20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170135276 | DRAFT CONTROL DEVICE FOR TRACTOR AND TRACTOR INCLUDING SAME - A draft control device of tractor includes a top link fixing bracket fixed at the rear side of the tractor, a top link swing bracket hinge-coupled to the top link fixing bracket through a connection pin, and carrying out rotational motion with respect to the axial center of the connection pin according to the change of the compressive force of a top link in response to the change of work machine traction resistance, a leaf spring provided between the top link fixing bracket and the top link swing bracket to supply restoring force for the rotational motion of the top link swing bracket with respect to the top link fixing bracket, and a sensitivity adjustment unit provided between the top link swing bracket and the leaf spring, and changing an acting point, where the top link swing bracket pushes the leaf spring, to adjust work machine traction load sensitivity. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135277 | AUTONOMOUSLY TRAVELING WORK VEHICLE - An autonomously traveling work vehicle provided with: a position calculation means for using a satellite positioning system to measure the position of the vehicle body so that, when a person approaches the autonomous travel work vehicle, the person or an operator will be alerted and safety can be improved; and a control device for causing the autonomously traveling work vehicle to automatically work and travel along a set travel route; wherein a person detection sensor is provided to the autonomously traveling work vehicle and connected to the control device, and the control device performs a control so as to stop the autonomously traveling work vehicle from traveling when, while work is being performed during autonomous travel within a set work area, the person detection sensor detects a person within a fan-shaped first setting range having, as the radius, the maximum distance for the vehicle body to come to a stop after the intrusion of a person is detected while the vehicle is traveling at a working speed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135278 | Harvester Combine Header Assembly - A header assembly for mounting upon a front end of a harvester combine's feeder house, the header assembly incorporating a central header which is adapted for fixed attachment to the feeder house front end; the header assembly further incorporating a lateral header and a pivot joint positioning an oppositely lateral end of the lateral header over the lateral end of the central header, the pivot joint being adapted for facilitating movements of the lateral header between a mowing position and a transport position, the lateral header cantilevering laterally over a crop edge upon pivoting to the mowing position and extending rearwardly upon counter-pivoting to the transport position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135279 | DEVICE FOR SEED INNOCULATION - The present invention refers to a device for the inoculation of seeds that is attached internally to a seed meter or a seed box on a planting machine. This is done to carry out the inoculation and treatment of seeds at the same time that they are being planted. The device has a reservoir where the inoculant is placed and then subsequently taken by the pump to the cylindrical mixture chamber. At the top of the cylindrical mixture chamber is a nozzle, which is located at the opposite side of where the seeds leave. They leave from the bottom of the device. There is a drive axle and a group of gears that move and give force to the blades that mix the seeds in the fluid located in the inner part of the chamber. The chamber is connected to the seed distributor disc and the flow of seeds is based on the seed distributor disc's consumption. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135280 | SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE-RATIO BLENDING OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY VIA A PORTED OPENER - A system to meter multiple agricultural products according to an independently prescribed rate for each in a variable-ratio blend of the agricultural products from a single opener in a plurality of such systems and openers across an applicator such as a drill. Bulk storage compartments associated with the applicator deliver multiple agricultural products to metering assemblies mounted in clusters or pods across the applicator. The agricultural products are fed from the metering assemblies, via a flow re-director, into a manifold, and then into a corresponding single opener having conduits to transport the agricultural product into the soil. Controllers independently regulate metering by the metering assemblies. The flow re-director and manifold provide blending of combinations of the agricultural products for each opener according to a field prescription. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135281 | Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Distribution Line Monitor - The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135282 | MODULAR LEAF SHREDDER - A modular leaf shredder is provided. The modular leaf shredder includes a housing having a plurality of interlocking housing subsections. The modular leaf shredder further includes a trimmer connector adapted to form a physical connection with a cooperating member of a trimmer in order to physically join the housing to the trimmer. The head of the trimmer includes a rotating head having at least three sets of cutting wires, at least two sets of cutting wires being substantially perpendicular to each other. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135283 | Grass Mower Machine - A grass mower machine includes a mower deck | 2017-05-18 |
20170135284 | CUTTING TOOL AND WORK MACHINE - A cutting tool for clearing plant growth. The clearing tool includes a power transmission apparatus. An elongated part is coupled to the transmission to rotate around a longitudinal axis of the elongated part and having at least one thread that rises toward the transmission and the diameter of which decreases from an end of the elongated part coupled to the transmission to the end of the elongated part that is at a distance from the transmission. Guide parts are arranged around the elongated part to extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the elongated part. A blade part is arranged at the end of the elongated part coupled to the transmission. The elongated part, which, while targeted in a longitudinal direction toward the plant growth, is arranged to cut the plant growth when being rotated, wherein the threads transport the plant growth toward the blade part guided by the guide parts and cut the plant growth with the blade part. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135285 | Agricultural Baler with a Common Drive Powering the Plunger and the Needles with an Integrated Safety - An agricultural baler including a main bale chamber, a plunger configured to compress crop material in the bale chamber, a plunger drive, and a plurality of needles. The plunger drive is drivingly coupled to the plunger. The plurality of needles are configured to deliver twine through the bale chamber. The agricultural baler further includes a pivoting latch system drivingly coupled to both the plunger drive and the needles. A knotter is activated by the needles moving to a predetermined position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135286 | Regenerative Hydraulic Brake for a Stuffer Unit in an Agricultural Baler - An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber, a plunger, a gear box, and a stuffer unit. The plunger is reciprocally movable within the main bale chamber. The stuffer unit is driven by the plunger and the gear box, and is movable through a stuffer cycle for transferring crop material in charges into the main bale chamber. The agricultural baler further includes a hydraulic brake associated with and configured for acting as a brake on the stuffer unit during a portion of the stuffer cycle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135287 | Mobile Tree-Trimming Apparatus - An apparatus, such as for tree trimming, includes a mobile carriage having a frame and a pedestal supported by the frame. The apparatus further includes a boom, such as a telescoping boom that is secured to the pedestal through a boom support. The pedestal is pivotable with respect to the carriage frame so that the boom may be selectively operated in a variety of orientations. The mobile carriage of the apparatus is sufficiently compact to fit though tight openings, while also being capable of stably supporting boom extension for operation of a distal end of the boom at elevated heights. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135288 | A METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - The present application relates to a method of controlling an artificial light plant growing system ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135289 | GROW LIGHT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Grow light systems and methods for controlling the systems are described herein. The grow light system can include an integrated lamp and light emitting diodes (LEDs) structure that produces an energy signature highly conducive to plant growth, and that uses minimal energy. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135290 | Modular Indoor Farm Lighting System - The present invention is a modular indoor farm lighting system. The lighting system is comprised of a frame comprising two or more retaining members and one or more support members. The retaining members are adapted to retain corrugated panels. The corrugated panels have light emitting diode (LED) bars disposed within their troughs. Each LED bar will be provided onto a combiner board. The combiner boards will provide each LED bar with power, and hold 4 LED bars in the preferred embodiment. The system may be hung by a carabiner and rope system to be attached to the vertical components of the support members. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135291 | CROP MATERIAL - A crop material is woven in a leno weave configuration from weft tapes and groups of warp elements, the warp elements in each group cross at a cross-over point between adjacent weft tapes, and the adjacent groups of warp elements spaced apart across the weft at a distance greater than about 8 mm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135292 | SPRAYABLE POLYMER MEMBRANE FOR AGRICULTURE - A process for preparing a polymeric membrane for soil materials used in crop production comprising providing an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and spraying the aqueous dispersion onto soil materials to be used in crop production to form a polymeric membrane. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135293 | STUMP EXTRACTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING STUMPS - A stump extraction device comprising two opposite jaws, two opposite cutting blades connected as extensions of the jaws, a rotation device, and fixing elements which are fixed to the rotation device and by means of which the stump extraction device can be rigidly fixed to a desired object. The rotation device is configured to rotate the body and the jaws with respect to the fixing elements. A moving working machine comprises the stump extraction device and a knuckle boom assembly, to an end of which the stump extraction device is rigidly connected. The moving working machine may be a crawler excavator. In a method, roots in the ground are cut off from a stump by closing the jaws and the stump is separated from the roots by lifting the stump extraction device by means of the knuckle boom assembly. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135294 | HARVESTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - An improved harvester head assembly is provided. The harvester head includes a housing which is rotatable between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation. The harvester head further includes feeding system with a central feed roller and a pair of outer feed rollers that are moveable relative to the housing. The harvester head also includes top and bottom saws. A pair of delimbing knives are pivotable relative to the housing. A manifold and valve assembly is disposed in the housing and includes a plurality of solenoid valves which are configured to channel hydraulic fluid to motors and actuators to power and/or move a plurality of the components. The manifold and valve assembly includes a manifold with a rectangular shape and which is oriented with its long dimension extending in a longitudinal direction. The solenoid valves are spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135295 | Structured Water Irrigation - The growth rate of plants, health of plants, and plant yield are improved by the use of structured micro-water for irrigation. Water with an Oxidation Reduction Potential (“ORP”) reading of −1 mV to −1100 mV and containing dissolved hydrogen from 10 to 10,000 ppb has smaller water clusters and is easier for a plant to absorb through the plant's aquaporins. Structured micro-water having these parameters is obtained by equipment employing electrolysis/ionization or through the addition of certain chemicals. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135296 | NATURALLY DYED MULCH AND GROWING MEDIA - A method for making a dyed mulch composition or a dyed growing medium, the method comprising combining tree bark including one or more pigments and/or pigment precursors and wood components together to form an initial composition; heating the initial composition at a temperature greater than about 149° C. under steam in a pressurized vessel; processing the initial composition through a refiner with a plurality of opposing disks, the refiner separating the tree bark and wood components into fibers and separating the fibers from each other; and dyeing the wood components by the one or more pigments and/or pigment precursors while the tree bark and the wood components are being separated into fibers in the refiner to obtain dyed fibers. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135297 | HYBRID TOMATOES AND METHODS OF MAKING HYBRID TOMATOES - The present disclosure provides hybrid tomatoes that produce better-tasting fruit, methods of producing and identifying the hybrid tomatoes and methods of identifying the chemical composition of a tomato that leads to a better-tasting fruit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135298 | RICE CULTIVAR CALMOCHI-203 - A rice cultivar designated Calmochi-203 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar Calmochi-203, to the plants of rice Calmochi-203 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar Calmochi-203 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar Calmochi-203 with another rice cultivar. