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26th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 1
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20210195821SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS BASED ON MEASURED SOIL MOISTURE - A system for limiting plugging within an agricultural implement. The system includes a ground engaging tool configured to be supported by the agricultural implement. An actuator is coupled to the ground engaging tool. The actuator is operable to apply a down pressure on the ground engaging tool. A soil moisture sensor is positioned forward of the ground engaging tool. The soil moisture sensor is configured to measure a soil moisture forward of the ground engaging tool. A controller is communicatively coupled to the soil moisture sensor. The controller is configured to receive, from the soil moisture sensor, a signal that corresponds to the soil moisture forward of the ground engaging tool. The controller is further configured to adjust the down pressure on the ground engaging tool applied by the actuator based at least in part on the signal from the soil moisture sensor.2021-07-01
20210195822METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR OPERATING AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE - A method for operating an agricultural machine includes applying provided machine data of a work flow along a working route for an autonomous operation of the agricultural machine. The provided machine data includes a plurality of data sets. The method further includes recording, during the autonomous operation of the agricultural machine, a working position of the agricultural machine, and selecting and applying, as a function of the detected working position, a respective data set from the plurality of data sets of the provided machine data as a function of the detected working position.2021-07-01
20210195823AGRICULTURAL FIELD WORK VEHICLE - There is provided an agricultural field work vehicle capable of entering a work travel path intended by the driver in transition from manual turn travel to autonomous work travel. An agricultural field work vehicle includes an autonomous travel control section configured to cause the agricultural field work vehicle to perform autonomous travel on the basis of work travel paths and the position of the agricultural field work vehicle, a manual travel control section configured to control manual travel of the agricultural field work vehicle along a turn travel path, a destination travel path singling-out section configured to single out a destination work travel path from among a group of candidates of destination work travel paths that the agricultural field work vehicle is able to enter from the turn travel path through which the agricultural field work vehicle is driven manually, a notification device configured to notify the driver of path notification information, which is information on the work travel paths, which include the destination work travel path singled out, and an autonomous travel start operation tool for use to instruct the agricultural field work vehicle to switch from controlling the manual travel to controlling the autonomous travel.2021-07-01
20210195824COMPARATIVE AGRICULTURAL OBSTACLE MONITOR AND GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAME - An agricultural vehicle monitoring system includes one or more noncontact sensors configured to sense multiple objects along a scanline. A comparative vehicle monitor is in communication with the one or more noncontact sensors. The comparative vehicle monitor is configured to provide a specified row width and to identify one or more crop rows from the scan line and determine one or more lengths of scan line segments between identified crop rows. The comparative vehicle monitor is further configured to determine a vehicle position including one or more of a vehicle angle or a vehicle location according to the specified row width and the one or more determined lengths of scan line segments between the identified crop rows.2021-07-01
20210195825SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WINDROW PATH PLANNING - A system includes a tractor with an automated guidance system and one or more computing devices. The one or more computing devices are configured to receive image data, the image data including a graphic depiction of an agricultural area including windrows of agricultural material within the agricultural area, determine geographic locations of the plurality of windrows of agricultural material in the agricultural area from the image data, and use the locations of the plurality of windrows of agricultural material to define one or more guidance paths for an agricultural operation to be performed on the windrows of the agricultural material. The automated guidance system of the tractor is configured to steer the tractor to follow the one or more guidance paths.2021-07-01
20210195826Vehicle with Trailer Operatively Connected Thereto With a Cardan - Disclosed herein is vehicle (2021-07-01
20210195827SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WINDROW PATH PLANNING - A system for windrow path planning comprises a tractor with an automated guidance system, and one or more computing devices for receiving harvester travel information, determining the locations of a plurality of windrows of agricultural material in an agricultural area from the harvester travel information, wherein determining the locations of the windrows includes assigning windrow locations to the one or more travel paths followed by the harvester only where the harvester was harvesting a crop. The one or more computing devices use the locations of the plurality of windrows of agricultural material to define one or more guidance paths for an agricultural operation performed on the windrows of the agricultural material. The automated guidance system of the tractor uses the one or more guidance paths to steer the tractor to follow the one or more guidance paths for the agricultural operation.2021-07-01
20210195828METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A SEED GERMINATION PROFILE INDICATOR BASED ON ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY - The present invention discloses methods and devices for a germination profile indicator based on conductivity including: utilizing a target-profile correlation of a target profile of an API from a plant seed to a target germination stage, the target profile includes identifying characteristics of chemical components, and wherein the target germination stage relates to a progress of a seed-germination process of the target profile; utilizing a process-profile correlation of germination-process profiles during the seed-germination process to respective process germination stages, wherein each germination-process profile relates to extracted seed material during the respective process germination stage; comparing characteristics of the target profile to corresponding features in the germination-process profiles; selecting an optimal state of the respective process germination stage to maximize an API quantity; and cross-correlating the optimal state to a conductivity range for the seed in a soak water within a given temperature range to identify a temperature-dependent germination stopping condition.2021-07-01
20210195829AUTOMATED SEED PLANTER - An automated seed planter may include at least two vacuum cylinders which simultaneously and/or independently pick up and deliver seeds to a single tray. The vacuum cylinders may have a common rotational axis about which the vacuum cylinders rotate. The automated seed planter may include a plurality of vertical seed chutes which receive seeds therein. The vertical seed chutes have open upper and lower ends. A shutter assembly of the seed planter is associated with the lower ends of the vertical seed chutes. The shutter assembly is selectively opens and closes the lower ends of the seed chutes to plant the seeds on the tray. The automated seed planter may include a seed correction assembly including seed wells which receive seeds therein. The seed correction assembly selectively displaces one or more of the seeds from the seed wells to deliver the one or more seeds toward the tray for planting.2021-07-01
