33rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130209567 | Modified Release Dosage Forms of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants - A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once—daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration—time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209568 | BIODEGRADABLE PHASE SEPARATED SEGMENTED MULTI BLOCK CO-POLYMERS AND RELEASE OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE POLYPEPTIDES - The invention is directed to biodegradable, thermoplastic, phase separated segmented multi-block copolymers. The copolymers of the present invention find use in various biomedical applications as well as in pharmaceutical applications. Provided is a composition for the controlled release of at least one biologically active polypeptide to a host, comprising the at least one biologically active polypeptide encapsulated in a matrix comprising at least one phase separated, thermoplastic multi-block copolymer, the copolymer being characterized in that (i) it comprises at least two hydrolysable segments chosen from prepolymer (A) and prepolymer (B), prepolymer (A) having a Tg lower than 37° C. and prepolymer (B) having a Tm of 40° C.-100° C. under physiological conditions; (ii) the segments being linked by a multifunctional chain-extender; (iii) the segments are randomly distributed over the polymer chain; and (iv) prepolymer (A) contains a segment that is derived from a water soluble polymer. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209569 | NOVEL FORMULATION OF DICLOFENAC - The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of diclofenac using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising diclofenac, medicaments produced using diclofenac in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of diclofenac administered by way of said medicaments. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209570 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND USE THEREOF - The invention provides a microsphere formulation for the sustained delivery of an aptamer, for example, an anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor aptamer, to a preselected locus in a mammal, such as the eye. In addition, the invention provides methods for making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations to deliver an aptamer to a preselected locus in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides a method for delivering the aptamer to an eye for the treatment of an ocular disorder, for example, age-related macular degeneration. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209571 | BIOENGINEERED HUMAN CORNEAL STROMAL TISSUE - Provided herein is a method of making an aligned ECM scaffold useful in refractive correction of the eye and repair of the cornea. Methods of use of the scaffold as well as a scaffold construct are provided. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209572 | XENOGRAFT SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING - The present application is directed to the field of implants comprising soft tissue for use in implantation in humans. The soft tissue implants of the present application are preferably obtained from xenograft sources. The present application provides a chemical process that sterilizes, removes antigens from and/or strengthens xenograft implants. The present techniques yield soft tissue implants having superior structural, mechanical, and/or biochemical integrity. The present application is also directed to processes for treating xenograft implants comprising soft tissues such as dermis, and to implants produced by such processes. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209573 | EFFICIENT, CATALYTIC AND SCALABLE METHOD TO PRODUCE CHLORINE DIOXIDE - Methods, kits, cartridges and compounds related to generating chlorine dioxide by exposing ClO | 2013-08-15 |
20130209574 | OXYGEN TREATMENT OF WATER AND PULP FROM PAPER OR CARDBOARD PRODUCTION - Methods for treating water and pulp used in a paper or cardboard manufacturing process. Oxygen and nutrients are added to the water or pulp to increase the activity of aerobic bacteria resulting in a reduction of organic substances such as fatty acids. Alternatively oxygen alone is added to the water or pulp to reduce all both aerobic and anaerobic bacterial activity. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209575 | MULTI-PART KIT SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF A DISINFECTANT - A multi-part kit system comprising (i) a solid part A which comprises 10 to 80 wt. % of peroxy compound selected from the group consisting of KHSO | 2013-08-15 |
20130209576 | Water Purification Compositions and Applications For Same - Disclosed herein are compositions and corresponding methods for treating contaminated water and/or contaminable surfaces in order to kill, or otherwise reduce to non-harmful levels the survival of, biological contaminants resident therein and thereon, respectively. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209577 | Buffered Upper GI Absorption Promoter - The present invention relates to compositions of an active pharmaceutical compound or nutritional ingredient with one or more buffering agents between a pH of 1.0 and 6.0, preferably 2.0 and 4.0. The buffering agents are constituted to maintain or reduce the pH of the duodenal fluid in the proximal, mid and distal duodenum. The present invention further relates to methods of improving the absorption of an iron compound or an active pharmaceutical compound within the small intestine. The present compositions and methods improve absorption or bioavailability of the administered compositions. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209578 | Combinatory Cancer Treatment - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating a neoplasm, a preneoplasm, a proliferative disorder and/or a precancerous lesion, the use of such compositions for the treatment of the listed conditions, and methods of treating the listed conditions. The composition of the present invention comprises an inhibitor of eIF4E, a methltransferase inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209579 | THERAPEUTIC COMBINATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - This invention relates to therapeutic combinations comprising a platinum-based anti-neoplastic agent, such as cisplatin, and an extract from a species of the genus | 2013-08-15 |
