28th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220217892 | SMART IMPLEMENTS - An example smart implement includes a power takeoff connector, one or more sensors, a controller, and a communication unit. The power takeoff connector attaches the smart implement to a tractor. The one or more sensors generate implement data. The controller is configured to determine operating parameters based on the implement data from the one or more sensors. The communication unit is configured to communicate with the tractor. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217893 | Autonomous Travel System - An autonomous travel system is provided with a location acquisition unit, an inertia measuring device, a travel control unit, an initialization control unit, and a condition setting unit. The location acquisition unit acquires a location of a work vehicle by using a satellite positioning system. The inertia measuring device detects an orientation of the work vehicle. The travel control unit causes the work vehicle to travel autonomously along a preset travel route. The initialization control unit carries out an initialization process for the inertia measuring device by obtaining the orientation of the work vehicle on the basis of a value acquired by the location acquisition unit during initialization travel in which the work vehicle travels straight in a predetermined direction. In the condition setting unit, switching from off to on of a power source of the work vehicle is defined as a first starting condition for the initialization process, and acceptance of an instruction for carrying out the initialization process when the power source of the work vehicle is on is defined as a second starting condition for the initialization process. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217894 | PREDICTING SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT - Implementations are described herein for predicting soil organic carbon (“SOC”) content for agricultural fields detected in digital imagery. In various implementations, one or more digital images depicting portion(s) of one or more agricultural fields may be processed. The one or more digital images may have been acquired by a vision sensor carried through the field(s) by a ground-based vehicle. Based on the processing, one or more agricultural inferences indicating agricultural practices or conditions predicted to affect SOC content may be determined. Based on the agricultural inferences, one or more predicted SOC measurements for the field(s) may be determined. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217895 | METHODS OF OPERATING TILLAGE IMPLEMENTS AND WORKING FIELDS - A method of working a field includes collecting data from a harvester correlated to a map of a field, generating an operating parameter map of an operating parameter of a tillage implement, and adjusting the operating parameter of the tillage implement as the tillage implement traverses the field based on the operating parameter map and a location of the tillage implement within the field. The operating parameter map is correlated to the map of the field and based at least in part on the data collected by the harvester. Methods of operating a tillage implement include selecting a variation of an operating parameter of a tillage implement with respect to a position within a field based on information collected by a harvester, propelling the tillage implement through the field, and adjusting the operating parameter of the tillage implement based on the selected variation. Related non-transitory computer-readable storage media are disclosed. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217896 | HIGH THROUGHPUT CASSETTE FILLER - A small object cassette processing station for depositing small objects into selected cells of a small object cassette. The station comprises a bulk small object bin structured and operable to retain a bulk quantity of small objects of a selected type. The station additionally comprises a small object counting and parsing subsystem configured to parse a plurality of groups of small objects received from the bulk quantity of the small objects retained in the bulk small object bin. Each group of small objects comprises a number of small objects by a central control system. The station further comprise a small object distribution subsystem configured to receive each parsed group of small objects and deposit each parsed group of small objects into one of a plurality of small object cells of a small object cassette as stipulated by the central control system. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217897 | Applicator with Multiple Offset Booms and Method of Controlling the Same - An agricultural product delivery applicator for delivering particulate product to a field. The applicator includes a supply compartment to hold the product, a pneumatic conveying system, a metering system, and a controller. The pneumatic conveying system includes first delivery line operably connected to an airflow source and to the supply compartment, and a second delivery line operably connected to the airflow source and to the supply compartment. The metering system includes a first metering device associated with the first delivery line and a second metering device associate with the second delivery line. The controller controls the air flow source, the first metering device to meter product to result in a first mixed flow of airflow and product for the first delivery line, and the second metering device to meter product with the airflow to result in a second mixed flow of airflow and product for the second delivery line. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217898 | PLANTING CHARACTERISTIC DETECTION AND CONTROL USING A SEED SENSOR - A seed sensor senses seeds on a row unit and generates a seed sensor signal. A number of planting characteristics, such as a seed orientation, seed slugging, delivery system wear, and seed abnormalities, can be detected based on the seed sensor signal. The planter can be controlled based on the detected planting characteristics. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217899 | TRANSPLANTER SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED CONTROLLED GROWTH ENVIRONMENTS - Automated transplanter assemblies and systems. For example, the disclosure sets forth a plug holder and assembly adapted to transplant plugs into tight-fitting plug holders. The disclosure also conveys a transplanter assembly useful in transplant operations where a plug holder is oriented at a non-perpendicular angle to the surface of a grow tower or other structure that contains the plug holder. The disclosure also provides a transplanter system useful in transplanting plugs into grow towers. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217900 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF CENTRIFUGAL FERTILIZER SPREADERS - A spreader with a material divider that is adjustable to change a stream of material which flows in an arbitrary manner to the centrifugal disk(s) described to achieve a desired symmetrical or asymmetrical spread pattern. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217901 | NUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS FOR CULTIVATING SPHAGNUM - The invention provides a method for cultivating | 2022-07-14 |
20220217902 | SELF-MOVING MOWING SYSTEM, SELF-MOVING MOWER AND OUTDOOR SELF-MOVING DEVICE - A self-moving mowing system includes: an actuating mechanism having a mowing assembly configured to achieve a mowing function and a moving assembly configured to achieve a moving function; an image acquisition module capable of acquiring a real-time image of a mowing area; a display module configured to display the real-time image or a simulated scene image generated according to the real-time image; a receiving module configured to receive an instruction input by a user; an obstacle generation module configured to generate, according to the instruction input by the user, a first virtual obstacle identifier so as to form a first fusion image; and a control module electrically connected or communicatively connected to a sending module, where the control module is configured to control the actuating mechanism to avoid the first virtual obstacle identifier in the first fusion image. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217903 | Reel Mower Cutting Bar - A mower includes a frame, a blade assembly, and a reel. The blade assembly is supported by the frame for rotation about a first axis between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The reel is supported by the frame for rotation about a second axis. The reel defines an outer diameter relative to the second axis and engages the blade assembly at a contact location in the engaged position. The outer diameter defines a tangent at the contact location. A force in a direction substantially parallel to the tangent is operable to produce a first torque in a first direction about the first axis when the blade assembly is in the engaged position. The weight of the blade assembly is operable to produce a second torque in a second direction about the first axis when the blade assembly is in the engaged position. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217904 | Autonomous Robotic Lawnmower Comprising Suspension Means Progressively Limiting Pivotal Movement of a Cutting Unit - An autonomous robotic lawnmower ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220217905 | PROCESSOR ROLL GAP CONTROL USING CROP MOISTURE CONTENT - A harvester implement includes a crop processor operable to process a crop material to alter a characteristic of the crop material, such as a percent fracture of a kernel. A moisture sensor is operable to sense data related to a moisture content of the crop material. A computing device receives the data from the moisture sensor and determines an actual moisture content of the crop material. The computing device may then adjust the crop processor based on the actual moisture content of the crop material to achieve a desired level of alteration to the characteristic of the crop material. For example, the computing device may adjust a roll gap of the kernel processor based on the moisture content of the crop material. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217906 | System for Removing Waste from an Agricultural Harvester and Agricultural Harvester - A system for removing debris from an agricultural harvester includes a flow splitter supported relative to an outlet of a chopper assembly of the harvester such that the flow splitter at least partially extends within a stream of processed crop material discharged from the chopper assembly. The flow splitter is configured to divide the stream of processed crop material into separate crop material flows for receipt within an extraction chamber of the agricultural harvester. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217907 | INTEGRATING LIQUID DISPENSING CONTROL WITH RIDING MOWER STEERING - A riding lawn mower that is configured such that an operator can simultaneously mow while selectively apply liquid (such as herbicide) while retaining directional control of the riding lawn mower. This is accomplished by integrating a liquid dispensing control with the mower's steering system, such that the operator does not need to move his control hand from off a control surface of the steering system in order to activate the liquid dispensing control with the same hand. As an example, the liquid dispensing control could be a push button control that is activated by the thumb of the control hand, whilst the fingers and palm of the control hand remain firmly gripped on the control surface of the steering system. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217908 | AUTOMATED ADJUSTABLE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE FAN FOR CLEANING SUGARCANE - A sugarcane harvester for harvesting sugarcane including a cutter configured to cut sugarcane into a sugarcane mat. An extractor is operatively connected to the cutter, and includes a fan housing having an inlet configured to receive the sugarcane mat and an outlet configured to discharge crop debris. A fan is located in the fan housing to move the sugarcane mat through the fan housing and includes a motor, blades rotatably coupled to the motor, and a blade angle of incidence mechanism operatively connected to the blades, wherein the blade angle of incidence mechanism adjusts the angle of incidence of the blades with respect to the motor. Sensors identify an air flow through the fan housing or a load placed on the motor during movement of the sugarcane mat through the fan housing. The angle of incidence of the blades is adjusted based on one or both of the air flow through the fan housing or the load placed on the motor. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217909 | Device for Harvesting Bilberries - A device for harvesting bilberries comprises: a frame including a handgrip portion; a shaking unit, including a hook-shaped portion for grasping a branch of a bilberry plant, wherein the shaking unit is movable relative to the frame with reciprocating motion along an axis of vibration to shake the branch; a motor; a transmission unit, wherein the motor is associated with the transmission unit to vibrate the shaking unit along the axis of vibration at a variable vibrating frequency; a frequency adjustment system drivable by the operator to select the vibration frequency at least between a first frequency and a second frequency, wherein the frequency adjustment system is configured to keep the vibration frequency permanently set at the setting selected by the operator. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217910 | ADJUSTABLE REEL ARM - A reel assembly of a header for an agricultural vehicle. The reel assembly includes a pair of reel arms each comprising a first member and a second member pivotally connected to the first member, a reel movably connected to and positioned in between the second members of the reel arms, and a pair of actuators. Each actuator is operably connected in between the first member and the second member of a respective reel arm, the actuators are configured for pivoting the second members relative to the first members such that the reel is pivotable relative to the first members of the reel arms. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217911 | Threshing Apparatus - A threshing apparatus | 2022-07-14 |
20220217912 | BALER CONNECTABLE TO A TRACTOR AND METHOD - A baler connectable to a tractor for providing round bales, comprises: a baling chamber including a first part, and a second part; a pick-up device; a feeding system, including a feeding channel movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein, in the first configuration of the feeding system, the feeding channel has a first orientation so that the outlet of the feeding channel is opened to the first part of the baling chamber, and, in the second configuration of the feeding system, the feeding channel has a second orientation, so that the outlet of the feeding channel is opened to the second part of the baling chamber, wherein the feeding system further includes a plurality of starter rollers, arranged at the outlet of the feeding channel. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217913 | AGENT FOR INCREASING A PLANT FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT CONTENT AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The objective of the invention is to provide an agent for increasing a plant functional component content, which is capable of increasing a content of the plant functional component by being adequately sprayed to the plant or injected into the soil without using stress cultivation conditions or plants with high content of functional component, and a method for manufacturing the same. An agent for increasing a plant functional component content comprising a fatty acid metabolite obtainable by a metabolism of a fatty acid with 4-30 carbon atoms by proteobacteria under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L, and a method for manufacturing an agent for increasing a plant functional component content comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for a fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4-30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217914 | PRODUCTION UNIT FOR GROWING OR PROPAGATING ORGANISMS - A sprout, fodder or forage production unit ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220217915 | FOLDABLE POT WITH REMOVABLE HOOK FOR THE CONFIGURATION OF VERTICAL GARDENS - Foldable plant pot with removable hooking for the configuration of vertical gardens that is manufactured from a foldable flat square structure manipulated by folds and cuts to obtain a conical reservoir with angular shapes. It has a hooking system that allows them to be suspended in vertical structures, preferably of the mesh type, thanks to the pressure generated by the folds of the material and which also allow it to come off when this pressure is reduced so that it can be placed elsewhere. When the plant is moved, it is not affected as its root remains intact in the conical reservoir and the stem is secured by a support ring which prevents it from dropping in the event of sudden movements. In the same way, it has containment flaps that partially close the conical reservoir and prevent the substrate from being extracted by external agents such as sudden movements, winds, birds, etc. As a whole, it is possible to work with vertical garden designs considering the plants as pixel units in order to create figures, letters, logos, etc. It is a very clean system that does not require prepared soil (clay, sand, etc.) and uses little water. The irrigation system only requires a hose with drippers at the top that distribute the water to vertical rows of the plant pot.A | 2022-07-14 |