20210195830AGRICULTURAL PNEUMATIC METERS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to the singularization and metering of seeds in pneumatic meters. Such pneumatic meters may include a rotating disk with a plurality of holes arranged radially. The plurality of holes may define a circular seed path passage when the rotating disk rotates. The pneumatic meter may include a seed container structure associated with the rotating disk.2021-07-01
20210195831PIEZO ACTUATED NOZZLE CONTROL VALVE - An agricultural machine includes a source of a substance to be applied to an agricultural field and a substance outlet through which the substance is configured to pass to be applied to the field. The agricultural machine further includes a controllable piezo-actuated valve and a control signal generator configured to generate a valve control signal. The piezo-actuated valve includes a valve inlet configured to be in fluidic communication with the source of substance to be applied to the field and a valve outlet through which the substance to be applied to the field passes to move through the piezo-actuated valve. The piezo-actuated valve further includes a piezo element configured to move in response to the valve control signal and a flexure, coupled to the piezo element, and configured to amplify the movement of the piezo element to provide a valve driving movement.2021-07-01
20210195832LEAF MULCHER - A leaf mulcher includes a carriage, a plurality of wheels rotatably secured to the carriage, and a main housing having a front and a rear. A scoop is removably coupled to the front of the main housing and configured to direct leaves into the main housing to be mulched. The leaf mulcher also includes an impeller housing having an entry and an exit, where the entry of the impeller housing is coupled to a rear of the housing. In addition, the leaf mulcher includes a bag having an intake conduit coupled to the exit of the impeller housing and is configured to receive mulched leaves, and an impeller is within the impeller housing and has an insert and nut. A motor is coupled to the impeller and is configured to spin the impeller to create a vacuum to draw leaves into the impeller housing where the leaves are mulched.2021-07-01
20210195833SYSTEM AND METHOD USING NIR SENSING TO CONTROL HEIGHT OF CUTTING ELEMENT ON AGRICULTURAL MACHINE - A system and method for automatically and dynamically controlling a height of a cutting element on a swather or other agricultural machine based on feedback from NIR testing of the cut plant material. An NIR testing system receives and analyzes NIR reflected by the material cut at a particular cut height, and generates an actual value for an RFV or other property of interest. A user interface allows for entering a desired target value. A cut controller compares the actual value and the target value, and adjust (e.g., raises or lowers) a cutting element (by, e.g., changing a pitch of the cutting element) to change the particular cut height if the actual value for the property is different from the target value. If the actual value is substantially similar to the target value, then the cut controller maintains the position of the cutting element.2021-07-01
20210195834GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH TRACTION AND STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM - A traction and steering control system and method for a small- or zero-radius-turning maintenance vehicle. The traction and steering control system may determine operator intended speed and direction by monitoring positions of speed and directional control members and one or more operational parameters of the vehicle. The vehicle may then generate drive wheel speed commands that achieve the intended speed and direction by determining how best to manipulate the left and right drive wheels. In some instances, the drive wheel speed commands are disproportionately related to the positions of the speed and directional control members.2021-07-01
20210195835WALK REEL MOWER - A walk reel mower has a pivotal rear traction drum that can be selectively disposed in two different mowing positions that allow a single mower to cut grass on golf course greens as well as tee boxes with no degradation in cutting or power performance. The reel cutting unit has a pivotal rear shield to allow the rear shield to be pivotally adjusted to maintain its radial spacing relative to the orbit of the reel at a desired amount as the reel diameter decreases due to wear. The ground speed of the walk reel mower is automatically slowed during turns of the mower by a mechanical cable assembly that links a user operable throttle control and throttle reducing control to a prime mover throttle. Finally, the leverage provided by the mower handle assembly when placed in a lowered position is used by the user to more easily deploy a kickstand.2021-07-01
20210195836CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS FOR AN AUTOMATED HARVESTING MACHINE - A combine harvester and method of detecting and notifying an operator of operational inefficiencies of the combine harvester are provided. The combine harvester may include a user interface, a plurality of sensors, and a control system having a processing element configured to perform certain steps. The steps may include receiving, via the user interface or a database, data representative of a performance target; receiving, via the user interface or the database, data representative of a mechanical configuration of the combine harvester; detecting, via a sensor, data representative of an operational metric; determining, via the processing element, whether the operational metric satisfies the performance target; determining, via the processing element, a suggested adjustment to the mechanical configuration associated with the operational metric; and displaying, via the user interface, the suggested adjustment to the mechanical configuration associated with the operational metric.2021-07-01
20210195837Combine Harvester and Grain Yield Management System for Combine Harvester - A combine harvester includes: a grain conveyance mechanism for conveying grains from a threshing apparatus to a grain tank; a grain discharge apparatus provided in an end area of the grain conveyance mechanism, the grain discharge apparatus having a discharge case provided with a grain discharge opening, and a discharge rotor rotatably arranged in the discharge case; a pressed portion that is subjected to a pressing force applied by grains immediately before the grains are discharged by the discharge rotor; a load detector for detecting the pressing force exerted on the pressed portion; and a yield evaluator for evaluating the amount of conveyed grain based on a detection signal from the load detector.2021-07-01
20210195838DROP PAN SYSTEM AND SAMPLE SEPARATOR FOR GRAIN LOSS MEASUREMENT OR OTHER SAMPLE COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT - A drop pan system for collecting a sample of crop material discharged by a harvester while harvesting crops. The drop pan is magnetically coupled to a support structure disposed on the harvester by at least one electro-permanent magnet having a default de-energized state and an energized state. In the default de-energized state, the at least one electro-permanent magnet is electrically isolated from an electric power source. In the energized state, the least one electro-permanent magnet is electrically coupled with the electric power source. As the harvester advances through the field harvesting the crop, the drop pan is released from the support structure by switching the electro-permanent magnet from the default de-energized state to the energized state such that the drop pan drops to the ground surface. The open top end of the drop pan on the ground surface captures a sample of the crop material discharged by the advancing harvester.2021-07-01
