. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000061 | GAME TRACKING DEVICE - A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000062 | PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR STORING TISSUE AND CELLULAR MATERIAL - The invention is an improved packaging assembly for storing, distributing, treating, mixing, and dispensing tissue and/or cellular material and/or implantable material. The packaging assembly may include pouches, tubes, and a bag made of a sealable, flexible polymeric material that is open at one end and a needle-free swabable connector attached to the pouch at the other end and acting as a port to allow for the introduction or discharge of biological solutions, rinsing solution, and/or preservation solutions into the packaging assembly. The designed thickness of the wall of the packaging assembly facilitates efficient heat/cold transfer, which is useful for successful controlled rate freezing, quick thawing, and resuscitation of viable cells or tissue. The invention is also useful for combining additional biological fluids with the cellular material or tissue, and for efficient mixing of the biological fluids with the tissue and/or cellular material in the assembly. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000063 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING, TRANSPORTING AND STORING LIVING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - Compositions and methods for preserving, transporting and/or storing natural and bioengineered living biological materials represent significant improvements over traditional compositions and methods for preservation, transport and/or storage of biological material by the virtue of their ability to significantly prevent and minimize loss of functional and physical (cell, tissue, and/or organ) integrity to occur in the biological material being preserved, transported and/or stored, particularly at temperatures above freezing point. The compositions and methods are also highly suitable for use in cosmetic procedures, in particular in transplantation of biological materials, especially for transplantation of autologous or allogeneic biological materials. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000064 | Platelet Storage and Reduced Bacterial Proliferation in Platelet Products Using a Sialidase Inhibitor - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing sialidase activity and inhibiting bacterial proliferation of one or more bacteria in a platelet product preparation from one or more donors. In general, the method includes contacting the platelet product preparation with an amount of a sialidase inhibitor, to thereby obtain a sialidase inhibitor-treated platelet product preparation. Sialidase activity is reduced and the proliferation of one or more bacteria is inhibited, as compared to a platelet product preparation not subjected to the sialidase inhibitor treatment. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000065 | CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS AND SUBCELLULAR FRACTIONS - The invention provides cryopreserved compositions of cells, wherein the compositions are advantageously in the form of self-sustaining bodies that can be individually handled and combined independently of a container, allowing for easy customization of the eventual pooled preparation. The invention also provides pre-pooled stacks of the self-sustaining cryopreserved compositions for eventual thawing to produce pooled preparations of cells. A mold and methods for forming the self-sustaining bodies are also provided. The invention is also concerned with methods of forming pooled preparations of cells using single-cryopreserved compositions of cells. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000066 | Furfural derivatives as a vehicle - The present invention concerns the use of a furfural derivative of formula (I) | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000067 | FORMULATIONS - This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl; R2 is methyl or ethyl; R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and n is 1, 2 or 3; to the use of a compound of formula (I) as a solvent; and to certain novel compounds of formula (I). | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000068 | AQUEOUS SUSPENSION AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITION - An aqueous suspension agrochemical composition is provided containing fenpyrazamine and an acid component. The composition has no problem of emission of odor and has excellent storage stability. The composition has a pH at 25° C. in a range of 2.5 to 6.5. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000069 | AGROCHEMICAL SOLID FORMULATION - An agrochemical solid formulation contains fenpyrazamine and an acid component. The formulation has no problem of emission of odor and has excellent storage stability. A mixture of 1 g of the agrochemical solid formulation and 99 g of ion exchange water has a pH at 25° C. of 8 or less. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000070 | CHOLINE CHLORIDE IN LIQUID GUAR FORMULATIONS - A concentrated adjuvant composition comprises an incompletely hydrated water-soluble polymer suspended in a liquid medium, a suspension agent and a hydration inhibitor component. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000071 | PHOTODEGRADABLE, BIOCOMPATIBLE AND EFFICIENT NANO-ENCAPSULATED FORMULATION - An encapsulated formulation includes an active agent and at least one encapsulating material. The active agent includes at least one chemical pesticide. The at least one encapsulating material includes at least one triblock copolymer and is configured to encapsulate the active agent. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000072 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING CYCLOPROPENE IN SOLUTIONS - This invention is based on surprising results that certain concentrations of certain sugars stabilize cyclopropene formulation in aqueous solutions. Provided are compositions comprising an aqueous solution of at least one cyclopropene and at least one sugar. Also provided are methods of using such compositions for inhibiting an ethylene response in a plant. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000073 | FLUID BAIT FORMULATIONS AND THEIR USE WITH ACTIVE TERMITE INFESTATION - The subject invention provides fluid formulations for use in controlling a population of a pest once it has been detected Specifically, the subject invention pertains to a fluid bait formulation comprising a feed medium impregnated with at least one active ingredient and a liquid carrier. The invention is based on the concept of providing a unique fluid bait formulation that can be injected into a termite infestation site, where an effective amount of AI(s) is presented to the termite population, even following dehydration of the formulation, to control the termite population. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000074 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for selectively controlling or modifying the growth of | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000075 | USE OF PYRIMIDINES IN STIMULATION OF PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF STRESS TOLERANCE - Disclosed is the use of pyrimidines, especially uridine and cytidine chemicals of pyrimidines in stimulation of plant growth and development, as well as use of pyrimidines especially uridine in enhancement of stress tolerance, reduction of stress, repair of stress-related injury and inhibition of stress, and the methods thereof. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000076 | Fungicidal Active Compound Combinations - Safeners for herbicides are suitable for increasing the microbicidal activity of fungicides. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000077 | 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole Manganese Zinc, Preparation Method Therefor And Application Thereof - The present invention belongs to the technical field of agricultural fungicides and discloses a 2-mercaptobenzothiazole manganese zinc, preparation method therefor and application thereof. The chemical structure of the 2-mercaptobenzothiazole manganese zinc is shown as the above formula. Wherein m, n and n′ are positive integers, m=2(n+n′), n≧n′, n:n′=1:1˜9:1. Materials are prepared according to the stoichiometric ratio of the target products; 2-mercaptobenzothiazole is dissolved in sodium hydroxide solution. The aqueous solution of water-soluble manganese salts and water-soluble zinc salts solution are successively added to 2-mercaptobenzothiazole sodium solution under stirring, followed by stirring for mixing well, then the solution being allowed to stand, filtered and washed with water to obtain filter cake, and then dried in vacuum to obtain 2-mercaptobenzothiazole manganese zinc. The present 2-mercaptobenzothiazole manganese zinc may be used as an agricultural fungicide. The present invention coordinates the surface of solid particles of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole manganese with zinc to form a stable clathrate of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole manganese and zinc. Tests show that the clathrate has excellent effect for controlling a plurality of diseases including apple | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000078 | FUNGICIDAL 3--OXADIAZOLONE DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides 4-substituted-3-{phenyl[(heterocyclylmethoxy)imino]methyl}-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-one derivatives of formula (I) | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000079 | Novel small molecule inhibitors of biofilm formation and the novel use of previously identified compounds for inhibition of biofilm formation and applications for drug therapy and medical device coating - Novel compounds and the novel use a class of previously identified small molecules for the inhibition of biofilm formation. Inhibition of biofilm formation can play a very important role in contributing to pathogenicity. Bacteria in the biofilm state have been shown to be 10-10,000-fold less susceptible to antibiotic treatment. Estimations made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) attribute 65% to 80% of human infections as biofilm mediated. Consequently, biofilm formation is often responsible for chronic infections due to bacterial persistence despite antibiotic treatment. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000080 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOSORBIDE MONOESTER AND ALIPHATIC VICINAL DIOLS - What are described are compositions comprising
