43rd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170303459 | SOIL WORKING UNIT AND METHOD - A unit (UO) for the processing ground (T), comprises at least a first group (G | 2017-10-26 |
20170303460 | LAND CULTIVATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID JET CUTTING TECHNIQUES - Land cultivating systems and methods utilizing high-pressure fluid jet cutting techniques are disclosed. An example system includes a mobile unit, a traveler arrangement operably coupled to the mobile unit to ride on the surface of stubble residues as the mobile unit moves across land to be cultivated, and a fluid jet cutting head supported by the traveler arrangement. The cutting head is configured to selectively discharge a high-pressure fluid jet to make a cut through the stubble residues and underlying soil as the mobile unit moves across the land. A soil opening device is provided to form a furrow in the ground in line with the cut made by the high-pressure fluid jet, and a liquid injector nozzle is provided to discharge fertilizer or other chemical(s) into the soil. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303461 | WHEEL POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGIRCULUTRAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement system includes a toolbar assembly configured to support multiple row units, and multiple wheels configured to support the toolbar assembly. The wheels include a first wheel and a second wheel, and at least one row unit is configured to be disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel. The agricultural implement system also includes a wheel position control system configured to instruct first and second actuators to lower the first wheel and the second wheel to transition the agricultural implement system to a non-working position, to instruct the first and second actuators to raise the first wheel and the second wheel to transition the agricultural implement system to a working position, and to instruct the second actuator to raise the second wheel while the agricultural implement system is in the working position such that the second wheel is disengaged from a soil surface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303462 | ARTICULATED NOZZLE-HOLDER BOOM ARM FOR AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER - An articulated nozzle-holder boom arm for agricultural sprayer which is extensible to the sides of a main chassis and which can be folded to a transportation position by means of an intermediate hinge generally placed in an intermediate point of the boom arm, and the several sections of the beam forming the boom arm can be engaged or disengaged easily and without welding in the hinge or several supports of the beam sections, being the beam sections generally extruded aluminum profiles and the union of the profiles ends obtained engaging the same in retaining flanges included in the supports and hinges of connection of the sections. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303463 | SEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR PNEUMATIC METERS - A seed selector assembly for a pneumatic meter employed in agricultural seeding equipment may include a seed selector assembly connected to a multi-functional coupler, in which the seed selector assembly is made up of a rotating disk with a central hole and a gear profile, the disk being enclosed by a front ring and a rear ring, and the multi-functional coupler having two interfaces for connecting motor or driven devices. A pinion may be connected to an end of an axis, the opposite end of which is connected to a crown, the pinion being fitted into the cavity of the rear ring and the circular bore of the front ring, with a housed bearing support. The pinion may interact with the gear profile in order to rotate the disk when at least one of the interfaces is connected to a motor device. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303464 | ROW PLANTER WITH ADJUSTABLE GAUGE WHEELS - Adjustable gauge wheels are provided on a row unit planter adjacent the opening disc. The wheels are adjustable laterally for proper spacing adjacent the discs. The camber of the gauge wheels relative to discs is also adjustable. The lateral adjustment is accomplished via a wear bushing and pivot bushing extending into the wear bushing for each gauge wheel. A grease zerk is provided on the end of each pivot bushing to supply grease to the inside of the adjustment wear bushing. The camber adjustment is accomplished via a slot in the row planter frame and bolts extending into arms on a pivotal member. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303465 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL, MONITORING AND MAPPING OF AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - A system and method for monitoring an agricultural implement. The system includes a monitor device, a communication module and a display device. The monitor device is in electrical communication with a plurality of sensors monitoring the operation of agricultural implement. The implement sensors generate “as-applied” data. The as-applied data is processed and transmitted to a display device via a communication module. The display device renders maps representing the as-applied data. The generated maps may be accessed and displayed as map overlays on a display device with a common view characteristic. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303466 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC CAMERA CALIBRATION CAPABILITY - A method for employing sensors of a robotic vehicle may include capturing a current image of a reference marker via a camera disposed on a robotic vehicle and comparing at least one property of the reference marker in the current image to a corresponding known 5 property. The method may further include determining a current lighting condition classification based on a result of the comparing, and making at least one adjustment to a sensor of a sensor network of the robotic vehicle based on the current lighting condition classification. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303467 | STRAND TRIMMER - A strand trimmer and method of use thereof. The strand trimmer includes a pair of pivotable arms each having a motor, a follower wheel, and a cutter-spindle assembly disposed thereon. The arms are biased toward one another and are guided by the follower wheels to pivot around obstacles passing between the arms. The motor rotates the cutter-spindle assembly to move cutting strands extending therefrom through a cutting path with sufficient rotational velocity to cut vegetation. The cutter-spindle assembly includes a spool and a strand-feed mechanism. The spool is oriented to rotate about a horizontal axis. The strand-feed mechanism includes a solenoid actuated plunger within a shaft of the cutter-spindle assembly. The plunger engages the spool to control rotation of the spool and thereby feeding out of incremental lengths of the strand. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303468 | STRING TRIMMER HEAD - A trimmer head, a line holder and a method. The head may include a housing rotatable about an axis; a line holder supported by the housing, the line holder defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and the second receptacle; and a line supportable by the line holder, the line having a first end and an opposite second end, the line being folded to provide a first line section from the first end toward a folded portion and a second line section from the second end toward the folded portion, the folded portion being insertable into the opening, the first line section being received in the first receptacle, the second line section being received in the second receptacle. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303469 | LOW-ENERGY BLADE SYSTEM HAVING A QUICK-ATTACH MECHANISM - A low-energy blade system having a quick-change attachment for a lawn maintenance tool is provided. The low-energy blade system requires a reduced amount of energy to rotate the blade system. The blade system includes a shell, a mounting plate attached to the shell, a plurality of quick-attach mechanisms, and a separate cutting blade attachable to each of the quick-attach mechanisms. Each quick-attach mechanism allows a cutting blade to be attached to the mounting plate without the need for external tools, such as screwdriver, wrench, ratchet, or the like. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT USING A MEASURING LIGHT SCREEN - The invention relates to a system for adjusting the height of an agricultural implement, including an arm that can be controlled so as to raise and lower the implement; a height measuring sensor mounted on the arm and positioned in front of the implement in the direction of travel of the vehicle equipped with the arm. A calculator configured to provide a control set point for the height of the arm on the basis of the measurements obtained by the sensor, wherein the sensor is a light screen device formed by an emitter in the form of a column of light sources and a receiver in the form of a column of photoreceptors. The emitter and the receiver are mounted on the arm facing one another and extending along their longitudinal axis, perpendicularly to the ground, in order to measure the height of plants located therebetween. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303471 | MERGER AND MERGER ASSEMBLY - A merger that picks up and distributes materials from a ground surface is provided. The merger includes a frame that provides support to the merger, a pick-up head affixed to the frame that lifts the materials from the ground surface, a height adjuster affixed to the frame that maintains a minimum clearance between the ground surface and the pick-up head, and a conveyor affixed to the frame that receives the materials from the pick-up head. The conveyor includes a first belt and a second belt that independently distributes the materials on the ground surface from at least one of a first side of the frame and a second side of the frame. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303472 | Cooling System for a Harvester - A cooling system for a crop harvester. The cooling system includes a thermal transfer system configured to transfer heat from an engine of the crop harvester to air and crops passing through a crop chute of the crop harvester to cool the engine and dry crops passing through the crop chute. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303473 | Hedge Trimmer - A hedge trimmer has at least one cutting blade and an internal combustion engine operatively connected to the at least one cutting blade so as to drive the at least one cutting blade reciprocatingly. The internal combustion engine has an exhaust gas muffler with an outlet for discharging exhaust gases from the exhaust gas muffler. A multi-part exhaust gas pipe is connected seal-tightly to the outlet of the exhaust gas muffler and connects the outlet of the exhaust gas muffler to an outlet opening where the exhaust gases exit from the hedge trimmer. The multi-part exhaust gas pipe has a plurality of pipe sections, including at least a first pipe section and a second pipe section, wherein the second pipe section is embodied separate from the first pipe section. At least one of the plurality of pipe sections is made of plastic material. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303474 | Pole Hedge Trimmer - A pole hedge trimmer which is balanced about a pole axis and which has a handle which can be operated with a single hand to orient the trimming blade at a desired trimming angle. A pole hedge trimmer having a trimmer assembly having a motor unit and a trimmer unit, in which the trimmer assembly is supported by a pole at a distance from a power unit and the motor unit and trimmer unit are generally in balance with one another about a pole axis. The pole hedge trimmer can have a position system for orienting a trimmer blade using an orientation handle configured for one-handed operation by an operator to position the trimmer blade. The pole hedge trimmer can be a low-profile hedge trimmer allowing for very close trimming to surfaces. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303475 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AND APPLYING A FOLIAR SPRAY - The invention relates to an apparatus for applying foliar spray and more specifically, but not exclusively, to an apparatus for applying a carbon rich foliar spray. The apparatus ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170303476 | INJECTION EQUIPMENT FOR ENDOTHERAPY TREATMENTS IN PLANTS - Injection equipment for endotherapy treatments in plants, comprising a product-containing tank ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170303477 | HANGING PLANTER WITH OBSCURED ATTACHMENT POINT - A planter includes a wall and a rim formed at an open end portion of the wall. A set of holes is formed through the wall and is disposed on a surface beneath the rim. The surface beneath the rim includes a shape to obscure a view of the hole below the rim. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303478 | Light Trolley System - A light trolley system for vertical-plane growing that maximizes the coverage area, quality of light, and useable growing area is provided. The light trolley system comprises a support structure and a first C rail secured to the support structure. The first C rail has a first end and a second end. A first brace is mounted to the first C rail and a first light trolley secured to the first brace. The first light trolley has at least one bar light mounted within a light manifold. The first brace supports and stabilizes the first light trolley. The combined first brace and first light trolley is moveable along the first C rail between the first end and the second end of the first C rail allowing the first light trolley to be moved to various locations increasing labor efficiency in the growing area. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303479 | Warm Cloud Catalyst, Preparation Method Therefor and Application Thereof - Disclosed are a warm cloud catalyst, a preparation method and an application thereof. The warm cloud catalyst comprises the following components in parts by weight: plant powder/plant ash/plant carbon powder 80-120 parts; surfactant dry powder 0.5-5 parts or a surfactant solution 15-32 parts; and a thickening agent 2-10 parts. All the components of the catalyst are easily wettable. The plant powder/plant ash/plant carbon powder is used as a dispersing agent and a vapor condensation nucleus; the surfactant can reduce surface tension of some cloud droplets and facilitate combination of the cloud droplets with other cloud droplets upon collision, so as to expand the cloud droplet spectrum; the thickening agent can absorb water and continuously expand to become large droplets in cloud. The catalyst is non-corrosive, is not easily agglomerated, is easy to store, produce and process, and is safe and nontoxic, available in material, and convenient and simple in use. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303480 | Water Containment Device - A water containment device. The water containment device provides a bendable strip for containing water around plants. The strip includes interlocking slots or other fasteners for creating a closed loop or connecting with a second similar strip. The strip also includes teeth on a bottom side that are configured to penetrate and engage a ground surface to keep the strip in an upright orientation. Once secured around a plant, the strip prevents water from leaving from a close proximity from the surface or the top soil around the plant. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303481 | IRRIGATION APPARATUS AND FEEDING SYSTEM - An irrigation apparatus and feeding system for dispersing liquid through a plant growing medium are disclosed. The apparatus includes a geometrically shaped container of variable size. Container has an outer wall with an inner surface, an open top, and a base portion configured to cover the plant growing medium. Base portion is configured with a plurality of holes for receiving liquid therethrough. Container is configured with at least one center opening therethrough having an inner wall for receiving a plant. Center opening has at least one longitudinal opening extending therefrom to outer wall to allow placement of container on plant or to allow removal of container from plant. The plurality of holes have at least one dripper for receiving liquid extending therethrough base portion such that the at least one dripper feeds plant growing medium at variable flow rates and intervals and provides stability for apparatus to be secured in plant growing medium. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303482 | Hydroponic Plant Growing Apparatus - Provided is an apparatus for hydroponic plant production including a tray; having an interior bottom surface and an exterior bottom surface; a plurality of drip holes disposed within a bottom portion of the tray, the drip holes passing from the exterior bottom surface of the bottom portion of the tray through to the interior bottom surface; a support medium; a plurality of first corrugations configured to suspend the support medium above the interior bottom surface, forming an space between the support medium and the interior bottom surface; and a dome defining an interior volume, the dome disposed above the tray and removably attached thereto; wherein the interior volume is configured to accommodate a plurality of plants growing within the apparatus; and the support medium is configured to provide a matrix supporting roots of the plurality of plants and convey a nutrient medium to the roots. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303483 | Hydroponic Plant Growing Apparatus - Provided is an apparatus for hydroponic plant production including a tray; having interior and exterior bottom surfaces; a plurality of drip holes disposed within a bottom portion of the tray, the drip holes passing from the exterior bottom surface of the bottom portion of the tray through to the interior bottom surface; a support medium; a plurality of first spacers configured to suspend the support medium above the interior bottom surface, forming an space between the support medium and the interior bottom surface; and a dome defining an interior volume, the dome disposed above the tray and removably attached thereto; wherein the interior volume is configured to accommodate a plurality of plants growing; and the support medium is configured to provide a matrix supporting roots of the plants and convey a nutrient medium to the roots. Also provided is a grow bed to hold a plurality of claimed trays. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303484 | THREE DIMENSIONAL VEGETATION GROWING SYSTEMS - Three-dimensional vegetation growing systems provide an enclosed hydroponic environment for growing plants. The system serves to uniformly expose the plants to nutrients, liquids, and light from multiple directions while the plant rotates. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems may include a system housing configured to form an enclosed hydroponic growing environment; at least one light source in the system housing, the at least one light source configured to emit light; a distribution portion in the system housing, the distribution portion configured to discharge a vegetation growth sustaining liquid; and at least one conveyor device in the system housing, the at least one conveyor device disposed in proximity to the distribution portion, the at least one conveyor device configured to support vegetation and rotate the vegetation in the system housing as the vegetation receives the vegetation growth sustaining liquid from the distribution portion and the light from the at least one light source. Other embodiments of the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems are also disclosed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303485 | THREE DIMENSIONAL VEGETATION GROWING SYSTEMS - Three-dimensional vegetation growing systems provide an enclosed hydroponic environment for growing plants. The system serves to uniformly expose the plants to nutrients, liquids, and light from multiple directions while the plant rotates. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems may include a system housing configured to form an enclosed hydroponic growing environment; at least one light source in the system housing, the at least one light source configured to emit light; a distribution portion in the system housing, the distribution portion configured to discharge a vegetation growth sustaining liquid; and at least one conveyor device in the system housing, the at least one conveyor device disposed in proximity to the distribution portion, the at least one conveyor device configured to support vegetation and rotate the vegetation in the system housing as the vegetation receives the vegetation growth sustaining liquid from the distribution portion and the light from the at least one light source. Other embodiments of the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems are also disclosed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303486 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH CULTURE AND TRANSFORMATION IN MAIZE - This invention relates to methods for identifying maize plants that having increased culturability and/or transformability. The methods use molecular markers to identify and to select plants with increased culturability and/or transformability or to identify and deselect plants with decreased culturability and/or transformability. Maize plants generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303487 | METHOD FOR SELECTING ELITE TREES OF PONGAMIA PINNATA - A method for selecting genetically elite trees of | 2017-10-26 |
20170303488 | CHLORELLA VARIABILIS-DERIVED PHOSPHOMANNOSE ISOMERASE GENE AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a | 2017-10-26 |
20170303489 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV309345 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV309345. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV309345, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV309345 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303490 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV758647 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV758647. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV758647, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV758647 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV758647 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV758647. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303491 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV747050 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV747050. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV747050, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV747050 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV747050 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV747050. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303492 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV509109 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV509109. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV509109, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV509109 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV509109 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV509109. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303493 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV346421 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV346421. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV346421, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV346421 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV346421 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV346421. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303494 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV875680 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV875680. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV875680, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV875680 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV875680 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV875680. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303495 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV507905 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV507905. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV507905, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV507905 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV507905 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV507905. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303496 | MILK METER - A milk meter operably coupled to a controller, the milk meter comprising an inlet, an outlet, an inner column coupled to an opening of the outlet. The milk meter further comprises a conductivity sensor comprising a first conductive strip positioned at a first portion of the milk meter and a second conductive strip positioned substantially parallel to the first conductive strip wherein the conductivity sensor measures a change in resistance between the first and second conductive strips as fluid collects inside the milk meter before the fluid exits the milk meter through the outlet opening. The controller is operable to receive data about the fluid from the conductivity sensor and calculate a total quantity of fluid flow through the milk meter over a period of time. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303497 | SOLENOID ACTUATED SHUTOFF VALVE - A valve apparatus comprises a housing, a solenoid operable to receive electrical current flow, and an enclosure, the enclosure housing the solenoid, a magnet coupled to the enclosure, a plunger comprising a stopper and a conductive portion, and a spring coupled to the plunger. When the solenoid receives a first current, the solenoid applies a first magnetic force onto the plunger causing the stopper to disengage from the housing outlet, the conductive portion of the plunger magnetically connects with the magnet, and the stopper remains disengaged from the housing outlet after the first period of time expires. When the conductive portion is magnetically connected to the magnet and the solenoid receives a second current, the solenoid applies a second magnetic force onto the plunger causing the conductive portion of the plunger to disconnect from the magnet so that the stopper engages with the housing outlet. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303498 | Cheesemaker - A cheesemaker with a container interior in the form of a cheese vat or cheese kettle, which rotatably incorporates a driven agitator with at least one agitating and cutting blade. The cheesemaker is to be simple in structural design and easy to operate, and also satisfy strict hygiene requirements. This is achieved by providing the agitating and cutting blade with a window that can be detached therefrom, and moved relative to the agitating and cutting blade. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303499 | ABSORBENT SHEET FOR PETS - An absorbent sheet | 2017-10-26 |
20170303500 | Sheep and Goat Containment Cage (Sheep Cage) - A rectangular shaped animal trapping cage with one side of the cage configured in two segments that can be swung toward the inside of the cage and locked to facilitate the immobilization of sheep and goat sized animals. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303501 | BALE FEEDER APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bale feeder apparatus, system and method is described. A bale feeder for feeding a herd of livestock includes at least three ring-shaped horizontal rails including a top rail, a bottom rail and a middle rail, the middle rail spaced above the bottom rail at a middle rail height measured from a ground, and a plurality of neck rails extending upwards and inwards from the middle rail to the top rail, each neck rail spaced apart from an adjacent neck rail on same side of the bale feeder at a neck rail distance, the middle rail height about equal to a length of a longest foreleg expected in the herd of livestock, and the neck rail distance falling within a range bounded by a widest head expected in the herd of livestock, and a narrowest adult shoulder width expected of any adult animal in the herd of livestock. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303502 | ELEVATED FEEDING TRAY APPARATUS - An elevated feeding tray apparatus includes an elevated base including a vertical side wall; a plurality of legs extending from the vertical side wall of the elevated base; and a tray including a bowl including a rim, the bowl being watertight below the rim; wherein the elevated base and the plurality of legs are integrally formed from substantially the same material and the elevated base is configured to hold the rim of the tray at an angle with respect to a horizontal plane. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303503 | FEEDING STATION FOR FARM ANIMALS, IN PARTICULAR FOR PIGS - A feeding station for farm animals ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170303504 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO TAG AN ANIMAL | 2017-10-26 |
20170303505 | FARM SYSTEM - A farm system comprising a plurality of smart tags which are each configured to be worn by an animal, a transmitter and receiver unit for wireless communication with the smart tag, one control unit which is communicatively connected to the transmitter and receiver unit and a farm unit which can be controlled by the control unit. Each smart tag comprises at least one sensor and is configured for wirelessly transmitting information obtained by one of the sensors to the transmitter and receiver unit, wherein the transmitter and receiver unit is configured for supplying the received information to the control unit and wherein the control unit is configured for processing the received information and, at least on the basis of this processed information, controlling at least a farm unit and/or generating a report signal for indicating to a user of the system that an activity is to be carried out. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303506 | CleanFeeder - An animal clean feeder device is provided comprising a feeding structure having at least three sides, and at least one opening on one of the three sides, where the opening is large enough for a domestic animal to insert their head through. The feeder device also has a cleaning system which, when positioned on the feeding structure, allows the animal to clean their face as they move their head in and out of the opening on the feeding structure. Systems for cleaning an animal's face and a method for cleaning an animal's face are also provided. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303507 | PET GROOMING DEVICE - A pet grooming device includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member. The second positioning member includes one or more assembling hole. The assembling hole includes a grooming brush. The first positioning member and the second positioning member are combined with each other. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303508 | Cat Toy with Pronged Mounting Base - The pet toy comprises a body having a chamber that may hold attractants. A plurality of openings in the body enables the aroma of an attractant to escape. One end of the body includes a projection that frictionally engages one end of an extension in the form of an elongate spring. The opposite end of the elongate spring connects to a base. The base has a plurality of prongs that extend substantially perpendicular to the base. Each prong has a stem and an arm extending substantially perpendicular to the stem. The pet toy is mounted to a surface having gaps between layers of material, such as cardboard. The prongs are oriented to engage the surface so sufficient frictional engagement is achieved to keep the pet toy mounted when an animal makes contact with the pet toy. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303509 | Pet Toy with Treat Dispensing Gyro Device - A pet toy includes a ring shaped peripheral body and an interior dispenser. An interior curved engaging surface of the peripheral body engages an exterior spherical surface of the dispenser. A curvature of the interior engaging surface allows the dispenser to continuously roll or rotate, yet maintain engagement with the peripheral body when the peripheral body is displaced by contact. The dispenser is hollow thereby defining a chamber to receive treats. One or more dispensing openings are provided on the dispenser to selectively dispense treats. The openings can be sized to selectively dispense treats of various sizes and shapes. The invention further includes a method of dispensing treats from a pet toy and a combination comprising the pet toy and selected treats loaded within the chamber. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303510 | Pet Toy with Adjustable Treat Dispensing Features - A treat dispensing device has a body and a hollow interior. A plurality of dispensing openings function to dispense treats. A non-adjustable opening is formed on an exterior surface of the body. A sleeve is slideably engaged within a part of the hollow interior of the body. At least one adjustable opening is formed on the sleeve. A user selectively places the pet toy in a first position to cover the adjustable opening with a portion of the body and a second position to expose the adjustable opening. The sleeve may include two sections in which an adjustable opening is formed on each section. A third position of the pet toy is defined by placement of the body relative to the sleeve so an adjustable opening is exposed on each sleeve section. An incremental position is defined by placement of the body relative to the sleeve so at least one adjustable opening is partially or fully exposed. A method includes placement of the device in a selected position to dispense treats at a selected rate for selected treats. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303511 | PET TETHERING DEVICE - There is disclosed a pet tethering device including: a platform, a harness, and a tether. The harness includes: a girth strap to position about the pet's waist, the girth strap including a first loop; a collar strap to position about the pet's neck, the collar strap including a second loop; and a back strap to position along the pet's back, the back strap including a top and a bottom, wherein the top is attached to the collar and the bottom is attached to the girth strap. The tether includes: a first end attached to the platform; and a second end including an attachment device, wherein the second end is threaded through the first loop and the attachment device is attached to the second loop when the harness is positioned on the pet. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303512 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE FOR PET - An absorbent article has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and includes: a belly facing region, a back facing region, an intermediate region positioned between the belly facing region and the back facing region in the longitudinal direction, and an absorbent member including an absorbent core. The absorbent member is only disposed in a portion closer to the belly facing region than a cut line in which the tail of a pet is inserted, and includes: both absorbent side edges opposite to each other in the lateral direction, a first absorbent portion facing a urine opening of the pet, and a second absorbent portion facing a portion outside the urine opening, and the absorbent core includes an first narrow portion (interruption portion) configured to interrupt linkage between the first absorbent portion and the second absorbent portion in the longitudinal direction. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303513 | ABRASION RESISTANT OMNIDIRECTIONALLY REFLECTIVE RETRACTABLE PET LEASH - A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective retractable pet leash has an omnidirectionally reflective pet leash housed within a retractable housing device. The omnidirectionally reflective pet leash reflects an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This retractable pet leash is created by surrounding a central braided rope of nylon or polyethylene fibers with a cylindrically braided reflective sleeve. The braided reflective sleeve is composed of braided narrow width reflective strips each comprising a plurality of reflective threads worked together to form a weave. Due to the braided weave of the reflective threads and the arrangement of the microscopic reflectors light incident thereon from virtually any angle is reflected back to its source. Advantageously, the fabric remains supple, facilitating extension and retraction of the leash. The braided construction enables the pet leash to reflect light omnidirectionally over a large angle of acceptance, thereby providing an improved measure of safety for both the pet and the pet handler. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303514 | Container Base, Container Segment, Container Cover and Container Assembly for Holding Live Poultry and Method for Loading and Unloading Such a Container Assembly - The present invention relates to a container base for holding live poultry, a container segment for holding live poultry that can be stacked onto such a container base, and a container cover as well as to a container assembly for holding live poultry, comprising such a container base and at least one such container segment placed on top of the container base. Furthermore the invention also relates to a method for loading the container assembly according the present invention. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303515 | WATERLESS KEEP-ALIVE APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE PROVIDED WITH THE WATERLESS KEEP-ALIVE APPARATUS - The present invention provides a waterless keep-alive apparatus and a refrigeration appliance having the same. The waterless keep-alive apparatus is provided in an inner tank of a refrigeration appliance, and comprises: a keep-alive box allowing pulling inward and outward; a temperature controlling module and a humidity controlling module which are connected with the keep-alive box; and an air controlling module having an air hole provided on a side wall of the keep-alive box and an air duct fixed on the inner tank of the refrigeration appliance. The air duct is hermetically connected with the air hole when the keep-alive box is pushed into the inner tank of the refrigeration appliance. The air duct is disconnected from the air hole when the keep-alive box is pulled out. The waterless keep-alive apparatus realizes convenient article fetching while the oxygen concentration in the keep-alive box can meet the survival needs of aquatic products. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303516 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF CAPTIVE FISH IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A system for maintaining the health of captive fish in a mobile environment, comprising a live well for containing fish in a fluid medium, a plurality of thermoelectric coolers affixed to the live well, and a live well controller for controlling a direct current applied to the thermoelectric coolers, and a method for maintaining a consistent temperature comprising the steps of setting an initial temperature, applying a current to thermoelectric coolers, reading a new temperature, and adjusting the current based at least in part on the new temperature reading. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303517 | TRANSGENIC MAMMALS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to transgenic mammals that express bovine-based immunoglobulins, including transgenic rodents that express bovine-based immunoglobulins for the development of bovine therapeutic antibodies. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303518 | Collapsing Fishing Device - The fishing device comprises a first and second side panel connected at a pivot joint, having end panels and a closing system connected thereto. The first and second side panels are preferably curved or rectangular such that an interior void can be formed when the side panels are pivoted together. End panels connect to side panel in order to block access to the interior void from the front and back of device when the side panels meet together. At least two hatch openings are attached to the first and second side panel. Closing system acts to close the catching device, when the device is at the bottom of a body of water. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303519 | FISHING LURES - The disclosed fishing lure systems have a fishing lure, bead sleeve, and a stop that can be used in combination with a fishing line and hook. The fishing lure has a pliable body and a pre-formed hole. The bead sleeve can be fitted within the pre-formed hole with an interference fit because the pliable body expands to fit around the bead sleeve to hold it in place within the pre-formed hole. The stop is positioned on one side of the fishing lure and bead sleeve to prevent it from sliding down towards the hook or possibly over some portion of the hook. The stop can be positioned spaced apart from the hook on a fishing line so that the distance between the fishing lure and the hook remains at a desirable spacing while in use. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303520 | FISHING REEL EQUIPPED WITH REPLACEABLE HOOD TOP - Provided is a fishing reel equipped with a replaceable hood top. The fishing reel includes: a frame having a mount; two side covers coupled to both sides of the frame; a spool disposed inside the mount of the frame and coupled to the side covers through a shaft; a reel foot coupled to a bottom of the frame to be mounted on a fishing rod; a hood coupled to a top of the frame; a handle coupled to a side of the frame through a shaft to rotate the spool; and a tension nut disposed on a side of the frame to adjust a casting distance by controlling a rotational speed of a spool shaft. The hood has coupling portions, and a replaceable hood top is coupled to the coupling portions. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303521 | Fishing Rod Line Threading Device - The fishing rod line threading device includes an elongate shaft with a diameter suitable for passing through the rod guides on a fishing pole, and a gripping member on one end for gripping a fishing line to retain the line while passing through the rod guides. The gripping member includes a space within which the fishing line is retained while the device is passed through the rod guides. Slight pressure is required to release the retained line from the space. Alternate embodiments of the gripping member are disclosed. One or more feed ramps may guide the line into the space, or the line may be inserted into the space and retained by a positionable sleeve. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303522 | Simple Triggering Tip-Up Device - A simple triggering tip-up device, for use with a conventional ice fishing rod and reel, includes a base, a rod holder, an indicator flag, and a trigger mechanism. The base provides a stable platform for the rod holder and indicator flag to be removably attached to one end and a U-shaped trigger mechanism is rotatably mounted at the other end. The trigger mechanism has a long leg on one end and a short leg on the opposite end. The long leg secures a fishing line being fed from a reel with an open bail while the short leg holds the indicator flag in the “set” position. The action of a fish pulling the line raises the legs of the trigger mechanism causing stored energy from the flag shaft to be released resulting in the release of both the indicator flag and the fishing line. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303523 | Insect Trap Device and Method of Using - In an embodiment, as insect trap is disclosed including: a trap portion including a frame and a membrane having an adhesive surface, wherein the membrane is at least partially contained within the frame and is configured to adhere to an insect; and a base portion including a lighting element and a housing portion, wherein the housing portion is configured to receive and retain the trap portion when engaged therewith. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303524 | PEST CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of monitoring and controlling cellulose-consuming pests in a predetermined location, providing for the use of an assembly that has a main body with a cylindrical upper portion and a lower portion continuously co-axially formed with the upper portion. The lower portion is formed as blades meeting at a lowermost point and defining a sharp bottom point that helps penetrate the soil in the selected location. A plurality of cellulose-containing bait units are detachably fitted in the lower portion and the upper portion. The bait units fitted in the lower portion are retained by the blade portions, which engage radial slots of the bait units. A moisture-retaining member is positioned in the upper portion above an uppermost of the bait units. A removable cap frictionally fittingly engages with the upper portion. The cap has an opening allowing water to be poured into the main body to moisten the bait units and make them more attractive to foraging insects. If consumption of the cellulose material is detected, the bait units may be substituted with a bait material containing poisonous substance. The pests consume the bait and carry the poison to the colonies. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303525 | PEST SWATTER - A pest swatting device that includes: a top sticky surface; a pad tablet of sticky surfaces, where the pad tablet of sticky surfaces includes a plurality of sticky surfaces; and a handle, where the handle extends from the swatting surface. The pest swatting device preferably includes a plurality of holes through the top sticky surface and the plurality of sticky surfaces. Each of the plurality of sticky surfaces are individually adapted for removal after use and the pad tablet of sticky surfaces is adapted for replacement after each sticky surface has been removed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303526 | PEST BARRIER SYSTEM FOR PLUMBING OF MOBILE VEHICLES - A device useful as a pest barrier system for plumbing of mobile vehicles or plant barrier system is disclosed. The pest barrier system for plumbing of mobile vehicles comprising a pest protection system having a first half, a second half, a lower portions and an upper portions. The lower portions of the pest protection system comprise a lower rim. The upper portions of the pest protection system comprises an upper rim. The lower rim comprises a lower external diameter and a lower internal diameter. The upper rim comprises an upper external diameter. The pest protection system fits within a plumbing compartment of a mobile vehicle at a gap comprising an internal diameter which is smaller than the upper external diameter of the upper rim of the pest protection system. The lower portions of the pest protection system receives a portion of a fluid drainage hose having an external hose diameter. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303527 | A METHOD OF PREVENTING OR MINIMIZING TRESPASSING OF A HUNTING TREE STAND AND AN APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of preventing or minimizing trespassing of a hunting tree stand and an apparatus therefor. 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. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303528 | SCENT REDUCTION DEVICE FOR A HUNTING BLIND - A device for sealing an opening in a structure. The device includes a covering placed over the opening, and an anchor located at an interface between the structure and the covering. The covering is readily penetrable by a bullet or an arrow. Air intake from an environment surrounding the structure is provided into the structure through the interface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303529 | HUNTING DECOY HARNESS WITH WING ACCESSORIES AND METHOD OF USE - A harness assembly for a hunting decoy. The harness is made of wire and can fit over all standard hunting decoys. The harness is formed with a central back arch, two side angles which bend generally perpendicular from the arch on either side, which then are bent again several times and terminate into hooks for hooking around the legs of the decoy or about the base of the decoy. The top corners of the harness include receiver slots for receiving a wire wing attachment which is flexible and moves gently when wind or air passes over a cloth clover of the wing attachment. A hook ring attached to the bottom of the wing allows a string to connect the wing to the ground or underneath of the body of the decoy to the other wing to provide a gentle bend to the wings and to prevent them from flying upwards. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303530 | METHOD AND SOLUTION FOR CRYOPRESERVATION OF UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD AND PERIPHERAL BLOOD - An object of the present invention is to provide (i) a cryopreservation solution which can be used for cryopreserving umbilical cord blood, peripheral blood, and a component containing hematopoietic stem cells derived from any one of these types of blood and which has characteristics suitable for various utilization forms and (ii) use of the cryopreservation solution. In a cryopreservation method in accordance with the present invention, a cryopreservation solution containing a cryoprotectant and glucose is mixed with umbilical cord blood or peripheral blood, and a mixture thus obtained is frozen. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303531 | Dispersal Composition - The invention relates to compositions comprising one or more insecticides and further comprising a carrier composition comprising one or more glycols, and methods of controlling an insect population comprising applying said compositions to the insect habitat using a thermal fogger. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303532 | POLYELECTROLYTE COMPLEXES FOR BIOCIDE ENHANCEMENT - The invention relates to a composition comprising a polyelectrolyte complex of a polyanion and a polycation, and comprising at least one biocide. A preferred composition comprises lignosulfonate and chitosan, preferably in relative a amount of from 1:2 to 60:1 (w/w). The invention further relates to methods for generating a composition according to the invention, and to uses of a mixture according to the invention for protecting an agricultural plant or plant part against a pathogen. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303533 | Protective Surface Film for a Liquid - A composition and method for the protection of an exposed body of water comprising 5-95 wt % silicone polymer; greater than zero percent to 90 wt % carrier material; and greater than zero −20 wt % surfactant. The method includes the steps of adding the composition to the surface of the water and allowing the composition to form a liquid film across the surface of the water. The film is effective for reducing evaporation of water from the surface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303534 | METHOD FOR REDUCING VOLATILE EMISSIONS FROM SOIL FUMIGATION - This disclosure relates to a method for controlling the rate at which volatile organic compounds from a soil fumigant are emitted from soil, and, more particularly, to a method for reducing emissions of an applied fumigant in the soil so that fumigant efficacy and safety are improved, and unwanted environmental effects are reduced. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303535 | ANTI-ADHERENT COMPOSITION - Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-101, Polyester-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Polymethacrylamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone PEG-8 succinate, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone; Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11; PEG-8 SMDI Copolymer; Polyvinyl Alcohol; VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; a mixture of Acrylates Copolymer and VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; and any combination thereof. Various delivery vehicles, such as wipes, may be used to deliver the composition to surfaces. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303536 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING - Cyclodextrin compositions, including a hydrophobic carrier and a cyclodextrin complex, are formed and disposed on a variety of substrates using conditions that avoid substantial loss of the complexed compound from the cyclodextrin complex, even where the complexed compound is a gas a common ambient temperatures (e.g. 20° C.). Flexographic printing is particularly useful for disposing the cyclodextrin compositions on one or more substrates. Substrates treated with the cyclodextrin complexes are useful for subsequent release of the complexed compound. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303537 | COMPOSITIONS OF A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND WITH A MONOCARBOXYLIC FATTY ACID - Compositions including a quaternary ammonium compound (such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride) and a linear monocarboxylic fatty acid are disclosed. The compositions are useful to inhibit the growth of an organism or to remove or reduce a stain resulting from the growth of an organism. Such compositions are useful as a biocidal agent or cleaning agent against algae, lichen, moss, mold, or mildew. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303538 | ANTIMICROBIAL, DISINFECTING, AND WOUND HEALING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to antimicrobial, disinfecting, and wound healing compositions and methods for producing and using the same. The compositions may comprise one or more of a peracid, a hydroperoxide, a bis(hydroperoxide), or an epoxide. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303539 | Antimicrobial Compositions And Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition having activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The composition is a) a composition comprising at least two organic acids selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, acetic acid, benzoic acid and citric acid; b) a composition comprising at least two bacteriocin selected from the group consisting of pediocin, Nisin and reuterin; c) a composition comprising pediocin and at least two organic acids selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, acetic acid, benzoic acid and citric acid; or d) a composition comprising reuterin and at least one organic acid selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, acetic acid, benzoic acid and citric acid. The present invention also relates to the use of said compositions for sanitizing and/or disinfecting surfaces and method thereof. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303540 | NOVEL TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to novel triazole 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 and as plant growth regulators. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303541 | ANTIMICROBIAL GUANIDINIUM AND THIOURONIUM FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMERS - Antimicrobial cationic polycarbonates and polyurethanes have been prepared comprising one or more pendent guanidinium and/or isothiouronium groups. Additionally, antimicrobial particles were prepared having a silica core linked to surface groups comprising a guanidinium and/or isothiouronium group. The cationic polymers and cationic particles can be potent antimicrobial agents against Gram-negative microbes, Gram-positive microbes, and/or fungi. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303542 | SYNERGISTIC BENZOXABOROLE-CONTAINING ANTI-FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITION - An anti-fungal composition for the control of one or more target fungi (or a similar heterotrophic, hyphae-producing organism) that infect plant materials and are(is) separately controllable by a benzoxaborole and an anti-fungal compound of a preselected FRAC Target Site Code is disclosed, as is a method of its use. A composition contains a diluent medium having dissolved or dispersed therein a synergistic effective amount of each of a first and a second anti-fungal compound. The first anti-fungal compound is a benzoxaborole of Formula I. The second anti-fungal compound is other than a benzoxaborole and is known to control said one or more target species of fungus when utilized as the sole anti-fungal compound at a concentration greater than the synergistic effective amount and has a preselected FRAC Target Site Code of B, C, D, E, G, H, or M. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303543 | AGRICHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A composition comprising a chelate-based ternary complex is useful for: (1) at least in-part disabling existing populations of microorganisms; and (2) at least in-part inhibiting growth of new microorganism populations. The chelate-based ternary complex comprises a hydrogen peroxide component, a plant compatible growth promoter component and a divalent zinc ion component. The plant compatible growth promoter component may comprise a urea component or a gluconate component or a salicylate component. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303544 | PAENIBACILLUS POLYMYXA SCHC 33 BACTERIAL STRAIN, AND USE THEREOF TO COMBAT PHYTOPATHOGENIC FUNGI IN FRUITS, VEGETABLES OR PLANTS - Biofungicidal composition from a biologically pure culture of a Chilean bacterial isolate obtained from soils of the seventh region of Maule, Chile, corresponding to | 2017-10-26 |
20170303545 | SYNERGISTIC BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS SUBSP. AIZAWAI AND CHLORANTRANILIPROLE MIXTURES FOR DIAMONDBACK MOTH, BEET ARMYWORM, SOYBEAN LOOPER, CORN EARWORM, CABBAGE LOOPER, AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER CONTROL - The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of | 2017-10-26 |