20210195839METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING ORGANIC MATERIAL THROUGHPUT DATA OF HARVESTED CROPS - Methods and systems for monitoring a throughput of a crop cut from a field. The system may include, and the method may be performed at least in part using, a combine harvester including a feeder box, a main body, a threshing mechanism, and an organic material throughput sensor provided within the feeder box. The system may also include a data management system. The organic material throughput sensor senses organic material throughput data including at least one of a volume of the organic material, and a weight of the organic material, and the data management system outputs an organic material throughput map or other information based on the organic material throughput data. Using the organic material throughput data or the organic material throughput map, a producer or other operator can make a more informed planting or treatment decision for a field.2021-07-01
20210195840VEHICLE AUTOMATED UNLOADING - A vehicle automated unloading system may include a fill model and an unloading controller. The fill model is a model of a fill characteristic of a container as a function of variables comprising material unloading times, material unloading rates and material unloading locations. The unloading controller is to (a) determine a current model-based fill characteristic of the container using the dynamic fill model and (b) output control signals to adjust at least one of a material unloading time, a material unloading rate and a material unloading location based upon the current model-based fill characteristic of the container.2021-07-01
20210195841HAY BALER - A hay baler includes a compression stage having a first major wall conveying means, a support surface, a first sidewall conveying means, and a second sidewall conveying means, which are arranged to form a compression chamber and each driven at compatible speeds to propel hay toward a downstream end of the compression stage. The first and second major wall conveying means are in spaced relation to each other. The first and second sidewall conveying means are transversely oriented and form first and second side walls of the compression chamber and are angled so that the compression chamber tapers from an initial width at the upstream end to a smaller final width at the downstream end.2021-07-01
20210195842BALING APPARATUS - A baler including a flywheel driven by a PTO of a tractor, an input shaft which connects to the PTO, an output shaft which connects to the flywheel, an intermediate gear mounted for rotation between the input shaft and the output shaft, the intermediate gear being parallel to the input shaft and adapted to drive the output shaft, wherein the input shaft includes a displaceable geared collar adapted to engage the intermediate gear with either a first lower gear ratio or a second higher gear ratio. This allows the tractor PTO a lower ratio (speed) range to start the flywheel and then accelerate the flywheel to an intermediate speed before shifting and accelerating to the final desired operating speed.2021-07-01
20210195843TWINE SEVERING BLADE FOR PROTECTING AGAINST BALER NEEDLE OVER-TENSION CONDITIONS - A bale binding mechanism is configured to form crop material into a bale. The bale binding mechanism includes a baling needle and a twine tensioner. A baler chassis presents a baling chamber in which the bale is formed. The baling needle is shiftable up and down relative to the baling chamber, with the needle being shiftable to advance twine upwardly along an end of the bale. The twine tensioner is configured to maintain tension on a tensioned twine section extending between the twine tensioner and the needle, with the tensioned twine section defining a twine feed axis. The twine tensioner includes a tension device that restricts upward advancement of the tensioned twine section. The twine tensioner also includes a shiftable guide element. The guide element is shiftable into and out of a twine feed position associated with upward advancement of the tensioned twine section, with the guide element operable to define an offset twine section offset from the twine feed axis in the twine feed position. The twine tensioner includes a cutting device that severs the offset twine section when a twine over-tension condition causes the guide element to shift out of the twine feed position toward the twine feed axis.2021-07-01
20210195844BALER SLACKER ARM SENSOR FOR PROTECTING AGANIST NEEDLE OVER-TENSION CONDITIONS - A bale binding mechanism is configured to wrap twine around a bale of severed crop material. The bale binding mechanism broadly includes a baling needle, a twine tensioner, and a sensor. A baler chassis presents a baling chamber in which the bale is formed. The baling needle is shiftable up and down relative to the baling chamber, with the needle being shiftable to advance twine upwardly along an end of the bale. The twine tensioner is configured to maintain tension on a tensioned twine section extending between the twine tensioner and the needle, with the tensioned twine section defining a twine feed axis. The twine tensioner includes a tension device that restricts upward advancement of the tensioned twine section. The twine tensioner also includes a shiftable guide element. The guide element is shiftable into and out of a twine feed position associated with upward advancement of the twine section, with the guide element operable to define an offset twine section offset from the twine feed axis in the twine feed position. The sensor is operably associated with the guide element to sense guide element movement corresponding to a twine over-tension condition, with the bale binding mechanism restricting twine from being passed out of the twine tensioner in response to the sensed twine over-tension condition.2021-07-01
20210195845GARDENING TRIMMER - A gardening trimmer may include: a first blade connected to a first cam member and configured to reciprocate in response to rotation of the first cam member; and a second com connected to a second cam member and configured to reciprocate in opposite phase to the first blade in response to rotation of the second cam member. The first cam member includes a first eccentric cam configured to revolve around a first rotation axis and is connected to the first blade at the first eccentric cam. The second cam member includes a second eccentric cam configured to revolve around a second rotation axis and is connected to the second blade at the second eccentric cam. Each of the first and second blades is configured to reciprocate along a plane including the first and second rotation axis.2021-07-01
20210195846Anti-Theft Deterrent Hanging Device - Provided is an anti-theft deterrent hanger device comprises a top hook member and a bottom hook member with an elongated suspension arm therebetween. The top hook member is for placement over a top of an entry way of a building structure. Both hook members face inwardly toward the entryway.2021-07-01
20210195847MOBILE AND MODULAR CULTIVATION SYSTEMS FOR VERTICAL FARMING - Modular cultivation systems utilized in a Vertical Farm or Plant Factory is described herein. The modular cultivation system has a growing module that includes an expandable and collapsible support frame with growing boards or pods, lighting boards, and an irrigation system arranged within the support frame to maximize the quantity of crops that can be grown within an available volume of space in a Vertical Farm unit, warehouse or greenhouse per unit time. The modular cultivation system further includes a mover robot for moving the growing module. The Vertical Farm relies on an ambulatory cultivation system and a cyclical automated operational protocol for planting, growing and harvesting made possible by the ambulatory growing module. Thus, access for crop planting, maintenance and harvesting is conveniently carried out through automation, that is, by commanding a specific ambulatory cultivation system to move autonomously to designated locations in the vertical farm.2021-07-01
20210195848POT STAND - A pot stand is provided that is capable of being simply used, receiving drained water without causing water leakage, reducing manufacturing cost and enables easy disposition of the drained water. The pot stand includes a main body, a water reservoir and a load receiving part. The main body includes an upper surface part that has a drain hole, a side surface part that supports the upper surface part and has a space opened upwardly, and a bottom surface part that is connected to the side surface part. The pot stand further includes an opening that is formed in a part of the side surface part and ribs that are provided in an inner side of the main body. The water reservoir is slidably movable through the opening to be taken in or out from the space. The load receiving part is a standing wall-like shaped and extends from the bottom surface part in the space.2021-07-01