20130209580 | Method for treating alzheimer's disease - A method of treating Alzheimer's Disease of users comprising daily use of a lotion, the components of which are disclosed, a daily supplementation with powdered whey protein and Vitamin D, and a mild exercise component. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209581 | IODINATED ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FOR TREATING SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION - The present invention relates to the use of iodinated activated charcoal, optionally in combination with a bromide salt, in treatment of one or more symptom(s) caused by depression, wherein said symptom(s) is/are selected from the group consisting depressive mood, emotional fatigue, mental fatigue which can be chronic, burnout, withdrawal from social situations, anxiety, concentration problems, unpleasant heart palpitations, irregular heart beats, a feeling of pressure in the chest, irritable bowel syndrome and sexual dysfunction. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209582 | HYDROGEN IODIDE-CONTAINING HEALTH FOOD AND HYDROGEN IODIDE-CONTAINING DRUG, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - To propose a health food or a drug, which comprises an iodine compound as a substitute for organic iodine and can exert a similar effect as organic iodine. To propose a method for producing a liquid to be used as a starting material for the aforesaid health food or drug. A health food and a drug each containing hydrogen iodide as the active ingredient. A method for producing a hydrogen iodide-containing solution, which comprises: an alkaline ion water preparation step for preparing alkaline ion water containing hydrogen peroxide; a sodium hydroxide production step for adding sodium to the alkaline ion water and thus producing sodium hydroxide; and a hydrogen iodide production step for, after the sodium hydroxide production step, adding iodine to the alkaline ion water and thus producing hydrogen iodide. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209583 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR PROMOTING HEALTHY SKIN - The invention provides methods, compositions, and dietary formulations useful for preventing or treating dermatitis, promoting healthy skin, and retarding skin aging. The methods comprise administering to an animal a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of at least two of one or more antioxidants; one or more anti-glycation agents; one or more body fat reducing agents; one or more insulin sensitivity enhancing agents; and one or more anti-inflammatory agents. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209584 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF NITRITE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of nitrites such as inorganic nitrites, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions, which can be formulated for oral administration, can provide immediate release or extended release of the nitrite ion (NO | 2013-08-15 |
20130209585 | Topical NMDA Antagonist Formulations for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy - The presenting invention is directed to methods and compositions for the topical or transdermal treatment of neuropathy. More particularly, transdermal or topical compositions including a combination of ingredients that provide a surprising degree of effective relief from the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and methods for administering the compositions to treat various neuropathies. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209586 | Prevention And Treatment Of Cardiac Arrhythmias - Compositions of the invention, including compounds that bind to a receptor for a glucagon-like peptide-1, an incretin, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an exendin, or an agonist, an analog (preferably an agonist analog), a derivative, or a variant of any of aforementioned compounds, are used in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmias associated with cardiac ischemia, cardiac ischemia-perfusion and/or congestive heart failure. The invention relates to both the method and compositions for such treatment. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209587 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING TUBE FEED FORMULATIONS - Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided. The methods may include administering tube feed formulations to a patient at typical meal times such as, for example, breakfast, lunch and dinner. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209588 | AGAVE SYRUP EXTRACT HAVING ANTICANCER ACTIVITY - The present invention comprises an | 2013-08-15 |
20130209589 | INSECT REPELLING METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - Compositions and methods for repelling biting midges, sand flies, and mosquitoes comprising applying to human skin compositions comprising neem oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and monoi oil. This composition is non toxic to mammals, marine vertebrates or invertebrates and other forms of aquatic life. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209590 | USE OF A CHINESE MEDICINE COMPOSITION IN PREPARING MEDICAMENTS FOR TREATING SECONDARY PREVENTION OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - The present invention relates to a use of Chinese medicine composition in preparation of medicine for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction. Said Chinese medicine composition is prepared from a formula comprising the crude drugs by the following weight percentages: Radix Astragali 22.2%˜66.8%, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae 11.6%˜33.4%, Radix Notoginseng 2.5%˜13.5%, and Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae 14.5%˜44.3%. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209591 | Composition and method for minimizing bulling behavior of cattle - A method and composition for treating feedlot cattle in order to mask odor or pheromones given by cattle that trigger other cattle to mount them in a behavior pattern known as Buller Steer Syndrome, or to at least provide a scent which neutralizes that behavior. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209592 | Plant Extract Based Compositions and Methods For Treating Chronic Wounds - A therapeutic healing compound is provided. The therapeutic healing compound includes a sugarcane plant extract and a gelling agent that includes at least one of xanthan gum and hydroxyethyl cellulose. The compound may also include collagen. The therapeutic healing compound may be used for treating wounds, burns and cosmetic enhancement, such as an exfoliate for anti-aging. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209593 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING DRUG ADDICTION - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating drug addiction comprising herb | 2013-08-15 |
20130209594 | Optimized Extraction Process for Obtaining Labisia Pumila Extract - The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a | 2013-08-15 |