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| 20160000081 | PEST CONTROLLING COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a pest controlling composition containing a compound of the formula (1) wherein A | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000082 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FLUROXYPYR AND FLUMETSULAM - Herbicidal compositions containing (a) fluroxypyr or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) flumetsulam or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof provide synergistic herbicidal control of undesirable vegetation, e.g., in wheat, barley, oats, rye, sugarcane, rice, | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000083 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PHYTOPATHOGENIC FILAMENTOUS FUNGI OTHER THAN OOMYCETE MICROORGANISMS - Phytopathogenic filamentous fungi other than oomycete microorganisms are controlled using at least one compound selected from among tetrazoyloxime derivatives represented by formula (I) and salts thereof | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000084 | USE OF ACYLSULFONAMIDES FOR IMPROVING PLANT YIELD - Compounds (A) can be used for increasing the yield of useful plants or crop plants with respect to their harvested plant organs, wherein the Compound (A) is selected from compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000085 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - At present, many herbicidal compositions have been developed and used, but they are not necessarily sufficient to control undesired plants such as weeds to be controlled in some cases, and a herbicidal composition having high activity has been desired. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000086 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE GENETIC CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS IN COTTON PLANTS BY CHITIN SYNTHASE GENE SILENCING - The present invention relates to the control of infestation of pests by inhibiting or reducing the expression of genes of the family of chitin synthase. The invention further provides methods and compositions for controlling pests by feeding them with one or more double-stranded RNA molecules provides by the present invention. The invention further describes a method of obtaining transgenic plants that express double-stranded RNA molecules. The present invention is preferably used for cotton-plants. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000087 | Methods and Systems for Improving Plant Health - Systems and methods for improving plant health are disclosed. These systems and methods can comprise contacting a plant with a composition comprising a mixture of reduced species (RS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) with the mixture of reduced species (RS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) improving the health of the plant. Improving the health of the plant can also comprise reducing or ameliorating a fungal, bacterial, or insect infection of a plant. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000088 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILVER-ION ANTIBACTERIAL LIQUID, SILVER-ION ANTIBACTERIAL LIQUID PRODUCED BY SAID PROCESS, AND SILVER-ION-CONTAINING PRODUCT CONTAINING SAID ANTIBACTERIAL LIQUID - A method for producing silver ion antibacterial liquid containing silver ions eluted from a silver zeolite includes using the silver zeolite, citric acid, and purified water, and implementing a first process comprising weighing the silver zeolite, citric acid, and purified water and taking a blending quantity of each, and then agitating and mixing a blended liquid prepared by blending the silver zeolite, citric acid, and purified water to prepare a mixture liquid, or a second process comprising weighing and taking a blending quantity of each of the above, preparing the mixture liquid mentioned above, and then adding purified water to dilute the mixture liquid and prepare a diluted liquid. The blending ratio of the citric acid to the silver zeolite is 0.9 to 1.5 in the first or second process. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000089 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT AND CONTROL OF POST-HARVEST DISEASES IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NATURAL EXTRACTS AND PLANT-STRENGTHENING AND/OR FUNGICIDAL FORMULATIONS FOR USE IN SAID METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for the control and the treatment of post-harvest diseases in fruits and vegetables by means of simultaneous and combined application of (i) a first formulation, which is aqueous or in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate, which comprises a plant extract and is applied in the form of an aqueous solution and (ii) a second formulation, in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate, soluble liquid or concentrated suspension, which is applied as an aqueous solution, selected from amongst: a plant-strengthening formulation that contains at least one phosphite salt; a fungicidal formulation that contains at least one synthetic fungicide of the phosphonate family, preferably ethyl phosphonic acid salts; or a combination thereof. Each formulation may be a different composition or form part of a single composition. A further subject matter of the present invention is therefore said composition for post-harvest protection of fruits and vegetables which is constituted by the combination of the aforementioned components. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000090 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING UNSATURATED FATTY ESTERS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a wood preservative composition comprising creosote and/or pentachlorophenol (PCP) and one or more unsaturated fatty esters. The composition is useful for reducing insect and microbial decay in wood. Further disclosed are methods of making and using such a composition and wood treated with such a composition. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000091 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT AND AN INSECTICIDE - The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent selected from the group consisting of | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000092 | Composition of Entomopathogenic Fungus and Method of Production and Application for Insect Control - Microsclerotia of entomopathogenic fungi, including | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000093 | AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS UTILIZING ESSENTIAL OILS - In general, embodiments of the present invention provide seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, and methods of making and using such products and compositions. The use of these products and compositions can act as a plant protectant and increase the growth, health, and yield of various seeds and plants such as crops and grasses, and further provide similar benefit to soils. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000094 | BROAD SPECTRUM NATURAL PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION - Disclosed are combinations of organic acid, botancial extracts, essential oils and alcohol such as benzyl alcohol, phenyl ethanol, ethyl alcohol and combinations thereof, for use in compositions such as, for example, personal care formulations, preservatives for food and beverage products, disinfectants for food, topical disinfectants, surface disinfectants and oral formulations. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000095 | DUAL DRUM SPIRAL OVEN - An oven for heating food products on a conveyor includes two chambers. A conveyor belt circulates within each chamber and between the chambers. Each chamber includes a drum oriented with a vertical axis, a motor for rotating the drum about the axis, and a conveyor belt having a length helically surrounding the drum. The conveyor belt has an infeed end and outlet end. A plenum is located within the chamber along an outer extent of the chamber and is curved substantially concentrically with the drum. The plenum forms a substantially closed air pathway having an inlet at one end and an outlet at an opposite end passing air into the first chamber. A fan is arranged to circulate air within the chamber and force air into the plenum inlet, through the plenum and out of the plenum outlet. A heat exchanger is arranged in the plenum to heat the air flowing within the plenum. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000096 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR METERED SHAPING DISPENSING OF MASS BODIES FROM PUMPABLE MASSES - A nozzle configuration for the metered, shaping dispensing of mass bodies from pumpable, viscous or doughy masses includes a mass supply line for supplying the mass through a mass outlet opening into a separating region located outside the mass supply line. A gas nozzle configuration is provided for delivering one or more gas jets directed onto the mass located in the separating region and for the shaping separation of the mass body. An apparatus having at least one nozzle configuration and a method for the metered, shaping dispensing of mass bodies are also provided. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000097 | Enhanced Mold Resistant Products at Refrigerated Conditions and Methods of Forming Thereof - Methods of imparting resistance to mold to a food product during extended storage at refrigerated temperatures by topically applying a live yeast and fermented aqueous sugar and ethanol solution to a surface of the food product are provided. The live yeast and fermented aqueous sugar and ethanol solution contains about 1% to about 5% live yeast, about 5% to about 40% sugar, and about 5% to about 20% ethanol and is applied in an amount of about 0.5 to about 2 ml per about 80 to about 100 grams of food product. The live yeast converts ethanol into acetaldehyde at a rate which imparts mold resistance to the food product for up to 6 months at refrigerated temperatures. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000098 | NEGATIVE DRAFT INDUCING DEVICE FOR SMOKER - A negative draft inducing device for a smoker that induces a negative draft through an offset smoker. The negative draft is provided by means of a relatively small portable device which may readily be secured to the smoker when needed and readily released therefrom for storage when not in use. The device not only maintains a fire in the smoker, but also creates a negative flow of warm air through the smoker. The device includes a housing having an intake end and an output end. A fan inside the housing creates air flow from the intake end to the output rend. The housing attaches to a lower portion of the smoker, aligning with air registers. The air flow creates a negative draft across the smoker that maintains a fire in the lower portion and creates a uniform air flow over the smoked food and out the exhaust. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000099 | MONOLAYER FOOD PRODUCT AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention include food products and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for producing a food product. The method can include arranging one or more discrete pieces of a food material into a monolayer inside a pouch, sealing the pouch, and exposing the sealed pouch to a sterilization or pasteurization cycle effective to reduce the number of viable microorganisms and/or their spores in the food product. The food product can include a pouch comprising a front wall and a back wall, the front wall and the back wall attached to one another and defining an interior volume. The food product can further include a food material disposed within the interior volume, the food material comprising one or more discrete pieces of a food material, the discrete pieces arranged in a monolayer between the front wall and the back wall. The discrete pieces can have a thickness, wherein the thickness is greater than or equal to 0.25 inches and less than or equal to 1.25 inches. | 2016-01-07 |
| 20160000100 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW MICROBIAL COUNT MILK PRODUCTS - A process is proposed for producing low microbial count whole milk products, in which
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