20210195849SEEDLING TRANSPLANTER - In order to reduce a possibility of damaging a seedling in the event of transplant of unit nursery beds when the seedlings are replanted from a seedling tray that supports unit nursery beds individually planted with seedlings germinated from seeds to a hydroponic panel capable of securing a longer seedling-to-seedling distance, a seedling transplanter (2021-07-01
20210195850GREENHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to computerized agricultural systems and methods for controlling and managing plant development, from seeding through harvest, in greenhouses and other agricultural production facilities.2021-07-01
20210195851AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE, PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD USING THE SAME, AND HEAT-RAY REFLECTING FILM STRUCTURE - The agricultural greenhouse of the invention and the plant cultivation method using the same can cultivate plants economically and efficiently with less energy per crop yield, as it is provided with a CO2021-07-01
20210195852THINNING DEVICE - The present invention is relative to the agricultural sector and more specifically in the field of fruit growing.2021-07-01
20210195853MUSHROOM HARVESTING CONTAINER FUNNEL TRAY AND SORTING DEVICE - The present disclosure relates generally to a container tray for harvesting a plurality of commercially cultivated button-type mushrooms. The present disclosure discusses a mushroom harvesting container tray that cannot only be used for temporarily storing the harvested (picked) mushrooms during the harvesting (picking) process, but the tray can also effectively store and retain the untrimmed mushrooms in place during trimming such that the mushroom stems may be trimmed while being housed in the tray, thereby substantially increasing the efficiency of harvesting mushrooms. For example, the tray holds the mushroom steady while a blade or other cutting mechanism simultaneously trims a plurality of mushroom stems. The present disclosure also relates to a sorting device that determines whether the mushrooms are acceptable and removes the acceptable mushrooms from the tray after the stems have been cut and simultaneously sorts the acceptable mushrooms according to their respective size, shape, color, weight and/or other feature, while also separating or rejecting the unacceptable mushrooms.2021-07-01
20210195854Irradiance-Controlled Fixture for Horticultural Applications - Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.2021-07-01
20210195855HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-PROCESS MACHINE AND A MULTI-PROCESS MACHINE USING IT - A multi-process machine including a base machine, a boom assembly and a felling head for felling and further processing trees is provided with at least one pressure accumulator for increasing the instantaneous output with a motor and the system includes a separate auxiliary supply line led to the pressure accumulator from a pump and control valves for the auxiliary supply line, and an auxiliary control line led from the pressure accumulator directly to a selected side of the hydraulic motor and valves for the auxiliary control line.2021-07-01
20210195856METHOD FOR MEASURING A TREE TRUNK, AND A HARVESTER - A harvester (2021-07-01
20210195857AN UNDERGROUND SOIL SENSORS SYSTEM - An underground soil sensors system is disclosed. The underground soil sensors system can include a base station having at least one antenna. The underground soil sensors system can include at least one set of soil sensors, where each soil sensor in the at least one set can be positioned at a predetermined vertical distance below a surface of a target soil. Each soil sensor in the at least one set can transmit signals to an adjacent soil sensor positioned thereabove in that set and to receive signals from an adjacent soil sensor positioned therebelow in that set. A topmost soil sensor in the at least one set can transmit signals to the at least one antenna of the base station.2021-07-01
20210195858HYDROPONIC APPARATUS - A hydroponic apparatus comprises an enclosed housing (2021-07-01
20210195859RESISTANCE TO TOLCNDV IN MELONS - The present invention is directed to melon plant and seed, namely of 2021-07-01
20210195860METHOD OF PROPAGATING A CANNABIS CUTTING - Methods of propagating a 2021-07-01
20210195861LETTUCE VARIETY 79-224 RZ - The present invention relates to a 2021-07-01
20210195862SOYBEAN VARIETIES '2984050', '2984004', '2987416', '2987413', AND '2987331' - New soybean varieties designated ‘2984050’, ‘2984004’, ‘2987416’, ‘2987413’, and ‘2987331’ are described. ‘2984050’, ‘2984004’, ‘2987416’, ‘2987413’, and ‘2987331’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.2021-07-01
20210195863MILKING SYSTEM WITH DETECTION SYSTEM - A milking system includes a milking device with a milking control, a milk line, and a sampling/analysis device. The milking control controls the milking based on said analysis. The sampling/analysis device includes a reagent carrier, including a tape with a first side with a reagent pad that detects the presence of a substance in the milk sample and a second side, a dosing device to provide a droplet of said sample onto the reagent pad, a source for emitting source radiation onto the reagent pad, and a sensor to detect response radiation emitted by the reagent pad, and to analyse the detected response radiation to indicate the presence or concentration of said substance. The first side faces away from the sensor during analysing by the sensor. By viewing “from below”, the observed reaction in the reagent is cleaner, and suffers less from artefacts, and the camera will stay cleaner.2021-07-01
20210195864ARRANGEMENT FOR A PUPPY LAVATORY WITH DISCHARGE CONNECTED TO THE DRAIN - Consisting of a toilet (2021-07-01
20210195865Pet cooling Pad - Present invention teaches construction of a pet cooling pad by mixing four substances into a gel layer. A soft fabric layer then wraps the gel layer together with a light sponge layer into an integrated pad. An anti-slip layer can be added to the bottom to provide more stable grip to the surface the pad is place upon, especially when the pad is used in a moving vehicle to transport pets. Optionally, the soft fabric layer can be made to be waterproof, easy for a pet owner to take care of and/or clean the pad products.2021-07-01
20210195866MISSION PLANNER FOR THE AERIAL RELEASE OF MOSQUITOES - A method and system for preparing a distribution program for insects comprises obtaining distribution data of a wild population of insects; obtaining distribution parameters including distribution resolution levels of at least one available distribution vehicle; generating a population density map at a resolution level consistent with the distribution resolution level of the vehicle; generating a release map by modifying the population density map in accordance with the distribution parameters; and generating a path using the release map, the path defining dosages of insects to be released at respective locations along the path.2021-07-01
20210195867Analyzing Media Based on Non-Human Animal Input - A computing system classifies each of a plurality of media units as either having or not having a characteristic of interest by testing the media units using a plurality of non-human animals. The testing comprises, for each of the media units and responsive to detecting a non-human animal at a location, sending the media unit to a media output device perceivable by the non-human animal from the location. The testing further comprises, for each of the media units, determining the classification of the media unit as either having or not having the characteristic of interest based on data derived, at least in part, from an input sensor configured to accept input from the non-human animal while the non-human animal is at the location.2021-07-01