20220217916 | PLANT CONTAINER - A plant container according to the present invention comprises: a container having a cultivation space therein and having an open upper surface; a guide cover covering the open upper surface of the container and having a plurality of guide openings spaced apart from each other; a medium arranged inside the container and having a plurality of seating openings provided in a number corresponding to the plurality of guide openings; and an input cover covering the upper side of the guide cover and having at least one input opening corresponding to at least one of the plurality of guide openings, wherein the at least one input opening, the one of the plurality of guide openings, and one of the plurality of seating openings are arranged in the vertical direction with respect to one center line. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217917 | TRANSPLANTING EQUAL-DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM - The present invention provides a transplanting equal-dividing mechanism which includes a driving mechanism, a module fixing plate, a robot connecting rod, a linkage and a clamping jaw device, wherein the driving mechanism is disposed above the module fixing plate, a bottom of the module fixing plate is provided with a guide rail, the guide rail is provided with a plurality of sliders thereon, the clamping jaw device is connected below each slider, each clamping jaw device is provided with two linkages on its back surface, and the linkage is rotationally connected to a back of the clamping jaw device. The clamping jaw device is driven by the drive mechanism to achieve automatic separation and aggregation, and the clamping and placing works of plants in the transplanting process are realized by utilizing the clamping and retracting functions of the clamping jaw devices. The application of a plurality of clamping jaws can simultaneously place the plants in the planting tray, so that the transplanting equal-dividing work of the plants can be carries out more quickly, which effectively improves the working efficiency and saves time. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217918 | INTEGRATED HORTICULTURAL GROW RACK KIT - A horticultural plant growing assembly includes a pair of casings, each with a bottom and a side wall. Each side wall includes an upper edge configured to engage one another to define a cavity between the casings. The plant growing assembly further includes a light system, and a plurality of frame members that are connectable together to form a frame, with the light system being attachable to the frame. The plant growing assembly is configurable into a packaged configuration and an assembled configuration. In the packaged configuration, the frame members and the light system are contained within the cavity, and in the assembled configuration the frame members are connected together to form the frame with the light system attached to the frame. One of the casings includes a shelf adapted to support a plant with the light system disposed above the shelf. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217919 | GROWING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for growing plants or other living organisms to a specific environmental recipe is described. The organisms are grown in growth chambers, the chambers having carefully controllable environmental services applied thereto. The environmental services are supplied via a computer controlled utility based on historical data. In this way plants and organisms may be grown in previously experienced environmental conditions so as to produce the required plant to a known quality or taste, for example. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217920 | Greenhouse with photovoltaic system - A new integrated unitary system for producing electricity for a greenhouse or other metal carpentry structure associates a photovoltaic system, an innovative apparatus reflecting solar radiation, and an innovative water system for cooling and washing photovoltaic panels, which are all combined with the greenhouse or the metal carpentry structure. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217921 | Light Bib - A flat flexible mirrored disk with portions removed to allow transformation into a conical mirror that can be placed around and removed from a plant's stalk. Conical mirror redirects wasted light back into plant canopy. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217922 | Tying System Employing an Accessory Bearing a Quick Attachment Hook for Tying a Plastic Film Covering For Linear Cultivations - The invention refers to a tying system employing an accessory bearing a quick attachment hook, for tying a plastic cover film for agricultural crops such as soft fruit covers. Cultivation of soft fruits in covered space has been growing in recent decades. Several solutions have been developed including greenhouses or gable systems. The placement, fastening and fixing of the plastic film is achieved with ropes, elastic cords or soft PVC tubing. However, the cost of binding the plastic film is significant as skilled staff and considerable amounts of man hours are required to tie the plastic film to the supporting structure. Tying the film, in most cases, is carried out by employing knots on grommets that the plastic films. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217923 | METHOD FOR MYCOTECTURE - A method of making a food source or medicinal composition and a mycotecture construction unit includes (a) cultivating a mycelium/substrate composite and edible mushrooms, and (b) manufacturing the mycotecture construction unit. A mycelium inoculum is formed of a preselected fungus and used to inoculate a substrate. Mycelium are grown in the inoculated substrate in a growing column and edible mushrooms are harvested from the mycelium, leaving a mycelium-substrate composite. The manufacture of the mycotecture construction unit includes placing the mycelium-substrate composite into a modular, reconfigurable press having a cavity with a predetermined shape; pressing the mycelium-substrate composite at a predetermined pressure; and heating the mycelium-substrate composite in a heating chamber. The construction unit is packaging, an insulation panel, a building construction material, or a household fitting with excellent compression strength, compressive modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, insulative properties, and fire retardant properties. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217924 | FOLDING DEVICE, CONTAINERIZATION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLDING DEVICE, AND STORAGE TROLLEY DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE CONTAINERIZATION DEVICE - A folding device having a simple structure and capable of efficiently folding an unfilled portion of a bagged culture medium block is provided. The folding device has a bag body, which has at least a bottom portion and a bag mouth, and has a filled portion in the bag body, in which a predetermined amount of culture medium is filled, and the unfilled portion, which is from an upper surface of the filled portion to the bag mouth. The folding device includes an opening mechanism for blowing air from a side of the bag mouth into the bag body to keep the bag mouth open; a folding mechanism having one or more folding jigs for pushing the unfilled portion of the bag body from inside or outside; and a tilting mechanism for tilting the unfilled portion toward the direction approaching to the filled portion. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217925 | WORKING MACHINE - The present invention provides an autonomous work machine including an air blowing portion that is provided in a main body portion and ejects air toward a work plane to generate an airflow, a first acquisition portion that acquires scattered object information regarding scattered objects present in a work area, a second acquisition portion that acquires target information regarding a target position for moving the scattered objects, and a control portion that controls the air blowing portion on the basis of the scattered object information acquired by the first acquisition portion and the target information acquired by the second acquisition portion, wherein the control portion controls a direction and an amount of the air ejected by the air blowing portion so that the scattered objects are moved to the target position by the airflow generated by the air blowing portion. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217926 | METHODS FOR CULTIVATING SPHAGNUM - The invention provides a method for cultivating | 2022-07-14 |