20170303546 | DOUGHNUT HOLDER - The doughnut holder is a single molded plastic device that has an elongated cup shape at the top and a shaft shaped base that extending down from the cup. The walls of the cup shape have open sides on the elongated ends and a small flap in what is the front of the cup and a larger flap in the back of the cup, that provides an open top of the cup shape, in which a single doughnut can be partially inserted, for holding the doughnut in an upright position. The design and shape of the doughnut holder allows the front surface of the doughnut to be viewed in an upright position. The doughnut holder can be used by itself or with multiple doughnut holders to make a display or arrangement for sale or marketing purposes. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303547 | Funnel for filling taco shells or tortillas - A funneling apparatus is provided that can be used in filling a food item, such as a taco shell. The funneling apparatus includes two opposing elongated walls connected on their ends by two opposing end walls. An opening is formed inside the funneling apparatus between the elongated walls and the end walls, which includes a top portion configured to receive contents and a bottom portion configured to dispense the contents. A concave section is provided along the base of each of the first elongated wall the second elongated wall. During use of the funneling apparatus with an item such as a taco shell, the concave section exposes the interior of the side walls formed by the taco shell. The end walls of the funneling apparatus prevent the contents inserted into the opening from spilling out of the taco shell. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303548 | GH5 Xylanase for Dough Dryness - The invention provides a method for preparing a dough-based product, comprising adding a GH5 xylanase and a xylanase selected from the group consisting of GH8, GH10 and GH11, to a dough. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303549 | PROCESS, PRODUCT AND METHOD - The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers with a high fat content by an industrial process, which wafer is produced from a batter comprising: (i) at least parts by weight of fat; (ii) at least 40 by weight % of a hard flour or at least 50 parts by weight % of a soft flour (or if a mixture of hard and soft proportionate minimum amounts), and (iii) an amount of water so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 1.5; (iv) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; and the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303550 | PROCESS, PRODUCT AND METHOD - The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers comprising (i) 100 parts by weight of a flour that comprises at least 5% by weight of the total flour of a non-wheat flour (such as millet; maize, barley, oats, rice, rye and/or soybeans) and/or at least 5% by weight of the total flour of a soluble fibre; (ii) an amount of water so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 1.5; and (iii) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; where the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage. Preferably the flour has a low amount of (preferably is free of) gluten and/or gliadin proteins. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303551 | MOULDING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MOULDING FOOD PRODUCTS - Moulding device for moulding three-dimensional food products from a mass of foodstuff which can be transferred by pumping, for example a meat mass of minced meat. The device comprises a moulding drum having a peripheral surface containing multiple series of cavities extending in the peripheral direction. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303552 | Polyethylene glycol-lactide coating on fresh eggs - A process for coating fresh eggs with a coating composition including coating the eggs with a polyethylene glycol-lactide aqueous dispersion, the process being useful for: reducing microbial content both within and outside the fresh eggs, preventing further contamination of the fresh eggs, extending the shelf life of the fresh eggs, maintaining the quality of the fresh eggs, and increasing the strength of the shells of the fresh eggs. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303553 | AIR DRYING PLANT AND METHOD FOR AIR DRYING CUT-UP FOOD - The present invention relates to an air-drying plant for air drying cut-up food. The proposed plant consists of a conveyor ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170303554 | METHOD OF SANITIZING EDIBLE SEEDS, PARTICULARLY MUCILAGE PRODUCING SEEDS - Edible seeds are sanitized with a composition comprising water, a biocidal agent and a solvent. The composition is applied to the seeds and the seeds are later dried without first rinsing the seeds. The application rate may be 15% by weight of the seeds or less. The solvent may be a water-miscible alcohol such as ethanol or propylene glycol. When sanitizing mucilaginous seeds, the composition comprises one or more alcohols in an amount effective to inhibit the release of mucilage. The composition is initially applied as a mist to mucilaginous seeds. The biocidal agent may be an oxidizer such as peracetic acid. A treatment system includes an atomizing sprayer and a dryer, for example a fixed bed forced-air dryer. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303555 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIATION TREATMENT WITH SPINNER - A radiation treatment unit is provided. The radiation treatment unit includes a pipe sub-system that includes a helically-coiled pipe for passing therethrough a fluid to be treated and defining therein a cylindrical cavity. The radiation treatment unit also includes at least one radiation sub-system configured to generate radiation and disposed so as to expose the pipe sub-system to the radiation. The pipe is provided with a spinner that includes smoothly twisting spinning surfaces spanning between ends thereof. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303556 | PHYSICALLY STABLE LIQUEFIED CHEESE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR MAKING IT - The present invention relates to a physically stable cheese composition comprising 55-75 wt % soft cheese and 25-45 wt % water; wherein the cheese composition has a viscosity from 2000 to 4,500 cP at 10° C., and a pH from 4.0 to 4.8; and wherein particles comprised in the cheese composition have a median particle size distribution of 0.6 to 10 micro-meter, preferably of 0.9 to 7 micro-meter. The invention further pertains to a process for making the cheese composition. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303557 | PURIFICATION OF POLYPHENOLS - The present invention relates to a A process for providing a fraction enriched in polyphenols from a starting material, the process comprises the steps of: (i) solubilizing the starting material in an aqueous solvent; (ii) adjusting pH to below pH 3 (preferably about pH 1); (iii) contacting the starting material with a chromatographic resin; (iv) desorbing the polyphenols from the chromatographic resin to provide an eluate comprising the polyphenols; (v) adjusting pH of the eluate to above pH 3.5 (preferably pH 4); and (vi) separating the eluate from the eluted polyphenols to obtain the fraction enriched in polyphenols. The invention furthermore related to products comprising such polyphenols enriched fractions. | 2017-10-26 |
20170303558 | EXTRUDED PLANT PROTEIN PRODUCT WITH COLOURING PLANT INGREDIENTS AND PRODUCTION METHOD - The present invention relates to a plant protein product with colouring ingredients and to a production method. In the method, a protein formula is provided which comprises plant proteins from oil seeds or from legumes and oil seeds, and secondary plant compounds from the oil seeds. In this method, the secondary plant compounds from the oil seeds contain polyphenols which alter their colour on oxidation. The polyphenols fraction selected for the protein formula. is between 10 ppm and 0.2%. The protein formula is then extruded at a temperature of more than 100° C. in the presence of atmospheric oxygen. The addition of proteins and of the aforesaid secondary plant compounds from the oil seeds allows different hues to be established in the vegetable extrudate that lend the impression of meat in any of a variety of prepared forms, without any need to add further colorants to the extrudate. | 2017-10-26 |