20210195868Device For Tracking The Consumption Of Foodstuffs By An Animal Such As A Mammal, For Example A Cat - The invention relates to a device for tracking the consumption of foodstuffs by an animal, comprising: a front wall, a rear wall and side walls defining therebetween a chamber, and an opening formed in the front wall in order to allow an animal to gain access to the chamber; a receptacle in the chamber, defining a cavity for storing foodstuffs; a foodstuff retrieval element for retrieving foodstuffs discharged from the cavity and not consumed by the animal, which element extends substantially from the cavity as far as one of the walls; and a weighing system which is configured to determine the weight of foodstuffs that have been taken from the cavity and not retrieved by the retrieval element over a period of time.2021-07-01
20210195869ANIMAL TAG, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR DETERMINING BEHAVIOR-RELATED DATA - A three-dimensional accelerometer in an animal tag registers a first set of acceleration parameters expressing a respective acceleration of the tag along each of three independent spatial axes. A processor in the tag derives a respective estimated gravity-related component in each parameter in the first set, and compensates for the respective estimated gravity-related components in the first set to obtain a second set of acceleration parameters representing respective accelerations of the animal tag along each of three independent spatial axes each in which the parameter is balanced around a base level with no influence of gravitation. The processor determines behavior-related data of rise-up and/or lie-down movements of an animal carrying the animal tag based on deviations in a single parameter in the second set of acceleration parameters relative to the base level.2021-07-01
20210195870A CONSUMABLE CARTRIDGE REMOVABLY ATTACHABLE TO AN ANIMAL MARKING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR MARKING AN ANIMAL - Disclosed herein is a consumable cartridge removably attachable to an animal marking apparatus. The consumable cartridge comprises a movably mounted needle and a biasing element operatively coupled to the movably mounted needle to withdraw the needle to a withdrawn position. Also disclosed herein is a method for marking an animal.2021-07-01
20210195871Fishbowl Toy for Pet - A fishbowl toy for pet includes a base, a transparent surrounding wall cover, a driving unit, and a turntable for one or more playthings, such as table tennis ball, golf ball, little doll, stuffed toy mouse, fluffy ball, and etc., to be placed on the turntable, so as to allow the turntable to bring the playthings to rotate like dynamic objects that attract a pet to catch them. The transparent surrounding wall cover has an open end communicating with outside that enable the pet to grasp the playthings therethrough, wherein when the pet caught a plaything, it will feel rewarded and like to play with the fishbowl toy. Accordingly, the feature of the fishbowl toy is adapted to actively attract the interest and attention of the pet and leads the pet to play with the fishbowl toy, rather than to scratch and damage the household settings.2021-07-01
20210195872Detachable Cover for a Retractable Dog Leash - A hand and animal leash cover that includes a reversibly attachable, flexible, shape-retaining shell configured to surround an individual's hand while holding a leash retracting device. The shell includes a first opening for a human hand, dimensioned so that a user can grip the handle of a retractable leash and operate its features, such as a leash lock, a toggle leash-locking feature, etc. The shell has a second end opening with a diameter slightly larger than the width of the housing of the leash retracting device, and that extends preferably only to the aperture through which the leash enters the housing. The shell is at least semi-rigid so that it maintains its shape and does not collapse upon itself when a human hand is not inserted therein. No straps, elastic bands or other types of closure members are employed to close off the first opening, as the shell extends to cover a user's wrist and to contact the sleeve of a coat worn by the user so as to reduce heat loss. The shell facilitates easy engagement and disengagement of a person's hand when grasping the retractable leash device when the leash cover is in place.2021-07-01
20210195873SMART PET CARE SYSTEM - A smart pet care system includes: a pet care device adapted to feed and water a pet and to transmit status information related to the pet to an external device; a smartphone controlling the pet care device based on input information from a user; and a management server transmitting care information for caring for the pet to the smartphone based on the status information and preset setting information.2021-07-01
20210195874TRANSFER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR AQUACULTURE - A system for transferring marine life within an aquaculture facility including a plurality of segregated storage facilities each containing water for marine life, maintained within a predetermined temperature range and supported at independent ground levels. The storage facilities are successively disposed and structured to contain marine life at different stages of growth. A transfer assembly includes a path of fluid flow interconnecting successive ones of said plurality of storage facilities in fluid communication with one another, wherein at least a majority of a length of said path of fluid flow is disposed beneath the independent ground levels at a predetermined depth, which is sufficient to facilitate maintenance of the path of fluid flow within the predetermined temperature range, via geothermal cooling. The transfer assembly may also connect a holding facility, which may be dimensioned and structured to transfer mature marine life, possibly on an on-demand basis, to the harvesting facility.2021-07-01
20210195875NON-HUMAN ANIMALS EXHIBITING DEGENERATIVE SYMPTOM ATTRIBUTED TO PROTEIN AGGREGATION - The present invention provides a model animal for establishing an effective therapy for a protein aggregation disease typified by Alzheimer's disease and the like.2021-07-01
20210195876SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS AND FEEDING EFFICIENCY IN CATTLE - Methods of identifying cattle having increased feed efficiency using a small panel of single nucleotide polymorphisms is provided. The method provides for using a thousand or less of such SNPs and includes using a panel of 250 or fewer SNPs. The method if useful with various cattle breeds including crossbred cattle. Provided are SNPs that are useful as markers with various traits associated with feed efficiency in cattle. Kits and methods of use are provided.2021-07-01
20210195877NON-HUMAN ANIMALS EXPRESSING EXOGENOUS TERMINAL DEOXYNUCLEOTIDYLTRANSFERASE - Provided herein are methods and compositions related to non-human animals that express exogenous Terminal Deoxynucleotidyltransferase (TdT).2021-07-01
20210195878GENETICALLY 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.2021-07-01
20210195879GENETICALLY MODIFIED MOUSE MODELS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present disclosure provides a genetically modified mouse comprising a genomic nucleic acid encoding human APOE4, a genomic nucleic acid encoding mouse TREM2 modified to include a R47H substitution, and at least one genomic modification selected from the group consisting of: (a) a genomic nucleic acid encoding mouse ABCA7 modified to include an A 1541 G substitution; (b) a genomic nucleic acid encoding mouse APP modified to include G601R, F606Y, and R609H substitutions; (c) a genomic nucleic acid encoding mouse PLCG2 modified to include a M28L substitution; (d) a genomic nucleic acid encoding mouse MTHFR modified to include a A262V substitution; (e) an inactivated Ceacam1 allele; and (f) an inactivated Il1rap allele. Methods of producing the genetically modified mouse and methods of using the genetically modified mouse are also provided.2021-07-01