20220217927 | Irrigation device emitters with rubber o-ring flow regulators - An apparatus, especially adapted for regulating flow of in-line drip irrigation device emitters. The disclosed apparatus converts high liquid flow to a low flow rate as low as 0.02 gallons per hour. The liquid is introduced at a controlled high flow rate, such as by the use of a pressurized fluid supply conduit. The liquid then flows into a number of inlet inflow gates before traversing a pressure responding diaphragm. The closing pressure response of the pressure responding diaphragm, provided primarily by a number of elastomeric o-rings, must be overcome by the pressurized fluid entering through the inlet inflow gates before transmitting regulated fluid flow through an outlet means, wherein said ancillary elastomeric o-ring is a rubber annular component assembled with a tubular rigid insert prior to insertion of drip line extrusion. The present invention provides an apparatus and method for regulating flow of pressure-responding diaphragms of extruded in-line irrigation device emitters'. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217928 | STRESS-ADAPTIVE IRRIGATION AND FERTIGATION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a sub-surface irrigation system configured to operate in a plant-responsive mode, and further configured to make certain adaptations in response to plant stress. Stress adaptations may include, for example, selectively increasing source pressure of irrigation fluid, heating or chilling the irrigation fluid, and/or injecting fertilizer and/or non-fertilizer amendments into the irrigation fluid. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217929 | Irrigation System and Method - An agricultural irrigation system and method for irrigating a field includes a water supply pipe supported by a wheeled support or tower. The irrigation system can move in an oscillating fashion across the field while dispersing water. The irrigation system is advanced in a forward direction a first distance, reversed in a backward direction a second distance that is less than the first distance, then readvanced in a forward direction. The system can include a manifold connected to the water supply pipe. The manifold includes drop lines to supply water to a crop below the manifolds. Existing irrigation systems can be retrofitted with the manifold and drop lines. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217930 | LAWN MONITORING SYSTEM - One aspect of the present invention relates to a lawn monitoring system, and more specifically, to a lawn monitoring system installed at various locations where lawn is created, such as a golf course, a soccer field, a baseball field, etc., to receive lawn status information, thereby enabling a lawn manager to manage the lawn based on the information received from the system. The lawn monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention has effects of accurately and efficiently transmitting the status information of the lawn in places where the lawn is created, such as a golf course, a soccer field, a baseball field, to a lawn manager. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217931 | Method of Growing Plants Using a Water-Layer System - A method of growing plants using a water-layer system, said method making use of a moveable container comprising a water-layer unit comprising a water tray, and a rectangular frame, said rectangular frame comprising two spaced apart wheel support beams, and support beams for supporting the water tray of the water-layer unit. The water-layer unit is provided with plants, and said plants are grown with access to the layer of water in the water tray. Furthermore, to grow plants more uniformly across the container, the wheel support beams have upper surface areas, and the support beams provide support areas for the water tray of the water-layer unit that in an empty first state are higher than the upper surface areas of the wheel support beams. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217932 | Lid For Container For Hydroponic Plant Growth - An apparatus and method for hydroponic plant growth including a water container and a lid removably mounted over the water container. The lid has an opened central portion with an apertured cup holder for a plant extending downwardly from the opened central portion and into the water container when the lid is mounted on the container, and an outer peripheral flange having an upwardly extending mounting element and a downwardly extending mounting element. A water level monitor formed from a transparent sight tube mounted to the upwardly extending mounting element, a float tube mounted to the downwardly extending mounting element, and a float rod freely movable within the float tube and the sight tube, is directly and fixedly mounted to the lid and conjointly movable with the lid. The top of the float rod has an upwardly extending indicator tip, and the bottom of the float rod has a downwardly extending buoyant float ball. The water level monitor is immersed in water within the container when the lid is mounted to the container such that the position of the indicator tip relative to the sight tube indicates the water level in the container. Since the water level monitor is fixedly mounted directly to the lid, it forms part of the lid structure itself and is conjointly movable with the lid. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217933 | HIGH REBAUDIOSIDE C-CONTENT STEVIA PLANT - A high rebaudioside C-content type, non-genetically modified | 2022-07-14 |
20220217934 | CELLULOSE-SYNTHASE-LIKE ENZYMES AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are genetically modified cells and genetically modified plants having increased or decreased expression of a cellulose synthase like G (CSLG) enzyme. These cells and plants may have an increased or decreased content a steroidal alkaloid, a steroidal saponin, or a triterpenoid saponin, compared to a corresponding unmodified cell or plant. Also provided herein are methods of producing a steroidal alkaloid, a steroidal saponin, or a triterpenoid saponin in a genetically modified cell, as well as methods of reducing the content of a steroidal alkaloid, a steroidal saponin, or a triterpenoid saponin in a cell of a plant or a plant part, and methods of increasing the content of a steroidal alkaloid, a steroidal saponin, or a triterpenoid saponin in a cell of a plant or a plant part. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217935 | Petunia Variety KLEPH20513 | 2022-07-14 |
20220217936 | HYBRID TOMATO VARIETY 74-CH2137 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2022-07-14 |
20220217937 | Litter scooping receptacle - One embodiment of a scooping litter receptacle, which forms a compact cylindrical exterior design, includes a scooping device that can move within a litter filled channel inside a base container. The scoop is able to pass through the entire bed of litter granules, thus, separating waste material from usable litter. The scoop can then be lifted from the litter receptacle by the handle so that the complete scooping process can be done by the user without the user coming into contact with parts that have traversed through the soiled litter mass. Also, the scooping device is not fixed to the base container which makes it easy to remove and discard the waste as well to remove for cleaning. Further, the base container is designed such that the scooping device can be stored on the outside of the litter receptacle. An optional top cover allows for the litter receptacle to be enclosed which helps reduce litter tracking outside the litter receptacle as well as providing a compact and tidy appearance. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217938 | ANIMAL BEDDING - Animal bedding, such as for a guinea pig, is disclosed. The animal bedding comprises a main section and a pocket. The main section includes a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. The top layer is hydrophobic, the middle layer is hydrophilic and at least a part of the bottom layer is hydrophobic. The top layer, the middle layer and the bottom layer are attached to one another, such as via stitching along a perimeter of the main section. Separately, the top layer and the middle layer are attached to one another, such as in an interior of the main section, to form quilting in the main section. The pocket, which is attached to the main section, allows the guinea pig to burrow therein. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217939 | ANIMAL ENCLOSURE AND HABITAT WITH INTEGRAL NATURAL PLANT OR FORAGE PLATFORM - An animal enclosure assembly includes a top member, a bottom member, a front member, a rear member, a first side member, and a second side member. An interior is formed between the top member, the bottom member, the front member, the rear member, the first side member, and the second side member, where the interior is defined by at least a first level and a second level. A platform is located in the interior and coupled to at least one of the front member, rear member, first side member, and second side member. A ramp is coupled to the platform to allow travel to and from a location above, below or adjacent the platform. The platform includes a concave-shaped recess formed in the top surface. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217940 | ANIMAL FEEDING APPARATUS - An animal feeder includes a wall at least partially defining a feed storage compartment. The wall includes a layer of louvers that permit air flow to and from the feed storage compartment and a layer of mesh to prevent insects from entering the feed storage compartment. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217941 | A smart feeding device for cats - A smart feeding device for cats, comprises a feeder body and a food discharge mechanism provided on the feeder body; the food discharge mechanism comprises a food bowl and a weighing tray; the food bowl is fixed to the weighing tray; a tray fixing member is fixed at the bottom of the weighing tray; and a weighing sensor is arranged in the tray fixing member. The device also comprises a device for recognizing multiple cats and a food scattering device. The food scattering device is arranged in a food storage bin of the feeder body and comprises silica gel blades, food discharge blades and a food discharge impeller box which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom. Cat food in the food bowl is weighed by means of the weighing sensor, and the weight of the cat food eaten each time by the cats may be known. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217942 | Drying and Brushing Apparatus and Method - Provided is an apparatus which simultaneously dries and brushes animals with hair or fur. A positive air pressure source is forced through a general air passageway configuration, comprising a tube, a handle member air passageway, a brush member air passageway, and an outward air aperture. A handle member, comprising a heat adjuster and airflow adjuster, connects to a brush member including an air aperture, a bristle base, and bristles. The bristle base is detachable from the brush member. A depressible prong mechanism is fastened to the handle member for repeated connection and disconnection of the handle member and the brush member. The detachable bristle base and the disconnection of the handle member from the brush member allows for effective apparatus cleaning which leads to more efficient animal drying. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217943 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ERADICATING ECTOPARASITES - The ectoparasite eradicating device is configured to eradicate lice and eggs by conveying and directing heated air to the base of the hair shaft where lice live and lay egg by connecting to a common commercially available blow dryer. The device includes a rotatable sleeve to facilitate maintenance of contact of the lower concave edge with the scalp over a range of movements of the blow dryer. A plate with a flow disrupting lip separates the hot air flow from the scalp to avoid burning, while ensuring effective treatment of the hair to the root at the edge of the plate. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217944 | Portable Communication Device For Initiating Communication Between Dog And Dog Owner And Method For Same - A portable communication device for initiating communication between the dog and the dog owner is disclosed. The device comprises an IR emitter module projecting the series of virtual buttons on the ground and displaying images of the virtual buttons that can be pressed by the paw of the dog. A camera module is provided to record angle of infrared light emitted by the IR emitter module. A sensor module receives information of the angle of infrared light from the camera module and analyzing the information to determine location of the infrared light broken in order to indicate at least one virtual button selected by the dog from the series of virtual buttons. A processor module is configured to perform confirmation regarding selection made by the dog through and passing of information of the at least one virtual button selected by the dog to the dog owner. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217945 | TOY - A toy is disclosed. The toy can comprise a pet toy ball with one or more holes that can be optionally coupled to one or more corresponding channels within the toy. The pet toy ball can be made of a durable material such as silicone rubber, or foam. The pet toy ball can be made of a material that enables the pet toy ball to bounce. The one or more holes can include a rounded or beveled transition from the periphery (or exterior) of the toy to an interior surface of a hole. The pet toy ball can be made of a material that is chew resistant, i.e., a material that reduces potential for the toy to be torn by a pet chewing on the pet toy ball. The one or more holes when connected to channels permit air to pass into the mouth of a pet. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217946 | Pet Toy - A pet toy has a recess that is configured to hold a spreadable, edible substance in a manner that allows it to be removed by a pet such as a dog. Examples of the spreadable, edible substance are peanut butter, cream cheese, or a spreadable cheese. The pet toy has a hub with a straight inner wall that defines at least the upper portion of a recess. There are no overhangs so that the recess is easy to clean. A ring-shaped arm is connected to a middle portion of the hub to cause it to tilt when placed on a flat support surface. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217947 | ROBUST LEASH MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems are presented to configure leashes using a commercial heat press. A first or second strap (or both) is marked adjacent one or more hot platens. Then a handle assembly of a leash is configured to include a handle and a handle support that both extend between first and second joints, with the handle being longer than the handle support and being strongly connected to a distal portion of the leash (i.e. away from the user). | 2022-07-14 |
20220217948 | Dog Leash Control Sleeve Device - The present invention relates generally to the field of dog control devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a dog leash control sleeve device that is primarily comprised of a generally cylindrical, rigid body in the form of a central shaft. The shaft is further comprised of a first end with a handle and a second end with a handle. Each end is further comprised of a continuous opening that allows a dog leash to be inserted through each handle and through the central shaft. Therefore, the device can be attached around a dog leash while it is attached to a dog or other animal. While attached around a leash, the handles of the device can be grabbed to provide extra control over the dog or animal attached to the leash. The device may also be comprised of a wrist strap and a post that a leash can be wrapped around for additional stability and security to a user. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217949 | COLLARS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PANELS - An interchangeable collar system includes a base unit and a decorative panel removably fastened to an outward facing surface of the base unit with fasteners. The base unit also has an inward facing surface, a first tab that can connect to a second tab with a coupling component. A method of changing an appearance of a dog collar includes providing the collar base unit and a first decorative panel; removing the panel; and fastening a second decorative panel to the outward facing surface. The inventive system enables the user to switch between multiple designs without requiring the purchase of many collars. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217950 | RUMINANT ANIMAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A system and method which functions to automatically monitor a ruminant animal. The system includes a 3D camera system that obtains images from a region of interest. An image processor determines the surface curvature in the region of interest, as a function of time. Based on the frequency with which this function attains local maxima, a health indication for the animal is generated. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217951 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING EGG-LAYING PERFORMANCE OF CAGED LAYING-HENS AT LAYING-HEN POSITIONS - A method and system for monitoring the egg-laying performance of caged laying-hens at laying-hen positions are provided. A plurality of coops are disposed side by side, a conveyor belt is disposed below the plurality of coops, and a machine-vision inspection device having a CCD camera and a lighting device is provided on an output end of the conveyor belt. Eggs laid by the hens fall onto the conveyor belt from the bottom of the coops. After all eggs are laid, the conveyor belt is activated to convey the eggs to the machine-vision inspection device, and the CCD camera is triggered to capture an image of a surface of the conveyor belt carrying the eggs. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217952 | SENSOR POSITIONING SYSTEM - A sensor positioning system, includes an actuation server for communicating with components of the sensor positioning system. The sensor positioning system additionally includes a first actuation system and a second actuation system, wherein each actuation system includes a pulley system for maneuvering an underwater sensor system. The sensor positioning system includes a dual point attachment bracket that connects through a first line to the first actuation system and connecting through a second line to the second actuation system. The underwater sensor system is affixed to the first pulley system, the second pulley system, and the dual attachment bracket through the first line and the second line. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217953 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING LOOSENED FISH PARASITES IN A FISH PEN - A sweep net is for crowding fish in a fish-farming pen. The sweep net has a fine-mesh net. A collecting device is for free fish parasites in a fish pen, a system is for collecting free fish parasites in a fish pen, and a method is for calculating the effect of a treatment against an external fish parasite in which the fish is treated outside a fish pen. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217954 | LIGHTING EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ABILITY OF POULTRY TO RECOGNIZE RED OBJECTS - A lighting experimental system and a lighting experimental method for reducing the ability of the poultry to recognize the red objects are provided, wherein wooden testing box is provided with an opening at the top thereof, a square adjustable light-emitting diode (LED) light source is disposed directly above the opening of the wooden testing box, a first black backdrop is fixedly laid on a surface of each inner wall of four sides of the wooden testing box, a horizontal trough is provided at the bottom of the wooden testing box, a feed box is disposed in the horizontal trough, and the feed box is connected to an electric push rod; two color photographic papers are fixed on an inner wall, directly above the horizontal trough, of the wooden testing box, pressure sensors are disposed between the color photographic papers and the inner wall of the wooden testing box. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217955 | Non-Human Animals Expressing pH-Sensitive Immunoglobulin Sequences - Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that express an immunoglobulin variable domain that comprises at least one histidine, wherein the at least one histidine is encoded by a substitution of a non-histidine codon in the germline of the animal with a histidine codon, or the insertion of a histidine codon in a germline immunoglobulin nucleic acid sequence. Immunoglobulin genes comprising histidines in one or more CDRs, in an N-terminal region, and/or in a loop 4 region are also provided. Immunoglobulin variable domains comprising one or more histidines (e.g., histidine clusters) substituted for non-antigen-binding non-histidine residues. Non-human animals that are progeny of animals comprising modified heavy chain variable loci (V, D, J segments), modified light chain variable loci (V, J segments), and rearranged germline light chain genes (VJ sequences) are also provided. Non-human animals that make immunoglobulin domains that bind antigens in a pH-sensitive manner are provided. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217956 | Rodent Model Of Increased Bone Mineral Density - The present disclosure provides rodent models of increased bone mineral density and/or bone mineral content, genetically modified rodents and isolated rodent cells or tissues having a disruption of one or both alleles of the Zinc and Ring Finger 3 (Znrf3) gene, knockout rodent Znrf3 DNA constructs, methods of producing genetically modified rodents, methods of producing Znrf3 knockout rodents, and methods of determining the effect of an agent for treating low bone mineral density and/or bone mineral content. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217957 | UNIT, BUILDING AND METHOD FOR REARING INSECT LARVAE - The invention relates to a unit for farming insect larvae including at least one row ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220217958 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure comprises a body having a front end and a rear end. A cavity is positioned towards the front end of the body, and the cavity has a longitudinal direction. A connection member is located at least partially in the cavity and retained thereto by one or more retaining members. Each retaining member is able to extend into the cavity to retain the connection member in the cavity in use. The connection member is able to move, in use, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217959 | DUAL-BEARING REEL - A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool shaft, a first elastic member, a first shaft bearing, a pinion gear, a pressing member, and a second elastic member. The first elastic member is mounted on the outer circumferential surface of the spool shaft. The first shaft bearing includes an inner race that has an inner circumferential surface that contacts the first elastic member, and an outer race. The pressing member is pressed by the pinion gear in a first direction and approaches a first end when the pinion gear is in the decoupled position. The second elastic member is disposed between the pressing member and the outer race of the first shaft bearing, and the pressing member is pressed by the pinion gear when the pinion gear is in the decoupled position, thereby pressing the outer race of the first shaft bearing in the first direction. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217960 | Fish hook barb disabler - A device for removing a barbed fish hook from the mouth of a fish. The device consists of a support base for holding snippets used to disable the effectiveness of a fish hook barb. When a fish hook barb is disable the fish hook may be readily removed from the fish without further harm to the fish. The device further employs an extension handle for snippet placement when a fish hook has been swallowed by a fish. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217961 | MULTI-LAYERED INVERTED HORSESHOE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a main body, a pair of side branches coupled to opposing ends of the main body, a heel wedge coupled to the main body, and a cushioning base coupled to the main body, the cushioning base including at least two layers of different stiffnesses. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217962 | MOSQUITO MONITORING AND COUNTING SYSTEM - A mosquito monitoring and counting system, including a sensor, the sensor including a high-speed computer vision camera, a detector, an antenna, a central processing unit, a counting sensor, and a GSM or WIFI module. The high-speed computer vision camera is installed in a trap diffuser, the counting sensor detects all insects that enter an air stream, and the central processing unit, based on artificial intelligence through neural networks, is adapted to process a data array, count and classify insects into species and subspecies, transmit the processed data array via the GSM or WIFI module over the Internet to a server, and further processing the data array and submitting a result to be graphically integrated with a mapping service. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217963 | REMOVABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DIFFUSING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a diffusing apparatus for diffusing a substance in the vapor state into the surrounding air, and in particular to a removable assembly of said apparatus which includes a storage container ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220217964 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLYSWATTER HAVING CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC ELECTRODE NET, AND FLYSWATTER STRUCTURE OBTAINED THEREBY - A method for manufacturing a flyswatter having a conductive plastic electrode net, and a flyswatter structure obtained thereby are provided. The method may include the following steps: (i) using an insulating plastic to perform injection molding, so as to obtain a flyswatter body; and (ii) using a conductive plastic to perform second injection molding on the flyswatter body to manufacture an electric net component, such that the electric net component and the flyswatter body are integrated with each other. The flyswatter structure includes the flyswatter body and the electric net component. The flyswatter body includes a shaft, a handle, and a frame. The handle has an inner chamber for installing a power control circuit and a battery therein. The electric net component consists of a positive electrode portion and a negative electrode portion. The positive electrode portion includes several strip-shaped positive electrode conductors and a positive electrode conductive connector, and the negative electrode portion includes several strip-shaped negative electrode conductors and a negative electrode conductive connector. The flyswatter structure does not require various manufacturing materials, and can achieve material saving during manufacturing. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217965 | BOOM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL CROP SPRAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A boom for an agricultural crop sprayer has an elongate triangular box arrangement that is load bearing and serves to carry liquid dispensing devices for the application of crop protection products. The box arrangement includes three elongate plates each formed preferably from a carbon fiber material. The plates may be secured together by bolts or rivets by three connecting members that each present elongate edges of the box arrangement. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217966 | DIGITAL DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING DRUG RESISTANCE OF TRANSGENIC MAIZE - A digital detection method and system for predicting drug resistance of transgenic maize are disclosed. The method includes acquiring an RGB image, three-dimensional point cloud data and chlorophyll relative content of a maize plant after medicament spraying at a current moment; calculating a pixel ratio and morphological feature according to the RGB image and three-dimensional point cloud data; inputting a detection parameter of the maize plant at the current moment into a series model to predict the detection parameter of the maize plant at a next moment to obtain a graph of change in the detection parameter in a next period; estimating a drug resistance characteristic according to the graph of the change in the detection parameter of the maize plant; and inputting the detection parameter of the maize plant at the current moment into a parallel model to predict the variety of the maize plant. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217967 | AGRICULTURAL PLANT DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A computing system includes image receiving logic configured to receive image data indicative of an image of a field, ground identification logic configured to identify a first image portion of the image representing ground in the field, image segmentation logic configured to identify a remaining image portion that omits the first image portion from the image, and crop classification logic configured to apply a crop classifier to the remaining image portion and identify a second image portion of the image that represents locations of crop plants in the field. The computing system also includes weed identification logic configured to identify locations of weed plants in the field based on the identification of the first and second image portions and control signal generation logic configured to generate a machine control signal based on the identified locations of the weed plants. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217968 | ELECTRONIC RAT TRAP WITH INTERNAL BARRIER STRUCTURE - An electronic rodent trap comprises a trap body, a high voltage killing circuit and a barrier. The trap body includes an upper wall assembly and a floor spaced from one another and joined by a left side and a right side. The upper wall assembly forms a fixed ceiling for the trap body. The trap body defines an open entrance end to provide rodents with access to an interior of the trap, and a closed baited end opposite the entrance end. The high voltage killing circuit includes at least three killing plates positioned on the floor in a spaced relationship to create a pathway for a rodent from the entrance end to the baited end. The plates include a first plate nearest the baited end, a second plate nearest the entrance end, and a center plate positioned between the first and second plates. The barrier extends downwardly from the trap ceiling into the trap interior and defines a bottom edge positioned above the center plate. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217969 | COMPOSITIONS FOR CRYOPRESERVATION OF A BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The present application discloses a liquid composition for cryopreservation of a biological material comprising a polar aprotic solvent, a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol, an unbranched polysaccharide, a branched polysaccharide; and polyvinyl alcohol. Further provided are uses of said liquid composition for cryopreservation of abiological material and methods for preserving a biological material using said liquid composition. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217970 | Perfusion Regulated Organ Therapeutics with Enhanced Controlled Testing - The present invention relates to methods and systems that provide for a human liver perfusion model with dual blood supply channels, permitting two liver lobes split from the same donor to be pumped simultaneously for rigorously controlled therapeutic testing. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217971 | GRAFT TRANSPORTATION AND IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE - A graft holder for securely transporting a graft, the graft holder including a base surface; and a cavity extended from the base surface and formed from one or more walls, the cavity configured so the graft is securely nested therewith when being transported between locations so as to minimize damage and/or impact to the graft during transport. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217972 | Methods for cryopreservation of sub-millimeter and millimeter scale biological materials - Methods for cryopreservation of biological samples are provided. The biological samples are sub-millimeter or millimeter scale biological materials. The biological samples are embryos, such as | 2022-07-14 |
20220217973 | HIGH SPREADING AND UPTAKE ULV FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions: their use for foliar application; their use at low spray volumes; their use by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor mounted boom sprayers fitted with conventional nozzles but also pulse width modulation spray nozzles or rotating disc droplet applicators; and their application for controlling agricultural pests, weeds or diseases, in particular on waxy leaves. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217974 | Process for the preparation of nanoparticulate compositions and compositions obtained therefrom - The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of an aqueous pesticide dispersion comprising the steps of: a) dissolving a pesticidal active ingredient in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain a pesticide solution; b) mixing the pesticide solution with water in the presence of surface active agents to form aqueous pesticide dispersion. This invention further discloses a method for controlling pests comprising of diluting the aqueous pesticide dispersion of the present invention in water to obtain diluted aqueous pesticide dispersions and applying an effective amount of said diluted dispersion to a site. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217975 | GREEN FORMULATION TO REDUCE VOLATILITY AND LEACHING OF PESTICIDES - A pesticide formulation includes an active ingredient, a substrate of a mineral origin and a biopolymer coating, wherein the active ingredient is adsorbed on a surface of the substrate and wherein the biopolymer coating covers the substrate, and the pesticide formulation is an herbicide formulation. A method for a production of the pesticide formulation and a method for a control of weeds by the herbicide formulation are provided. The pesticide formulation is advantageous applications for weeding agricultural areas, pasture areas, uncultivated areas and non-agricultural areas. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217976 | NEW MICROCAPSULES FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - Microcapsule comprising a shell and a core, wherein said core comprises a pesticide and a water immiscible solvent and wherein said shell comprises an organic polymer, wherein said microcapsule further comprises a protective colloid of silica particles. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217977 | ULV FORMULATIONS WITH ENHANCED UPTAKE - The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions: their use for foliar application; their use at low spray volumes; their use by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor mounted boom sprayers fitted with conventional nozzles but also pulse width modulation spray nozzles or rotating disc droplet applicators; and their application for controlling agricultural pests, 10 weeds or diseases, in particular on waxy leaves. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217978 | BACTERICIDAL AGENT FOR AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL USE, PLANT DISEASE CONTROL METHOD, AND PRODUCT FOR PLANT DISEASE CONTROL USE - Provided is an agricultural or horticultural fungicide that has low toxicity to humans and animals, that is excellent in handling safety, and that has an excellent controlling effect against a wide range of plant diseases and a high antimicrobial action against plant disease fungi. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217979 | HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND AND HARMFUL ARTHROPOD PEST CONTROL COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAME - A compound of formula (I) or an N-oxide thereof, a composition for controlling harmful arthropods including the compound, and a method for controlling harmful arthropods by applying the compound, | 2022-07-14 |
20220217980 | DITHIOCARBAMATE FUNGICIDE MACROMOLECULAR COMPLEXES - The invention relates to a macromolecular complex of a polycation and a dithiocarbamate fungicide. The invention further relates to a method for producing a macromolecular complex according to the invention, a composition comprising said macromolecular complex, and to the use of said composition. The invention additionally relates to a method of protecting a plant, and to a method of preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of a pathogen on a plant, by contacting said plant with a composition of the invention. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217981 | FREEZE-RESISTANT DISINFECTANT COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a freeze-resistant disinfectant composition and a preparation method therefor, and the purpose thereof is to provide: an eco-friendly freeze-resistant disinfectant composition which is composed of a disinfectant composition, a siloxane oligomer and a solvent so as to be sprayed and dispersed at a low concentration while maintaining an unfrozen state at a low temperature, thereby maintaining antibacterial and antiviral activities, and which is oxidized within a short time when in contact with water, so as to be converted into a nontoxic form; and a preparation method therefor. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217982 | Funnel, Lining for a Funnel, Dough Line and Method for Cleaning a Funnel - The present invention relates to a funnel for dough or dough ingredients, comprising at least one funnel wall, extending from a receiving opening to a dispensing opening and comprising containing means for a removable lining, at least one removable lining, corresponding with the shape and area of said funnel wall and comprising positioning means for positioning the lining with respect to the funnel wall, wherein the positioning means are adapted for at least limiting a movement of the lining with respect to the funnel in a direction from the receiving opening toward the dispensing opening in at least one respective mutual orientation of the funnel wall and the lining. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217983 | Dough Product Packaging Assembly and Method of Packaging - A dough product packaging assembly includes one or more dough pieces arranged a first container having a closed, internal cavity, a second container supported upon the first container with an open top portion, a third container housing one or more additional ingredients, such as icing, within the second container, and an outer container extending across the open top portion of the second container and encapsulating each of the first, second and third containers. In connection with production, transportation and consumer displaying of the product, the second container provides support and transfers weight from any cartons stacked above a lower dough product directly onto the first container, thereby allowing the outer or fourth container to act as a containment vessel only, versus something needed to directly provide vertical structural support. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217984 | COMPOSITE BAKERY PRODUCT - A composite bakery product having a core containing an edible capsule whose external surface includes at least one flat area, the edible capsule being coated by a sheath over its entire surface except for one flat area thereof is disclosed. The edible capsule encloses a liquid food and is impermeable to it, and the sheath is made of a shortbread biscuit. The edible capsule is made of chocolate, chocolate substitutes, cocoa butter or other edible fat and the liquid food may be a beverage, optionally sweetened, such as for example coffee, chocolate, coffee with milk, cappuccino, coffee substitutes or fruit juice. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217985 | PRODUCTION OF PRECOOKED FORMED MEAT PATTIES - A cold forming process for forming a meat patty includes heating a ground meat product to a temperature T | 2022-07-14 |
20220217986 | CELLULOSE CASING, METHOD OF OBTAINING IT AND PRODUCT STUFFED IN SAID CASING - The present invention relates to cellulose casings, whether reinforced or not, capable of transferring color to the product stuffed therein. These casings contain a food dye transferable to the stuffed product during processing. The present invention also relates to the method of obtaining the casing and the product stuffed in said casing. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217987 | Photo Bioreactor for Cold Pasteurization Of Liquid Food Products and the Use of the Reactor - A system capable of a germicidal treatment of highly opaque liquids, featuring a filter, which prevents wavelengths above the UV-C spectrum reaching the liquid being treated, one or more spiral-shaped tubes extending from an inlet end to an outlet end creating a fluidic pathway, and one or more light sources illuminating the one or more spiral-shaped tubes, wherein the one or more light sources emit light in a wavelength range between 180-300 nm. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217988 | CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS, INGREDIENTS, PROCESSES AND USES - The present invention provides the use of a composition obtainable from the pulp of a plant in the | 2022-07-14 |
20220217989 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING AND DISPENSING CHOCOLATE - Content containers and vessels, one aspect including a chocolate dispensing vessel, having a generally fluid-tight enclosure, chocolate substantially filling the fluid-tight enclosure, a fluidic conduit extending through the fluid-tight enclosure, and a fluidic valve operationally connected to the fluidic conduit and positioned outside of the fluid-tight enclosure. The chocolate is solid state at room temperature and the chocolate softens to a liquid state in the temperature range from 26 to 36 degrees Celsius. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217990 | OILY CONFECTIONERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention provides a method for manufacturing oily confectionery, including a step of stirring an oily confectionery base containing 10% by mass or more or a milk protein or 20% by mass or more of a nonfat milk solid content for 1 hour or more with a temperature held at 50° C. or more and 60° C. or less. | 2022-07-14 |
20220217991 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SHELF-STABLE GELATO - A method of manufacturing shelf-stable gelato is provided. The method may include blending cream and sugar in a proportion. The blend may be frozen into units. The units may be freeze-dried in order to remove water content. | 2022-07-14 |