16th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160106019 | DEVICE FOR FOLDING THE WORKING TOOLS OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY - The device for folding the working tool of an agricultural machine, specifically a device for folding the working tool ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106020 | LAWN-MOWING VEHICLE - A lawn-mowing vehicle is provided in which a facing-the-ground surface of a lawn-mowing unit can manually be shifted. The lawn-mowing units of the lawn-mowing vehicle can be rotated. There is provided a first connection mechanism that connects each of the lawn-mowing units to the arm, in such a way that the lawn-mowing units can be shifted by rotation between their work positions and the biased side positions that are biased toward the sides of the carriage. There is provided a second connection mechanism that connects each of the lawn-mowing units to the first connection mechanism so as to be rotatable, in such a way that the lawn-mowing units placed at the biased side positions can be shifted from a facing-the-ground posture to an outward posture. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106021 | Variable Precharge Accumulator for Agricultural Header - A harvesting header for use with a crop harvesting machine has a feederhouse interface and a header frame providing structural support for the harvesting header. A pivotable connection between the feederhouse interface and the header frame enable the header frame to pivot with respect to the feederhouse interface. At least one hydraulic ram connects between the feederhouse interface and the header frame to pivot the harvesting header on the feederhouse interface. A hydraulic supply provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic ram. An accumulator assembly fluidically connects between the hydraulic supply and the at least one hydraulic ram. The accumulator assembly has a precharge fluid/gas interface between a gas chamber and the hydraulic supply, and a working fluid/gas interface between the gas chamber and the at least one hydraulic ram. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106022 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH COMBINED DOWN FORCE AND DEPTH CONTROL - An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a down force cylinder configured to apply a downward force to a row unit, and a depth control cylinder configured to vary a penetration depth of a ground engaging tool of the row unit. The agricultural implement system also includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the down force cylinder and the depth control cylinder. The valve assembly is configured to automatically adjust the downward force by varying fluid pressure within the down force cylinder based on fluid pressure within the depth control cylinder. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106023 | REMOTE STEERING CONTROL WITH ROW FINDER - A remote steering control and row finder, used with a tractor towing a vehicle or trailer. The remote steering control that can be retrofit to a conventional tractor and towed vehicle, and includes self-guiding features for finding a row of crops to maintain a center steer. The remote tractor includes a guide arm with an arm extension having a pivot tab proximate to a pivot block on the arm extension. The pivot block hinges about the arm extension at a block hinge. A pivot switch mounts to the arm extension, activated by the rotation of the pivot tab on the pivoting of the pivot block about the guide hinge. With the opening and closing of the pivot switch, either a hard-wired or a wireless remote console on the towed vehicle controls the steering mechanism of the remote tractor, guiding the direction of travel of the remote tractor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106024 | WEIGHT TRANSFER AND RESIDUE SPREADING APPARATUS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE - An agricultural harvesting system including a chassis, a plurality of ground support devices carrying the chassis in a direction of travel, and a threshing section carried by the chassis. The threshing section produces residue that is sent to a spreader system. The spreader system has a first orientation and a second orientation. The spreader system includes a support device and a spreader. The support device is in ground contact and is positioned to a side of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the first orientation. The support device is positioned aft of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the second orientation. The spreader is carried by the support device and is configured to receive at least some of the residue. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING SEEDS AND TREATMENT - A system for dispensing seeds and a treatment. The system includes a first tube for dispensing the seeds via a first outlet, a second tube for dispensing the treatment via a second outlet, and a first valve at an upper portion and a second valve at a lower portion of the second tube. The second outlet is located between the discs of a furrow-opening wheel. The first valve is positioned outside of the furrow during operation and controls movement of the treatment from a container into the second tube. The second valve controls release of the treatment from the second outlet into the furrow. The second valve may open and close in response to pressure exerted by the treatment in the second tube. Depending on the treatment, the valves may release the treatment on, adjacent to, or both behind and in front of the dispensed seeds. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106026 | 3-WAY SEED FLOW SPLITTER FOR PLANTERS - A row crop planter has a pneumatic system for conveying seeds to individual row units employing three-way splitters above certain master row units for supplying seed to each master row unit and a pair of associated slave row units. Each three-row splitter has an upper inlet chamber of annular shape with an offset inlet coupled to a conveying hose for receiving an air entrained seed flow, and an annular passageway extending downwardly from the inlet chamber to an outlet for delivering seeds to the master unit below. A pair of laterally extending slave outlet conduits extend obliquely upward and each has a jumper hose connecting with an adjacent slave unit. The flow circulating within the annular region allows seeds to fall downwardly and air to spiral upwardly into a supplemental air conduit. An air bypass passageway conveys air flow from the supplemental air conduit toward the slave outlet conduits. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106027 | AIR ENTRAINMENT DEVICE FOR SEED DELIVERY - A seed delivery device including a frame defining at least one seed chamber. The frame includes a sidewall and an air permeable floor. Seed can be received and deposited on the air permeable floor through an input port. An air input channel is utilized to introduce an air stream into the seed chamber and direct it through the air permeable floor such that seed is lifted from the air permeable floor to an outlet port. An air bypass channel is configured to separate the air stream into a first stream that is directed through the air permeable floor and a second stream that is directed through the bypass channel and recombined with the first stream, at a point prior to the output port. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106028 | SPREAD CONTROL MECHANISM - A spread control assembly is provided that includes a spread control mechanism and a shut-off adjustment plate attached to a particulate dispersing apparatus. The shut-off adjustment plate includes multiple exit openings that facilitate the dispersing of particulate material. The spread control mechanism pivotally attaches to the shut-off adjustment plate and includes multiple paddles configured to cover at least one of the exit openings in the shut-off adjustment plate when the spread control mechanism is in an activated position. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106029 | FORMING BAR WITH LIQUID DISTRIBUTION PASSAGEWAY - A device for attaching to a shank of a planting unit. The device may include liquid delivery tubing for delivery fertilizer to a planting furrow and a forming bar configured for securing to the shank. The forming bar may include a passageway extending therethrough for receiving and passing through fertilizer or other liquid that is delivered to the liquid delivery tubing. The forming bar may include a shank connecting portion, a rib portion, and a foot portion. The rib and foot portions may define the passageway. Further, the foot portion may protect the tubing. A method for using the device to deliver fertilizer to a seed furrow is also described. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106030 | Assist device for lawn mower and method of use - An assist device | 2016-04-21 |