20210195880COLLAPSIBLE AND SELF-CLEANING CHUMMING NET - The present invention is a chumming net comprising one or more rod(s), rubber polymer covering for buoyancy, a connecter means, and a net. The rod or rods are connected by the connector means to form a collapsible structure to which the net is attached. In a single rod embodiment, a connector means is used to join the two ends to form the collapsible structure. In embodiments with two or more rods, the connector means is adapted to combine the rods to form a collapsible structure. An essential feature of the invention is the net which is made of flexible rubber material with non-stick or self-cleaning properties to lessen or eliminate the accumulation of smelly organic fish matter. The chumming net is capable of collapsing upon disassembly or disconnection of the rod(s) to facilitate folding for easy storage and portability.2021-07-01
20210195881METHOD APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FISH - A submersible (2021-07-01
20210195882FISH HOOK APPARATUS - A fish hook apparatus including a head member, a shank, a bend section, a point element, and securing elements and a method for producing a controllable action in a bait are provided. The head member is defined by a top nose element, opposing side walls, and a bottom end. The head member includes a channel with openings at the top nose element and an opposing side wall for passing a fishing line. A securing element, coupled to the bottom end of the head member, secures a head of the bait. Another securing element, coupled to any location of the bait, secures one end of the fishing line exiting from the head member to the bait. Controllably tugging the fishing line curls the secured bait backwards towards the head member and springs the secured bait forwards to produce a controllable action, for example, a worm-like action in the bait.2021-07-01
20210195883FISH ATTRACTOR OR LURE - A fish attracting device including a first rotating member configured to rotate about a first central axis in response to movement of the first rotating member relative to water, the first rotating member having at least one asymmetrical blade protrusion positioned to encourage rotation of the first rotating member relative to the water in response to the movement of the first rotating member relative to the water; and a second rotating member coupled to the first rotating member, the second rotating member being configured to rotate about a second central axis in response to movement of the second rotating member relative to the water, the second rotating member having an asymmetrical blade protrusion positioned to encourage rotation of the second rotating member relative to the water in response to the movement of the second rotating member relative to the water, the rotation of the second rotating member being substantially opposite the rotation of the first rotating member.2021-07-01
20210195884MITE ATTRACTING AGENT AND MITE CATCHER - There are provided a mite attracting agent including: a calcined shell; and a mite attracting composition containing a mite attracting substance, and a mite catcher including the above-described mite attracting agent. Preferably, the mite attracting agent further includes silica gel. The mite attracting agent can reduce a mite allergen.2021-07-01
20210195885COLD PLASMA METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ERADICATION OF THE TAXONOMIC CLASS INSECTA - A system for eradication of insects, insect larvae, and insect eggs includes an applicator, a plurality of nozzles, a gas source, and a cold plasma generator. The applicator is adapted to be moved by the user over an area to be treated. The plurality of nozzles are disposed on the applicator. The cold plasma generator is in electrical communication with a power supply. The cold plasma generator is in fluid communication with the plurality of nozzles and the gas source. The cold plasma generator is configured to generate cold plasma from the gas source and configured to expel a plurality of cold plasma plumes through the plurality of nozzles that forms a cold plasma field. The cold plasma field is generated at a power and a volumetric flow sufficient for the eradication of the insects, the insect larvae and the incents eggs from the area to be treated.2021-07-01
20210195886ADJUSTABLE LENGTH PARALLEL LINKAGE FOR AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER BOOM - An agricultural sprayer includes a mobile frame, a boom, and a boom-positioning mechanism. The boom is spaced from the frame. The boom-positioning mechanism is configured to support the boom on the frame for selective movement between a raised boom position and a lowered boom position. The boom-positioning mechanism includes a positioning actuator, and a telescoping parallel linkage providing constant spacing between the boom and the frame in the raised boom position and lowered boom position. The positioning actuator is configured to place the boom in the raised boom configuration upon elongation and in the lowered boom position upon retraction. The agricultural sprayer may further include a controller for positioning the boom relative to an underlying surface.2021-07-01
20210195887Biomaterial Preservation Composition, Method for Preserving Biomaterial, Method for Producing Biomaterial, Transplantation Material and Method of Transplantation - The present invention provides a composition that can preserve biomaterials. The biomaterial preservation composition of the present invention includes a microbubble.2021-07-01
20210195888PROCESS OF CRYOPRESERVATION OF STEM CELLS OBTAINED FROM THE PULP OF DECIDUOUS TEETH - PROCESS OF CRYOPRESERVATION OF STEM CELLS OBTAINED FROM THE PULP OF DECIDUOUS TEETH is a process of collection of stem cells from deciduous teeth for freezing and storing, comprises the sequence of procedures from the collection of the deciduous teeth to the storage of stem cells in favourable conditions to its application when and if necessary, and for the operationalization of the process a Collection Kit was developed, in order to allow the Dentist to perform the collection in its own practice according to pre-set technical protocols and timing for sending, which was called the R-Crio Collection Kit; finally the opening of a further possibility of protocol from collecting until the storage and subsequent thawing of the stem cells form the deciduous pulp for application in therapies and studies involving Regenerative Biomedicine.2021-07-01
20210195889System for Rapid Cooling and Warming of Cells and Other Biological Material - A system for cryocooling biological samples, including a first chamber configured to hold a first amount a cryogenic liquid; a container holder positioned in thermal contact with the first chamber and configured to hold at least one removable container positioned therein, wherein the container is configured to hold a second amount of the cryogenic liquid and forms a second chamber; an elongated tube holder configured to hold at least one hollow elongated tube into the container; and a sample wand configured to hold and transfer at least one sample holder with a biological sample into the elongated tube while the elongated tube is in the container with the second amount of the cryogenic liquid therein.2021-07-01
20210195890AN EFFICIENT CRYOPRESERVATION DEVICE PREVENTING THE DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN SAMPLES AND EXTRACELLUAR ICE - A cryoprotective device protects an aqueous biological material from mechanical damage due to ice formation during cryogenic freezing and/or cryostorage by preventing direct contact of the biological material with cell-damaging large ice crystals, the cryoprotective storage device having a housing with an internal cavity. The housing is configured to receive a freezable medium with the biological material within the internal cavity. The housing includes a semi-permeable membrane. The membrane is impermeable to ice crystals that are larger than an average pore size of the membrane to prevent such ice crystals from passing into the internal cavity from outside the housing, such that ice crystals formed in the medium within the housing have a smaller crystal size from ice crystals formed in the medium outside of the housing. As such, the biological material is protected from mechanical damage generated by direct contact with large ice crystals.2021-07-01