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135299 | Variety Corn Line GAQ2025 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAQ2025, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAQ2025 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAQ2025, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAQ2025, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135300 | Variety Corn Line GAB2009 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAB2009, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAB2009 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAB2009, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAB2009, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135301 | Variety Corn Line GAB2010 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAB2010, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAB2010 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAB2010, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAB2010, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135302 | Variety Corn Line XF5318 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated XF5318, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line XF5318 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line XF5318, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line XF5318, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135303 | Variety Corn Line FB6455 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FB6455, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FB6455 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FB6455, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FB6455, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135304 | LSUAC HI PROTEIN RICE - According to the invention, there is provided a novel rice cultivar, designated LSUAC Hi Protein Rice. ‘LSUAC Hi Protein Rice’ has up to an average 53% improvement in protein content with levels averaging 11%. The variety is described as semi-dwarf, and very early maturing. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar LSUAC Hi Protein Rice, to the plants of rice cultivar LSUAC Hi Protein Rice, to plant parts of rice cultivar LSUAC Hi Protein Rice, to methods for producing a rice cultivar by crossing the rice cultivar LSUAC Hi Protein Rice with another rice cultivar, and to methods for producing a rice cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135305 | LETTUCE VARIETY 45-140 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2017-05-18 |
20170135306 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-28 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2017-05-18 |
20170135307 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-36 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2017-05-18 |
20170135308 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-279 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2017-05-18 |
20170135309 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR THE HANDLING OF CHEESE BLOCKS - A method and device for handling cheese blocks, which in particular can be assigned to a so-called cassette press with round or cornered cheese moulds. A rapid reloading of cheese blocks can be achieved. Compressed cheese curd is released from the inner wall of a mould and after a turning operation is evacuated from the mould, with the mould rotated, lowered and shaken or blown. Before the shaking or blowing, a pick-up plunger retracts into the mould up to the cheese block; the mould is then raised, rotated and guided back into the cheese press. The pick-up plunger with the cheese block is then lowered and the cheese block is fixed in position on the pick-up plunger by a clamping unit, is swivelled through 180° towards a secondary mould and is guided, i.e. pushed into the latter; the clamping unit is then opened and the pick-up plunger retracts. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135310 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR THE HANDLING OF CHEESE BLOCKS - A method and device for handling cheese blocks. Compressed cheese curd is released from the inner wall of a mould and after a turning operation is evacuated from the mould, with the mould rotated, lowered and shaken or blown. A lifting gripper is guided as far as the stop on a pick-up device, and in the mould the cheese block is subjected to a shaking movement. The mould, that is to say, the cassette, is then raised, rotated and guided back into the cassette press, so that the cheese block can be fixed in position on the lifting gripper by a clamping means. The pick-up plunger with the cheese block is then lowered, that is to say, retracted, the lifting gripper is traversed towards a secondary mould for the cheese block, preferably downwards, the clamping means open, and the cheese block is positioned in a secondary mould. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135311 | ANIMAL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus comprising an animal containment part with one or more openings, a cover part for entirely surrounding the containment part, said cover part being flexible and transparent and including means for entry of a gaseous therapeutic agent. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135312 | SHAPE-SHIFTING SELF-DRAINING INDOOR-OUTDOOR EXERCISE PET TREE, HAVING ROTATABLE SLANTING LOGS, ROTATABLE SLANTING STEPS, ROTATABLE SLANTING BRANCHES, ROTATABLE SLANTING HOUSES, ROTATABLE SLANTING ACCESSORIES, AND ROTATABLE SLANTING WHEELS - A shape-shifting self-draining water-repelling hygienic indoor-outdoor slanting pet tree system comprises: adjustable legs, a rotatable pedestal, at least one shape-shifting rotatable log, at least one shape-shifting rotatable step, at least one shape-shifting rotatable branch, at least one shape-shifting rotatable hygienic platform, at least one shape-shifting rotatable condo, at least one shape-shifting rotatable hygienic cap, at least one shape-shifting rotatable connector for rotatably connecting all the components of the pet tree together, multiple rotatable wheels to allow the pet tree to be wheeled anywhere, and at least one removable water-repelling cover to cover the components of the pet tree. All the components of the pet tree can rotate 360 degrees (by water, wind, pet, and human forces applied on the inside and outside of the pet tree) to allow users to customize the tree shapes, have internal doors to allow pets to move around from one component to another inside the tree, are made of water-repelling material, and have water-draining holes to allow the tree to be hosed down and able to be used indoor and outdoor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135313 | OVERHEAD VALVE SYSTEM FOR ANIMAL HOOF TREATMENT - A method and system that incorporates spaying logic onto the sensor(s) adapted to detect and apply various liquids onto the feet of an animal. The sensor(s) actuate(s) specific valve(s) for application of the medicinal fluid. The operational components for initiating the spray treatment are located away from the treatment zone to protect the components from failures due to environmental conditions in that location. The application of the medicinal fluids can be enhanced by administering them to specific animals by tagging the animals that require more frequent or stronger treatments. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135314 | Pet Self-Grooming Pass-Through Tunnel - Disclosed is a pet grooming device that allows a pet to groom itself by passing through an annular tunnel having a plurality of grooming elements disposed therewithin. The tube-shaped device comprises an elongated tunnel having a first and second opening with wire grooming bristles attached within its interior. The pet is able to walk through the opening and as the animal passes through the device wire bristles brush the pet's hair in the natural direction, from head to tail. The distance the animal must pass through while traversing the device ensures that the animal's fur is sufficiently engaged by the bristles to promote a thorough grooming with each pass through the device, while a pathway free of grooming elements is provided for the pet to walk through the tunnel with ease and less trepidation. A barrier crossing and stand alone embodiment are disclosed, along with a method of construction. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135315 | ANIMAL WEARABLE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and device for animal wearable technology are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include an animal wearable device that includes: a securing apparatus configured to be worn by an animal; multiple stimulation components coupled with different portions of the securing apparatus; and/or a computerized controller coupled with the securing apparatus and the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to provide stimulation to the animal through the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to separately and/or independently control each stimulation components from the multiple stimulation components. Some embodiments include a method that includes: determining one or more signals at a computerized controller coupled with a securing apparatus configured to be worn by an animal; and/or activating, based on the one or more determined signals, one or more stimulation components from multiple stimulation components coupled with different portions of the securing apparatus. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135316 | Cat Scratcher Device and Method of Assembly - A cat scratcher device fabricated from a kit of parts as well as a method for its assembly The device includes a base and cylinder both having surfaces covered by cat scratching material. The cylinder has a first end and a second end, the first end abutting the base and the second end extending distally therefrom and an end cap sized to fit over the second end of the cylinder which is provided with a pawl centrally located therein. A ribbed cable strap is included in the kit, the first end of which is secured to the base and the second end of which passes through the pawl such that when the ribbed cable strap is pulled through the pawl, it is tensioned to secure the cylinder to the base. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135317 | Assembled Pet Framework Made of Paper - An assembled pet framework made of paper includes a geometric body made of corrugated paper and cut to not only form therein a geometric through hole but also obtain a geometric cylinder, geometric disk, geometric rings, disk and plate centrally provided with a geometric hole, which are put together to form a pet toy framework. Multiple geometric bodies and multiple geometric rings are put together to form a pet toy maze. The corrugated paper is made from eco-friendly, recyclable and reusable materials. Body-shaped corrugated paper and plate-shaped corrugated paper is cut with a minimal waste of materials or even without wasting any materials to therefore protect the environment and save materials. The bodies, rings, and disks are coupled together to form pet-related devices of different shapes. Multiple bodies and rings together form a cat maze in which cats play. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135318 | PREFABRICATED PLAYTHING FOR PET - The present invention relates to a prefabricated plaything for a pet. More specifically, the present invention provides an amenity that a pet can easily ascend and descend, including: an easily replaceable friction means and a shelter, wherein the pet relieves stress and trains its body while rubbing its body, claws, and teeth against the friction means or biting the same, and rests in the pouch of the shelter in which a darkroom comfortable for resting is maintained. A technical means for achieving this comprises: a base panel that has a column formed on the upper surface thereof, wherein the column has a fastening hole; an extension rod that has a fastening protrusion formed on the lower portion thereof, which is screw-coupled to the fastening hole of the column, and a coupling hole formed in the upper portion thereof; a friction rope positioned to surround the outer surface of the extension rod; and a stem part that has a coupling protrusion formed on the lower portion thereof, which is screw-coupled to the coupling hole of the extension rod, and is provided with leaves. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135319 | HANDGRIP FOR A LEASH - A handgrip for a leash, comprising a body with a grip part for holding the handgrip wherein the handgrip is embodied for connecting the leash. The handgrip comprises a guiding rail for slidingly coupling the leash along a displacement path. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135320 | ROTATING LIGHT FOR A PET COLLAR - Exemplary embodiments of a pet collar and light for a pet collar are provided. In one embodiment, a light mechanism is provided for attachment to a pet collar, including a housing having a securing mechanism on a first side, a pivoting mechanism provided on a second opposing side of the housing, the pivoting mechanism having a first end and a second opposing end, and a switch having a light, a first end and a second opposing end, wherein the first end of the switch is engaged to the first end of the pivoting mechanism and the second end of the switch is engaged to the second end of the pivoting mechanism. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135321 | PIVOTAL COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A POULTRY DRINKER - The present invention relates to a cover assembly for a poultry feeder including a pivotal cover member that engages a peak of the cover assembly. The peak is formed by an elongated portion of a plurality of support members that are connected to one or more support rings. Extending upwardly from the peak is an elongated member that also engages the pivotal cover member. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135322 | A BIOCONTROL COMBINATION AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OF SHELLED EGGS - Provided is a biocontrol combination and method for improving quality of a shelled egg, for example, by reducing pathogen contamination. The combination may include at least one first component including particulate matter holding at least one natural oil and at least one second component including a cocktail of antagonistic bacteria. The first component and second component may be combined into a formulation prior to application onto the shelled egg surface. The method may additionally include applying the biocontrol combination onto shelled eggs. Also provided is a package including the biocontrol combination and instructions for use thereof. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135323 | MULTI-USE BEEHIVE - The invention relates to a multi-use beehive, which consists of a base ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135324 | MARINE AQUARIUM WATER PURIFICATION AND SALINITY CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A water salinity control apparatus for a marine aquarium includes a filter section in which the water from a utility water supply is purified and deionized. A reservoir section includes a purified water reservoir for purified water, a salt-mixed water reservoir in which marine water at the setpoint salinity is stored, and a salt concentrate reservoir which contains fully salt-saturated water. A pump section includes pumps for pumping water from the salt-mixed water reservoir into the aquarium and for pumping water from the purified water reservoir to the aquarium. A control system adjusts the salinity of the water in the salt-mixed water reservoir and the salinity of the water in the marine aquarium. The control system receives input from salinity measuring probes that measure the salinity in the salt-mixed water reservoir and the salinity of the water of the marine aquarium. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135325 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL FOR AQUACULTURE - A method of experimenting on aquatic life in an indoor facility and lighting assembly for accomplishing the same. The lighting assembly includes a lighting device that emits light at a predetermined wavelength that provides a minimum water penetration depth and is positioned in a manner to provide uniform lighting at the air and water interface within a containment unit housing the aquatic life. The on and off function are also controlled by the lighting assembly to provide a gradual turn on and off to prevent interference of effects of lighting with experimental results. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135326 | NON-HUMAN ANIMALS WITH MODIFIED IMMUNOGLOBULIN HEAVY CHAIN SEQUENCES - Non-human animals, e.g., mammals, e.g., mice or rats, are provided comprising an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus that comprises a rearranged human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region nucleotide sequence. The rearranged human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region nucleotide sequence may be operably linked to a heavy or light chain constant region nucleic acid sequence. Also described are genetically modified non-human animals comprising an immunoglobulin light chain locus comprising one or more but less than the wild type number of human immunoglobulin light chain variable region gene segments, which may be operably linked to a light chain constant region nucleic acid sequence. Also provided are methods for obtaining nucleic acid sequences that encode immunoglobulin light chain variable domains capable of binding an antigen in the absence of a heavy chain. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135327 | ANIMAL MODELS AND THERAPEUTIC MOLECULES - The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135328 | TRANSGENIC MOUSE EXPRESSING KIDNEY-SPECIFIC HUMAN TGF-BETA1, AND BIOMARKER FOR TISSUE FIBROSIS MOUSE MODEL - A transgenic mouse has a genome that includes the entire gene region of human transforming growth factor beta-1 (human TGFβ1) located downstream of a mouse Podocin promoter such that expression of the human TGFβ1 is controlled by the mouse Podocin promoter. The human TGFβ1 contains 7 exons and 6 introns, the human TGFβ1 is expressed in a kidney of the mouse as non-active TGFβ1 and becomes active TGFβ1 extracellularly, and the transgenic mouse spontaneously develops renal fibrosis. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135329 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMPLEX MICE - The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express a humanized MHC II protein (humanized MHC II α and β polypeptides), as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135330 | FISHING LINE GUIDE, REEL SEAT AND FISHING ROD INCLUDING THE SAME - A fishing line guide includes an attachment portion, a support leg frame, a support leg portion and a guide ring portion. The support leg frame extends from a base end of the attachment portion and is integrally formed with the attachment portion. The attachment portion and the support leg frame are made of a metallic material. The support leg portion extends from the base end of the attachment portion and is composited with the support leg frame throughout the overall length of the support leg frame. The guide ring portion is located at a tip end of the support leg portion. A fishing line passes through the guide ring portion. The support leg portion and the guide ring portion are partially or wholly made of a plastic material. A sectional area of the support leg frame gradually decreases toward the tip end of the support leg frame. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135331 | SPRAY NOZZLE PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROVED INCORPORATOR - A sprayer including a chassis supporting a main container, a spray boom, and an incorporation device, the incorporation device having an active state and an inactive state. A volume occupied by the incorporation device can be varied between its active state and its inactive state. The incorporation device has a larger capacity in its active state and is smaller in size in its inactive state. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135332 | COLLAPSIBLE WHEELED GAME TRANSPORT CART WITH CARRYING STRAPS - A collapsible wheeled game transport cart is disclosed. The game transport cart includes carrying straps that are used to transport the cart when it is unloaded and collapsed. Straps for securing game to the game transport cart may be provided, and the cart is easily navigated over rough and wooded terrain. A collapsible kickstand may be provided that facilitates loading, transporting and unloading of game. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135333 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR STORING LIQUID BIOSPECIMENS - This disclosure describes a lyoprotectant matrix, compositions including the lyoprotectant matrix and methods for storing a liquid biospecimen using the lyoprotectant matrix. Generally, the lyoprotectant matrix includes a non-woven web having fibers having, as components, at least one lyoprotective carbohydrate and at least one polymer. The matrix further possesses an apparent pore size of 0.1 μm to 500 μm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135334 | ALPHA CONNEXIN C-TERMINAL (ACT) PEPTIDES FOR USE IN TRANSPLANT - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing macular degeneration in a subject. The disclosure also provides compositions and methods for preserving organs and tissues for transplantation, and for preventing cellular injury in organs or in subjects. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135335 | DEVICE FOR VITRIFICATION PRESERVATION OF CELLS OR TISSUES - The present invention aims to provide a device for vitrification cryopreservation enabling easy and reliable vitrification cryopreservation of a cell or tissue. The device for vitrification cryopreservation of a cell or tissue of the present invention includes a support and a vitrification solution absorber including at least an adhesive layer and a vitrification solution absorbing layer in the given order on the support. The device includes a portion with no adhesive layer disposed between the support and a portion of the vitrification solution absorbing layer configured to hold a cell or tissue. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135336 | CAPILLARY ASSISTED VITRIFICATION PROCESSES AND DEVICES - Disclosed are devices and methods for non-cryogenic vitrification of biological materials that include the steps of providing one or more capillary channels of which a first opening is operably in contact with a moisture containing vitrification mixture made of a biological material and a vitrification agent. The capillary absorbs and transports the moisture to the second opening through capillary action, and the moisture is subsequently evaporated into a surrounding low humidity atmosphere until the vitrification mixture enters into a vitrified state. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135337 | VESSELS AND METHODS FOR CRYOPRESERVATION - An article including, either:
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20170135338 | MOLLUSCICIDE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a molluscicide composition having a form of food bait and comprising at least one molluscicidal agent. In order to improve efficacy and ecological properties of a molluscicide it further comprises humic acid. The invention also relates to a method of preparing such a composition, a molluscicide dosage form comprising such a composition, as well as a method and use of such a molluscicide composition or a molluscicide dosage form in combating molluscs for an extended period in agricultural, horticultural and/or garden environments. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135339 | COATING FORMULATION FOR SEED AND SURFACE STERILIZATION - The present invention relates to a coating formulation which is developed for sterilization of annual and perennial plant seeds and agricultural implements. With the present invention; an antifungal, anticandidal, antibacterial and antiviral coating formulation containing zinc pyrithione, triclosan and carboxymethyl cellulose is obtained. Furthermore, thanks to the present invention, contaminations due to the areas of use of annual and perennial plant seeds and the silo, storehouse and warehouse surfaces, where the seeds are stored before seeding, can be prevented. The present invention can be used for sterilization of agricultural implements and equipment. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135340 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SURFACE RETENTION OF FLUIDS - Systems and methods related to the formation of a reaction product on a surface are generally provided. The systems and methods described herein may allow for collection of the retention of a fluid by a surface in a relatively high amount. Such systems and methods may be useful in various applications including, for example, agriculture. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance water retention on hydrophobic surfaces of plants. Advantageously, the methods described herein may, in some cases, result in the formation of reaction products on a surface that serve to prevent fluids from being removed from the surface. Advantageously, the systems and methods described herein may suppress the adverse effects of natural conditions such as high surface energies and wind. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135341 | METHODS AND DISINFECTING COVERS FOR USE IN DISINFECTING RESILIENT MEDICAL PATIENT PRESSURE REDISTRIBUTION SUPPORTS - A disinfecting cover for use in disinfecting a weight bearing upper surface of a resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support includes a thin barrier membrane drapable on top of the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient support, and a peripherally-extending edge terminating between the peripherally-extending side of the resilient support between the weight bearing upper surface and the bottom surface of the support. The thin barrier membrane comprises an anti-microbial disinfectant, and being non-fibrous, and impervious to the transfer of fluid from the first main surface to the second main surface. The thin barrier membrane comprises a thickness operable to maintain the weight distribution of a patient on the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support substantially the same compared to the weight distribution without the thin barrier membrane. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135342 | NOVEL TRISCATIONIC AMPHIPHILE COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The inventive subject matter relates to compounds of Formula I and Formula II, compositions thereof, and processes for making such compounds as presently claimed and further described herein. The inventive compounds and compositions have antimicrobial properties and are useful as environmental disinfectants, topical cleansers such as topical personal care compositions, sanitizers, preservatives, in water treatment, as permanent or erodible coatings for medical devices and appliances, and in therapeutics. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135343 | AGRICULTURAL PHEROMONE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POSITIONAL ISOMERS - The present disclosure provides pheromone compositions. In some aspects, the compositions taught herein comprise a pheromone chemically corresponding to the pheromone naturally produced by a given insect, along with at least one positional isomer of said pheromone. In various aspects, pheromone compositions of the present disclosure are able to modulate the response of the insect based on the ratio of natural pheromone to its positional isomer. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135344 | BUILT-IN ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTIC RESINS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A built-in and process-adaptive formulation of antimicrobial commodity thermoplastic resins with mixed compositions comprising of a polymer, a backbone linker, and a non-labile antifouling and biocompatible coupling agent which is melt-processable and enabled to be manufactured into finished products in the form of solid, monolith, tube, composite, fiber, film, sheet and varnish without the prerequisite of biocides or antimicrobial additives is disclosed. The said formulation is adapted to thermoforming and thermal curing processes including but not limited to melt compounding, spinning, extrusion, molding, compression foaming and drawing. The antimicrobial property is attributed to the persistent formation of a non-stick bacteria-repellent tethered layer in which the antifouling component of the said formulation is heterogeneously phase separated and/or surface migrated to the surface after product forming in order to minimize adsorption and/or colonization of bacteria. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135345 | GRANULAR TURF SAFE MESOTRIONE COMPOSITIONS - A composition comprising herbicidal mixtures of mesotrione impregnated into or coated on the surface of a granular substrate material such as a fertilizer granule and/or a solid inert carrier material is provided for use to control weeds in turfgrasses without causing damage to the grass and methods for the use thereof. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135346 | USE OF HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES - The present invention relates generally to the use of heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) | 2017-05-18 |