20130209595 | Pneumatic Tire Mold Adapter - A solid tire mold includes upper and lower pneumatic tire molds. The pneumatic tire molds have adapter receiving surfaces disposed radially inwardly. The pneumatic tire molds are joined at the pneumatic mold receiving portions. The pneumatic tire molds form tread molding surfaces and at least a portion of the shoulder molding surfaces. The solid tire mold also includes toroidal adapters, each having an annular pneumatic mold receiving surface, an annular solid tire curing surface, and a toroidal flange. The flange extends axially inwardly from the lateral wall toward an inner end. The inner end of the flange can be tapered. A toroidal rim extends laterally from one toroidal adapter to the other. The rim is disposed radially outwardly from the toroidal flanges in the assembled solid tire mold. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209596 | Extended Life Tire Curing Bladder Composed of Aramid Fibers - Disclosed is a mixture to create expandable curing bladders for use in the curing process of rubber compositions such as tires. The bladders have an increased service with the addition of the aramid fibers to the rubber polymer. The aramid fibers increase the tear resistance of the cured product allowing for an increased number of expansions and contractions of the rubber polymer during the curing process. The use of these aramid fibers allows the tire curing bladders to cure more tires without changing out the bladder increasing the cost efficiency of the tire curing bladder. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209597 | Low Power Consumption Machine for Blow-Moulding Containers - Machine for forming containers ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130209598 | METHOD AND MOULDING DEVICES FOR MOULDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCTS - The invention provides a method for moulding three-dimensional products from a mass of foodstuff starting materials which are suitable for consumption, in particular a meat mass. The method comprises the steps of filling a mould cavity, which is open on one side, with the mass of foodstuff starting materials which are suitable for consumption, which mould cavity is defined by a boundary comprising walls and base, in order to mould a moulded three-dimensional product, and the removal of the moulded three-dimensional product from the mould cavity. In the method according to the invention, during removal the adhesion forces between the moulded product and the boundary are eliminated virtually simultaneously along all the interfaces. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209599 | APPARATUS FOR EMBOSSING A WEB - An apparatus for embossing a web having a static gas pressure plenum and a forming structure disposed in contact to the static gas pressure plenum. The static gas pressure plenum provides a static gas pressure of from about 0.1 MPa to about 25 MPa. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209600 | MULTI-AXIS, MULTI-PURPOSE ROBOTICS AUTOMATION AND QUALITY ADAPTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A system and method for using multi-axis deposition tool heads on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer, for novel automation and additive manufacturing techniques which offer increased output product quality and fabrication speed by introducing a novel cartridge and deposition systems and techniques The system allows a plurality of materials, some reacted or mixed by the device, to be extruded through a deposition head, which may adaptively (and automatically) change shape and lumen size to accommodate different path widths and shapes. The cartridge system may employ pellets which may be comprised of a plurality of materials and/or colors. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209601 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SPARS AND OTHER HOLLOW STRUCTURES - Processes for manufacturing hollow structures such as spars for helicopter rotor blades, fixed wings for aircraft, and other aerostructures can include the provision of a path for gases to exit the material from which the spar is formed as the material is heated and cured, to help eliminate voids within the material caused by the presence of such gases. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209602 | Personal Affector Machine - This invention relates generally to software and mechanics, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing a personal affector machine. In one embodiment, the invention includes a top frame; a cross-member, the cross-member extending from the top frame, the cross-member configurable to do any of translate and rotate relative to the top frame; an affector head, the affector head coupled to the cross-member, the affector head configurable to do any of translate, rotate, and gyrate relative to the top frame, the affector head having an affector; a bottom frame, the bottom frame coupled to the top frame; and a cassette, the cassette configurable to removably securing material therein, the cassette being removably attachable to the bottom frame, wherein the affector is configurable to affecting the material within the cassette in a plurality of dimensions. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209603 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - An injection molding machine for producing injection molded parts has an injecting station in which melt can be introduced into a cavity of a tool part. The cavity corresponds to the injection molded part. The injection molding machine has further stations in which the injection molded parts can be treated. The injection molded parts can be transported from one station to another station by way a transporting device. The transporting device has at least one transporting path that connects two stations. The injection molded parts are movable from one station to another station on the transporting path. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209604 | WEATHERIZED MINERALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A weatherized mineral mixture is produced by heating a digestible fat or fatty acid and spraying a mineral mixture with the heated digestible fatty acid to form a protective layer over the mineral mixture. The weatherized mineral mixture may be free of salts of fatty acids, namely soaps. The weatherized mineral mixture sheds water and is wind-resistant. Upon ingestion by livestock animals, the protective coating is digested and the minerals within the mineral mixture are absorbed by the livestock animal. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209605 | CHEWING GUM WITH PRETREATED POLYOLS - Disclosed herein are polyol particles treated to modify the properties of the polyol. Polyol particles are coated with a crunch material coating composition to provide a particulate crunch material. Alternatively, hygroscopic polyol particles are coated with an inorganic material to provide a polyol having a reduced capacity for moisture absorption. Also disclosed herein is the incorporation of such pretreated polyol particle compositions in chewing gum. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209606 | SOFT COATED POWDER CENTRE-FILLED GUM - The present invention relates to a chewing gum composition that includes one or more layers surrounding a central core, at least one of the one or more layers surrounding the central core is a layer of chewing gum, wherein the central core includes a first material in a powder form having a first average grain size, and wherein the outermost layer of the one or more layers includes a coating that includes a second material in a powder form having a second average grain size. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209607 | Enzymatic Flour Correction - The present invention is directed to methods for improving flour quality (e.g., a flour correction process) by treating flour with a raw starch degrading enzyme. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209608 | ASPARAGINASE FROM BASIDIOMYCETES - An asparaginase enzyme derived from the fungi Basidiomycete, in particular the Basidiomycete is | 2013-08-15 |