20210195891CRYOPRESERVATION OF TISSUES AND ORGANS - This disclosure is related to methods of preserving biological samples such as organs, and tissue. The present disclosure relates to methods of subzero preservation of biological tissue samples, such as entire organs from mammals, e.g., humans. The present disclosure is based, at least in part, on the discovery that biological tissue samples can be supercooled while minimizing formation of ice crystals by reducing liquid-air interfaces and lowering the melting point of the tissue samples, e.g., organs, or liquid in the tissue samples by use of cryoprotective agents while ensuring uniform distribution of cryoprotective agents throughout the biological sample by using improved perfusion techniques.2021-07-01
20210195892COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL ON MATERIAL SURFACES - A composition and method for microbial control on a material surface using a minimum risk pesticide such as a GRAS antimicrobial/preservative component. The GRAS antimicrobial/preservative component is preferably an organic acid.2021-07-01
20210195893QUATERNARY DISINFECTANT COMPOSITION WITH ANIONIC SCALE INHIBITING AGENT - The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaner compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an antimicrobial amine, and an anionic scale inhibitor. Beneficially, the compositions provide sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.2021-07-01
20210195894SURFACTANT COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - A surfactant composition comprising (a) a sulfosuccinate based compound; and (b) a C2021-07-01
20210195895COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE DROUGHT TOLERANCE OF PLANTS - Compositions and methods for extending the shelf life, quality and performance of plants under moisture stress. The compositions include an antioxidant and an osmolyte dissolved in water. The compositions can be prepared from a dry or liquid concentrate. When prepared from a liquid concentrate, the compositions also preferably include a wetting agent, an emulsifier a preservative and a colorant. In a preferred method of the invention, the compositions are formulated for application via sub-irrigation, drench and/or drip, or are formulated for application via overhead. The compositions maximize water saturation ability (container capacity), and provide better water retention and better rewetting ability. The compositions also improve water usage efficiency and reduce watering frequency requirements. These affects last multiple watering cycles, thereby providing product efficacy.2021-07-01
20210195896A SYNERGISTIC COMPOSITION OF NEMATICIDE COMPRISING OF CHALCONES - The present invention provides a synergistic composition of a nematicide comprising of combination of chalcones, chalcone 17 and chalcone 25, or chalcone 17 and chalcone 30 with potent nematicidal and nematostatic properties. The chalcones individually show 100% nematicidal activity at a concentration as high as 102021-07-01
20210195897ANTIMICROBIAL ELASTOMERIC FORMULATION - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial coagulant solution, wherein the antimicrobial coagulant solution is a mixture of an antimicrobial additive and a coagulant solution. The antimicrobial additive formulation comprises (i) natural ingredient, (ii) organic acid and (iii) water. The coagulant solution comprises (i) coagulating agent, (ii) antitack agent, (iii) wetting agent, (iv) pH adjuster and (v) solvent. Further, present invention discloses an antimicrobial elastomeric article comprising antimicrobial coating that is prepared from the antimicrobial coagulant solution. The antimicrobial elastomeric article is an antimicrobial glove.2021-07-01
20210195898SAFENED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HALAUXIFEN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF IN BRASSICA SPECIES - Provided herein are safened herbicidal compositions for use in 2021-07-01
20210195899EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE FORMULATIONS OF SDHI FUNGICIDES - An emulsifiable concentrate formulation for the protection of agricultural crops comprising: (A) a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) and (B) a phosphoric ester of the formula (R2021-07-01
20210195900FUNGICIDAL MIXTURES FOR SOYBEAN DISEASES - Disclosed are fungicidal mixtures, compositions and methods for controlling plant diseases relating to combinations comprising non-identical SDHI fungicides/nematicides or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof and derivatives thereof. Fluopyram and derivatives thereof in combination with other SDHI fungicides are provided for controlling soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybeans. Disclosed are fungicidal mixtures of penthiopyrad and fluopyram and derivatives thereof, for controlling soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybeans.2021-07-01
20210195901HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - A herbicidal composition in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate which comprises, in addition to emulsifiers and water-insoluble solvents, 2,2-dimethyl-propionic acid 8-(2,6-diethyl-4-methyl-phenyl)-9-oxo-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-9H-pyrazolo[1,2-d][1,4,5]oxadiazepin-7-yl ester and an alcohol.2021-07-01
20210195902BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS COMPRISING COMBINATIONS OF ORGANOSILANES - An aqueous antimicrobial coating composition capable of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface comprises at least two organosilanes, each of the at least two organosilanes having a structure, R—Si(OR′)2021-07-01
20210195903DISTORTED GOLD (I)-PHOSPHINE COMPLEXES AND AND METHODS FOR USE AS ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS - The presently-disclosed subject matter describes distorted gold (I) phosphine compounds. The presently-disclosed subject matter also describes a method for killing fungus comprising contacting fungus with distorted gold (I) phosphine compounds. The presently-disclosed subject matter further describes a method of preventing or disrupting a biofilm on a surface comprising contacting a surface with distorted gold (I) phosphine compounds.2021-07-01
20210195904METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MODIFIED GLUTEN - A method for manufacturing a bread dough that includes preparing a bread dough using modified gluten obtained by heating a solution containing gluten and an organic acid having two or more carbonyl groups in the same molecule at 1 part by weight or more per 100 parts by weight of the gluten at 70° C. or higher for 30 minutes or longer.2021-07-01
20210195905NATURAL COMPLEX PRESERVATIVE AGENT FOR GRAIN OR GRAIN PRODUCT - Provided is a natural complex preservative agent for a grain or grain-based product. The preservative agent contains 50 wt % or greater of a 2021-07-01
20210195906Single Serve Portion Evaporated Milk Package - Packaged single serve portion evaporated milk.2021-07-01
20210195907PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN IMPROVED FERMENTED MILK PRODUCT USING A SPORULATION NEGATIVE BACILLUS STRAIN - The invention relates to a method for producing a fermented dairy product, comprising: (a) providing a milk substrate, (b) fermenting said milk substrate with a lactic acid bacterium starter culture, wherein step (b) is conducted in the presence of at least one 2021-07-01
20210195908CREAMY EDIBLE EMULSIONS - Provided are edible emulsions that can be used as smoothies, creamers, syrups or other products to be used in food or consumed directly. The emulsions contain relatively high amounts, such as 10%-50% by weight of a protein composition, such as one or more of nut butters, whey, and, optionally, collagen, and very low amounts of a surfactant, typically less than 2%, such as less than 1.5%. The resulting emulsions are stable and have large particles in the range of about 3 μm, 4 μm or 5 μm to 10 μm or 15 μm. As a result, the emulsions have a creamy consistency.2021-07-01
20210195909OIL-IN-WATER EMULSION CONTAINING WHEAT FLOUR AND PHYSICALLY MODIFIED STARCH - The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, containing wheat flour and physically modified starch. The invention also relates to a method for preparation of the composition.2021-07-01