20170135347 | INSECTICIDAL, MITICIDAL, NEMATICIDAL, MOLLUSCICIDAL, MICROBICIDAL, OR BACTERICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEST - The present invention provides a novel insecticidal, miticidal, nematicidal, microbicidal, or bactericidal composition and a novel pest control method. An insecticide, miticide, nematicide, molluscicide, disinfectant, or bactericide composition containing one or two substances selected from 4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)isoxazole-3-yl]-2-methyl-N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]benzamide or (Z)-4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-4,5-dihydroisoxazole-3-yl]-N-(methoxyiminomethyl)-2-methylbenzamide, and one or more substances selected from known insecticide, miticide, nematicide, molluscicide, disinfectant, or bactericide compounds. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135348 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND AND PEST CONTROL APPLICATION THEREOF - Provided are: a fused heterocyclic compound by formula (1) or an N-oxide thereof, having excellent control effects against pests: a pest control composition containing the abovementioned compound and an inert carrier; and a pest control method for applying an effective dose of the abovementioned compound to a pest or pest habitat. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135349 | COMPOSITION WITH PEST RESISTANT PROPERTIES - A composition for topical administration containing particles and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The particles may be composed of a metal oxide such as titanium oxide or zinc oxide, and may be coated with an external coating. The composition may also contain one or more organic components that are either bound or unbound to the particles. The composition may be used to prevent mosquitoes from extracting blood from a host and/or from infecting a host with a mosquito-borne disease or infection, or to protect a host from blood extraction and/or infection by a mosquito. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135350 | CONTROLLED RELEASE, WOOD PRESERVING COMPOSITION FOR TREATING IN-SERVICE UTILITY POLES, POSTS, PILINGS, CROSS-TIES AND OTHER WOODEN STRUCTURES - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a dispersion of solid particles of a substantially insoluble copper compound; a boron-containing compound, a fluoride-containing compound, or a combination thereof; wherein at least 20% of the particles of the composition comprise particles having particle size greater than 25 microns. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using the same. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135351 | BIOCONTROL OF SEED-ASSOCIATED DISEASES IN SEEDLINGS - Provided is a method for treating or preventing the spread of seed associated diseases within a population of seedlings. The method includes providing the seedlings with an amount of a formulation obtained from at least a first component and a second component. The first component may include particulate matter holding one or more natural oils. The second component may include a bacterial cocktail of at least two antagonistic bacteria. Further provided is a package including the first component, the second components and instructions for performing the method. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135352 | Methods and Compositions for Controlling Root Knot Nematodes - The present disclosure provides compositions comprising Root-Knot Nematode (RKN)-active | 2017-05-18 |
20170135353 | FUSION PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATING PLANT GROWTH, PROTECTING PLANTS FROM PATHOGENS, AND IMMOBILIZING BACILLUS SPORES ON PLANT ROOTS - The present invention is generally directed to fusion proteins containing a targeting sequence that targets the fusion protein to the exosporium of a | 2017-05-18 |
20170135354 | Excellent Pizza Recipe - A flour and cheese based food product, which is appealing to the olfactory, and taste senses and have good nutritional value. The food product is a pizza comprises a baked dough base, which is dressed by cheese, toppings, sauce, condiments etc. wherein a unique set of ingredients impart a distinct flavor to the food product. Present invention also provides a method to prepare the above food product. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135355 | Device, Work Station and Method for Cutting the Head Off a Slaughtered Animal's Carcass - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135356 | EVISCERATION APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR EVISCERATING SUSPENDED POULTRY - An evisceration apparatus for eviscerating a poultry carcass suspended by the legs, including an evisceration tool is movable up and down, and into and out of, a body cavity of the poultry, and two bracket halves that connect to each other. A hinge at a lower extremity of the tool is embodied with cooperating clamping faces adjacent to the hinge for clamping a part of the viscera of the poultry when the two bracket halves are moved towards each other from an open position into a closed position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135357 | A CUTTING SYSTEM FOR CUTTING FOOD PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a cutting system for cutting food products while the food products are conveyed by a conveyor. An arc-shaped system and a cutting means are provided, where the cutting means is adapted to be connected to the arc-shaped system. The arc-shaped system is adapted to be positioned above a surface area of the conveyor on which said food products are resting during the cutting such that the center of the arc-shaped system is around the surface area. A control unit operates the position of the cutting means within the arc-shaped system based on image data. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135358 | METHOD FOR TREATING FOOD SURFACES WITH AMINO ACID ESTERS - A method for reducing bacterial contamination on a food surface. The method comprises applying to the food surface an N—C | 2017-05-18 |