20130209609 | BIOLOGICAL DEGRADATION OF OCHRATOXIN A INTO OCHRATOXIN ALPHA - The invention relates to the use of a microorganism of the genus | 2013-08-15 |
20130209610 | Method of Preparing Highly Dispersible Whole Grain Flour with an Increased Avenanthramide Content - A method of preparing a highly dispersible whole grain oat flour by hydrolyzing, milling and agglomerating grain flour to arrive at a whole grain oat flour having an increased avenanthramide content compared to native oat flour. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209611 | FOOD PROTEIN INGREDIENT AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - The present invention relates generally to a method for enzymatic production of food protein ingredients from keratin-containing proteinaceous materials and the resulting compositions. The process includes treating a proteinaceous containing material with an amount of a reducing agent, followed by hydrolysis of the keratin by a proteolytic enzyme to efficiently and economically convert a keratinaceous protein source into a palatable, highly digestible protein food product. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209612 | USE OF A MIXTURE OF PROBIOTIC BACTERIA IN A MIXTURE WITH SHORT-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS - A use of a mixture of probiotic bacteria in a mixture with short-chain fatty acids. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209613 | Production of Metabolites - A recombinant micro-organism such as | 2013-08-15 |
20130209614 | FOOD COMPOSITIONS HAVING A REALISTIC MEAT-LIKE APPEARANCE AND TEXTURE - The invention provides novel food compositions having a realistic meat-like appearance and texture. The compositions comprise from about 50 to about 98% functional proteins, from about 0.05 to about 2% of one or more cross-linking agents, and from about 2 to about 50% of one or more humectant plasticizers. The compositions are produced by heating a preconditioned mixture of the food components under pressure and then expanding the heated composition to form the food composition. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209615 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FOOD EXPIRATION DATE INFORMATION USING TTI AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FOOD EXPIRATION DATE INFORMATION USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a system for providing food expiration date information using a TTI (time temperature integrator) and a method for providing food expiration date information using the same. The system for providing the food expiration date information and the method for providing the food expiration date information using the same of the present invention includes: an input unit for receiving TTI information, food information, and distribution history information; a calculation unit for producing a TTI indication value corresponding to an expiration date of the food; and an output unit which determines and outputs a color corresponding to the expiration date of the food among stages of colors which can be expressed through the TTI according to time and temperature conditions using the TTI indication value. According to desired embodiments, the present invention enables a consumer to confirm correctly the expiration date of the corresponding food by providing the TTI indication value corresponding to the expiration date of the food. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209616 | DIE FORMED LOLLIPOP FILLED WITH CHOCOLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention concerns die formed lollipops filled with chocolate and method of manufacture thereof. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209617 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE IN PROMOTING PRODUCE HEALTH - Provided herein are compositions comprising one or more of a stilbenoid, stilbenoid derivative, stilbene, or stilbene derivative and a produce coating. The resulting compositions are coatings which promote the health of fruit, vegetables, and/or other plant parts, and/or mitigate decay of post-harvest fruit, vegetables, and/or other plant parts. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209618 | Multilayered Material And Containers And Method Of Making Same - A multilayered material and a container (such as a beverage capsule) formed of at least one multilayered material is provided. A method for making a beverage container is also provided. The multilayered material comprises a barrier layer formed of a material adapted for deterring one or more undesired elements from passing through the barrier layer and a sealing layer formed of a material adapted for forming a seal with another surface. The multilayered material or container also comprise a gasket layer or gasket strips formed of a material having a plurality of channels adapted for receiving at least a portion of the material for said sealing layer. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209619 | PORTION CAPSULE FOR PULVERULENT OR LIQUID BASIC DRINKS COMPOUNDS - Main claim: Cup-like portion capsule ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130209620 | IDENTIFICATION OF BEVERAGE INGREDIENT CONTAINING CAPSULES - A beverage ingredient capsule ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130209621 | BEVERAGE EXTRACTION FILTER - Disclosed is a beverage extraction filter that can extract in a plurality of extraction machine types. The beverage extraction filter comprises a filter unit ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130209622 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FORMING BEVERAGES FROM POWDERS WITH ENHANCED DISPERSIBILITY - A method and apparatus is provided for forming at least a portion of a beverage from a co-milled powdered composition. An amount of a co-milled powdered composition is combined with a fluid to produce at least a portion of a beverage. The co-milled powdered composition is obtained from co-milling together at least one powdered ingredient having a difficult to disperse or dissolve portion with one or more dispersion facilitator components to form a co-milled powder effective to enhance the dispersion or dissolving of the powder when forming a food or beverage. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209623 | SACHET FOR FRUIT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING FRUIT CUT INTO PIECES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE IT IN THE MEDIUM TERM - A sachet for pieces of fruit is in the form of a tubular sachet made of transparent plastic suitable for food, which has, when empty and laid flat, a rectangular shape and in which pieces of dried fruit (MF) are collected, not under vacuum. The sealed sachet, filled with pieces of fruit, is subjected to a brief microwave treatment in order to block the development of microbes and to inhibit enzymes. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209624 | FOOD PACKAGING - An apparatus for storing and transporting food and a method for forming the same. The apparatus comprises a flexible substrate and at least one food article located on the substrate. The food article is freezable and substantially flexible. The substrate and at least one food article are rolled together to form a tubular transportation and storage form. The method comprises the steps of providing a flexible substrate, arranging a plurality of food articles on the substrate and rolling the substrate and the food articles into a tubular structure. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209625 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING A FELIDAE T1R RECEPTOR - Provided herein are methods for stimulating the T1R1/T1R3 receptor comprising contacting the receptor with pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Also provided, is a Felidae food product comprising pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Methods for determining the pyrophosphate-augmented activity of a test compound on the T1R1/T1R3 receptor are also described, as well as methods for adjusting the food formulation for Felidae. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209626 | GRINDING OF COFFEE BEANS - A device for processing roasted coffee beans, including a unit for grinding the beans, and a method for processing coffee beans, wherein the coffee beans are ground and the temperature of the coffee to be ground, at least at the start of the grinding operation, is between 30° C. and 150° C., in particular between 35° C. and 100° C., preferably between 40° C. and 90° C., and more preferably between 40° C. and 60° C. For this purpose, the device includes a thermal unit. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209627 | Brewed Beverages and Methods for Producing Same - Methods for producing brewed beverages include brewing the beverage, degassing the beverage prior to storing the beverage in a sealed container, and freezing the beverage. A frozen brewed beverage is configured to be reheated prior to consumption and does not require reconstituting. A brewed beverage is in a sealed container, has a dissolved oxygen content less than about 2 ppm, is configured to be reheated prior to consumption, and does not require reconstituting. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209628 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Preparing Food in Packages Having Integral Compartments - Food packaging of the present invention is particularly adapted for microwave, conventional oven, stove top and boiler cooking techniques and includes an integral pocket or trap compartment for receiving fluids created by the cooking process, such as grease. Embodiments include a compartment for cooking food products therein with the addition of water or other fluids, wherein the water or other fluids are drained from the food products and removed from the food packaging after cooking the food products. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209629 | DYE STABILIZING PROCESS FOR KIWI - A method for imparting color stability and textural stability to cut kiwi, which can be fresh, or optionally individually quick-frozen (IQF) treated, using several stages including cutting, alkalinization of the fruit pulp, infusion of soluble stabilizing agents by immersion in an alkaline solution of said stabilizing agents to give the necessary firmness and texture integrity, infusion of dyeing agents by immersion in an alkaline color solution, fixation of said color and stabilizing agents in an acidic solution that has been enriched with polyvalent cations, to preserve and extend the shelf life. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209630 | AGGLOMERATION OF STARCH - The invention is directed to a method for agglomerating starch, to starch obtainable by said method, to a food product comprising said starch, and to the use of said starch. The method of the invention comprises the mixing of starch with an aqueous solution comprising a salt and drying the mixture. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209631 | Reversible baking pan - A reversible baking pan | 2013-08-15 |
20130209632 | METHOD OF SINTERING A COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method of sintering at least two powdered compounds with different water activities and glass transition temperatures keeping the total water content constant. The method allows sintering of two materials in a closed environment wherein the structure of one material is kept intact. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209633 | BEVERAGE PACKED IN SEALED CONTAINER - An object of the present invention is to provide a beverage packed in a sealed container, which can suppress occurrence of precipitation for a long period and retain high flavor. The above-described problem can be overcome by containing (1) theanine ranging from 100 mg to 1000 mg and (2) quinic acid ranging from 30 mg to 300 mg per 500 ml beverage. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209634 | HIGH PRESSURE PASTEURIZING OF WHOLE MUSCLE MEATS - A process for preserving fresh meat which includes the steps of a) packaging fresh meat in a sealed package; b) placing the packaged fresh meat in a pressurization vessel and closing the vessel; c) pressurizing the pressurization vessel containing the packaged fresh meat to an elevated pressure of at least 50,000 psi pressure so that the packaged fresh meat is placed under the elevated pressure; d) maintaining the elevated pressure on the packaged fresh meat for a time of from 1 to 300 seconds and at a temperature of from −2° C. to 8° C.; e) reducing the pressure on the packaged fresh meat to ambient pressure; and f) removing the meat from the pressurization vessel. Pathogens are effectively killed using this process, providing manufacturing efficiencies and longer product shelf life as compared to other meat handling procedures. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209635 | PLANTS WHICH SYNTHESIZE A MODIFIED STARCH, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND MODIFIED STARCH - Nucleic acid molecules are described encoding a starch granule-bound protein as well as methods and recombinant DNA molecules for the production of transgenic plant cells and plants synthesizing a modified starch with modified viscosity properties and a modified phosphate content. Moreover, the plant cells and plants resulting from those methods as well as the starch obtainable therefrom are described. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209636 | LIQUID DELIVERY TANK WITH EXPANSION CHAMBER - A beverage forming method and system employing the introduction of air into the heater tank and/or an expansion chamber after liquid delivery is complete. An expansion chamber may be provided at the top of the heater tank and provide a tortuous flow path from an air inlet to the tank outlet. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209637 | METHOD OF INFUSING FLAVOR IN CEREAL GRAINS - A method of infusing flavor into cereal grains. The method includes the steps of preparing a liquid seasoning having a flavor, increasing the porosity of the cereal grains, infusing the more-porous cereal grains with the flavor of the liquid seasoning, and locking the flavor of the liquid seasoning into the flavor-infused cereal grains. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209638 | FLUIDIZED BED COFFEE ROASTER HAVING DUAL-STAGE QUENCHING CYCLE - A fluidized bed coffee roaster provides a two stage quenching cycle for rapidly cooling roasted coffee beans to ambient temperature. In a first stage of the quenching cycle unheated air is passed through the roasted beans while they are still in the roasting chamber of the fluidized bed roaster. In a second stage of the quenching cycle which is carried out outside of the roasting chamber, in a fluidized bed quenching station, unheated air is flowed through, and fluidizes, the roasted coffee beans cooling the to ambient temperature. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209639 | MEHTOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING FOAMED MILK - The invention relates to a method for producing foamed milk. The method comprises passing milk from a bag-in-box container | 2013-08-15 |
20130209640 | BAKING PAN FOR CUPPED FOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure provides a baking assembly with a first pan and a second pan. A food product is cooked between the two pans, and due to the shape of the two pans, has a cup shape than can be filled. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209641 | Food Cooking Apparatus and Method - A food cooking apparatus comprising: a bottom continuous belt, the bottom continuous belt comprising a plurality of bottom channels on the outer surface of the belt; a top continuous belt, that meshes with the bottom continuous belt along a belt mesh length, the top continuous belt comprising a plurality of top channels on the outer surface of the belt such that at the belt mesh length, each pair of adjacent top and bottom channels form a cooking volume, where the cooking volume has a cooking surface that is configured to generally completely abut the outer surface of a food located in the cooking volume; where the food cooking apparatus is configured to rotate the top continuous belt and bottom continuous belt and the food remains in the cooking volume for such time that the food is suitably cooked when it leaves the bottom continuous belt. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209642 | OIL COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An oil compound with a lower tendency to darken during frying operations, which has a concentration of polyphenolic compounds between 0.1 to 16 mg/Kg of product, a free acidity value between 0.001 and 0.1%, and a red color in the Lovibond scale of between 0.2 and 3.2. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209643 | NOVEL SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a sweetener composition, in particular having a reduced physiological calorific value (energy content), preferably for sweetening food, wherein the sweetener composition contains a combination of at least one sweetener and at least one water-soluble, bulk substance, and to the use of said sweetener composition. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209644 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209645 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS CONTAINING TEXTURING AGENTS - The present invention relates to a confectionery product containing 60 to 90% w/w polydextrose an edible acid selected from the group malic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid and mixtures of two or more thereof, and at least two texturing agents, preferably gelatin and xanthan gum or locust bean gum. More preferably the gummy confectionery product is comprising polydextrose, edible acid selected from the group malic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid and mixtures of two or more thereof, gelatin, xanthan gum, locust bean gum and stevia. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209646 | EXTRUDABLE BATTER COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN PROVIDING HIGH-FIBER FLOURLESS FOOD PRODUCTS - The invention provides an extrudable batter for use in providing a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat high-fiber food product. The batter comprises a select amount of a powdered fiber, at least one fat component chosen from an oil and a shortening, the shortening having a solid fat content of about 2% to about 30% at ambient temperature, a humectant, a sweetener, a leavening agent and water. The resultant uncooked batter is flourless and gluten-free and is extrudable in a continuous form. The ready-to-eat high-fiber food product produced by such batter contains about 5 grams or more of fiber per serving and substantially maintains, before and after being baked, a desired shape, structure and moisture content. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209647 | Method and Apparatus for Making Cereal Flakes - Visually distinct, flaked Ready-to-Eat (“R-T-E”) cereal products with varied texture and thickness are produced by forming a cereal dough and forcing the same through an extrusion die assembly including various spaced openings which establish a plurality of dough streams which are merged prior to reaching a die outlet. Directly at the die outlet, a resulting dough extrudate is sliced by a cutter unit to form dough discs which are then dried and cooled, during which the discs curl and form cereal flakes having varying textures defined, at least in part, by distinct sets of surface bumps. The number and configuration of the bumps can be altered by changing the number, shape and/or position of the various spaced openings of the die assembly, while the thicknesses of the resulting cereal flakes can be varied by just altering an operational speed of the cutter unit. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209648 | WHEAT FLOUR COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a wheat flour composition, a dough composition comprising the flour composition and food products comprising the wheat flour composition. It particularly relates to wheat flour composition suitable to prepare flat breads (including Indian style bread known as chapatti), noodles and pasta. The problem of the addition of gum at higher levels, although helpful in improving colour and rheological properties of dough, suffer from a beany odour experienced during preparation of the dough and during consumption of the flat bread. The same problems have been found in noodles where gum has been added to improve rheology, such as fried noodles and pasta. Surprisingly it has been found that a wheat flour composition comprising chick pea flour and guar gum, is easily processed into a dough that is soft and can easily be processed into flat breads, noodles or pasta, and the baked product (flat bread, chapatti, noodle or pasta) that is also soft and yet has acceptable sensory properties. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209649 | BEVERAGE PRODUCT WITH STABLE DAIRY FOAM - The present invention relates to a beverage product comprising a container, a liquid and a dairy foam on top of the liquid covering its surface. The dairy foam comprises 9 Q to about 100 wt % milk and milk fat, 0-10 wt % sweetener, and from 0.1 to about 1.5 wtl, preferably from 0.1 to about 1.0 wt % of a stabilizer. According to the invention the dairy foam has been applied first to an inner wall of the container along the entire circumference of said container before filling up the complete surface of the liquid so that it sticks to said inner wall. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a beverage product. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209650 | WHITENER COMPOSITION - A powder whitener composition for beverages is described, which comprises a fat blend having the following composition per 100 g of fat: from 12 g to 17 g of lauric acid, from 28 g to 37 g of palmitic acid, from 23 g to 31 g of cis mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and from 5 g to 8 g of cis poly-unsaturated fatty acids, wherein saturated fatty acids represent from 57 g to 65 g per 100 g of the fat content. Soluble and ready-to-drink beverages are also described. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209651 | Taste-Improving Agents and Tea Drinks Containing Thereof - The present invention provides an agent for improving taste of tea drinks, comprising at least one glyceroglycolipid, preferably monogalactosyl diacylglycerol or digalactosyl diacylglycerol, as an active ingredient. The agent of the present invention is for use to enhance kokumi, to mask astringent taste, and to prevent precipitates. The agent of the present invention is effective especially in improving tea drinks containing ground tea leaves. The present invention also provides a method for producing tea drinks containing ground tea leaves and at least 1.0 μg/ml of glyceroglycolipids and having an absorbency of 0.25 or below at 680 nm, and tea drinks containing glyceroglycolipid, which method comprises grinding tea leaves into an average particle size of 1-100 μm (preferably 1-50 μm, more preferably 1-20 μm), and mixing the resulting ground tea leaves with neutral (pH 5-7, preferably 5.5-7, especially preferably 6-7) water to elute the glyceroglycolipids into the water. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209652 | POWDERED BEVERAGE COMPRISING SUGAR AND FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PULP - The present invention relates generally to the field of food and beverages. In particular, the present invention relates to a powdered beverage comprising fruit or vegetable pulp. Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions comprising dry fruit or vegetable pulp and sugar powder wherein the sugar is at least partially embedded in the pores of the pulp cell structure and wherein the size of the pulp particles is selected in a way that, e.g., segregation of low density pulp particles is avoided during transportation and storage time. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209653 | METHOD FOR ISOMERISATION OF HOP ALPHA-ACIDS TO ISO-ALPHA-ACIDS - The invention relates to a process for the production of iso-alpha-acids starting from alpha-acids in which an alpha-acid containing hop extract is mixed with a carbon-containing chemical compound with one or more functional groups containing a (basic) nitrogen atom with a lone pair (or mixtures thereof), either in solvent-free conditions or in the presence of solvents and preferably under an oxygen-free atmosphere. The resulting mixture is subjected to a temperature of at least 278 K for a time sufficient to effect the intended conversion of the alpha-acid reactant into the iso-alpha-acid product. The present invention further relates to iso-alpha-acid compositions obtained by said improved isomerisation process and to the use of said iso-alpha-acid compositions as bittering formulation and/or as source to obtain reduced or hydrogenated iso-alpha-acid compositions. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209654 | FROZEN DESSERT MIXES USING CANOLA PROTEIN PRODUCTS - A canola protein product having a protein content of at least about 60 wt % (N×6.25) d.b., preferably at least about 90 wt %, and consisting predominantly of 2S canola protein and derived from supernatant from a protein micellar mass settling step is used to provide, at least in part, the protein component of a dairy analogue or plant/dairy blend frozen dessert mix. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209655 | REDUCED TRANS AND SATURATED FATTY ACID SPREAD COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are spread compositions having reduced levels of saturated and trans fats. The compositions comprise water, a base oil, a seeding agent and a cellulose fiber. Also provided are methods of preparing such compositions and use thereof. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209656 | BITTERNESS-MASKING INGREDIENT AND BITTERNESS-MASKING METHOD - Problem: To provide a bitterness-masking agent and method that masks the bitterness of an edible substance containing a pharmaceutical product, food, or drink, whether a fine powder or a whole fruit, safely, cheaply, simply, with anti-bacterial and anti-degenerative properties over the long term even at room temperature and in a hydrated state, without destroying or altering the composition thereof, using an ingredient in use from early times, in order to have the edible substance absorbed by the stomach; and to provide an importation and exportation method for an edible material using same. Solution: To use an edible flocculating agent from an ingredient in use from early times to have an edible substance containing a pharmaceutical product, food or drink be absorbed by the stomach, whether said edible substance is a fine powder or a whole fruit, and to do same safely, cheaply, simply, with anti-bacterial and anti-degenerative properties over the long term even at room temperature and in a hydrated state, without destroying or altering the composition thereof, to provide a bitterness-masking agent and method that do not generate industrial waste, to provide an edible substance containing a pharmaceutical product or food using said method, and to provide an importation and exportation method using same. The present invention enables fresh overseas edible substances to be imported and exported safely, cheaply, readily, and free of disease, even in large volume. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209657 | METHOD FOR MAKING ANIMAL FEED FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - The present invention provides a method of making animal feed from lignocellulosic biomass. Biomass material having a moisture content of less than 30% is introduced into a pressure vessel. A vacuum is applied to the pressure vessel for at least one and preferably two minutes. Then steam is introduced to heat the biomass material to a temperature range of between about 180° C. and 235° C. where it is maintained for from 1 to 12 minutes before reducing the pressure in the vessel. In particularly preferred embodiments, the moisture content is below 15%, the temperature range is from 190° C. to 215° C. and the residence time is from 2 to 8 minutes. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209658 | HIGH SOLUBILITY NATURAL SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS - A food composition including a solution of about 5,000 ppm to about 300,000 ppm steviol glycoside; about 1,000 ppm to about 995,000 ppm food grade non-aqueous solvent; with a balance being water. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209659 | Buttress Composition - A tissue buttress is provided on at least a first and second jaw of a surgical stapling apparatus. The tissue buttress comprises an electrophilic component and a nucleophilic component. At least a portion of the tissue buttress may be disposed within either or both of the staple pockets and staple forming pockets, securing the tissue buttress to at least one of the staple jaws. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209660 | MICRO-NEEDLE COATING METHOD - Since all methods of applying a drug liquid to a tip portion of a microneedle are application of the drug liquid in an open system, evaporation of the solvent from the drug liquid is unavoidable, such that the concentration of the drug liquid changes easily, and a large amount of the drug liquid is necessary. The invention provides a method of applying a drug to a pin-frog-shaped microneedle by using a small amount of the solution and without variation of the concentration of the drug liquid. A member having plural grooves is produced, and one end thereof is immersed in a drug liquid tank to fill the grooves with the drug liquid. The drug can be uniformly applied to a tip portion of the microneedle by setting the pin-frog-shaped microneedle to pass through the drug liquid in the grooves. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209661 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING POROUS IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS - Described herein are methods of making open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. The open celled foams are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants, such as breast implants, and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209662 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COATING BALLOON CATHETERS - Methods and apparatus for coating a medical device are provided. In one embodiment, the method for preparing a substantially uniform coated medical device includes (1) preparing a coating solution comprising a solvent, a therapeutic agent, and an additive; (2) loading a metering dispenser with the coating solution; (3) rotating the medical device about the longitudinal axis of the device and/or moving the medical device along the longitudinal or transverse axis of the device; (4) dispensing the coating solution from the metering dispenser onto a surface of the medical device and flowing the coating solution on the surface of the medical device while the medical device is rotating and/or linearly moving; and (5) evaporating the solvent, forming a substantially uniform coating layer on the medical device. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209663 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH BENEFICIAL AGENT CONCENTRATION GRADIENT - The implantable medical devices are configured to release at least one therapeutic agent from a matrix affixed to the implantable body with a release profile which is programmable to the agent and treatment. The matrix is formed such that the concentration of the therapeutic agent in the matrix varies as a gradient relative to a surface of the implantable body. The change in the concentration gradient of the agent in the matrix directly controls the rate of elution of the agent from the matrix. The therapeutic agent matrix can be disposed in the stent or on surfaces of the stent in various configurations, including within volumes defined by the stent, such as openings, holes, or concave surfaces, as a reservoir of agent, and alternatively as a coating on all or a portion of the surfaces of the stent structure. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209664 | SURGICAL NEEDLE COATINGS AND METHODS - The present invention provides improved medical devices for use in surgical procedures and methods for manufacturing improved medical devices. In some embodiments, the improved medical devices can include improved surgical needles that are capable of being repeatedly passed through tissue using minimal force. More particularly, the improved surgical needles can be manufactured with two or more different coatings that provide the surgical needles with both durability and lubricity for ease of repeated and successive passes through tissue. Improved methods for manufacturing the surgical needles and for providing and applying coatings to the surgical needles are also provided. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209665 | FLUORESCENT MATERIAL FOR SELF-ERASABLE WRITING, AUTHENTIC SECURITY LABELING, CURRENCY COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a novel fluorescent molecule having formula 1 which exhibit emission color change when in contact with moisture useful for the preparation of fluorescent paper, allowing self-erasable writing, security label for document authenticity, check and prevention of currency counterfeit Compound of formula 1, when coated on paper, results in blue emitting surfaces on which writing is possible using water as ink. The images undergo self-erasal after 6 hours making the paper reusable or instantly with hot air. The images are visible only on illumination with a UV lamp having wavelength 365 nm. The material can be coated on any document to create security label which changes color on touching with a wet surface or water pen and will go back to the native color when the moisture is dried off after a time frame. | 2013-08-15 |
20130209666 | EVAPORATING APPARATUS AND EVAPORATING METHOD - An evaporating method is capable of forming a thin film on a substrate by a vapor deposition process. The evaporating method includes measuring a vapor concentration of a material gas discharged to the substrate by a detector; and controlling a film forming condition based on a measurement result from the detector. | 2013-08-15 |