20210195910METHOD FOR DECOLORIZATION AND DEODORIZATION OF EGG YOLK OIL - A method for decolorization and deodorization of egg yolk oil comprises at least: adding a first ether solution to a crude egg yolk oil, and performing a first stirring process, to produce a first egg yolk oil mixture; adding activated carbon to the first egg yolk oil mixture, performing a second stirring process, and removing the activated carbon, to produce a second egg yolk oil mixture; adding a second ether solution and distilled water to the second egg yolk oil mixture, and performing a third stirring process, to produce a third egg yolk oil mixture; and removing distilled water, part of the first ether solution, and part of the second ether solution from the third egg yolk oil mixture by a distillation process, and removing the remaining first ether solution and the remaining second ether solution by a vacuum process to produce a decolorized and deodorized egg yolk oil.2021-07-01
20210195911Kit and Method for Making a Smash Cake - A kit and method of use thereof are provided for making a smash cake. The kit includes a mallet, at least one mold, a quantity of shell-making material, and a plurality of confectioneries. Additionally, the kit may include at least one plate. The mallet allows a user to smash the smash cake. The at least one mold allows a cake shell to be formed. The quantity of shell-making material is used to create a cake shell of the smash cake. The plurality of confectioneries may be cookies, candies, and the like. The plurality of confectioneries is used to fill the smash cake. The quantity of shell-making material is poured about the at least one mold and then hardened into a cake shell. The cake shell is filled with the plurality of confectioneries and then placed on the at least one plate. The smash cake is then smashed with the mallet.2021-07-01
20210195912AERATED SWEET EDIBLE PRODUCT AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The subject matter discloses a sweet aerated edible product comprising a fiber composition comprising at least 40 percent by weight of fibers made of a Polysaccharide molecule, said aerated sweet edible product is manufactured using a process comprising heating the fiber composition to a melting state, rotating the melted fiber composition at high speed, generating strands from the melted fiber composition and outputting the strands. The subject matter also discloses a sweet aerated edible product comprising a fiber composition comprising non-sweet fibers with a sweetening agent.2021-07-01
20210195913AN APPARATUS FOR MAKING TEXTURE CONTROLLED EDIBLE ICE PRODUCTS INSTANTLY - The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing edible ice products comprising: (a) a thermally insulated food grade material chamber; (b) at least one atomizing beverage nozzle (s) inserted in said thermally insulated chamber for spraying beverage droplets into said thermally insulated chamber; (c) at least one beverage valve(s), disposed between a beverage source and said atomizing beverage nozzle (s), for controlling the beverage flow rate into said chamber; (d) at least one gas expansion nozzle (s), inserted in said thermally insulated chamber, for expanding the gas in its liquid state to its gaseous state, and for jetting gas on said beverage droplets, in said thermally insulated chamber; (e) at least one gas flow regulator(s), disposed between a gas source and said gas nozzle (s) for regulating the gas flow rate into said gas expansion nozzle (s); (f) a controller for controlling said beverage valve (s) and said gas flow regulator (s); and (g) wherein said controller controls said beverage valve (s) and said gas flow regulator(s) for ensuring that said sprayed beverage droplets meet the jetted gas for freezing said droplets for forming a texture controlled edible ice product in said thermally insulated chamber.2021-07-01
20210195914MIXING DEVICE - A mixing device suitable to mix substances or liquid or semi-liquid compounds to increase the volume thereof, including a hub which develops along a central axis and three mixing spokes connected to the hub, wherein each of the spokes comprises an external lateral fin and two upper and lower connection segments, which connect respective upper and lower ends of the lateral fin to the hub.2021-07-01
20210195915CARTRIDGE-TYPE CONTAINER FOR A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING ICE CREAM - A cartridge-type container usable in a machine for the production of ice cream includes a tub comprising a bottom wall and a lateral wall which define a chamber for working and/or preserving the ice cream provided with an aperture, and a lid configured to close the aperture.2021-07-01
20210195916A METHOD OF PRODUCING FROZEN CONFECTION WITH PROTEIN AGGLOMERATION AND DELAYED SUCROSE ADDITION - The invention relates to a method of producing a frozen confection product, the method comprising the steps of: providing an ingredient mix free from added sugar or comprises below 0.2% wt, the composition comprising 3-17 wt. % fat, 3-17 wt. % milk solids non-fat, and 1-10 wt. % protein comprising casein and whey, the ingredient mix having a pH of 6.1-6.4; homogenising the ingredient mix and subsequently pasteurizing the composition at a temperature of 80°-100° C. for a period of 0.5-3 min to form agglomerated protein comprising casein and whey, adding 3-25 wt. % of sugar to the ingredient mix; and freezing while optionally aerating the ingredient mix, to form a frozen confection product. The invention also relates to a product obtained with the method.2021-07-01
20210195917COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS FOR AGRICULTURE - Provided herein are agents, compositions, and methods for agricultural use, e.g., for altering the level, activity, or metabolism of one or more microorganisms resident in a host nematode or arthropod (e.g., honeybee or silkworm), the alteration resulting in an increase in the fitness of the host. The invention features a composition that includes an agent (e.g., phage, peptide, small molecule, antibiotic, or combinations thereof) that can alter the host's microbiota in a manner that is beneficial to the host. By promoting favorable microbial levels, microbial activity, microbial metabolism, and/or microbial diversity, the agents described herein may be used to increase the fitness of a variety of beneficial nematodes or arthropods, such as bees and silkworms, utilized in agriculture and commerce.2021-07-01
20210195918PACKAGED BEVERAGE AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING KOJI EXTRACT - Provided are a packaged beverage containing koji extract in which the generation of old stink is suppressed and the enzyme activity is maintained, and a method for preserving the koji extract. The packaged beverage contains koji extract and has a carbon dioxide gas internal pressure at 20° C. of 0.03 MPa or more.2021-07-01
20210195919METHOD FOR PRODUCING PULP-CONTAINING JUICE AND PULP-CONTAINING JUICE PRODUCED THEREBY - The present disclosure relates to a method for producing pulp-containing juice, which may produce pulp-containing juice without loss of nutrients while maintaining the flavor and color of a raw material. The method includes squeezing raw material for juice to obtain juice and sterilizing the juice by non-thermal high-pressure processing. Thus, the method may inactivate microorganisms or enzymes, maintain the quality of the juice in a fresh state, and prevent the flavor and nutrients of the raw material from being lost by high-temperature sterilization. In addition, through a quick freezing process, it is possible to prevent the layer separation phenomenon from occurring, prevent the nutrients from being destroyed by temperature changes, and maintain the uniform color of the pulp-containing juice even without using a colorant. A user can conveniently drink the pulp-containing juice produced by this method while feeling the flavor of the fruit thereof without loss of nutrients.2021-07-01
20210195920PROBIOTIC FERMENTED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PULP COMPOSITION CONTAING ACTIVE BACTERIA AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention belongs to the technical field of beverages, and relates to a probiotic fermented fruit and vegetable puree product. The probiotic fermented fruit and vegetable puree product is obtained by fermenting fruit and vegetable puree with 2021-07-01
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