20160106031 | AUTOMATIC TURN-SENSING GROUND SPEED REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR WALK-BEHIND MACHINES - Automatic turn-sensing ground speed reduction systems and related methods for walk-behind, self-propelled machines are disclosed. In one aspect, automatic turn-sensing ground speed reduction systems and related methods can include a control unit and a sensor. The sensor can be configured to transmit a signal to the control unit. In some aspects, the sensor can include a gyroscope that can be configured to transmit the signal to the control unit, the signal corresponding to an angular velocity of the walk-behind machine measured about a vertical axis perpendicular to a ground surface on which the walk-behind machine can be self-propelled. The control unit can be configured to automatically adjust a ground speed of the walk-behind machine during turning movement of the walk-behind machine based upon the signal. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106032 | TAPPING BODY FOR A HEAD FOR AN HEDGE TRIMMER AND A HEAD FOR AN HEDGE TRIMMER - A tapping body for a head for hedge trimmer comprising a lower portion ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106033 | HEAD FOR HEDGE TRIMMER WITH AERODYNAMIC SURFACE - A head for edge trimmer comprising a casing ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106034 | GRASS-CUTTING HEAD WITH CUTTING LINE WITH CUTTING LINE REFILLING WITHOUT OPENING - The grass-cutting head ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106035 | HEAD FOR AN HEDGE TRIMMER - A head for an edge trimmer, comprising a casing ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106036 | REEL MOWER - A reel mower has a double A arm suspension that lowers a reel cutting unit into a cutting position in a tail down orientation and that levels the reel cutting unit out as it lifts the reel cutting unit into a transport position. The reel cutting unit yaws during turns about a substantially vertical axis having a negative caster angle. The suspension has clamps that can be flipped open or closed to quickly attach or detach the reel cutting unit. A drive motor can be quickly attached or detached to the reel cutting unit using a pivotal wire form. An active counterbalance system automatically offsets the increasing weight of a grass basket on the reel cutting unit to maintain quality of cut. The grass basket maintains a constant spacing relative to the reel cutting unit when the reel cutting unit pitches to improve clipping collection. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106037 | HYDRAULIC HEADER CONTROL OF A COMBINE HARVESTER - In one embodiment, a method of controlling a hydraulic header that is coupled to a feeder house of a combine harvester, the method comprising: providing, by a pump, a flow of hydraulic fluid through a first plurality of components fluidly coupled together, wherein in a first mode, the first plurality of components comprises a pump, a first-multi-position valve, a first port of a hydraulic cylinder, a second port of the hydraulic cylinder, a second-multi-position valve in a first position, and a well, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is affixed to the feeder house; providing, by the pump, a flow of hydraulic fluid through a second plurality of components fluidly coupled together, wherein in a second mode, the second plurality of components comprises the pump, the first-multi-position valve, the first port of the hydraulic cylinder, the second port of the hydraulic cylinder, the second-multi-position valve in a second position, and back to the first port of the hydraulic cylinder, bypassing the well and combining with the flow from a discharge of the pump; and switching between the first position and the second position to enable the switching between the first and second modes, wherein the header is raised by operation of the hydraulic cylinder according to the flow of the hydraulic fluid through the first plurality of components in the first mode and according to the flow of the hydraulic fluid through the second plurality of components in the second mode. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106038 | Sensor Equipped Agricultural Harvester - An agricultural harvester includes a chassis; at least one ground engaging traction member held by the chassis; a cutter held by the chassis; a sensor held by the agricultural harvester so that the sensor is directed in front of the cutter and configured to emit and receive sound and/or radio waves and produce a plurality of output signals; and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the sensor. The electrical processing circuit is configured to produce a field map from the plurality of output signals and adjust an operating parameter of the agricultural harvester based on the field map. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106039 | HARVESTER PICKING HEAD - Described herein is rail assembly | 2016-04-21 |
20160106040 | COMBINE HARVESTER RESIDUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A combine harvester including a residue management system having a chaff spreader and a straw chopper, coupled by a mechanical linkage. Movement of the straw chopper from an operating position to the non-operating position is translated into pivoting of the chaff spreader from a spreading position to a non-spreading position. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106041 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND WRAPPING BALES - Apparatus and methods for gathering bales that involve wrapping loaded bales prior to or during unloading of bales are disclosed. The wrapped module may be reloaded on the apparatus and transported for further use. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106042 | Cross Flow Aeration System - A cross flow aeration system for aerating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin. The aeration system comprises a plurality of elongated hollow aerators. Each aerator is disposed inside the storage bin in proximity to an inside wall thereof having a substantially vertical orientation and has at least an opening for transmitting air from inside the aerator to the particulate materials. At least a blowing mechanism is in fluid communication with the plurality of aerators for providing the air thereto. At least an aerator air flow control mechanism may be disposed in each of the plurality of aerators for controlling flow of the air between a bottom section and a top section thereof. An elongated perforated venting tube is disposed approximately centrally within the storage bin. The venting tube extends generally upwardly to the bin roof for transmitting the air from the particulate materials to the bin roof and venting the same therefrom to a location external the storage bin. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106043 | Bouquet Holder Apparatus and Method of Use - A reusable flower bouquet arranging apparatus is presented for creating a hand-held bouquet with a hand tied appearance as would be used for a wedding bouquet or nosegay. Made from plastic with a plurality of spaced apart apertures, it can be used to make arrangements having an overall shape that is domed, cascading, crescent-shaped, heart-shaped, oval or several other configurations. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106044 | Plant Container for Holding a Growing Medium in Which One or More Plants Can Grow - A plant container includes: an outer receptacle that includes at least one drain hole in its base; an inner receptacle that fits inside the outer receptacle, the inner receptacle including at least one feeding hole in its base; a sealing element located between the outer receptacle and inner receptacle, wherein the sealing element extends around the at least one feeding hole and the at least one drain hole so as to provide a seal between the outer receptacle and the inner receptacle when the inner receptacle sits on the sealing element; and an overflow conduit that provides a passage for fluid to flow from the at least one drain hole in the base of the outer receptacle to an outlet in the overflow conduit, the outlet in the overflow conduit being located between the base of the inner receptacle and the top of the inner receptacle. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106045 | METHOD OF PREVENTING SERIOUS WEATHER DISASTERS - A method for preventing serious weather disasters includes steps of: (A) finding an area, where cloud layers which are thick are gathered, by a conventional meteorological technology; (B) defining an artificial rain position with a highest density, thickness or temperature in the cloud layers; and (C) setting one or more artificial rain bands with a strip shape at the artificial rain position, and providing artificial rain, in such a manner that clouds to which the artificial rain are provided is cooled to rain; temperatures, densities and measurements of the cloud layers are lowered; and hot air below the cloud layers is released; wherein the clouds after being cooled flow to and cool hot clouds nearby, so as to rain one after another, thus eliminating natural conditions for forming the serious weather disasters. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106046 | OFFSITE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER - A center pivot irrigation system including a framework, a fluid conduit supported by the framework, a plurality of fluid-emitting nozzles associated with the fluid conduit, and a central control panel. Further, the irrigation system has an offsite irrigation controller, including a fluid-pressure sensor for sensing the fluid pressure inside the fluid conduit and a digital compass for monitoring the orientation of the irrigation system as it rotates about the center pivot axis. The offsite irrigation controller also includes a remote transmitter for communicating to an offsite receiver and an electrical processing circuit coupled with the fluid-pressure sensor, the digital compass, and the remote transmitter. The electrical processing circuit receives an output signal from each of the fluid-pressure sensor and the digital compass, and controls the remote transmitter to transmit the operational status of the irrigation system to an offsite user. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106047 | VALVE-IN-HEAD IRRIGATION SPRINKLER WITH SERVICE VALVE - An irrigation sprinkler includes a main valve mounted in the lower end of an outer housing for controlling the flow of water through an inlet of the outer housing. A pilot valve is operatively coupled to the main valve for turning the main valve ON and OFF. A solenoid is operatively coupled to the pilot valve for opening and closing the pilot valve. A service valve is operatively coupled between the main valve and the pilot valve. The service valve is manually actuable from an AUTO state to allow normal operation of the sprinkler and to an OFF state to allow repair or replacement of the pilot valve or solenoid without having to manually shut OFF a supply valve that is coupled to the inlet of the outer housing through a supply pipe. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106048 | Multi Tier Growing Apparatus - Footprint-optimized systems for hydroponic plant cultivation are disclosed herein. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106049 | IMPROVED HYBRID SEED PRODUCTION METHOD - Methods are provided for hybrid seed production using 3-phyletic crosses between female, maintainer and male, particularly restorer lines, wherein the trait is introduced in the female line only at the stage of basic seed production via crossing of the female line with a maintainer line containing the gene or genes encoding the trait in homozygous state. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106050 | WHEAT CULTIVAR BZ6WM09-1030 - The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ6WM09-1030. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ6WM09-1030. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ6WM09-1030 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ6WM09-1030 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106051 | WHEAT CULTIVAR BZ9S09-0687W - The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0687W. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0687W. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0687W and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0687W with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106052 | WHEAT CULTIVAR BZ9S09-0735W - The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0735W. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0735W. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0735W and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0735W with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106053 | WHEAT CULTIVAR BZ903-472 - The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ903-472. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ903-472. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ903-472 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ903-472 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106054 | WHEAT CULTIVAR BZ908-582 - The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ908-582. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ908-582. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ908-582 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ908-582 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106055 | Ultra-Low Trypsin Inhibitor Soybean and Methods of Making Thereof - Soybean seed, plants, and products therefrom having an ultra-low trypsin inhibitor phenotype with no additional chemical or physical heat treatment. Also disclosed are soybeans having the ultra-low trypsin inhibitor phenotype due to the presence of the Kunitz allele and three additional alleles. Also disclosed are soybean seed and plants having a unique content of trypsin inhibitor units and lineage, where said phenotype is due to the interaction or mutations of one or more genes. Also disclosed are plants and plant parts derived from growing the soybean seed herein. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106056 | Method and System for Housing and Protection During Adverse Environmental Conditions - An enclosure pod for housing and protection of an animal comprises a water-proof hardened structural shell defining a chamber; a door providing entry and exit from the chamber; an air supply system configured to provide sufficient life-sustaining air to the chamber; a lighting system configured to provide ambient lighting to the chamber; a food/water/medicine dispenser; a vitals measuring device; a camera including a speaker and microphone; a global positioning system; a communication system including a transceiver and an antenna; a strobe light; a beacon; a waste containment system; and a computer in communication with the door, the air supply system, lighting system, food/water/medicine dispenser, global positioning system, camera, vitals measuring device, and communication system, the computer being configured to automatically control and in response to remote control of the operations of these elements. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106057 | TWO-TANK WIERED RESERVOIR AND METHOD OF USE - A method and apparatus for collecting agricultural manure in a confined animal feeding operation includes a separator which receives heavy manure removing particulate from suspension to produce light manure. Heavy manure is collected to a volume of heavy manure sufficient to substantially fill the first tank. Within the first tank, particulate migrates, due to the influence of gravity to form a layer containing manure comprising a lesser density of particulate than is present in the volume of heavy manure. Additional heavy manure buoys the layer such that the upper surface exceeds a height of a weir. The weir is situated in a channel communicating between the first tank and a second tank configured to receive light manure from the separator. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106058 | ANIMAL LITTER CONTAINING A PHEROMONE COMPOSITION - An animal litter composition comprising 2-methylbut-2-enal is described for the modification and reduction of dominant behaviors in household animals. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106059 | Systems For Dispensing Bedding Materials Into Cages For Laboratory Animals - The present invention is directed to dispensers of bedding materials for laboratory animal cages. According to one embodiment of a dispensing unit, materials are drawn into a storage chute by a vacuum and dispensing is accomplished in a dispenser comprising a plurality of dispensing chutes having dispensing openings through which material is dispensed into cages. While in a first position, a material directing gate allows the materials to be dispensed through one of the dispensing chutes into a first number of cages, and through another one of the dispensing chutes into a second number of cages while in a second position. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum from the vacuum blower is utilized to remove dust from the dispensing area where material is dispensed into cages. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a system for aligning, indexing and drying laboratory animal cages which have already been cleaned in a cleaning station. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a programmable controller which advantageously facilitates the programming of automated control of the dispensing system. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106060 | Pet Confinement Apparatus - A pet confinement apparatus provides a housing that confines and contains a pet. The pet confinement apparatus includes a housing having a base, one or more upstanding sidewalls, an open rear end, and an open upper end, that defines an interior volume. The housing further includes a front end, wherein one or more upstanding sidewalls are positioned at the front end and includes an aperture therethrough for receiving an animal's head. A door removably covers the open rear end, wherein the door controls access to the interior volume of the housing. In some embodiments, the pet confinement apparatus includes a plurality of wheels affixed to the base of the housing to provide convenient transportation. In other embodiment, the pet confinement apparatus includes one or more handles affixed to the housing for gripping, and a bowl affixed to the housing that is capable of storing food and water. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106061 | COMPONENT PET BED ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - In one aspect, a pet bed includes an assembly of a plurality of separate cushion components and a shell containing the assembly. In another aspect, a method of assembling a pet bed includes inserting a plurality of separate cushion components into an opening of a shell, thereby forming within the shell an assembly comprising a single layer of cushion components. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106062 | EASY FILL HAY NET - A hay net for feeding livestock including a bag member, a closure assembly and an annular member. The bag member has a peripheral wall with first and second ends and an interior space for holding a quantity of hay. An opening to the interior space is defined in the first end and the second end is permanently closed. The closure assembly selectively controls access to the opening. The annular member is engaged with a circumferential region of the bag member that is located a distance inwardly from the first end. The annular member maintains the circumferential region and thereby the associated region of the interior space defined thereby in an open position at all times. When the opening is in the open position, hay may readily and rapidly be placed into the interior space through the held-open circumferential region while the user holds onto the annular member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106063 | Pet bowl liner - A disposable pet bowl liner provides an elastic or adhesive edge such that it may be secured to the rim of the bowl. The liner is waterproof, is provided in several sizes and shapes corresponding to all commercially manufactured pet bowls, and is contoured to closely fit the interior surface of the bowl. When the liner becomes soiled, it is removed and discarded. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106064 | TAG APPLICATOR - There is provided a tag applicator ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106065 | Animal grooming station - An animal grooming station provides compact and convenient storage for hanging and storing animal cleaning devices. The station is comprised of four legs, an upper cross member, a lower cross member, and hooks configured in a sawhorse-like structure. The upper cross member is supported by the legs and provides hooks attached to the bottom side of the upper cross member. The hooks are used for hanging the animal cleaning devices, such as a poopy scooper, one or more grooming brushes, and a bucket. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106066 | Protective Footwear for Canines - A protective canine footwear is formed from an upper layer and a lower layer that form a pouch for the insertion of a dog's foot. An upper tab extends from the upper layer and has a hook and loop fastener material coupled thereto. A hook and loop strap coupled to the lower layer is configured to wrap around an upper portion of a dog's foot or leg to attach the protective canine footwear to a dog's foot. In one embodiment, the upper layer has a separation that extends from the opening toward the closed end. Either side of the separation is configured with hook and loop fastener material to close the separation. A non-slip material may be configured on the outside or bottom portion of the lower layer. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106067 | Multi-Functional Telescopic Pet Ensemble - This multi-functioning, telescopic, pet ensemble purposes a foundational enclosure for positioning one; and multiple, annular devices into vertical pillars, with a simple twist. The first device can house a second device within its' core and support a flat embodiment, near its upper end. The second device can be telescoped to incremental elevations, that achieve full extension and its' surface can support one; and multiple, modular-hinged, open-channel collars that can receive a flat embodiment in each respective collar; for static positions, and be swiveled in 360° degrees. This invention can be covered with any type of replaceable fibrous materials so ferals, domestic feline(s) and other small pets will use this invention repeatedly for resting, playing, eating and exercising on, instead of unintentionally destroying valuable padded home furnishings and scratching finished surfaces. Assembly is quick, without hand-tools. The ensemble is light-weight, very sturdy, carries easily and is eco-friendly. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106068 | LOCKING ROTATING CHEW - An animal chew may include a first elongated half and a second elongated half rotatably secured to the first elongated half, wherein the first and second elongated halves are rotatable around an axis of rotation. The animal chew may also include a locking pin retained between the first elongated half and the second elongated half, wherein the locking pin slides up and down the axis of rotation into a locked position and an unlocked position. The animal chew may further include a chamber having an opening and an interior volume, wherein the chamber is formed in at least one of the first elongated half and the second elongated half. When the locking pin is in the locked position, rotation of the first elongated half relative to the second elongated half is impeded. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106069 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR ANIMAL EXCREMENT TREATMENT MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION DEVICE THEREFORE - A production method for animal excrement treatment material and a production device therefor, having: a step in which a raw material is granulized and a granular material is obtained; and a step in which a coating material is coated on the granular material. The step in which the coating material is coated on the granular material has: a step in which the coating material is arranged on the granular material; and a step in which a vibration is applied to the granular material having the coating material arranged thereupon. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106070 | UPDATING OF ANIMAL MANAGEMENT LABELS - A system comprising an animal management label, a pedometer, each provided with a transmitter and receiver device, and a smart tag for detecting movements of an animal provided therewith. The system comprises a plurality of readers for wirelessly reading out the label, and a central computer configured for communication with the readers. The system is configured for updating the label. The central computer is configured to supply update data the readers. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106071 | FEEDER - A feeder is provided with a receptacle, an open trough and a bar or plurality of bars, which is adapted to regulate the rate of feed being available to livestock. This feeder encourages livestock to eat in their natural position, ensures that the feed does not irritate the livestock's eyes, and alleviates problems associated with feed falling to the floor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106072 | Flying Animal Feeder Control, Monitoring, and Reporting System - Animal sustenance-dispensing stations described herein may be capable of supplying food or water to animals, of controlling electrical loads that prevent liquid sustenance freeze-up or overheating and other loads that help sanitize the sustenance, that illuminate the station, or that generate sounds; of acquiring and processing data from a variety of sensors both internal and external to the station, and of reporting both raw and processed data. They may also be capable of wirelessly communicating with other stations, or with non-station devices over wireless communication networks to facilitate reporting of sensor and other data, and to support configuration of station controller operational and reporting behavior. Station configurations may facilitate monitoring of video and audio activity of nearby animals, tagged animals visiting the station, weather conditions in the station's vicinity, station food or water supply levels, and other parameters according to the sensors of a given embodiment. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106073 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK - The invention relates to a transport system ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106074 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A HABITAT ENVIRONMENT - A system is provided for controlling an aquatic habitat. The system for includes a server, a bridge, and a habitat component. The server includes a database containing information associated with a habitat component. The server also includes a communication interface for transmitting operating data for the habitat component. The bridge has a first communication unit configured to communicate with the server communication interface and transmit the operating data received from the server to the habitat component. The habitat component has a second communication unit for receiving operating data from the bridge. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106075 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR RESEARCH AND TESTING OF SMALL AQUATIC SPECIES - An apparatus for testing and researching aquatic species is provided. The apparatus includes a housing rack for housing a tank. The apparatus further includes one or more dividers for dividing the at least one tank into one or more compartments. The apparatus further includes a collection channel and a downspout in each compartment for draining of water from each compartment. The apparatus further includes one or more lids for covering the one or more compartments. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106076 | RECOMBINANT NON-HUMAN MAMMALIAN MODEL FOR HEPATITIS INFECTION AND IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS - Provided herein is a recombinant non-human mammal having an immune system including human immune cells and having a liver including human liver cells, and methods for producing the same. Also provided are methods of screening a compound for activity in treating hepatitis, comprising: administering a test compound to a recombinant non-human mammal as described herein; and then detecting the presence or absence of said activity in said mammal (e.g., by biochemical assay), said presence of said activity in said mammal indicating that said compound has activity in treating hepatitis. Methods of making fusion cells useful for the production of human monoclonal antibodies are also provided. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106077 | Transgenic Animal Expressing Alzheimer's Tau Protein - The present invention provides transgenic non-human animals and non-human mammalian somatic and germ cells harbouring a human DNA sequence encoding Alzheimer's Disease (AD) derived tau protein, capable of inducing AD pathology in transgenic animals. Alzheimer's tau protein is expressed on specific genetic backgrounds allowing also simulation of different human diseases including hypertension, diabetes, hyper-cholesterolemia, which are associated with neurodegeneration and are considerable risk factors for AD development. Transgenic animals and cells of the present invention exhibit neurofibrillary pathology and may serve as in vivo and also in vitro assay systems for screening and developing therapeutic and preventive substances and also diagnostic markers and probes for tauopathies and AD. Furthermore these transgenic animals and cell lines derived thereof provide an in vivo and in vitro assay system for neurodegenerative disorders preferably tauopathies and AD which are the result of combinations with other disease as hypertension and others representing risk factors associated with the process of neurodegeneration. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106078 | INSECT MUSCLE ACTIN PROMOTER - Provided is a gene expression system, suitable for expression in an insect, comprising an insect muscle actin pro-moter operably linked to a marker gene, which overcomes or ameliorates one or more of: cost of rearing; amount of handling; errors in identification due to human error or loss of marker by the insect; and health concerns related to the effects of marker powders on workers in mass rearing facilities. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106079 | Minnow Collecting Fish Trap - A trap for collecting live minnows, the live minnows having a height, the trap incorporating a case having a longitudinally opening longitudinal end; a first plurality of minnow attracting mirrored plates; a plurality of pivoting or fixed joints adapted for interconnecting first plurality of mirrored plates and the case, the joints positioning the first plurality of mirrored plates at the case's longitudinal end and further positioning the first plurality of mirrored plates to form at least a first inwardly extending funnel; a battery powered electric torch alternatively actuated during daylight; a transparent cannister adapted for interconnecting the electric torch and the 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 case. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106080 | SPEAR FISHING SHAFT ASSEMBLY - A shaft assembly includes a cylindrical body with at least one recessed slot. Each recessed slot has a length aligned with a main axis of the cylindrical body, a width and a depth profile. The shaft assembly also includes at least one tab, each having a base and a fin portion. The base of each tab is adapted to engage a corresponding one of the recessed slots within the length and the width of the recessed slot, and has a base profile to match the depth profile of the recessed slot. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106081 | Angled frame bladed fishing lure - An angled frame, bladed weighted novel fishing lure is disclosed in which the blade is designed to oscillate side-to-side during retrieval and is loosely, but securely affixed to an angled frame which enhances extraordinarily enhances hook and hook assembly motion. The frame includes an inferior portion that is connected to a lure stabilizing weighted body and hook receiver and includes forwardly disposed features for attachment of a blade and fishing line. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106082 | Spinning Reel with Variable Gear Ratio Transmission - A spinning reel includes a variable gear ratio device provided between a handle and a line guiding rotor. The variable gear ratio device includes outer and inner worm wheels rotatably sleeved on a rotary shaft. The outer worm wheel has a ring of outer gear teeth meshing with a worm. The inner worm wheel is nested in the outer worm wheel and has a ring of inner gear teeth surrounded by the outer gear teeth and meshing with the worm. An adjusting unit enables rotation of the rotary shaft to be transmitted to the worm via a selected one of the outer and inner worm wheels and enables idle rotation of the other one of the outer and inner worm wheels relative to the rotary shaft. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106083 | WATERPROOF STRUCTURE FOR A FISHING REEL - The waterproof structure includes a reel body, a spool, a first abutting member, and a second abutting member. The first abutting member includes a first body portion and at least one first annular protrusion. The first body portion abuts with the reel body. The first annular protrusion protrudes from the first body portion. The second abutting member includes a second body portion and at least one second annular protrusion. The second body portion abuts with the spool and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined first waterproof gap from the first annular protrusion. The second annular protrusion protrudes from the second body portion and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined second gap from the first body portion. The first annular protrusion and the second annular protrusion are adjacently disposed with a predetermined second waterproof gap therebetween. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106084 | Ice Depresser Device - An ice depresser device for both clearing ice shavings from an ice hole and pumping dirty water from below such an ice hole. The ice depresser device generally includes a filter disc and a handle extending from the filter disc. The filter disc includes an upper cavity defined by a first flange and a lower cavity defined by a second flange. A plurality of filter openings are included across the body of the filter disc. As the filter disc is pushed downwardly through an ice hole, ice shavings will be pushed downwardly by the lower cavity to be swept away by the undercurrent. Other ice shavings will be pushed upwardly to be retained within the upper cavity by the pump action of the filter disc as it is drawn out of the ice hole. Thus, ice shavings or other debris may be both pushed under the current and removed from the ice hole utilizing the present invention. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106085 | Fishing Rod Holder for Use on a Square Tube - A fishing rod holder for use on a square tube is made from a single length of stiff wire that is bent to form a top leg and a bottom leg that both embrace and contact the square tube be being bent to grip side walls of the square tube with a middle portion of the fishing rod holder bent to form a forward U-shaped channel with an upward facing opening that a forward portion of a fishing rod rests in and a rearward U-shaped channel with a downward opening that restrains the upward movement of the fishing rod handle. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106086 | FISHING ALARM APPARATUS - Fishing alarm apparatuses are described herein. One apparatus can include an electrical circuit for receiving power from a power source, a set of contacts that, when they are connected to each other, cause an alarm component to be actuated, a shut off mechanism to turn off the actuated alarm component, a mechanism to turn on a light for illumination of an area around the apparatus, and wherein a fishing line is held between the set of contacts while waiting for an animal to pull on the line and remove it from between the set of contacts and once removed, the set of contacts connect with each other to cause the alarm component to be actuated. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106087 | VERTICALLY COLLAPSIBLE OR HORIZONTALLY COLLAPSIBLE COCKROACH TRAP - This present invention relates to the technical field of a cockroach trap, and provides a vertically collapsible or horizontally collapsible cockroach trap, which includes an upper trap body and a lower trap body that are vertically extensible and retractable and interconnected to each other, where an inner cavity is formed between the upper trap body and the lower trap body, an adhesive sheet used to bond cockroaches, a cockroach attractant, and an anti-adhesion structure used to prevent bonding between the adhesive sheet and an inner wall of the inner cavity are disposed in the inner cavity, and an entrance available for cockroaches to enter the inner cavity is disposed on the upper trap body or the lower trap body. The anti-adhesion structure is applied to the vertically collapsible or horizontally collapsible cockroach trap, which avoids that the upper trap body and the lower trap body are hardly vertically extensible and retractable due to bonding of the adhesive sheet. During use, by vertically extending the upper trap body and the lower trap body, the inner cavity is expanded, and the entrance is opened, and cockroaches are tempted to enter the inner cavity and are then bonded by the adhesive sheet, which avoids a problem that a hand may touch the adhesive sheet and the cockroach attractant during use, which is very unsanitary, and avoids a problem that a cardboard needs to be folded manually into a cockroach trap, which is time-consuming and troublesome. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106088 | PEST CONTROL APPARATUS AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE - An environmentally friendly apparatus to attract and kill insect pests is described. The apparatus includes two panels, which could be made from one folded sheet, coupled together to form a housing for a pad containing an insect attractant, e.g. a pheromone. The outer surface of the housing has a plurality of louvered vents for dispersion of the scent from the attractant to the environment thus attracting the insect pest. The apparatus is configured to be capable of being on a fruit tree. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106089 | SHARK REPELLENT SYSTEM - A light sequence generation system is provided on human associated aquatic objects such as surfboards, boogie boards, and kayaks to deter shark attacks. Light sources such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are configured to emit sequences of pulses in arrangements and/or patterns that are unnatural to sharks. Batteries and/or capacitors may be used along with solar panels to power the light sources. The batteries and/or capacitors can also power electromagnetic repellents or may be completely shield to prevent attractant effects. The unnatural light sequence generation system can be used in conjunction with other chemical and electromagnetic repellents. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106090 | DECOY - There is disclosed an animal decoy ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106091 | FREEZE PRESERVATION OF LIVING CELLS - A method is for the cryopreservation of a (plant) cell, (plant) organelle or (plant) tissue, where the (plant) cell, (plant) organelle or (plant) tissue is encapsulated in a matrix formed of an abiotic material in presence of one or more additives with cryoprotectant effect. The method provides a faster, more effective and cheaper way to cryopreserve biological material. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106092 | WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS FOR AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS - Agrochemical aqueous compositions containing at least one organic, solid agrochemically active ingredient which is insoluble in water and, as dispersing and wetting agent, a water soluble polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, from 5% to 55% of the carboxylic groups of said water soluble polymer being esterified with a polyalkoxylated polystyrylphenol. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106093 | ANTIBACTERIAL CRYOGEL AND POROUS HYDROGEL, THEIR PREPARATION METHOD, AND THEIR USE FOR DISINFECTING WATER - The invention relates to an antibacterial cryogel, its preparation method, and its use for disinfecting water. The invention further relates to an antibacterial porous hydrogel. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106094 | CONCENTRATED AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITION - A concentrated agriculturally active composition is provided, comprising from 5 to 40 wt %, of least one agriculturally active ingredient having a water solubility of at most 1 g/l; at least 20 wt % of at least one cationic surfactant; from 0.1 to 50 wt % of at least one organic solvent, and optionally further agriculturally acceptable additives, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one agriculturally active ingredient to the at least one cationic surfactant is at most 1:2. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106095 | TANK-MIX FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to the use of additives in the preparation of crop protection composition spray mixtures, in particular as additives for tank mixtures of specific pesticides according to formula (I), pesticide mixtures and crop protection compositions comprising these pesticides. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106096 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITION OF MICROBIAL GROWTH IN AQUEOUS FOOD TRANSPORT AND PROCESS STREAMS - The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106097 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a pyridine herbicide. The invention also relates to methods of controlling the growth of weeds, and to the use of this composition. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106098 | N-Halamine Containing Fibrous Compositions and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure provides fibrous composition comprising a soluble or a dispersible N-halamine, for example 1-chloro-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-imidazolidinone (i.e., compound I). Additionally, the disclosure provides methods for producing the fibrous compositions comprising a soluble or a dispersible N-halamine as well as methods for protecting a person from an infection using the fibrous compositions comprising a soluble or a dispersible N-halamine. The compositions and methods according to the present disclosure provide several advantages, such as stability, less time to provide sufficient antimicrobial inactivation, and are inexpensive and require lower amount of active concentrations to be effective. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106099 | MICROBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ISOTHIAZOLONE AND AN AMINE OXIDE - The present invention relates to a microbicidal composition in the form of a concentrate and to the use of the composition for the preservation of technical and domestic products, preferred for the preservation of detergents and paints. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106100 | MICROBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ISOTHIAZOLONE AND AN AMINE OXIDE - The present invention relates to a microbicidal composition in the form of a concentrate and to the use of the composition for the preservation of technical and domestic products, preferred for the preservation of wet wipes. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106101 | METHOD OF REGULATING PLANT GROWTH - A method for improving the growth of target plants at a locus is provided, the method comprising applying to the locus a growth-improving amount of compound (I): | 2016-04-21 |
20160106102 | KNOWN AND NEW HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS PEST CONTROL AGENTS - The present application relates to the use of known and novel heterocyclic compounds for controlling animal pests, to novel heterocyclic compounds, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for controlling animal pests. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106103 | COLOR-STABILIZED IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE - Microparticles containing an ultraviolet light absorbing polymer and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (“IPBC”) resist discoloration by sunlight and other ultraviolet light sources. Methods for preparing the microparticles produce polymer-shielded, formaldehyde-free IPBC formulations which resist discoloration and leaching, and are especially useful in water-based applications. The microparticles include a polymer that absorbs light over a range of ultraviolet wavelengths associated with IPBC discoloration. The microparticles may be utilized in paints, stains, stuccoes, adhesives, and plastics, for example. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106104 | SILICONE-BASED ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a composition, comprising:
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20160106105 | FUNGICIDE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE COMBINATIONS - The novel active compound combinations comprising 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thione of the formula | 2016-04-21 |
20160106106 | DRUG-RESISTANT MICROBE AND VARIANT MICROBE DISINFECTANT CONTAINING CHLOROUS ACID AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present invention provides microbe disinfectants, providing: Drug-resistant microbe disinfectants comprising a chlorous acid aqueous solution for inactivating microbes selected from methicillin-resistant | 2016-04-21 |
