| 14th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20190098823 | APPLIANCE FOR MITIGATING SOIL ABRASION WEAR OF TOOL ATTACHMENT FRAME SHANKS - An appliance can be used to mitigate or even eliminate wear from soil abrasion on the tine or shank of a cultivator. The appliances is made of a polymer and is positioned between the tine or shank and a sweep. The appliance is conveniently replaced whenever a worn sweep is replaced. By protecting the tine or shank from wear, the comparatively much more expensive tine or shank can be replaced at much longer intervals. This can save both equipment costs and downtime. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098824 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT HAVING PIVOTING STABILIZER WHEELS - An agricultural implement includes a floating hitch and a frame pivotally coupled to the floating hitch and having a front end and a back end. The agricultural implement further includes a plurality of main lift wheels coupled to the frame adjacent to the back end by a main adjustment mechanism, a pair of front wheels coupled to the main frame section adjacent to the front end thereof, and a pair of stabilizer wheels coupled to the frame by a stabilizer adjustment mechanism. The main adjustment mechanism is configured to control a vertical distance between the frame and the plurality of main lift wheels. The pair of front wheels are coupled to the main adjustment mechanism for vertical adjustment therewith. The stabilizer adjustment mechanism is configured to control a vertical distance between the pair of stabilizer wheels and the frame and is physically isolated from the main adjustment mechanism. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098825 | METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF A SELF-PROPELLED AGRICULTURAL WORKING MACHINE - A method for the operation of a self-propelled agricultural working machine has at least one working element and a driver assistance system for generating control actions within the working machine. A sensor arrangement for generating surroundings information is provided, and the driver assistance system generates the control actions based on the surroundings information. The sensor arrangement comprises a camera-based sensor system and a laser-based sensor system, each of which generates sensor information regarding a predetermined, relevant surroundings area of the working machine. The sensor information of the camera-based sensor system is present as starting camera images. The starting camera images are segmented into image segments by an image processing system according to a segmentation rule, and the segmented camera images are combined by a sensor fusion module with the sensor information from the laser-based sensor system. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098826 | SEED INJECTION - Method and apparatus for automatically preparing seeds with an additive to be deployed together with the seeds, wherein the seeds are opened and a predefined amount of additive is introduced into the seeds through the opening. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098827 | CONTROLLED AIR PULSE METERING APPARATUS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PLANTER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The devices, systems, and methods herein use air pressure to dispense seed into the ground in a controlled manner. In certain embodiments, a valve is actuated to push a single seed out of a seed chamber. The seed can be conveyed from the metering housing and through a seed delivery apparatus to the furrow at high speed. The rapid conveyance from the seed chamber to the furrow by the precisely controlled air pulse eliminates the variation from known metering and delivery technologies and enables higher planting speeds. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098828 | PLANTER WITH HIGH SPEED SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS - An agricultural planting implement includes a number of row units. The row units include one or more seed meters for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed to the ground such that preferred spacing of subsequent seed is attained. A seed meter provides seeds one at time to a seed carrier, such as a brush wheel. The brush wheel may move the seeds one at a time to a seed conveyor by directly moving seeds along a curved portion of a seed disc in the seed meter. The seed conveyor may be a flighted belt, and the velocity of the seeds when transferred from the seed carrier may match the velocity of the flighted belt. The seed conveyor conveys the seeds to a position near the bottom of a furrow, and ejects the seeds with little or no horizontal velocity relative to the bottom of the furrow. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098829 | QUICK ATTACH ROTARY MOWER BLADE SYSTEM - A quick attach rotary mower blade system includes a spindle having a first pair of fan-shaped projections, and a spring-loaded collar having a bore through which the lower end of the spindle extends and a second pair of fan-shaped projections. A mower blade mounting hole includes a circular center opening and a pair of fan-shaped openings. The mower blade may be installed on the spindle by aligning the pair of fan-shaped openings with the first and second pairs of fan-shaped projections, moving the mower blade and spring-loaded collar upwardly, and rotating the mower blade and spring-loaded collar 90 degrees to interlock the second pair of fan-shaped projections between the first pair of fan-shaped projections. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098830 | ZERO TURNING RADIUS MOWER ADJUSTABLE TOE BOARD - A ZTR mower adjustable toe board includes a one piece sheet metal plate having a rear portion releasably engaged to a cross member extending between left and right longitudinal frame members of a ZTR mower at a plurality of different fore and aft positions. A plurality of tabs may extend rearwardly from the rear portion, each tab having two bends for inserting and securing it in any of a plurality of slots in the cross member. The plate may include an upwardly inclined front portion positioned over a front frame member and resiliently abutting the front frame member at the plurality of different fore and aft positions. A plurality of foot pegs may be mounted to the upwardly inclined front portion. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098831 | AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING HEAD WITH FLOAT ARM PIVOTS BELOW RECIPROCATING KNIVES - An agricultural harvesting head includes a laterally extending frame with several spaced apart float arms pivotally coupled to the frame at their rear ends, and a reciprocating knife fixed to the forward ends of the float arms, wherein the float arms are constrained to pivot with respect to the frame about pivot points that are lower than the reciprocating knife. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098832 | AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING HEAD WITH NESTED DRAPER BELT DRIVE - An agricultural harvesting head. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098833 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMPRESSING ROUND BALES INTO SQUARE BALES - Systems and methods for recompressing a round bale into a square bale. The system includes a bottom platen to receive the round bale and an upper platen rotatably coupled to the bottom platen. The upper platen is rotatable between a first position to receive the round bale between the bottom platen and the upper platen, and a second position in which the upper platen cooperates with the bottom platen to recompress the round bale into the square bale. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098834 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMPRESSING ROUND BALES INTO SQUARE BALES - An accumulator system for a bale recompression system that recompresses a round bale into a square bale includes a bottom platen to receive the round bale and a movable platen translatable relative to the bottom platen. The accumulator system includes a source of a bale diameter that indicates a diameter of the round bale to be received and a controller, having a processor, configured to: receive as input the bale diameter and output one or more control signals to move the movable platen based on the bale diameter. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098835 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BALE SIZE BASED ON BALE WEIGHT - A system includes a baler configured to produce a first bale and a second bale succeeding the first bale. The first bale is configured to include a first surface defining a first dimension. The second bale is configured to include a second surface corresponding to the first surface of the first bale. The system also includes a sensor configured to weigh at least the first bale. The system further includes a control processor configured to receive a desired bale weight of the first bale, receive an actual bale weight of the first bale from the sensor, compare the desired bale weight to the actual bale weight of the first bale, and adjust a second dimension of the second surface of the second bale based on the comparison of the desired bale weight to the actual bale weight of the first bale. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098836 | BALER WITH DRY MATTER CONTENT DETECTION SYSTEM - A baler for baling crop material, the baler including a frame, a feed assembly coupled to the frame, and a forming chamber where the forming chamber includes an inlet through which crop material may pass into the forming chamber. The baler also includes a moisture sensor configured to detect the moisture content of crop material passing into the forming chamber, a plurality of force sensors configured to detect the mass of a bale positioned within the forming chamber, and a controller in operable communication with the moisture sensor and the plurality of force sensors, and wherein the controller is configured to calculate the mass of dry matter contained within a bale positioned within the forming chamber. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098837 | ROUND BALER HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE WIDTH - A round baler may include a frame supported by one or more ground engaging devices, a bale forming chamber including sidewalls spaced apart a distance defining a width of the bale forming chamber, a discharge gate selectively operable between a baling position and a discharge position, and a bale forming apparatus, which forms the round bale in the bale forming chamber. The round baler may include a first set of spacers positioned adjacent at least one of the sidewalls reducing the effective width of the bale forming chamber. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMPRESSING ROUND BALES INTO SQUARE BALES - A system for recompressing a round bale into a square bale includes a bottom platen to receive the round bale and a movable platen translatable relative to the bottom platen. The system includes an upper platen rotatable relative to the bottom platen. The upper platen is rotatable between a first position to receive the round bale between the bottom platen, the movable platen and the upper platen, and a second position in which the upper platen cooperates with the movable platen and the bottom platen to recompress the round bale into the square bale. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMPRESSING ROUND BALES INTO SQUARE BALES - An actuation system for moving a movable platen of a bale recompression system includes one or more actuators, a first scissors linkage, a second scissors linkage and a cross-member. The first scissors linkage has a first link end coupled to a frame of the bale recompression system and has a second link end coupled to the movable platen. The second scissors linkage has a third link end coupled to the frame and has a fourth link end coupled to the movable platen. The cross-member interconnects the first scissors linkage and the second scissors linkage. Actuation of the one or more actuator pivots the first link end of the first scissors linkage and the third link end of the second scissors linkage relative to the frame and translates the movable platen from a first position to a second position. The first scissors linkage and the second scissors linkage are configured to maintain a fixed orientation of the movable platen in the first position and in the second position. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMPRESSING ROUND BALES INTO SQUARE BALES - A system for recompressing a round bale into a square bale includes a bottom platen and a fixed platen proximate the bottom platen. The system includes a transfer table to receive the round bale. The transfer table is movable relative to the bottom platen to transfer the round bale to the bottom platen and to recompress the round bale. The system includes an upper platen rotatable relative to the bottom platen and the fixed platen. The upper platen is rotatable between a first position to receive the round bale between the bottom platen, the fixed platen and the upper platen, and a second position in which the upper platen cooperates with the transfer table to recompress the round bale into the square bale. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098841 | GROUND TO CANOPY GASEOUS MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR CROPS INCLUDING LEAK DETECTION AND HOOK AND WAND FEATURES - An upward, vertically extending agricultural gas distribution system is disclosed. The gas distribution system is useable for orchards, plantations, and other permanent or semi permanent crops. The gas delivery system includes a gas supply, a flexible tube, and a rigid tube. The gas supply is adapted to be disposed proximate the bottom of a plant. The flexible tube is connected to the gas supply and has a lumen for communication of gas from the gas supply. The flexible tube is adapted to be oriented vertically along the vertical length of the plant. The rigid tube is connected to the flexible tube and also has a lumen for communication of gas from the flexible tube. The rigid tube has at least one gas emitter for release of gas from the rigid tube lumen to the exterior environment. The rigid tube is adapted to be oriented vertically along the vertical length of the plant, above the flexible tube. Tree couplers, gas wands, gas flow indicators, and gas flow control valves are also disclosed. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098842 | Radiation-Based Mildew Control - A solution for controlling mildew in a cultivated area is described. The solution can include a set of ultraviolet sources that are configured to emit ultraviolet and/or blue-ultraviolet radiation to harm mildew present on a plant or ground surface. A set of sensors can be utilized to acquire plant data for at least one plant surface of a plant, which can be processed to determine a presence of mildew on the at least one plant surface. Additional features can be included to further affect the growth environment for the plant. A feedback process can be implemented to improve one or more aspects of the growth environment. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098843 | INTELLIGENT HORTICULTURE LIGHT - Techniques for horticulture light are provided. A horticulture light can monitor at least one characteristic of a defined region in which at least one plant is planted in a horticulture environment in which horticulture light bulb is installed, determine at least one action for the horticulture light bulb to perform based on a state of the at least one characteristic and at least one objective of the installation of the horticulture light bulb in the horticulture environment, and execute the at least one action. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098844 | BLOWER - A blower has a fan, a motor, an air duct assembly having an air duct passage with an air inlet and an air outlet where the fan rotates to drive the airflow to enter into the air duct passage from the air inlet and to be exposed out of the air outlet, and an electrostatic neutralization apparatus. The electrostatic neutralization apparatus includes a first conductive end and a second conductive end wherein the first conductive end is located within the air duct passage and close to the fan and the second conductive end is also located within the air duct passage. The electrostatic neutralization apparatus of the blower effectively neutralizes electrostatic charges generated by the fan. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098845 | DYNAMIC PLANTING GRID ASSEMBLY HAVING INTERNAL WATERING SYSTEM - A dynamic grid system is disclosed having a plurality of connectable grid sections, each grid section formed of a plurality of grids, at least one protruding portion, and at least one socket-forming recess sized to receive the protruding portion, and an internal water system. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098846 | SYSTEM OF INTEGRATED PASSAGEWAYS IN A CARBON FIBER BOOM AND METHOD THEREOF - A spray boom includes a body having a length defined a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. A hollow cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface, and a channel is formed in the body between the inner surface and the outer surface. The channel extends along the length and is defined between the first end and the second end. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098847 | Hydroponic Display Container for Flowering Bulbs - A system and device used to promote healthy growth and reduce damage to hydroponically grown flower bulbs during their transportation, storage and display. A transparent container is adapted and arranged with a support device and a snap-fit cover which act to reduce movement of fluids within the container in transit, thereby reducing spillage and minimizing damage to the flower bulbs. The support device contains a plurality of recessed inserts to secure flowers in an upright position and accommodate bulb growth without causing damage to the bulb. The snap-fit cover creates a reservoir chamber which prevents fluid from spilling out of the container if the container is tipped or subjected to unpredictable forces or motion during transportation. The hydroponic container is ready to be displayed and marketed as soon as it is shipped from the distributor, thereby minimizing retailer and consumer involvement and expenditure of time. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098848 | AUTOMATED AEROPONIC GARDEN - System and apparatus for growing plants in an air and mist environment includes a growth unit and a power supply and support unit. The growth unit further includes an enclosure, a light source, a plant support that holds a plant, and a sprayer that sprays water and nutrients onto the plant. The power supply and support unit further includes a power converter that converts alternating current to direct current, a pump, and a processor configured to activate and deactivate the pump, and activate and deactivate the light source of the growth unit. The growth unit is connected to the power supply and support unit via a tube and a wire. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098849 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hydroponic growing system is disclosed herein. The hydroponic growing system includes a plurality of plant containers, a nutrient reservoir, a nutrient control tower, a plumbing means, a pump, and an overflow tube. The hydroponic growing system is useful for pumping a nutrient solution to the plurality of plant containers from the nutrient reservoir. A method is also disclosed herein. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098850 | MICROALGAE-BASED SOIL INOCULATING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A system for inoculating soil with microalgae is provided. The system is portable and can be used with many different water sources to culture microalgae and form an inoculate that is added to irrigation water used for watering crops. The system provides improved crop production metrics as compared to crops grown without the microalgae-based inoculation system. The system can be integrated into existing irrigation systems to add macronutrients and micronutrients into the water, thereby providing highly bioavailable nutrients to crops. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098851 | TOMATO LINE FDSXJ11-6002 - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDSXJ11-6002. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FDSXJ11-6002 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. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098852 | Soybean Cultivar 216259450112 - A soybean cultivar designated 216259450112 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 216259450112, the plants of soybean 216259450112, to plant parts of soybean 216259450112, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 216259450112 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 216259450112, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 216259450112, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 216259450112 with another soybean cultivar. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098853 | Soybean Cultivar 172293221658 - A soybean cultivar designated 172293221658 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 172293221658, the plants of soybean 172293221658, to plant parts of soybean 172293221658, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 172293221658 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 172293221658, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 172293221658, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 172293221658 with another soybean cultivar. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098854 | Soybean Cultivar 179565921658 - A soybean cultivar designated 179565921658 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 179565921658, the plants of soybean 179565921658, to plant parts of soybean 179565921658, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 179565921658 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 179565921658, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 179565921658, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 179565921658 with another soybean cultivar. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098855 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR VIA CONNECTION WITH REDUCED VIA CURRENTS - Apparatuses and methods including conductive vias of a printed circuit board are described. An example apparatus includes a first layer including a first conductive plate; a component on the first layer, a second layer including a second conductive plate that may be coupled to an external power source; a third layer between the first layer and the second layer, the third layer including a third conductive plate; a first via coupling the first conductive plate to the second conductive plate; and a second via coupled to the first conductive plate. The first conductive plate includes a first portion coupled to the first via and the first conductive plate further includes a second portion coupled to the second via between the first portion and the component. The second via is coupled to either the second conductive plate or the third conductive plate. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098856 | WILD ROCKET VARIETY 'JOLIZIA' - New wild rocket variety designated ‘Jolizia’ is described. ‘Jolizia’ is a wild rocket variety exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098857 | HYBRID GHERKIN VARIETY 12-114 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098858 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING CLONAL, NON-REDUCED, NON-RECOMBINED GAMETES - Methods and compositions useful for avoiding plant meiosis and clonal reproduction through seed are provided herein. The present disclosure provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of Spo11, Rec8, OSD1-1A, and OSD1-3A and methods and compositions for suppressing their expression level or activity. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098859 | Soybean Cultivar 179609121658 - A soybean cultivar designated 179609121658 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 179609121658, the plants of soybean 179609121658, to plant parts of soybean 179609121658, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 179609121658 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 179609121658, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 179609121658, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 179609121658 with another soybean cultivar. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098860 | STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGING PET BED - A static electricity discharging pet bed has a foam-like cushion pad, an inner cover fabricated of waterproof, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-urine material. An outer cover encompasses the inner cover. The outer cover is fabricated of an electrical conductive material designed to conduct static electricity from the pet bed through an electrical conductive conductor, to an electrical conductive ground wire, and then to a ground only plug connected to a grounded electrical outlet. The result is that when a dog or like furry pet is positioned on the pet bed, static electricity affecting the animal is drained to electrical ground. In this same manner, an “Earthing” effect provides a number of healthful benefits to the pet as well. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098861 | CUSHIONING DEVICE FOR LARGE ANIMALS - The present invention relates to a cushion device for supporting a large animal such as a cow, a horse, a buffalo, a sheep, a goat, a pig and so forth. The cushioning device includes a top and bottom surface interconnected by a ‘drop stitch’ structure and a chamber. Contained within the chamber of the cushioning device is a filling material. The filling material includes a gaseous compound, a liquid or a mixture of a gaseous compound and a liquid. Additionally, the present invention also relates to the methods of transporting and installing the cushioning device. The device is shipped to the installation site absent the filling material. During installation a controlled mixture of dual phase fluids such as water and inert gas are disposed into the cushioning device, creating a gelatinous and gaseous filling material. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098862 | RETAINER APPARATUS - The present invention provides methods and systems for a retainer apparatus that includes a scoop having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a central opening and a predetermined length. A retention device has a base with a length greater than the length of the central opening of the scoop and a flange portion extends upwardly from the base portion and contains at least one opening. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098863 | Plant material feeder for animals - An exemplary embodiment includes a plant material feeder for animals including a plant material bunker, a feeder cone and a base. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098864 | TREAT DISPENSING PET TOY - A treat dispensing pet toy is shaped and weighted to remain in a normally upright position to dispense treats when contacted by an animal during interaction with the toy. The pet toy has a dome shaped base and a ring or donut-shaped cover connected to the base. A treat dispensing port is arranged on an inside circumferential edge of the cover. A central opening of the cover exposes a feeding tray. The feeding tray and inside circumferential edge define a partially enclosed area to function as a feeding bowl. Edible treats are loaded inside the cover. As the animal contacts the toy, treats are moved within the cover and pass through the dispensing port onto the feeding tray. A diverter disposed within the cover facilitates movement of the treats for easier dispensing of the treats onto the feeding tray. A method includes use of the pet toy to dispense treats. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098865 | DOUBLE TANK MILK SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS - A double tank milk supply system for providing a continuous supply of cool clean milk or milk products. While one tank provides milk products, the other tank is cleaned. The two tanks are individually cooled, and the washing and cooling cycles are automatically controlled via a data input and display device. Included is an automatic valve system configured to dispense milk product from the second tank when the first tank is empty, and to dispense milk product from the first tank when the second tank is empty. An automatic washing system automatically washes the first tank when the first tank is empty, and washes the second tank when the second tank is empty. Also included is an agitation system, which alternatingly agitates the milk product in the first or second tank. The double tank milk supply system provides uninterrupted cool, clean milk products 24/7/365, saving the farmer time and labor. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098866 | PET FOUNTAIN - A pet fountain includes a basin, a cover arrangement and a pump. The cover arrangement is disposed over the basin, and includes an upper bowl, a lower bowl and an inclined portion connecting the upper bowl and the lower bowl. The upper bowl includes openings disposed to enable water to fall from the upper bowl into the lower basin, and enables water to flow from the upper bowl along the inclined portion to the lower bowl. The pump is disposed in the basin and configured to pump water from the basin to the upper bowl. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098867 | WATERER VALVE SYSTEM - This disclosure provides apparatus and methods for watering livestock using a livestock waterer, a water source, and a waterer valve system for replenishing water in a water reservoir of the livestock waterer. A valve housing can be affixed to the water reservoir and coupled to a plunger. A cam can be pivotably coupled to the valve housing and one end of a float arm. A float component can be coupled to the opposite end of the float arm. Water from the water supply can enter the valve housing and exit an orifice in the valve housing along first and second side spouts. The float component can have a generally flat bottom and move vertically along with the water level within the water reservoir. As the float component moves vertically, the float arm pivots the cam. The cam can move the plunger in the valve housing to stop water flow. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098868 | CONTAMINATION INHIBITING LIVESTOCK WATER BOWL - A water bowl for providing water to livestock animals to drink from. The bowl allows itself to be pivoted to a tipped position to allow for removal of debris or dirty water from inside surfaces of the bowl by an internally positioned water valve, and thus improve the quality of water for livestock. The bowl also minimizes the surface area of water in the bowl that is open to contamination. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098869 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION ON AN ANIMAL AND FOR LOCATING AN ANIMAL - A method for locating an animal on which a display apparatus is arranged, and/or for displaying information on the animal, wherein information which is to be displayed is activatable and/or adjustable in and/or on the display apparatus ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098870 | ANIMAL GROOMING APPARATUS - An apparatus for grooming an animal is disclosed herein. The apparatus for grooming the animal includes a handle and a grooming-head. In a preferred embodiment, the handle is ergonomically shaped to aid in grip-ability of the handle. In one embodiment, the grooming-head includes a first grooming-side having a first grooming-tool. In another embodiment, the grooming-head further includes a second grooming-side opposite the first grooming-side and including a second grooming-tool. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the first grooming-tool and the second grooming-tool are dissimilar. The apparatus is useful for providing effective multifunctional grooming of horses, canines, livestock, etc., saving time and effort while currying. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098871 | METHOD OF USING A DOG TOY CONTAINER, AND A DOG TOY CONTAINER - A dog toy container can be used to store dog toys or consumable objects, such as chew toys, ropes, balls, stuffed animals, edible chews, bones, and other similar objects used to entertain or reward or please dogs. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098872 | Strap Assembly For A Leash - A strap assembly for use with a pet leash that enables hands-free management and control of the leash for the user's safety and comfort. The strap assembly comprises a strap with an attachment device that is coplanar with the strap and enables a leash and/or accessory to be coupled to the strap in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the strap. The strap encircles a user's body part and can comfortably provide management of the leash while preventing strain and injury to a user's hands and fingers. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098873 | PET LEASH ASSEMBLY - A pet leash assembly, including: a housing configured to provide a handle, an internal cavity, and an opening leading into the internal cavity; a fluid reservoir having a hollow body positioned within the internal cavity of the housing, the fluid reservoir including a fluid inlet arranged to extend at least partially through the opening to enable the body to be filled and/or emptied via the fluid inlet; and a leash coupled to the housing. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098874 | ELECTRONIC AND AUTOMATIC PET DOOR - In a pet door system designed to allow a user to control a pet door to manage access inside and outside of a space, a speaker that plays a first phrase in response to a first trigger. The pet door system comprises at least a sensor, a pet door, and a door opener. The sensor detects a pet entering an area about the pet door in response to the first phrase. The door opener opens a pet door when the sensor detects the pet entering the area about the pet door. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098875 | Hummingbird feeder with dual food-holding compartments - A hummingbird feeder includes a base tray having an upwardly-opening interior for holding food which is attractive to fruit flies and further includes an upper tray which is positionable upon the base tray in a nested relationship and which includes an upwardly-opening interior for holding food, such as nectar, which is attractive to hummingbirds. A top cover for covering the upper tray includes a first aperture through which a fruit fly can exit the base tray and a second aperture through which a hummingbird can access the food of the upper tray. A passageway network extends between the interior of the base tray and the first aperture, and a closure assembly enables a user to selectively shut off or open communication between the interior of the base tray and the first aperture. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098876 | METHODS OF FEEDING BEES FEED PRODUCTS CONTAINING BLOOD MEAL - The present disclosure describes bee feed products containing blood meal making the products less susceptible to a beetle infestation, and methods of feeding such products to bees. Feeding methods may involve providing a bee feed product to bees on an ad libitum basis. The bee feed product can be an admixture of a liquid bee feed and an amount of blood meal. The amount of blood meal in the bee feed product may reduce the level of beetle infestation. In embodiments, the bees may increase consumption of the feed product in response to the reduced level of beetle infestation. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098877 | SHELLFISH MOUNTING METHOD AND SHELLFISH MOUNTING APPARATUS - A method and an apparatus are capable of automatically performing an operation of mounting shellfishes to a pin inserted in a vertical rope. Insertion holes are formed in ears of two shellfishes in parallel. While each pin is cut out one by one from a series of pins formed of a large number of continuous pins, the cut-out pins are inserted through the vertical rope at substantially equal intervals. A pipe-shaped guide is inserted through the insertion hole of each of the two shellfishes, and an end portion of the guide inserted through the insertion hole is put on each end portion of the pin. The pin and the two guides are arranged in a straight line. The shellfishes are transferred and mounted onto the pin by sliding the two shellfishes along the respective guides beyond shellfish locking protrusions of the pin. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098878 | MODULARLY ASSEMBLED WAVE MAKER - A modularly assembled wave maker including: a housing internally provided with a power source with an output end extending out of the housing; and at least an impeller assembly with one end connected to the housing, including: an expanded structure for continuing the impeller assembly and an impeller body connected to an output end of the power source in a transmission way. The present invention adopting the above structure can be applied to continuously connect the impeller assembly as needed by arranging the expanded structure in the impeller assembly, so as to achieve the expansion of the present invention, which enables the present invention to be suitable for aquariums of different depths. Moreover, only a faulted part needs to be replaced when the present invention fails, so that the replacement cost is low. Therefore, the present invention has a simple structure, and is economically affordable. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098879 | Non-Human Animals Comprising A Humanized TTR Locus And Methods Of Use - Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus and methods of using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus express a human transthyretin protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human transthyretin. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TTR-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TTR. Methods are also provided for making such non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098880 | BIOMARKERS FOR RESISTANCE TO PORCINE CIRCOVIRUS 2 ASSOCIATED DISEASE - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing resistance to PCV2 infection in pigs. The increased resistance may be the result of siRNA or genetic modification through CRISPR or a vectored virus targeting SNPs that are resistant to PCV2 infection. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098881 | FISH TRAP WITH BUOY-ACTIVATED NET - The fish catching trap includes a substantially rigid round base having an open net surrounding it. A buoy or float is attached to the net by a line, the buoy being held stationary to an upper handle-like portion of the base using a nail or pin. The pin is attached to a string connected to fish bait placed in the bottom of the trap. When a fish disturbs or moves the bait, the string is pulled and the pin is released, allowing the buoy to quickly move upwards, closing the net surrounding the base and trapping any fish in the area. A second buoy serves as a visual indicator that the trap has been sprung. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098882 | ADAPTER SYSTEM THAT TRANSFORMS A BLOWGUN INTO A FISHING BLOWGUN - An adapter system that transforms a blowgun into a fishing blowgun is provided. The fishing blowgun adapter system includes a reel mounting system which is used to selectively secure a fishing reel along a barrel of the blowgun. The present invention also embodies a plurality of fishing line eye guides spaced apart the barrel from largest to smallest at or near the distal end of the blowgun. Furthermore, using the fishing line eye guides instead of a fishing rod (prior art) eliminates the danger of spring-loaded backlashes of earlier makeshift solutions. Once the fishing blowgun adapter system has been operatively associated with the blowgun, the transformation into a fishing blowgun is complete. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098883 | Multi-Angled Fishing Hook - Disclosed is a multi-angled fishing hook ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098884 | FISHING REEL - A fishing reel includes a drive shaft connected to a handle and supported by the reel body so as to be rotatable about a first axis, a drive gear on the drive shaft, a pinion gear rotating about a second axis with the rotation of the drive shaft and meshing with the drive gear, and a shaft bearing supporting the drive shaft so as to be rotatable about the first axis. The shaft bearing includes an inner race with an inner bearing surface contacting the drive shaft and an outer race having an outer bearing surface contacting the reel body. The inner bearing surface or the outer bearing surface includes an adjustment portion that causes the drive shaft to move in the first axial direction relative to the reel body, when the shaft bearing is moved relative to the drive shaft and the reel body. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098885 | Rod and Cup Holder - A combination cup and rod holder with an installation that does not require fasteners to be passed through a head of the holder. The combination cup and rod holder includes a holder portion with a head, a cup holder portion extending from the head, a tube, and a threaded portion extending at an angle from the cup holder portion. The combination cup and rod holder may also include a support that allows a force applied along the axis of the tube to affect a bottom of an installation surface parallel to the head, and a nut with threads that mate with the threaded portion. This allows the combination cup and rod holder to be used with a variable installation thickness. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098886 | BED BUG TRAP AND MONITOR - A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098887 | PARASITIC ARTHROPOD MITIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A method and apparatus for the collection of parasitic arthropods. In one specific example, the parasitic arthropod is a tick, which prefers to cling to the tops of foliage, while waiting for a passing host. The apparatus collects the tick. In one example the apparatus uses a suction force to collect the tick. In other examples, cloth designed to have a tick attach itself thereto is passed over a surface where ticks are believed to be present. In some cases the apparatus further comprises an irradiation apparatus. The irradiation apparatus exposes the ticks to a UVC radiation source, designed to disrupt both the life-cycle of the parasites, as well as to eliminate potential blood-borne pathogens that the ticks may be carrying. In one example, the blood-borne illness is Lyme disease. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098888 | INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM IN A CARBON FIBER BOOM AND METHOD THEREOF - A spray boom includes a body having a length defined between a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. An internal cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface. A light-emitting system is integrally formed in the body in an outer layer thereof or at a location between the inner surface and the outer surface. The light-emitting system has an on state and an off state in which it is adapted to emit a light when in the on state. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098889 | Support For a Spreading Boom For an Agricultural Sprayer - A sprayer boom support for an agricultural sprayer including two articulated arms that are coupled in an articulated manner on both sides of the sprayer, wherein each articulated arm is comprised of bar sections that are formed in a composite material consisting of a reinforcing agent chosen from carbon fibre, fibreglass, aramid fibre, boron fibre or a combination thereof, and a matrix of epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic or polyester resin, the bar sections having a tube geometry with a substantially rectangular cross section with rounded vertices and arched sides, the length of two of its equal sides being constant along the bar section. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098890 | COMPOUNDS FOR PROTECTION OF CELLS - This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098891 | Compositions and Methods for Biopreservation - Methods are disclosed for viable preservation of biomaterials including both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells/materials such as human cells and tissues at subzero and suprazero temperatures. One embodiment provides a method wherein initial desiccation and subsequent cooling of the biospecimen is below their glass transition temperature (Tg) to achieve a stable glassy state without exposing the biomaterials to excessive osmotic/chemical stresses for long periods of time. Another embodiment provides a method that includes combining the initial desiccation with subsequent freeze-drying to achieve a glassy state of biomaterials. Another embodiment provides a desiccation medium with low salt, high osmolyte/glass former content and desiccation of biomaterials in a spherical droplet to avoid the so-called edge effect. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098892 | ORGAN PERFUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An organ perfusion device includes an inlet for connection to the organ, and an outlet for connection to the organ. The device also includes a perfusion circuit including: a reservoir configured to hold a perfusion fluid; a waste receptacle, and a plurality of fluid conduits. The fluid conduits define: a delivery fluid path connecting the reservoir with the inlet; a return fluid path, independent of the delivery fluid path, connecting the reservoir with the outlet; and a waste fluid path connecting the reservoir with the waste receptacle. The device also includes a first flow control device configured to selectively prevent or allow fluid flow from the reservoir to the organ via the delivery fluid path; and a second flow control device configured to selectively prevent or allow fluid flow from the reservoir to the waste receptacle via the waste fluid path. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098893 | AQUEOUS HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to an aqueous herbicidal composition containing one or more low water solubility herbicides, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium aluminum silicate, attapulgite and mixtures thereof. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098894 | FLUMIOXAZIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to flumioxazin suspension concentrates containing a polyoxyethylene polyarylphenol phosphate or phosphate ester acid salts thereof. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098895 | LIPOSOMAL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USING SAME IN AGRICULTURE - Provided is a formulation including an agriculturally acceptable carrier and liposomes including a lipid membrane and an intraliposomal aqueous core. The liposome has a diameter in the range of between 100 nm to 300 nm and the lipid membrane includes at least one liposome forming phospholipid. The lipid membrane may include two or more phospholipids. At least one of the two or more phospholipids may be a liposome forming lipid. Further, at least one of the two or more phospholipids may be characterized by one or more of the following features: (a) it has an unsaturated lipid tail; (b) it includes a polar head group; (c) it includes an acidic head group. Further provided are methods of using the formulation for agricultural treatment and kits for preparing and using such formulations. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098896 | CONCENTRATE COMPRISING A MEL, AN ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE AND MONOPROPYLENE GLYCOL - The present invention relates to a concentrate comprising at least one lipid of mannosylerythritol (MEL), at least one alkypolyglucoside and monopropylene glycol, to the method for preparing same and to the uses thereof, in particular as an adjuvant. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098897 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF INFECTIONS AND ARTHROPOD INFESTATION - The invention relates to biting arthropod repellent compositions comprising nootkatone. The application also relates to a method of repelling said biting arthropods by application of the nootkatone composition to a hard or soft surface, to a method of treating an arthropod infestation and to a method of reducing the transmission of a parasite or disease pathogen spread by a biting arthropod using the nootkatone composition. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098898 | COMPOSITION FOR DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF BED BUGS - The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098899 | FUNGICIDAL MIXTURES III COMPRISING STROBILURIN-TYPE FUNGICIDES - The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures, comprising at least one fungicidally active strobilurin-type compound I and at least one pesticide II as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098900 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING PESTS USING TERPENDOLES - The present invention is directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more terpendoles to the pest or an area in need of pest control. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more compounds having the following chemical structure | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098901 | NANOCOMPOSITE AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A nanocomposite that includes a core containing silver nanoparticles, and a shell that includes polypyrrole and carbon nanotubes, wherein the polypyrrole covers at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes, and wherein the shell covers at least a portion of the core and a method of making the nanocomposite. Various combinations of the nanocomposite, the method of making the nanocomposite, and a method of disinfecting an aqueous solution with the nanocomposite, are also provided. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098902 | DISPERSION LIQUID, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND COPPER COMPOUND PARTICLES - The present invention relates to an antiviral dispersion liquid, a method for producing the same, and an antiviral formed product. This dispersion liquid contains copper compound fine particles and a stabilizer in a non-aqueous solvent, and the copper compound fine particles are coated with fatty acid. The copper compound fine particles are dispersed in a dispersion medium homogeneously and stably, thereby to exhibit efficiently the antiviral properties of the copper compound fine particles. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098903 | Proteins Toxic to Hemipteran Insect Species - The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098904 | NOVEL TOLYPOCLADIUM ALBUM STRAIN - A novel fungal strain of | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098905 | BAKING MIX AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A baking mix is provided that is free of common food allergens. The baking mix includes a modified starch, a native starch, a gluten-free flour, a hydrocolloid, a hydrogenated oil, a sugar, and a salt. Methods of manufacturing a baking mix are further provided and comprise the step of combining an amount of a modified starch, an amount of a native starch, an amount of a gluten-free flour, an amount of a hydrocolloid, an amount of a sugar, and an amount of a sea salt to form a raw material mixture. An amount heated hydrogenated oil is then added to the raw material mixture, and the raw material mixture is turbolized for a predetermined amount of time to thereby form the baking mix. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098906 | Dough-Based Food Product and Method of Preparing - A dough- or batter-based food product is prepared by mixing dough or batter ingredients to establish a dough or batter composition, the dough ingredients including at least flour, water and salt. The salt particles have dissolution rate of at least 120 seconds. Batter or dough provided herein, and cooked foods made from the batter or dough, include pockets of salt at a higher concentration than the dough, batter, or cooked food overall. Batter- or dough-based food products provided have a saltiness perception level substantially the same as compared to batter- or dough-based food products that include table salt in an amount at least 40% greater than the provided batter- or dough-based food product. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098907 | Edible Legume Compositions and Methods for Making Same - Compositions and methods for producing food and drink products containing milled anthocyanin-rich legumes from the Fabaceae family are disclosed that may lower the glycemic index, increase the duration of nutritionally-derived energy availability over simple carbohydrates, increase nutritional fiber content, reduce hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperleptinemia, total lipids, and cellular anabolism and energy consumption, and increase cellular catabolism and energy production. Using the methods of the present invention, legumes are milled into microparticulate form to increase nutrient availability and to reduce flatulence and other side-effects associated with prior art anthocyanin extraction techniques. Using a method of the present invention, lectins are significantly deactivated, thereby eliminating or substantially reducing hemagglutination. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098908 | CLOSED PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING ELONGATED FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a closed processing system for treating elongated food products, comprising: a housing bounding a process space, a transport path for displacing the elongated food products through the process space, at least one airflow generator for generating an airflow in the process space, and at least one detector for detecting process conditions in the process space, wherein the detector includes at least one pressure sensor for detecting the relative airflow pressure in the process space compared to the ambient air pressure and wherein the system is arranged to control the process conditions by adjusting the at least one airflow generator based on the detected process conditions. The present invention further relates to a method for treating elongated food products. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098909 | ROTARY SCREW BLANCHER - A food processing apparatus includes a pressure vessel defining a compartment having an inlet end for receiving food product and an outlet end for discharging food product, an open-top screen mounted within the compartment and movable relative to the compartment between a first position, for food processing, and a second position, to facilitate cleaning, a rotatable auger mounted such that at least a portion of the auger is within the screen, the auger being operable to advance food product within the compartment from the inlet end of the pressure vessel toward the outlet end, and a transfer mechanism including a conduit in communication with the compartment, a fluid discharge positioned substantially within the conduit, and a pressurized fluid source in communication with the fluid discharge and operable to propel a fluid through the fluid discharge to move food product through the conduit. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098910 | ATMOSPHERE CONTROL DEVICE, REQUIRING MINIMUM INTERVENTION FOR INSTALLATION IN REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS, SAID DEVICE BEING A STANDALONE, COMPACT AND REUSABLE DEVICE COMPRISING A LONG CYLINDRICAL BODY, A BATTERY AREA, AN ELECTRONICS AREA, A HANDLING AREA, A COVER AREA, AND A GAS EXCHANGE AREA - Atmospheric control valve device, part of an atmospheric control system built into a refrigerated container, whose installation requires minimal intervention and is self-sufficient, compact and reusable due to its long, cylindrical body that includes a battery compartment. The body also has a compartment for the electrical, electronic and sensor elements; a handling compartment for the elements that handle the device; a cover area to cover the container after removing the device; and a gas exchange compartment for two-way gas exchanges, controlled by a solenoid valve and by the differences in pressure that occur naturally within the refrigerated container. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098911 | SOY MILK HAVING SUPPRESSED GRASSY SMELL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to a soy milk containing methylpyrazine compounds consisting of 2-methylpyrazine, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine and 2,6-dimethylpyrazine at a quantity of 40 to 7000 μg per 1 L. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098912 | BAKE STABLE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a bake stable composition, in particular a bake stable fat composition comprising from 30-60 wt % of sweetener, from 20-45 wt % of lipid, and from 1 to 20 wt % of caseinate. The bake stable composition is particularly suitable for use in bakery products and comprises 3% moisture or less. The invention further relates to a process for making the bake stable composition of the present invention. Further, the invention relates to the use of caseinate to increase the bake stability of a composition, in particularly of a fat filling composition. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098913 | STABILIZED CANOLA OIL INCLUDING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND OIL-SOLUBLE ANTIOXIDANTS - Stabilized oils including an canola oil including EPA and/or DHA and an oil-soluble antioxidant composition comprising rosemary extract and least one of green tea extract, lecithin, and sesamol. The stabilized oils may have an Oxidative Stability Index (“OSI”) at 110° C. of at least 5 hours. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098914 | MULTI-FLAVOR FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGE DISPENSER - Applicants have created an improved multi-flavor food and/or beverage dispenser including an improved nozzle for injection of flavored liquids into a base liquid. The apparatuses and systems described herein can be used with different food and beverage products including, but not limited to, frozen carbonated beverages, frozen alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, frozen yogurts, frozen ice creams and other dispensable food and beverage products | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098915 | NUTRIENT-SPORE FORMULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are nutrient formulations, spore formulations, and nutrient-spore formulations. Also described herein are methods of making and using the nutrient formulations, spore formulations, and nutrient-spore formulations. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098916 | BEE FEED PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Insect feed products include blood meal at a level that enables the product to be used in liquid and patty applications. The product includes particles of dried blood meal and at least one additional feed component. A method of forming a liquid insect feed includes admixing a dry insect feed with a sugar-containing liquid, the insect feed including dried blood meal and at least one additional feed component, the dried blood meal being present in the sugar-containing liquid in an amount such that the admixed insect feed remains in suspension for at least one week. A liquid insect feed product containing particles of spray dried blood and at least one additional feed component suspended in liquid with a viscosity of about 400 to 600 cp and the particles remain suspended in the liquid for at least two weeks. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098917 | BEE FEED PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present disclosure describes bee feed products formulated to increase consumption and methods of feeding such products to bees. Feeding methods involve feeding a bee feed composition on an ad libitum basis to bees where the composition contains an amount of a flavor agent that results in increased consumption. The flavor agent may be hydrated with a liquid to form a solution in some examples. The flavor agent may also be mixed directly with the bee feed composition high in protein. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098918 | PACKAGING WITH PRESSURE DRIVEN OXYGEN EGRESS - Food preservation can include depositing dry ice and food within packaging. The packaging can include a flexible liner defining a wall aperture and an internal chamber. The internal chamber can receive the deposited dry ice and food and have an internal atmosphere. The packaging can include a check valve mounted to the flexible liner and covering the wall aperture. The check valve can be configured to occupy: (i) a closed state blocking fluid communication between the internal chamber and ambient via the wall aperture and (ii) an open state enabling fluid flow from the internal chamber, through the wall aperture, and into ambient. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098919 | METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF BIOACTIVITY, QUANTITY, REMOVAL, OR INACTIVATION OF CEREAL AMYLASE TRYPSIN INHIBITORS IN CEREALS, FLOURS, PLANTS, AND COMPLEX FOODS - The present invention features methods of extracting amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) from processed and unprocessed foodstuff, determining bioactivity of ATIs, quantifying the amount of ATIs in a foodstuff, and reducing the content of ATIs in a foodstuff. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098920 | CEREAL GRAIN PROCESSING - The present disclosure provides systems, compositions and methods for the processing of cereal grains, and in particular wheat, as well as optimized enzyme compositions suitable for that particular purpose. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098921 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INSTANT FOOD CAPABLE OF BEING INDUCTIVELY COOKED, METHOD FOR COOKING INSTANT FOOD, AND DEVICE FOR HEATING AND COOKING INSTANT FOOD - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing instant food capable of being inductively cooked, a method for cooking the instant food, and a device for heating and cooking the instant food and, more specifically, the manufacturing method comprises: a soup forming step of making an instant food soup into a plate-shaped soup formation; a solid ingredient stacking step of putting the soup formation made through the soup making step into an instant food cooking container, and stacking instant food solid ingredients thereon; and a packaging step of sealing, by a cover, the open mouth of the instant food cooking container in which the solid ingredients are accommodated in a state of being stacked on the soup formation through the solid ingredient stacking step. An instant food manufactured and cooked through the steps can be simply cooked through hot water and an induction device, exhibits a uniform taste, and contains rich nutritional content so as to promote a consumer's health. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190098922 | SPICE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to processes for providing spice compositions with enhanced taste and/or aromas. In addition the invention relates to the use of such spice compositions for making capsules for beverage dispensers. | 2019-04-04 |
