| 32nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20150216099 | ERGONOMIC SECOND-HANDLE FOR TOOLS - A shovel and ergonomic second-handle for a shovel are disclosed. The shovel includes a scoop; a shaft having first and second end portions, the first end portion being secured to the scoop; a main handle at the second end portion of the shaft; and a second handle positioned relatively closer to the first end portion of the shaft than to the second end portion of the shaft, the second handle including a grip, and the second handle being positioned such that a line extending through a longitudinal axis of the grip intersects the shaft. The grip is disposed at an angle θ relative to the shaft. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216100 | Cutting Device - A cutting device that can be used, among other things, for efficiently removing items such as extant trees and vegetation by cutting the subterranean root systems in situ with a powered multi-blade system. Among other uses, the cutting device may be implemented and deployed as a powered multi-blade device with cyclic, reciprocating or ellipsoid cutting action that severs root and other comparable matter such as cable in situ, without having to drag same to the surface. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216101 | AERATOR WITH ACTIVE TURF CALIBRATION OF GROUND SENSOR - An aerator with active turf calibration of a ground sensor that provides signals to a controller relating to changes in slope of a ground surface. The controller adjusts the position of a coring head based on signals from the ground sensor. The controller determines an offset from a neutral position of the ground sensor based on signals from the ground sensor on a flat surface during aeration compared to the neutral position of the ground sensor on a flat surface from static calibration. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216102 | AERATOR WITH VARIABLE DELAY OF CORING HEAD - An aerator with variable delay of the coring head includes a lift/lower control on an aerator control panel that raises and lowers a coring head and starts or discontinues rotation of a coring head crankshaft that reciprocates a plurality of coring tines. A delay timer provides a variable time period between starting to raise or lower the coring head and the rotation of the crankshaft. A switch is provided on the control panel to preset the time period. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216103 | TURF MAINTENANCE DEVICE AND ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR SAME - Turf maintenance devices and adjustment devices for use with turf maintenance devices are provided. A turf maintenance device includes a plurality of blades each rotatable about a central axis, a housing supporting the blades, a frame, and a plurality of wheels. The turf maintenance device further includes an arm assembly comprising a first arm and a second arm spaced apart from the first arm. The turf maintenance device further includes an actuator coupled to the housing and operable to adjust a position of the housing, the actuator movable between a first position and a second position, and an electronic control system in operative communication with the actuator. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216104 | Agricultural System For Field Preparation - An agricultural system includes a tow bar for attachment to a towing vehicle in a trailing position relative to a direction of movement along a field. The system includes a plurality of row-cleaning devices attached in parallel strip positions along the tow bar. Each row-cleaning device has a rigid frame, a leading coulter, one or more furrow-opener disks, and a pivotable row-cleaning linkage. The disks have a leading edge adjacent to a trailing edge of the coulter. The row-cleaning linkage is attached to the rigid frame, with the coulter and disks being coupled to the rigid frame via the row-cleaning linkage. The system further includes a roller device between two adjacent parallel strip positions and attached at each end to a respective rigid frame via a respective pivotable roller linkage. The roller linkage is independently movable relative to the row-cleaning linkage. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216105 | FLEX ROLLER-CRIMPER FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT AND TERMINATION OF COVER CROPS AND OTHER PLANT MATERIAL - Herein is described an agricultural device that can include a frame; and a plurality of roller-crimping devices supported by the frame arranged in at least one row oriented in a direction that is transverse to a direction of travel of the agricultural device. Each of the plurality of roller-crimping devices having an exterior surface configured to at least partially crush stems of residual plant matter, and being individually movably mounted to the frame such that each of the plurality of roller-crimping devices will move at least vertically with respect to the frame when subjected to a temporary increase in resistance caused by an encounter with a non-uniform region in the field. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216106 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISINFECTING POURABLE PRODUCTS, PREFERABLY SEEDS, WITH ACCELERATED ELECTRONS - The subject matter of the present invention is a method for treating pourable products made of particles which can be separated, preferably seeds ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216107 | Seed Delivery System - A seed delivery system is provided that includes a row crop seed planter having a seed meter that can pneumatically deliver seeds to the agricultural field at a rearward velocity that matches a forward velocity of the planter. The seed meter may include a positive pressure source that pressurizes the seed meter and creates an airflow out of a seed tube of the seed meter that carries the individual seeds out of the seed tube at a rearward velocity that is automatically adjusted to match a forward velocity of the seed planter and tractor. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216108 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NO-TILL INTER-ROW SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER, SOIL PREPARATION, AND SEEDING OF A COVER CROP IN A STANDING CROP - A no-till apparatus for application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop has inter-row assemblies configured to pass along inter-row areas between adjacent row lines of standing crop plants. Each assembly includes a fertilizer applicator, a no-till soil preparation element, a cover crop seed applicator, and a post-seeding element. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216109 | METERING ASSEMBLY WITH INDIVIDUALLY DRIVEN METERING SECTIONS - A product metering assembly for receiving a product from an air seeding supply source, metering the product and dispensing the metered product to an air seeding apparatus is provided comprising a meter housing having a first end for receiving the product, a number of meter rolls disposed at or near the first end for metering the product, and a second end for dispensing the metered product to the air seeding apparatus; and a number of individual drive devices, each drive device operably associated with each meter roll to rotate each meter roll separately and apart from other meter rolls; whereby the drive device can be set to rotate the meter roll at a predetermined speed (rpm) or to stop the rotation of the meter roll. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216110 | SENSOR AND SENSOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A sensor and sensor mount assembly are described. The sensor may include a sensor body, window, and frame. When the sensor is mounted to a seed delivery system, an alignment tab or recess on the sensor or the delivery system may mate with an alignment recess or tab included on the other of the sensor and the delivery system. The sensor frame may include a side flange proximate the sensor window, which may seat in a recess on the delivery system when the sensor is mounted to the delivery system. A mounting tab or groove on one of the sensor or the delivery system may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to a seed path, and may seat in an obliquely angled mounting groove or tab included on the other of the sensor or the delivery system, in order to mount the sensor to the delivery system. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216111 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216112 | SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A seed-double eliminator is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path. The seed-double eliminator may include a mounting fixture mounted in a fixed position relative to the seed path and a slide member mounted to the mounting fixture. Various flexible extensions, such as various brushes, may extend from the slide member toward the seed path. The various flexible extensions may thereby contact at least one seed of a seed-double pair being moved along the seed path by the seeding machine in order to remove the at least one seed from the seed path. The slide member may be configured to mount to the mounting fixture in various locations, thereby altering the distance that the flexible extensions extend toward the seed path. A seed deflector may also be provided, for directing seed toward a seed pool after the seed has been removed from the seed path. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216113 | BRUSH CONDITIONER FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A brush conditioner is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path with a brush belt having free brush ends and attached brush ends. The brush conditioner may include a conditioning member with a mounting portion and a conditioning portion. The mounting portion may be attached to the brush belt housing and the conditioning portion may angle away from the mounting portion to extend across the seed path. The conditioning portion may thereby contact a portion of the free brush ends to deflect the free brush ends toward the attached brush ends. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216114 | VIBRATIONAL SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A vibrational seed-double eliminator (“VSDE”) for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path from a seed pool to a release position and a related planting unit are described. The VSDE may include a vibration strip extending along the seed path along the seed pool. As the seed is moved by the seeding machine along the seed path, the vibration strip may cause the seed to vibrate, thereby removing from the seed path one or more seeds from a seed double. The vibration strip may include a plurality of protrusions extending into the seed path, including rounded, cylindrical or other protrusions. The vibration strip may include various parallel ridges extending into the seed path, or a various recesses extending into the vibration strip and away from the seed path. An automated vibration device may impart vibrational motion to the vibration strip. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216115 | SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A seed-double eliminator is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path. The seed-double eliminator may include a pocket with a pocket opening exposed to the seed path and a pocket cavity extending away from the seed path. A flexible extension may extend from within the pocket cavity toward the seed path. The flexible extension may be disposed to contact at least one seed of a seed-double pair being moved along the seed path by the seeding machine in order to remove the at least one seed from the seed path. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216116 | PLANT TRANSPLANTATION DEVICE AND CULTURING PANEL - There is provided a plant transplantation device capable of reliably sucking a root of a plant into a hole portion, reliably causing the root to extend downward from the hole portion without remaining in the hole portion, and improving production efficiency without requiring monitoring or manual operations with a simple configuration. The plant transplantation device includes a suctioning means | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216117 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MARKING STRIPS USING AT LEAST TWO SEEDERS MOVING SIMULTANEOUSLY IN A FIELD - A method for producing marking strips using at least two seeders moving simultaneously in a field in which one seeder is a head seeder and at least one other seeder follows the head seeder being laterally offset, each seeder includes a control unit and plural rows that can respectively be activated for sowing or deactivated to produce tracks without seeds which will be used as a circulation lane for a treating apparatus in post-treatment operations. Each control unit includes a software program defining, with regard to fixed working parameters, an automatic operating program for activating or deactivating at least one of the rows of one of the seeders. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216118 | SPRAYER WITH EASILY LOCATABLE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS, HILL ASSIST, PIVOTAL HOSE REEL, AND AGITATION BOOST - A vehicle mounted sprayer has a plurality of spray booms equipped with downwardly facing spray nozzles. A control console includes a rounded palm rest with the most often used operational spray controls placed directly ahead of the palm rest for easy actuation by the operator as the operator rests the palm of one hand on the palm rest. A pivotal hose reel for manual spraying has pivotal motion about a vertical axis into one of a plurality of adjusted positions relative to the sprayer to ease unwinding and rewinding of the hose from the hose reel. A hill assist system holds the sprayer on a hill for a predetermined time to give the operator enough time to place the sprayer into forward motion up the hill from a standing stop. The spray through the booms can be selectively added to flow in a tank agitation system to boost agitation effectiveness. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216119 | TOOL HANDLE SYSTEM - A system and method for collecting and moving debris, including first and second handle extensions having first and second main shafts adapted to be secured to first and second tool shafts, respectively. Further, first and second under arm supports are mounted to an upper end of the first and second main shafts whereby a user places the first under arm support against their right underarm and second under arm support against their left underarm. Further, first and second handle grips mounted to the first main shaft and second main shafts for the user to hold in their right and left hands when collecting and moving the debris. It is also within the terms of the embodiment handle extension for exercising the knee and foot of one leg. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216120 | LEAF CORRAL FOR A LAWNMOWER - A leaf corralling apparatus including a deflector plate is provided for a lawnmower to prevent an amount of leaves or other debris from being diverted around a deck of the lawnmower. The deflector plate defines a tip that is positioned at a distance from a centerline of the deck approximately equal to or greater than a distance from the centerline of an outermost point of a cutting area defined by one or more blades positioned within the deck of the lawnmower. The deflector plate additionally defines a slanted portion that extends inwardly towards the centerline and rearwardly towards a rear end of the deck. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216121 | FOLDABLE TRIPLE FRONT DISK MOWER FOR SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWERS - A foldable agricultural mower for preferable forward mounting on a tractor, the mower having a central cutterbar and at least one foldable wing cutterbar disposed on a first end of the central cutterbar. The foldable wing cutterbar is movable from an operable position that is generally in line with the central cutterbar to a folded position that is generally parallel to and spaced above the central cutterbar. A second wing cutterbar may be provided on the opposite end of the central cutterbar and similarly moveable between an operable position that is generally in line with the central cutterbar and a folded position that is generally parallel to and spaced above the central cutterbar, the second cutterbar being disposed above the first cutterbar when both are in the folded position. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216122 | Spring Biased Receptacle For Rotary Head Assembly - This invention relates to rotary head assembly apparatuses, and more specifically, to rotary head assembly apparatus configured to easily replace cutting members necessary to cut unwanted plants. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216123 | Automatic Control of Relative Positioning of the Cutter Bar and Reel - A control system for a header of an agricultural harvesting machine providing the capability for positioning the reel and the cutter bar, respectively, with a single input, the control system configured and co-operable with the input for recognizing multiple predetermined discrete patterns of operator input, and responsive thereto, positioning a reel and cutter bar at predetermined relative positions, respectively. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216124 | SELF-PROPELLED MERGER - A self-propelled windrow merger includes a motor and a chassis. At the front of the merger are a first pickup and transfer assembly, a second pickup and transfer assembly and a third pickup and transfer assembly. A cab is above and behind the second pickup and transfer assembly. A folding mechanism for moves each of the pickup and transfer assemblies between a first position wherein the first, second and third pickup and transfer assemblies are laterally aligned and a second position wherein the first and third pickup and transfer assemblies are positioned rear of the cab. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216125 | SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING BALE DROP LOCATIONS WITHIN A FIELD - A baler for forming crop bales and releasing or dropping the bales at targeted drop locations in a field includes a bale-forming chamber, a bale carrier rearward of the bale forming chamber, a geographic location sensor, and a control system. The bale-forming chamber forms the bales and the bale carrier supports at least one crop bale thereon and releases the bale therefrom when actuated. The geographic location sensor outputs signals corresponding with a geographic location of the baler. The control system has a plurality of targeted bale drop locations stored therein, and is configured to calculate a distance from the current baler position to a first targeted drop position and calculate a distance from the current baler position to a second targeted drop position and compare the distances to determine a desired drop location to generate a signal to command the bale carrier to release the crop bale therefrom. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216126 | Herbicide Resistant Rice - Rice plants are disclosed with multiple sources of resistance to herbicides that normally inhibit a plant's acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) enzyme. Besides controlling red rice, many AHAS-inhibiting herbicides also effectively control other weeds that are common in rice fields. Several of these herbicides have residual activity, so that one treatment can control both existing weeds and weeds that sprout later. With effective residual activity against red rice and other weeds, rice producers now have a weed control system superior to those that are currently available commercially. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216127 | MUSHROOM LINE J10102-s69 AND METHODS AND USES THEREFOR - A culture comprising at least one set of the chromosomes of the | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216128 | HYBRID MUSHROOM STRAIN J11500 AND DESCENDANTS THEREOF - A hybrid mushroom culture of | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216129 | PLANTING SPONGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a planting sponge, which comprises a phenolic resin body and at least one far-infrared element intermixed within the phenolic resin body. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the aforesaid planting sponge, which comprises the steps of injecting materials, mixing and foaming-molding. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216130 | LIGHT SOURCES ADAPTED TO SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY OF PLANTS - A method of stimulating plant growth in a controlled environment that includes providing a lighting assembly having a network of lighting elements such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light at a color tailored for an individual plant. The lighting assembly is positioned adjacent a plant such that the light produced is received by the plant. The lighting assembly additionally has a control assembly that includes driving circuitry that modulates the lighting elements to controllably provide predetermined periods of light and dark to stimulate continuous growth of the plant. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216131 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GROW RING FOR PRODUCE - A device, system, and method are provided for growing, transporting, displaying, and storing produce. The grow ring device may allow produce to grow in a hydroponic growth apparatus. It may then secure the produce in a bowl. The bowl may have an attachable base that can supply water to the produce. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216132 | PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM - A plant growth system is provided, which comprises: one or more plant growth substrates comprising an MMVF slab and a single MMVF block; one or more detectors arranged to monitor at least one of the water and nutrient levels of at least one of the plant growth substrates; at least one irrigation device arranged to supply water and nutrients to the plant growth substrates; and control means connected to said detectors and said at least one irrigation device. The supply of water and nutrients by the at least one irrigation device is controlled by the control means in dependence on the monitored water and/or nutrient levels. In this manner, the water and nutrient levels of the substrates can be accurately controlled. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216133 | VALVE BOX WITH ELECTROVALVES FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - A valve box for irrigation systems is described, comprising a box-shaped body closed by a lid, and a plurality of electro-valves contained in an inner compartment of said box-shaped body and adapted to allow a fluid from a supply conduit to flow towards a plurality of outlet conduits, each being controlled by an electrovalve. The valve box comprises a single programmable drive and control module of said electrovalves which is contained in a containment box releasably secured above said compartment. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216134 | BASIL VARIETIES 'ELIDIA', 'KEIRA', AND 'ELEONORA' - New basil varieties designated ‘Elidia’, ‘Keira’, and ‘Eleonora’ are described. ‘Elidia’, ‘Keira’, and ‘Eleonora’ are basil varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216135 | Molecular Markers and Phenotypic Screening for Metribuzin Tolerance - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the identification and selection of loci modulating metribuzin herbicide tolerance in plant breeding. In addition, methods are provided for screening germplasm entries for the performance and expression of the metribuzin tolerance trait. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216136 | PLANT REGENERATION FROM PROTOPLASTS DERIVED FROM ELAEIS sp SUSPENSION CULTURES - The present disclosure relates to a protocol for the regeneration of | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216137 | TSWV RESISTANT CAPSICUM PLANTS - The present invention relates to the field of pepper breeding. Provided are plants which are resistant against a Tsw-resistance breaking pathotype of TSWV. Also provided are plant parts, seeds, cells and fruits thereof and methods to produce such plants. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216138 | GARDEN BEAN CULTIVAR H22117 - A novel garden bean cultivars, designated H22117 and/or H22119 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivars H22117 and/or H22119, to the plants of garden bean line H22117 and/or H22119 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the cultivars H22117 and/or H22119 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other garden bean lines derived from the cultivars H22117 and/or H22119. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216139 | Outdoor Pet Enclosure - Described is an outdoor enclosure for a pet that can be secured to the exterior of a home and is accessible via a pet door disposed on the home. The enclosure is defined by a pair of opposing sidewalls, a front wall, an open rear wall to be positioned against an exterior of a home, and a top wall having a hinged lid. The walls and lid are preferably composed of a wire mesh screen. An adjustable horizontal support serves as the floor of the enclosure and can be disposed at a desired height therein. The perimeter of the open rear of the enclosure has a plurality of brackets adapted to receive fasteners therethrough. Additionally, the enclosure includes a pair of extendable legs. Thus, the present invention provides an outdoor pet enclosure in which a litterbox can be positioned in order to keep odors and litter outside of the home. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216140 | Window Feline Seat and Blind Protector - A feline window seating apparatus for placement in a window frame encasing a window includes primary housing having a lower portion having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the lower portion having an outer free edge extending between the opposed first and second ends that is selectively coupled to the window frame and an inner edge opposite the outer edge. The seating apparatus includes an upper portion having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the upper portion having a lower edge extending between the first and the second ends and connected to the inner edge of the lower portion and an opposed upper edge such that the upper portion extends upwardly from the lower portion. The upper portion and lower portion collectively define an interior area and an open side extending between the inner free edge of the lower portion and the upper edge of the upper portion. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216141 | Pig Feeder - A pig feeder of the type comprising an inverted trapezoid-shaped hopper in which the supply of feed-to-be-dosed is loaded, which is easy to adjust by means of a single control unit that acts at the same time on both edges of the lower tray, which serves as an adjusting feed dosing gate, for which purpose a synchronism bar is provided in the upper part, which further enables an accurate readout of the dosing aperture position of the feeder by means of a rotating pointer. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216142 | Wireless Location Assisted Zone Guidance System - A look-up table is defined by at least one reference point, and rows and columns that are offset from the reference. The table rows and columns correspond to ordinate and abscissa data points representing geographic locations. Each data point offset in the table corresponds to a predefined geographic offset. The look-up table contains machine-stored values at each table location, with each value representing a particular one of several guidance zones. The real-time determination of the guidance zone is made by first determining present location using GPS or other wireless location signals. The corresponding table location is identified by calculating latitudinal and longitudinal offsets from a reference point, and using these offsets as the two indices to access a double-indexed array. The value retrieved from the indexed array identifies the guidance zone. Each guidance zone has an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216143 | ADVANCED PET EXCREMENT CAPTURING & DISPOSAL TOOL - A central extensible portion comprised of two tubes has a handle portion at one end. This handle portion has a battery loading zone with a velcro attachment strip. The other end of the far tube has a wishbone attachment having a wishbone holder. The wishbone is rotationally attached thereto upon an integral axle wheel. The wheel has two associated locking protrusions: one for ordinary use and one for storage. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216144 | FUIDI HERD MANAGEMENT AND RISK STRATIFICATION METHODS - The invention concerns the detection of pathogenic | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216145 | Selective Bird Feeding Apparatus - A selective bird feeding apparatus includes a housing having an access opening and door mounted positionable in a closed condition or in an open condition relative to the access opening. A drive mechanism is actuated to move the door to the closed condition or to the open condition. An actuator coupled to the drive mechanism includes a sensor which radiates energy to a position adjacent to the opening. The sensor receives reflected radiation reflected off of an object adjacent to the opening. A control circuit assigns an input value to the reflected radiation which is compared with a stored standard value. The actuator actuates the drive mechanism to move the door to the closed condition when the input value is outside a threshold limit of the standard value and actuates the drive mechanism to move the door to the open condition when the input value is within the threshold limit. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216146 | STERILIZATION SYSTEM FOR AQUACULTURE - A sterilization system for aquaculture comprises an inducing light source, a water pump, and at least one sterilization device. The inducing light source is disposed around a water inlet of the water pump. A water outlet of the water pump is in communication with an inlet of the sterilization device. An outlet of the sterilization device is in communication with a water body. By means of the biological phototaxis, microorganism enrichment in a culture system is implemented. Sterilization, is performed by using an ionization method, an ultraviolet method, or a high voltage electric field pulse method, so as to ensure the high efficiency of sterilization, and simultaneously reduce an impact on an aquaculture environment as much as possible, thereby ensuring the production and quality of aquatic products. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216147 | GENETIC TEST AND GENETIC BASIS FOR SCID IN PIGS - The genetic basis for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) in pigs is described. In addition, tests for detecting pigs that are carriers for SCID or pigs with SCID are also described. Further, methods for producing pigs or herds of pigs with SCID are also described. Further, methods and compositions for treating, ameilioraing, inhibiting or correcting SCID are provided. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216148 | ORANGE TRANSGENIC FLUORESCENT ORNAMENTAL FISH - The present invention relates to transgenic orange ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216149 | PINK TRANSGENIC FLUORESCENT ORNAMENTAL FISH - The present invention relates to transgenic pink ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216150 | PURPLE TRANSGENIC FLUORESCENT ORNAMENTAL FISH - The present invention relates to transgenic purple ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216151 | RED TRANSGENIC FLUORESCENT ORNAMENTAL FISH - The present invention relates to transgenic red ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216152 | IMITATION FISH EGGS - Imitation fish eggs are provided wherein granules of cross-linked polyacrylamide are hydrated to form globules that can be placed in fine netting and tied and twisted to form imitation egg sacs. The egg sacs can then be attached to a fishing hook and used for bait. The globules can be made any desired color by including food coloring or other suitable dye. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216153 | FISHING LURE - A motorized fishing lure comprising (i) a mounting bracket having a first aperture about its proximal end and a second aperture about its distal end, said apertures for demountably engaging one or more of a swivel, a snap-lock, a split ring, a leader, a hook, and a hook assembly; (ii) a drive unit securely engaged to the mounting bracket, said drive unit comprising a power source for providing electrical energy, a controller connected to the power source, a motor connected to the controller for converting the electrical energy into mechanical energy and an articulating joint coupled to the actuator motor for converting the mechanical energy into movement of the fishing lure; and (iii) a pliable resilient shell for housing therein the mounting bracket and drive unit. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216154 | FISHING TACKLE DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Tackle or artificial fly devices for improved fishing experience. The tackle device includes head and tail portions formed of a single, continuous material and allows one to tie flies thereon without fixing a certain hook type and/or size directly to the device. A lumen extends the device length and enables the tackle device to slide freely along a fishing line and more easily release from junction tubing and/or a fishing hook when a fish strikes. The tackle device can consist of a plastic, polycarbonate or other rigid polymer formed via injection molding. Device head portions can include cylindrical, dome as well as segmented shapes; various sizes; and one or more bills, cavities and/or carve-outs to create desired motion of the device while fishing. Incorporating draft into the tail portion further facilitates separation from junction tubing when hooking a fish, thereby prolonging the useful life of the tackle device. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216155 | FISHING SPINNING REEL - According to one aspect of the disclosure, it is possible to provide a fishing spinning reel that can securely prevent penetration of seawater and foreign substances into a bearing, have a sufficient durability for use in harsh environments, a fine rotational performance, and easy handling and maintenance. In the fishing spinning reel of the disclosure, a magnetic fluid sealed bearing in which a magnetic fluid seal is provided integrally with a bearing, and a line roller is rotatably supported on a supporting shaft through the magnetic fluid sealed bearing. A magnetic fluid seal is provided on both sides of a bearing body of the bearing. Moreover, a magnetic fluid of the magnetic fluid seal includes an outer ring magnet fluid retained between an outer ring and a magnet, and an inner ring magnetic fluid retained between the inner ring and a retaining plate. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216156 | FISHING REEL - One object is to provide a fishing reel including a drag device achieving stable drag performance. A fishing reel of the present invention includes: a spool around which a fishing line is to be wound by rotational operation of a handle; and a drag device configured to apply a braking force to the spool, wherein the drag device includes one or more drag washers, one or more lining washers in surface contact with the drag washers, and an operation member for adjusting a pressing force of the drag washers on the lining washers, and wherein the lining washers are provided with a grease having a viscosity of 800 mm | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216157 | RIG SUPPORT FOR TROLL FISHING - A fishing rod support platform comprising a central portion, a generally arcuate end, a plurality of fishing rod holder-mounting apertures spaced angularly at the generally arcuate end of the platform, and a pedestal-mounting aperture at the central portion of the platform to secure the platform to a pedestal. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216158 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC TRAPPING AND COUNTING OF FLYING INSECTS - A system for automatic trapping and counting of flying insects is disclosed forthwith. The system lures flying insects into a main chamber where they are killed or stunned by a toxin. The killed and the stunned insects fall pass an optical sensor which counts the number of killed stunned insects. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216159 | COMBINED POWER BAR AND BED BUG TRAP - A bed bug trap ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216160 | Animal Bite Deterrent Device - Disclosed are hand held devices for deterring aggressive animals containing a combination of an ultra bright LED light and an ultrasound generating component powered by a battery together with means to activate both. The devices may be configured to allow activation of one or both of the light and sound components disposed in a suitable housing. The devices, in some embodiments, has a structural design similar to a hand gun but optionally colored in such a way as to not be confused with a real firearm. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216161 | USE OF ARGON AS A TISSUE FIXATION PRESERVATIVE - The invention may be broadly defined as the addition of Argon to FFPE procedures as an RNA stabilizing agent. Argon is an inert gas from the Noble gas group with low saturation concentrations in water. It is therefore highly surprising that Argon would have any effect on RNA stability in the presence of Formalin, or any other chemical. This property of Argon appears to be specific in that other inert gases fail to show any RNA stabilizing effect. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216162 | CRITICAL POINT DRYING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN SITU TISSUE PRESERVATION - Methods and systems for preserving tissues in situ using critical point drying are disclosed. Such methods and systems are particularly applicable to the preservation of a deceased body, such as a deceased person or animal, with or without removal of internal tissues or organs. A fixative can be perfused through the vascular system of the body while blood is removed from the body. The exterior of the body can also be immersed in a bath of fixative. The fixative in the vascular system and the bath can be replaced by subsequent washes of buffer, de-ionized water, and/or alcohol. The alcohol-infused and fixated body can be disposed in a pressure chamber and subjected to a critical point drying process using carbon dioxide. After the critical point drying process, the body is in a preserved state. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216163 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PESTICIDAL TERPENE MIXTURE AND A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a pesticidal terpene mixture comprising, as pesticidally active chemical compounds, α-terpinene, p-cymene and limonene and b) at least one biological control agent selected from specific microorganisms and/or a mutant of it having all identifying characteristics of the respective strain, and/or a metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against insects, mites, nematodes and/or phytopathogens in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216164 | SPATIAL INHIBITORS, DETERRENTS AND REPELLENTS FOR MOSQUITOES AND MIDGES - Certain components of citrus fruits and oxidation products of limonene are effective deterrents, repellents and/or spatial inhibitors for mosquitoes and biting midges. The compounds that have been found to be deterrents, repellents and inhibitors for mosquitoes and biting midges are neryl acetate, citronellyl acetate, geranyl acetate, hydroxy-p-cymene, citral, α-terpineol, citronellal, linaloyl acetate, citronellol, terpen-4-ol, tetrahydrocarvone, products of oxidized oxidized limonene inclusive of d- and l-carvone, (+) limonene oxide, (−) limonene oxide, cis and trans carveol, a diol and an aldehyde, and mixtures thereof. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216165 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED HERBICIDAL ACTIVITY - In order to reduce the environmental load on an area where a herbicide is applied or a surrounding area thereof more than ever, it has been required to improve activity of a herbicidal active ingredient and to reduce its dose as far as possible. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216166 | Aniline Type Compounds - The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216167 | SELECTIVE INHIBITION OF C4-PEP CARBOXYLASES - The present invention relates to the use of a compound, a salt or solvate thereof as C4 plant selective herbicide wherein said compound comprises a cyclic alkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl group, and wherein said compound further comprises a) at least a functional group Z being —C(═Y | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216168 | USE OF SUBSTITUTED 2-AMIDOBENZIMIDAZOLES, 2-AMIDOBENZOXAZOLES AND 2-AMIDOBENZOTHIAZOLES OR SALTS THEREOF AS ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AGAINST ABIOTIC PLANT STRESS - The use of substituted 2-amidobenzimidazoles, 2-amidobenzoxazoles and 2-amidobenzothiazoles of the general formula (I) or salts thereof | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216169 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING INSECTS - The present invention relates to methods, preferably for controlling and/or preventing infestation of boll weevil in cotton, comprising applying to a crop of cotton plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (I), wherein —B | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216170 | Synergistic Microbicidal Combinations - Antimicrobial compositions based on the synergistic combination of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and selected commercial microbicides where the compositions are substantially free of halogenated 3-isothiazolone, are disclosed. Particularly preferred are combinations of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone together with benzoic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane, 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, zinc pyrithione or climbazole, that provide enhanced microbicidal efficacy at a combined active ingredient level lower than that of the combined individual 3-isothiazolone and commercial microbicide effective use levels. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216171 | HERBICIDALLY ACTIVE BICYCLOARYL CARBOXYLIC ACID AMIDES - Bicycloarylcarboxamides of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216172 | NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS FOR PLANT DISEASE CONTROL - The present invention relates to novel isoxazoline carboxamide derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216173 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS USING FORMULATIONS CONTAINING FLUTHIACET-METHYL AND HPPD HERBICIDES - Methods for controlling weeds in a crop by applying to weeds having an average height ranging from about 4 inches to about 8 inches a herbicidally effective amount of a composition that includes (a) fluthiacet-methyl and (b) a p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor are presented. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216174 | POTENTIATING AGENTS FOR PROTECTING PLANTS FROM FUNGAL INFECTIONS - A method for preventing, controlling or treating a fungal infection on a plant organ includes applying to the plant organ a non-fungicidal amount or a potentiating amount of a composition including a potentiating agent of a plant defense molecule, in association with a phytopharmaceutical vehicle. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216175 | AZAINDOLE CARBOXYLIC ACID AMIDES AND AZAINDOLE THIOCARBOXYLIC ACID AMIDES FOR USE AS INSECTICIDES AND ACARICIDES - The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216176 | Liquid Termiticide Compositions of Pyrethroids and Neonicitinoids - The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216177 | METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY INHIBITING SULFATE-REDUCING BACTERIUM, GYPSUM COMPOSITION CAPABLE OF INHIBITING PROLIFERATION OF SULFATE-REDUCING BACTERIUM BY SAID METHOD, GYPSUM-TYPE SOLIDIFYING MATERIAL, AND GYPSUM-TYPE BUILDING MATERIAL - A method for performing selective bacteriostasis of a sulfate-reducing | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216178 | Compositions including a vacancy-engineered(VE)-ZnO nanocomposite, methods of making a composition , method of using a composition - Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to compositions including a vacancy-engineered (VE)-ZnO nanocomposite, methods of making a composition, methods of using a composition, and the like. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216179 | ANTI-BACTERIA COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to anti-bacterial compositions comprising bacteriophage (phage) in sufficiently high concentrations to induce lysis from without in bacteria. Uses of such compositions are disclosed. Phage K and/or P68 are especially preferred. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216180 | TALL FESCUE ENDOPHYTE ISOLATE 647 - This disclosure provides to a new tall fescue grass endophyte ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216181 | PESTICIDE HAVING AN INSECTICIDE, ACARICIDE AND NEMATICIDE ACTION BASED ON ISOQUINOLINE ALKALOIDS AND FLAVONOIDS - The present invention relates to a pesticide having an insecticide, acaricide and nematicide action obtained from plant extracts that have important synergic interactions in their pesticide activity, the characteristics of which are efficient control of insects, mites and nematodes; low toxicity for mammals and low persistence in the environment. This pesticide is a composition based on plant extracts which is characterized because it is constituted by: Isoquinoline alkaloids and their derivatives (0.1-20%) and Flavonoids and their glycosylated derivatives (0.001-10%). Therefore, the scope of the invention is aligned in general with organic pesticides and in particular to obtaining an organic pesticide which contains as active ingredient a mixture of isoquinoline alkaloids and flavonoids to be used to control agricultural pest. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216182 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF THE ATTRACTION AND REPULSION OF INSECTS - The present invention provides insect attractants and repellents as well as methods of trapping and/or altering the behavioral patterns of vector pests such as mosquitoes and other hematophagous pests. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216183 | DOUGH KNEADER MACHINE AND RELATED METHOD OF MAKING AN ALIMENTARY DOUGH - The invention relates to a kneader machine for alimentary doughs including a container provided with a tight lid and a rotor rotatably arranged in the container about a vertical rotation axis (A), wherein the rotor has a flat base consisting of a plurality of arms and a plurality of mixing paddles which extend from the arms in a vertical direction (V), and wherein the arms of the rotor have bevelled surfaces formed along their peripheries on the sides intended to face a rotation direction of rotation (R) of the rotor. The mixing paddles have first and second mixing paddles configured so as to generate between them a whirling motion of the particles of the solid ingredients on a plane (P) passing through the rotation axis (A) of the rotor and perpendicular to its base. The invention also relates to a method of making an alimentary dough by using the kneader machine. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216184 | PRECISION WEIGHING SYSTEM FOR MOVING PORTIONS OF DOUGH - This invention relates to a precision weighing system for transporting or moving portions of dough with a dividing slider ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216185 | MIXTURE OF LACTIC BACTERIA FOR THE PREPARATION OF GLUTEN FREE BAKED PRODUCTS - The present invention concerns a mixture of lactic bacteria for yeasting of gluten-free baked products. Particularly, the invention concerns the use of “natural yeast” based on selected lactic bacteria as yeasting agent for the production of gluten-free bread, with improved sensory and nutritional property, designed for celiac patients feeding. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216186 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DANISH DOUGH - The present invention addresses the problem of devising an effective production method whereby the volume of Danishes is increased and the texture of Danishes is improved. The present invention can make Danishes, of which the volume after being baked is increased and which have a flaky and smooth texture, by adding a water-soluble soybean polysaccharide and an ascorbic acid. Moreover, the present invention improves the effect of inhibiting damages caused by freezing and the deterioration of quality during frozen storage. Preferably, the additive amount of the water-soluble soybean polysaccharide is between 0.05 and 5 weight % relative to flour, and the additive amount of the ascorbic acid is between 0.1 and 200 ppm relative to the flour. An even more prominent effect is exerted by freezing the Danish dough after proofing. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216187 | DOUGH COMPRISING PLANT MATERIAL FROM DUCKWEEDS AND FOOD PRODUCTS PREPARED THEREFROM - The present disclosure provides a dough comprising flour and particulate plant material, the dough being characterized by a malleable mass with the particulate plant material being distributed therein, the plant being a member of the Duckweeds family having its plant color range, and the mass having a mass color originating from the plant and falling within or being near said plant color range. Also provided herein is a method for preparing the dough, food product comprising the dough, and method for preparing the food product. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216188 | METHODS FOR REDUCING OIL AND/OR FAT UPTAKE OF FRIED FOODS - An edible composition comprising starch and cellulose ether particles, wherein the cellulose ether particles have a ratio M | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216189 | NATAMYCIN-CYCLODEXTRIN COMPLEXES FOR USE IN FOODSTUFF, PROCESS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention concerns a process for improving the preservation of a bakery product by natamycin. A composition comprising natamycin in the form of a natamycin-cyclodextrin complex is provided and the composition is applied onto a bakery product as an antifungal agent. The invention also concerns a bakery product comprising an effective antifungal amount of natamycin. Another aspect of the invention is an antifungal natamycin composition and the use thereof, which composition has a modified antifungal activity. Further, the invention concerns a process for modifying the antifungal activity of natamycin. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216190 | POULTRY EUTHANASIA DEVICE - A poultry euthanasia device in which hens pass on belts though a gas proof enclosure with increasing concentration levels of toxic gas for more humane euthanasia, and exit the machine deceased. The device has an entry chute which is connectable to a hen house located to either side of the unit, or behind the unit. A number of belts carry the hens through the machine, and they painlessly go to sleep and die due to a high CO2 atmosphere. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216191 | BURGER RING PRESS - A burger ring press includes a plunger and a cup, with a plurality of rings configured to be received and retained within the cup for storage. In one version of the invention, the rings are formed in different sizes with the smaller rings concentrically received within a largest ring. The plunger is configured to enclose the cup in order to seal the rings within the cup for storage. The cup may be formed with one or more annular channels in a bottom surface of the cup for receiving one or more of the rings. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216192 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING A MEAT PROCESSING MACHINE - The invention relates to a method for monitoring a meat processing machine having a meat processing unit for processing input meat products fed thereto into output meat products, an input sensor unit, and a control unit for controlling the meat processing unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the input sensor unit, comprising the steps: feeding input meat products to the meat processing unit, acquiring input product data, in particular geometric data and/or weight data, of the input meat product fed to the meat processing unit by means of the input sensor unit, and determining a tolerance variable for a yield-relevant processing parameter by means of a mathematical model or a database, in each case depending on the acquired input product data. The invention further relates to a meat processing machine for performing the method. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216193 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SPLITTING A STREAM OF MEAT PRODUCTS IN A COATING PROCESS - The present invention relates to a splitting device for dividing a food product feed into multiple streams, wherein the device comprises an inlet and multiple outlets. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216194 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FISH - The invention relates to an L-shaped supporting body ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216195 | SEA CUCUMBER PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An improved apparatus for processing sea cucumbers having stages for orienting/aligning, cutting, splitting, flattening, eviscerating and cleaning the sea cucumber, and for collecting the eviscerated innards. A method for the automated splitting and evisceration of sea cucumbers using the apparatus of the present disclosure. A flattening plate and trough during the orienting/aligning step relax the sea cucumber and discourage its defence mechanisms. A wedge shaped flattening plate splits and flattens the sea cucumber immediately after the incision. Pronged discs maintain positioning of the sea cucumber during an aggressive wash and brush cleaning cycle, which may be repeated. Optionally, a vacuum may suction off a portion of the innards prior to cleaning. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216196 | Perforated Grilling Foil - A perforated grilling foil is an apparatus for use when grilling various foods such as meats, fishes, and vegetables on a charcoal or wood grill. The apparatus includes a malleable metallic sheet and a non-stick grip coating that prevents food from becoming stuck to the malleable metallic sheet. The user is able to form a pouch to contain food during the grilling process by crimping the margin portion of the malleable metallic sheet in order to perimetrically seal the food within the pouch. The apparatus additionally includes a plurality of ventilation holes that allow flavored smoke to enter the pouch and come into contact with the food during the grilling process. The apparatus is available in two configurations in which the plurality of ventilation holes are arranged into offset ventilation hole sets and a configuration in which the plurality of ventilation holes is arranged into a uniformly-spaced set of holes. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216197 | SHORTENING PARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AND DOUGH PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - The invention relates to shortening particle compositions that are suitable for use in preparing batter or dough products such as biscuits, pizza crusts, pot pie crusts, cinnamon rolls, or dry mixes for same. Typically, the shortening compositions are low in trans fatty acids and in saturated fatty acids. For example, the shortening particle composition may comprise less than about 3% wt. total trans fatty acids and a total of about less than about 61% wt. saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216198 | ICING COMPOSITION COMPRISING MANNITOL PARTICLES FOR BAKERY PRODUCTS - The invention relates to an icing composition that consists of: 30-75 wt. % of fine carbohydrate particles containing at least 90 wt. % of crystalline carbohydrate, at least 90 wt. % of said fine carbohydrate particles having diameter of less than 50 μm; 15-50 wt. % of fat having a melting point of at least 20° C.; 0-30 wt. % water; and 0.1-30 wt. % of other edible ingredients; wherein the fine carbohydrate particles comprise: −50-100 wt. % of mannitol particles containing at least 90 wt. % mannitol; −0-50 wt. % of sugar particles containing at least 90 wt. % of one or more sugars selected from sucrose, glucose, fructose, lactose and maltose. The icing composition enables the preparation of iced bakery products that exhibit high freeze-thaw stability and that can suitably be stored for several days under ambient conditions without becoming stale. The invention further provides a method of preparing a bakery product that comprises applying the aforementioned icing composition onto a fully cooked bakery product as well as an iced bakery product comprising a fully cooked bakery product that is covered with a layer of such an icing composition. | 2015-08-06 |