20170135359 | FRESHNESS OF FRUIT AND/OR VEGETABLES - A system to illuminate fruit and/or vegetables in the food storage facility, comprising a lamp ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135360 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A FERMENTED MILK PRODUCT WITH IMPROVED CONTROL OF POST ACIDIFICATION - The present invention provides methods of producing a fermented milk product comprising a step wherein milk is fermented, wherein: (a) the fermentation is initiated by a starter culture, which starter culture comprises lactic acid bacteria capable of metabolizing one or several carbohydrates present in the milk, (b) the fermentation is terminated by a decrease of the concentration of the one or several carbohydrates during fermentation, and (c) the decrease is at least also caused by the metabolic activity of the lactic acid bacteria. The invention further provides respective methods comprising a step, wherein at least part of the whey is separated from the fermented milk product. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135361 | Automatic beancurd sheet making machine provided with cooling grooves - The embodiment of the present invention discloses an automatic beancurd sheet making machine provided with cooling grooves. The automatic beancurd sheet making machine consists of a machine frame, a water tank, a soybean milk groove, a soybean milk circulating pump, cooling grooves, air blow pipes, a beancurd sheet collecting drum and conveyor belts. According to the automatic beancurd sheet making machine disclosed by the embodiment of the present invention, continuous sheet picking can be performed on beancurd sheets formed in the soybean milk groove, a condition that the machine needs to be stopped for sheet forming is avoided, and beancurd sheets can realize natural absorption of residual heat of the soybean milk groove on the conveyor belts like original manual work so as to realize drying by airing. The dried beancurd sheets are cut, and then packed, and automatic continuous operation is realized. The production efficiency is improved, the cost is reduced, consistent texture is guaranteed, and the defects of long-time training of skilled workers and anthropic factors are overcome. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135362 | METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING PARTICULAR COMPONENT IN POWDER - A method for concentrating a particular component in powder by performing a mechanical dry processing on powder formed by granulating a solution containing two or more components, producing chips in a fine-powder form by chipping away at particle surfaces of the powder where a larger amount of the particular component is contained than particle interior portions of the powder, classifying the powder into fine powder containing the chips and coarse powder containing particles whose surfaces have been chipped away, and collecting the fine powder containing the particular component. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135363 | METHOD FOR REFINING LIPID PHASES, AND USE - The invention relates to a method for gently eliminating odorous substances and coloring agents from lipid phases. Said method is easy and inexpensive to carry out and and can be employed for purifying lipid phases of various origins. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135364 | METHOD, DEVICE AND CAPSULE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a tea beverage in a brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber with a bottom rim which defines an opening; a capsule holder for receiving a capsule, the capsule holder comprising a filter and an openable and closable passage; the method comprising: inserting a capsule into the capsule holder; connecting the capsule holder to the infusion chamber; introducing liquid into the capsule so that the liquid and tea material mix and flow into the infusion chamber and brew the beverage; and then opening the passage to allow the beverage to flow from the infusion chamber through the filter and out through the passage. A capsule containing tea material for use in the method is also provided, the capsule comprising a body part, which is a single, impermeable piece which defines a cavity with a volume of from 10 to 24 cm | 2017-05-18 |
20170135365 | INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM FOR A FAT-CONTAINING PRODUCT - An injection molding system ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135366 | Method for Reducing Low Molecular Weight Species in Caramel - The present invention provides a method for forming caramels having reduced low molecular weight species such as 4-MeI. The low-4-MeI caramels produced by this method have improved stability and taste relative to those known in the art. The invention also extends to the caramels produced by the disclosed methods and the use of such caramels in food and beverages. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135367 | PRODUCTION OF CONFECTIONERY USING SUCCESSIVELY OPTIMIZED MOLDING POWDER AND CONFECTIONERY OBTAINABLE THEREBY - The present invention relates to a process comprising as process steps:
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20170135368 | NOVEL FAT-FREE CONFECTIONERY ITEM - Disclosed is a novel confectionery item, and more particularly a chewing gum of which the fat content has been reduced or totally eliminated. This reduction or elimination of the fat makes it possible to obtain a confectionery item that has a reduced caloric load, while keeping a texture similar to the same confectionery item containing fat. Moreover, the invention also concerns the combination of this novel confectionery item with already existing confectionery items in order to create novel textures and flavours. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing such a confectionery item. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135369 | COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING CHEWING GUM - COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING CHEWING GUM that, apart from chewing gum made from polyvinyl acetate, xanthan gum or Sapodilla tree sap, also includes at least caffeine and | 2017-05-18 |
20170135370 | NOVEL COMPOSITION OF A CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - A novel composition of a confectionery or pharmaceutical product, characterised in that it includes 30 to 70 wt % of a bulking agent other than maltitol having a specific surface area smaller than 0.5 m2/g and also having a reduced amount of base gum, with no negative effect on the organoleptic properties, relative to the prior art products. Also, a method for using the novel composition in the production of a chewing gum characterised in that it enables the amount of base gum in said products to be considerably reduced. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135371 | NOVEL SWEETENING COMPOSITION - A sweetening composition including from 80% to 95% by weight of crystalline pulverulent sorbitol and having an enthalpy of at most 150 J/g, a low specific surface area, a particular particle size and an excellent flow ability. Also the process for producing this novel sweetening composition, and the use of this sweetening composition in a method for preparing chewing gums and tablets. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135372 | COLORED COATED EDIBLE PRODUCT CONTAINING HIGH LEVEL OF LIQUID FLAVORS IN COATING AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - Colored hard coated edible products characterized by minimal appearance defects in the coating are disclosed. Color and flavor are in substantially separated regions of the coating. Methods of making such products are also disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135373 | PORTABLE FROZEN CONFECTION MACHINE - The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135374 | PORTABLE FROZEN CONFECTION MACHINE - The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135375 | High Protein Flakes Derived From Protein Pellets - The present invention relates to methods for preparing high protein flakes comprising forming a protein into a protein pellet and introducing the protein pellet and a food component into a cooker. The protein pellet and the food component are cooked in the cooker to give a cooked food product. The food product is then formed into a high protein flake. | 2017-05-18 |