20160106107 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Microorganism - The invention is a method and composition for treating biofilm using a high valency silver ion. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the anti-biofilm agent is used to preserve, disinfect or treat plant material, including seeds, leaves, stems, vessels, flowers, roots and fruits, and any surface, particularly disinfecting work or processing surfaces and seed or plant surfaces; in anti-microbial coatings; and in treating human, plant, and animal diseases and conditions | 2016-04-21 |
20160106108 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DOPED OR UNDOPED MIXED OXIDE FOR A COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND A COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING SUCH A MIXED OXIDE - The invention relates to a method for producing a doped or undoped mixed oxide for a composite material, wherein the mixed oxide has the chemical formula of Mo | 2016-04-21 |
20160106109 | ANTIBACTERIAL GLASS - Provided is an antimicrobial glass which can be accommodated in a narrow accommodation space of an antimicrobial water unit for supplying antimicrobial water to a washing tub of a washing machine, and also can effectively suppress an occurrence of black mold or the like in a washing tub and can effectively protect a subject for washing against microbes while suppressing the coloration of the subject. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106110 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING GERMINATION - Described herein are compositions comprising one or more microorganisms and one or more germinants. Further described herein are methods for treating plants, plant parts, soils, with one or more microorganisms and one or more germinants, and compositions thereof. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106111 | COMBINATION POTATO CHIP AND PRETZEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A composite potato chip and pretzel product includes a first layer made from a first dough and a second layer made from a second dough adjacent the first layer. The first dough is a potato dough and the second dough is a wheat dough. Also provided is a method for making a composite potato chip and pretzel product. Potato dough and wheat dough are prepared and passed through first and second sheet rollers, respectively, to produce a composite dough sheet having a potato dough layer adjacent a wheat dough layer. The composite dough sheet is then cut into a plurality of individual composite dough pieces, a layer of a cooker solution is applied on the wheat dough layer to form coated composite dough pieces. The coated composite dough pieces are then baked and subsequently dried to form a plurality of the composite potato chip and pretzel product. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106112 | Automated Scanning and Butchering System and Method of Use - An automated scanning and butchering system is disclosed. Said system having a PLC system, a scanning system and a butchering system in data communication. The butchering system comprising a one or more saw assemblies, a conveyor system, a one or more cradles, and a first end and a second end. The one or more saw assemblies are arranged between the first end and the second end of the butchering system. The conveyor system comprises a conveyor comprising the one or more cradles configured to move items from the first end to the second end of the butchering system. The one or more cradles are configured to releaseably receive and hold a target object as the conveyor moves the target object from the first end to the second end of the butchering system. The scanning system comprising a one or more scanners. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106113 | A SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING CARCASS PARTS - A system for processing carcass parts includes an overhead conveyor and a saw module comprising supporting means for interacting with a lower end portion of each incoming carcass part, the supporting means adjusting an angular position of the carcass parts as a result of the carcass parts resting at least partly on the supporting means while being conveyed by the overhead conveyor. A positioning conveyor having a plurality of spaced-apart positioning pair structures arranged below the overhead conveyor and adjacent to the supporting means receives the carcass parts from the supporting means. Each carcass part is guided into a predetermined position within the positioning pair structures and cut at a predetermined position, e.g. defined by a 360° cut through skin and muscle structures of each of the carcass parts. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106114 | Rapid Chill Process for Poultry Carcasses - Poultry carcasses are chilled rapidly when exposed to a flow of gaseous air at a temperature in the range from about −50° C. to about −120° C. for a period of time in the range from about 1 s to about 60 s. The flow is directed over and into the body cavity of the carcasses. The carcasses are orientated in the flow such that the sternum of each carcass faces downstream. One advantage of the process is that the number of viable microorganisms present on the carcasses is reduced significantly while avoiding freeze-damage to the carcasses. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106115 | VEGETABLE PRESERVATION AND GROWING CASE AND VEGETABLE PRESERVATION METHOD - A ecological vegetable preservation method and an ecological vegetable preservation and growing case. The method includes circularly supplying a nutrient solution to a vegetable in a thermal insulation case body, and regulating temperature, humidity and/or illumination in the thermal insulation case body, so that the vegetable in the thermal insulation case body stays in a growth-retarded state or a slow growth state. Application of the present method and ecological vegetable preservation and growing case allows the growth state of the vegetable to be controlled, thus ensuring to the greatest extent the freshness of the vegetable. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106116 | METHOD FOR FORCE-RIPENING ROSACEOUS FRUIT - A method for maturing a rosaceous fruit after harvest, characterized by maturing a rosaceous fruit in an oxygen-loaded atmosphere; a method for storing a rosaceous fruit, a method for increasing ester production, or a method for increasing lactone production, a method for producing a fruit matured after harvest, having the same characteristics as the above characteristics; and a fruit matured after harvest obtained by these methods; a processed product using the fruit; a method for producing a fruit liqueur using the fruit; and a fruit liqueur obtained by the method. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a fruit that is matured after harvest which is more excellent in aroma. In addition, a fruity fruit liqueur can be provided by using the fruits that are matured after harvest. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106117 | Personal Portable Device for Fermentation - Portable reusable fermenter for easy preparation of homemade kefir with use of kefir grains restrained in the plastic chamber submerged in the milk. Chamber has large number of halls for easy access of milk to kefir grains. The size of halls is significantly smaller that the size of kefir grains in order to keep grains inside chamber but big enough for free access to milk. Portable fermenter with the same set of grains is reusable. Drinking of kefir can be done through plastic straw without of separation of grains and ready kefir. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106118 | REDUCED LACTOSE MILK PRODUCT AND A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - A process for preparing a low-lactose or lactose free mammalian milk product comprises the steps of enzymatically hydrolysing the lactose present in mammalian milk, diluting the milk with a lactose-reduced liquid, and adding one or more of a protein, a mineral, a vitamin, a gum, a starch, a stabiliser, and/or an emulsifier to the milk. | 2016-04-21 |