51st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150359159 | Ground Treatment Device - An apparatus for performing a ground treatment, such as aeration or dethatching, is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame component to which a pair of angled side frame components are pivotally mounted. Each angled side frame can include first and second ends that are oriented to form a central angle. A first end of an angled side frame can be pivotally attached to a wheel and/or the base frame component, while the second end can include a mechanism for mounting a ground treatment component. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359160 | SOD HARVESTER STACKING HEAD THAT IS MOVABLE WITH A STACKING CONVEYOR - A stacking head of a sod harvester can be configured to move with a stacking conveyor during a pick up operation. A stacking head on a roll harvester can be configured to move with a stacking conveyor to allow the stacking conveyor to be moved while the stacking head is removing rolls of sod from the stacking conveyor. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359161 | REMOVING SOD FROM A STACKING CONVEYOR - Sod harvester stacking head and stacking conveyor configurations can increase the rate at which sod can be harvested. The movement of the stacking head and/or the stacking conveyor can be controlled to maximize the rate at which the stacking head can remove sod from the stacking conveyor. A stacking head can employ multiple pick up positions. A stacking conveyor may also advance sod for pick up at varying rates. A stacking head may include a pivoting connection to allow the stacking head to rotate around a pivot during a pick up operation. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359162 | Assembly for Angle Adjustment - An assembly for angle adjustment is disclosed and shown for use with agriculture equipment such as planters, applicators and tillage equipment wherein deployment of a coupler upon a shaft to allow introduction of an angle is beneficial. A closing wheel assembly incorporating the assembly for angle adjustment allows control of the angle of a closing wheel to improve soil gathering action for delivery of more or less soil to the seed slot/open furrow generated by the opener or opener assembly of a planter (drill) row unit. Exemplary applications of the assembly for angle adjustment include row unit closing wheel assemblies, fertilizer applicators and strip tillage closing systems. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359163 | ROW GUIDANCE PARAMETERIZATION WITH HOUGH TRANSFORM - Systems and techniques for row guidance parameterization with Hough transform are described herein. An electronic representation of a field (ERF) can be received. The ERF can include a set of feature sets including one of a set of crop row features or a set of furrow features. A first parameter space can be produced by applying a slope-intercept Hough transform (SLIHT) to members of a feature set. Peaks in the first parameter space can be identified. A second parameter space can be produced by application of the SLIHT to the peaks. A vanishing point can be calculated based on a vanishing point peak in the second parameter space. A track-angle error can be calculated from the vanishing point. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359164 | LOW PROFILE SEED TREATER WITH METERING FUNCTIONALITY - An apparatus and method for metering and treating seed. The apparatus incorporates a belt conveyor or circular conveyor within a housing enabling a low-profile configuration, the conveyor having a plurality of cleats forming a series of separate voids for transporting determinable volumes of seed, and a seed treatment applicator adjacent the conveyor outlet for applying seed treatment to the seed. The apparatus and method enables the application of seed treatment based on a mass flow calculation derived from the measured volume flow through the apparatus. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359165 | OPTIMIZING PRODUCT FLOW IN A DROP CHUTE BY CONTROLLING THE SHAPE AND POSITION OF VORTICES PRESENT IN THE SYSTEM - An air cart has a drop chute for conveying an agricultural product such as seed, from a metering device to a venturi portion of a product conveyance tube. The drop chute has a contoured downstream sidewall resulting in changes in drop chute width which introduce vortices providing an enhanced product flow. The downstream sidewall has an inward sloping region reducing the drop chute width beginning closely adjacent the metering device and continuing down about one-third the way from the metering device to the conveyance tube, and an abrupt corner causing an increase in drop chute width near the product conveyance tube followed by a curved region creating a gradual further increase in width terminating adjacent to the product delivery tube. A large low speed vortex is created near the inward sloping region and a small strong vortex is created adjacent the curved region. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359166 | Seed Variety Changer For A Planter - A system for changing seed variety on a planter includes a plurality of row units with each row unit having a plurality of seed meters. Each seed meter has a guide for delivering seed to a transport belt and a switch that is activated and deactivated by a switch actuator on the belt. The belt has adjustable sidewalls, cover, and lugs. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359167 | PLOT PLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for implementing a plot in a field based on the location of a marker placed in an application prescription map prior to a crop input application operation. The plot defines a plot region. The plot region is defined during the crop input application operation based on the marker location. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359168 | RIDING MOWER - A riding mower is provided with a mower assembly supported on a vehicle body frame between front wheels and rear wheels. A steering assembly is configured to be operated by a driver. A driver seat is supported on the vehicle body frame. A floor panel extends from an area including the driver seat toward the front. The floor panel is provided with a main panel located in front of the driver seat, as well as left and right footrests extending further forward from the main panel. A recessed portion is formed on at least one side edge of the floor panel and includes a side edge drop off point. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359169 | LAWN MOWER WITH IMPROVED CUTTING STRUCTURE - In certain example embodiments of this invention, the lawn mower includes one or more of: (a) cutter deck baffle teeth for improving cutting performance; (b) a trim divider edge portion of the cutter deck for improving cutting performance; (c) a trim vacuum structure portion of the cutter deck for improving cutting performance; and/or (d) a center vacuum structure portion of the cutter deck for improving cutting performance. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359170 | MOWER WITH MOWER DECK MOUNTED MOTOR - A mower includes a rotary grass cutting blade. A mower deck houses the rotary blade in an interior thereof. A motor has at least a portion thereof positioned or extending into the interior of the mower deck. The motor rotationally drives the rotary blade. A guide member can be utilized to form an air flow passage along the motor, with the air flow passage connecting the interior and exterior of the mower deck. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359171 | AUXILIARY MULCHING MOWER BLADE - An auxiliary mower cutting blade attachable to a mounting member of a lawnmower. The auxiliary mower cutting blade includes a mid-section portion forming a first longitudinal plane, first and second wing portions, each extending in a substantially upward-angled direction from a corresponding side of the mid-section portion, and first and second end portions, each extending from a corresponding wing portion. The first and second end portions form a second longitudinal plane, the second longitudinal plane being above the first longitudinal plane. A cutting region may be disposed on at least one edge of the first end portion and the second end portion, the cutting region including a downward-angled cutting edge. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359172 | Rotary Trimmer with Cutting Blade and Line and Blades for Use with Same - A rotary tool for cutting woody brush, that includes an engine, a transmission for transferring rotational movement to a head, an elongate pole, and the head is positioned at the end of the pole, and connected to the head is a cutting blade that has a flat middle section that is adapted to engage and opposite cutting sections that extend downwardly from the middle section, and the cutting sections have cutting surfaces and, in embodiments, the tool includes cutting line. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359173 | LAWN MOWER HAVING DECK LIFT SYSTEM - This invention relates to a lawn mower including a deck lift system. The deck lift system is adapted to permit at least the cutter deck to be raised and lowered relative to the ground so as to selectively adjust the mower's height of cut. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359174 | MOWER WITH MOTOR COOLING - A mower includes a rotary blade cutting grass due to being rotationally driven. A work motor rotationally drives the rotary blade. A mower deck houses the rotary blade in an interior thereof. A first shroud forms an air flow passage along the work motor. The air flow passage connects the interior and exterior of the mower deck. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359175 | Line Trimmer-to-Lawnmower Assembly - Provided herein are means and method to convert a lawn line trimmer into a lightweight and rugged four-wheeled lawn mower of adjustable height to mow grass evenly, which provide further for a hold-down member and forward cam members fixed on the base face to easily lock virtually any line trimmer by its protective shroud onto a base having either a horseshoe shaped cutout opening or a centrally located circular cutout opening, wherein the trimmer's rotating shaft and lines are centered; further provided is a hinged support bar member that further connects the present assembly at the line trimmer handle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359176 | Lawn mower Deck Opening Guard - A lawn mower deck opening guard includes an underbody plate, a reversed angle flange, a first mounting flange, and a second mounting flange. The reversed angle flange is connected to the underbody plate through a front free edge of the underbody plate while the first mounting flange and the second mounting flange are respectively connected to the underbody plate through a first fixed edge and a second fixed edge of the underbody plate. The lawn mower deck opening guard utilizes a plurality of fasteners to connect with a mower deck of a lawn mower through the first mounting flange and the second mounting flange. The reversed angle flange and the underbody plate are then able to improve the safety of the operator and control the debris expulsion during the mowing process. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359177 | MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR SUGARCANE HARVESTERS - A modular assembly for a sugarcane harvester is disclosed. A sugarcane harvester may include a chassis with various discreet and laterally separated mounting locations. Crop divider support modules may be configured to separately and fixedly attach to the chassis at various of the mounting locations, in order to support respective crop dividers in a variety of discreet and laterally separated orientations. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359178 | BALE MOVER WITH SELF-ADJUSTING SPINNERS - A bale mover with self-adjusting spinners for loading/unloading bales and unrolling bales. The bale mover includes a cross member and a pair of opposing arms that extend generally orthogonally to the cross member. The cross member is pivotable about an axis extending transverse to the bale mover to move the arms to extend away from the bale mover. The arms are pivotable toward one another to pinch a bale between distal ends thereof. A spinner is provided at the distal end of each arm. The spinners include axles secured to the arms and spinner bodies which are rotatable about the respective axles to facilitate rotation of a bale engaged by the spinners. The spinners are also pivotable relative to the axles to enable alignment of the spinners with surfaces of the bale. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359179 | GRAIN CART WITH FOLDING AUGER - A grain cart and foldable auger assembly having an upper auger assembly portion with a discharge portion, a lower auger assembly portion with an intake portion, and a compound angle joint that allows the upper auger assembly portion to be moved between operating and transport positions. When in an operating position, the upper auger portion and the lower auger portion are offset from each other by an operating offset angle. When in a transport position, the upper auger assembly portion is offset from the lower auger assembly portion by a transport offset angle such that the upper auger assembly portions folded across the front of the grain cart in a non-obstructive and non-protruding manner. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359180 | GRAIN BIN VACUUM TUBE EXTENSION SYSTEM FOR EVACUATING GRAIN FROM A GRAIN BIN - A grain bin vacuum tube extension system with (i) an extension tube comprising a bottom surface and a plurality of slots on the bottom surface of the extension tube, (ii) a sealing strip that is slidably secured to the bottom surface of the extension tube and that comprises a plurality of slots, and (iii) a butterfly valve that is configured to close when the slots on the bottom surface of the extension tube are aligned with the slots in the sealing strip and to open when the slots on the bottom surface of the extension tube are not aligned with the slots in the sealing strip. The sealing strip is slidably secured to the bottom surface of the extension tube such that the slots on the bottom surface of the extension cube align with the slots in the sealing strip when the sealing strip is slid to an open position. The sealing strip creates and airtight seal against the bottom surface of the extension tube when the butterfly valve is in an open position. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359181 | SOILLESS PRE-VEGETATED MAT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present application relates to novel soilless pre-vegetated mats comprising a carrier mat comprised of a material that does not degrade under exterior growing conditions, and vegetation whose roots intertwine within and under the carrier mat. The present application also relates to processes for production of the soilless pre-vegetated mats. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359182 | SWEEPING MACHINE FOR WORKING GROUND SURFACES, IN PARTICULAR LAWNS - A sweeping machine for working ground surfaces, in particular lawns comprises a machine frame adapted to be moved in the traveling direction, at least one wheel axle with at least one wheel, said wheel axle being supported in the machine frame transversely to the traveling direction, said wheel axle supporting the machine frame parallel to the ground surface, a least one sweeping element adapted to be driven for rotation about a sweeping element axis, said sweeping element axis extending substantially parallel to the ground surface, and said sweeping element is in contact with the ground surface when in an operating position. The sweeping machine of the invention provides that the sweeping element axis of the at least one sweeping element is adapted to be moved from a first operating position, assumed when travelling straight, to a second operating position, assumed when driving a curve, in which second position the sweeping element axis is in a position pivoted towards the inner side of the curve. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359183 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANT STRESS MITIGATION - Provided are systems and methods for plant stress mitigation. The systems provided comprises three key components to perform a self-standardized algorithm for identifying/measuring significant stress conditions within a short time window (for example 1 to 3 days). After identification of a significant stress condition, plants under stress can be treated with a composition comprising an ethylene synthesis or perception inhibitor, for example 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). Also provided are methods for identifying plant genes in response to stress using the system disclosed herein. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359184 | AIRSHIPS FOR WEATHER MANIPULATION - Airships for weather manipulation are disclosed. An airship may include a hull and a frame supporting the hull. The airship may also include a container configured to capture and transport a cloud. The airship may also include a sunlight reflecting system configured to block the sunlight over a destination area on ground. The airship may also include a nozzle configured to distribute a material to the cloud. The airship may also include a sensing system including at least one sensor configured to measure a parameter reflecting a condition of the cloud. The airship may further include at least one weather interference device configured to generate a wave or light and direct the wave or light toward the cloud. In some examples, two or more airships may be used to tow a parachute-style container deployable for capturing and transporting the cloud. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359185 | Untethered Irrigation Device and Method - A device for irrigating soil has a chassis having wheels or tracks for motion, the chassis having one or more water sprinklers with streams directed at the soil, a water storage tank, and a sloped catchment surface having one or more sloped planes or curved surfaces for receiving water from a refill station into the water storage tank, wherein, under the control of an electronic circuit, the irrigation device can refill the water tank by positioning any part of the catchment surface under a water stream from the refill station. A method has the steps of measuring soil moisture at remote locations, refilling the mobile robot using a gravity feed water stream, defining a route for distribution of water, traversing the irrigation routes, refilling water according to soil moisture measurements, storing photovoltaic energy in a battery, and rotating, to a compass heading such that the photovoltaic array is optimally oriented. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359186 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CANOLA VARIETY SCV299420 - In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV299420 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV299420 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV299420, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV299420 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV299420 with another canola variety. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359187 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CANOLA VARIETY SCV630541 - In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV630541 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV630541 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV630541, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV630541 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV630541 with another canola variety. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359188 | BREEDING, PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND USE OF SPECIALTY CANNABIS - The invention provides compositions and methods for the breeding, production, processing and use of specialty | 2015-12-17 |
20150359189 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF CAGES IN THE SHELF OF A FACILITY - The present invention relates to a system for automatically detecting the presence of a cage or tray for containing laboratory animals in a specific position of a facility shelf and to a method for managing the data relating to the cage, implemented by means of said system, particularly advantageous for the laboratory technician. In particular, the present invention relates to a system ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359190 | HORSE FEEDER FOR SLOW AND CONTROLLED GRAZING - Horse feeders comprising: a feeder body having a top and bottom and formed by surrounding at least one helical coil with a covering material, wherein the feeder contracts and expands by the elasticity of the helical coil and wherein the helical coil maintains a shape of the feeder body and confinement of feed, as the horse feeds. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359191 | ROTARY LIVESTOCK FEEDER WITH GRAVITY FLOW FEED OPENINGS - A feeder for dispensing feed to livestock includes a trough and a hopper mounted above the trough. The hopper includes a sidewall, a bottom, a central feed discharge hole through the bottom, and a plurality of gravity flow feed openings arranged around the central feed discharge hole. A deflector is mounted in the hopper above and vertically spaced from the hopper bottom to cover the central feed discharge hole to restrict gravity flow of feed from the hopper through the central feed discharge hole. A sweep member is mounted for rotation about a vertical axis for sweeping feed under the deflector to the central feed discharge hole for discharge into the trough. A closure system is associated with the gravity flow feed openings to automatically close the gravity flow feed openings once animals start moving the sweep member to sweep feed to the central feed discharge hole. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359192 | FLEA REMOVAL DEVICE - A flea removal device for removing undesirable material is provided. The flea removal device comprises a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a front end, and a rear end. A vacuum mechanism creating a vacuum at the front end of the housing. A sprayer mechanism sprays a flea eradicating liquid. A grooming comb is releasably securable to the front end of the housing. A power mechanism powers the vacuum mechanism and the sprayer mechanism. A toggle switch alternatingly switches power between a vacuum mode and a sprayer mode. Upon activation of the vacuum mechanism, the undesirable material enters the housing through the front end of the housing. Upon activation of the sprayer mechanism, the flea eradicating liquid exits the housing through the front end of the housing. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359193 | PORTABLE PETTING DEVICE FOR PETTING OR SCRATCHING OF PETS, SUCH AS DOGS OR CATS - A portable petting device for petting or scratching of pets, such as dogs or cats. 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. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359194 | AUTOMATED PET TOYS AND RELATED METHODS - Automated pet toys are disclosed having a movable lure to solicit reaction by a pet. Exemplary pet toys include a toy housing, an electronic motor contained within the toy housing, a drive mechanism that includes a motor, a member with a first end and a second end attached at the first end to the drive mechanism; and a visually attractive lure attached to the second end of the member. Wherein the member protrudes through a slot formed with the toy housing and is movable within the slot. The visually attractive lure can also travel inside a tubing and be moved by air pressure. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359195 | Pet Toy and Feeder - A pet toy and feeder includes a main container, an insert, a lid, a ring, and an optional jar. In an example configuration the main container holds the jar, and the insert is placed within the jar. The lid attaches to the main container and the ring connects around the outside of the main container such that the pet toy and feeder is in an assembled state. In another example configuration the jar replaces the main container with the lid and the ring connecting to the jar. In use the inserts collects portions of a food item, e.g. peanut butter, within the main container or jar. The ring tilts the orientation of the pet toy and feeder such that the insert is accessible to a pet via one or more openings in an end of the pet toy and feeder. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359196 | RETRACTABLE LEASH WITH END-OF-LEASH WARNING - Apparatus, system, and method for providing an end-of-leash warning. Embodiments provide for determining when a retractable leash is about to reach a maximum state of detraction from a housing or reel mechanism as the leash is being detracted (e.g., by a dog), and generating a warning signal in response to determining when the retractable leash is about to reach the maximum state of detraction. The warning signal may be in the form of, for example, an emitted sonic signal, an emitted infrared signal, a transmitted radio frequency signal, or a mechanical vibration through the leash. The warning signal may be used to alert, for example, a dog and/or a person walking a dog that the leash is running out. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359197 | RETRACTABLE LEASH WITH END-OF-LEASH WARNING - Apparatus, system, and method for providing an end-of-leash warning. Embodiments provide for determining when a retractable leash is about to reach a maximum state of detraction from a housing or reel mechanism as the leash is being detracted (e.g., by a dog), and generating a warning signal in response to determining when the retractable leash is about to reach the maximum state of detraction. The warning signal may be in the form of, for example, an emitted sonic signal, an emitted infrared signal, a transmitted radio frequency signal, or a mechanical vibration through the leash. The warning signal may be used to alert, for example, a dog and/or a person walking a dog that the leash is running out. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359198 | FUIDI HERD MANAGEMENT AND RISK STRATIFICATION METHODS - The invention concerns the detection of pathogenic | 2015-12-17 |
20150359199 | RAPID AND AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF METABOLIC EFFICIENCY IN LIVESTOCK - An apparatus and method for identifying real-time automated, non-invasive infrared thermography information of an animal induced into a non-steady state in order to determine the animal's metabolic efficiency. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359200 | INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY AND BEHAVIOUR INFORMATION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT STATES IN ANIMALS - Real-time automated, non-invasive infrared thermography information of a group of animals to be used for both thermal and behavioural measurement, thereby providing an earlier and more accurate predictor of onset of disease, growth states, or reproductive states in an animal within the group. More specifically, the present system and method provide for the use of thermal images to obtain both temperature and behavioural information about one or more animals at a time, and to utilize that information to determine the health, growth, or reproductive state of the animal. The combination of thermal biometric data, such as radio frequency identification infrared thermography, and behavioural biometric information, such as grouping behaviour can be used to detect early-onset of biological states in animals. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359201 | Methods and Apparatus for Tracking and Analyzing Animal Behaviors - Described herein are methods and systems for tracking and analyzing animal behaviors. Specifically, certain animal data, such as animal motions of interest (running, walking, resting, playing), are captured through a device attached to the animal. Such data can be locally processed and stored or periodically uploaded into servers or cloud storage for further processing to generate animal reports or sickness notifications for the pet owner to view via an animal tracking and viewing application in a user terminal device. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359202 | ORIOLE JELLY BIRDFEEDER - An oriole jelly birdfeeder is provided that includes a jelly holding container, a base having a feeding platform and a connecting element for connecting the base to the container, and a mixing mechanism. The mixing mechanism includes a mixer element and a mixer handle which are coupled to one another and rotatable together. The mixer element includes a paddle positioned within the connecting element to enable the user to mix and distribute the jelly, which is held within the container, onto the feeding platform as needed by rotating the mixer handle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359203 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM OF AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS - A fluid delivery system implemented within an in ovo injection apparatus is disclosed, wherein the fluid delivery system includes a plurality of membrane valves. In particular, the fluid delivery system includes a diaphragm valve that is used to meter out a precise volume of a treatment substance liquid. Further, the diaphragm valve includes certain standoff features on the surface thereof for reducing or entirely preventing the adhesion of the diaphragm to adjacent surfaces when left idle for an extended period of time, as well as an arrangement of fluid channels in the surface thereof for reducing or entirely preventing the trapping of liquid between the diaphragm and adjacent surfaces. The fluid delivery system includes features contributing to optimized flow characteristics. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359204 | APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF PLANTS - A bee vectoring apparatus includes a tray for positioning in the exit path of a beehive. The tray includes a bottom, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. The apparatus includes a tray lid positioned above the bottom, with first and second barrier walls extruding downwardly from the lid. A ceiling extends between bottom ends of the first and second barrier walls. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359205 | Imaging for Determination of Crustacean Physical Attributes - The present disclosure relates to imaging for determination of crustacean physical attributes. An image of a shell of a live crustacean is captured and processed to determine a physical attribute of the live crustacean. In an embodiment a characteristic of a pattern indicative of moult stage of the live crustacean is detected, from the captured image. Multiple images may be used in some embodiments, including images of different types such as visible spectrum images, infrared spectrum images, and/or ultraviolet spectrum images. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359206 | Outlet Basin for a Fish Pen - An outlet basin for a fish pen is provided, with at least one outlet hose extending from the outlet basin to a surface. The outlet basin includes a cylinder-shaped housing which is provided, at its upper portion, with a mounting collar arranged to be attached to a bottom portion of the fish pen, and which is provided, at its lower portion, with a through opening. The outlet basin further includes a cylinder-shaped outlet channel which, in a portion, is housed in the housing, the outlet channel is provided, at its upper portion, with a strainer covering the cross section of the outlet channel, an elongated annular space between the housing and the outlet channel, a slanted grating covering, the entire annular space, the lowermost portion of the slanted grating being positioned just below the opening of the housing, a slanted bottom plate sealingly covering the entire annular space, and a lower through opening at the lowermost portion of the bottom plate. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359207 | ANIMAL MODEL FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF HEMOSTATIC AGENT FOR INDUCING HEMORRHAGE IN COMMON CAROTID ARTERY OR SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to an animal model for evaluating hemostatic performance, and the use thereof, and more particularly, to an animal model for evaluating the performance of a hemostatic agent, which has hemorrhage induced in the common carotid artery (CCA) or superior sagittal sinus (SSS) of the animal, a method of screening a hemostatic agent using the animal model, and a method of evaluating the effect of a hemostatic agent using the animal model. The animal model according to the present invention makes it possible to observe the hemostatic effect of a hemostatic agent in a rapid and accurate manner without causing side effects. Thus, the animal model is useful for screening a hemostatic agent and evaluating the effect of a hemostatic agent. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359208 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE INSECT POPULATION - Method for supporting the preservation of the insect population, having the following steps of: determining the lethal effect of a product unit on an insect population, determining a difference in the insect population on the basis of the effect of a particular quantity of product units, determining the actual insect population in a predetermined area, determining a desired insect population in the predetermined area, which desired insect population is derived from the actual insect population in the predetermined area and the difference in the insect population, and creating a basis of life for the desired insect population in the predetermined area by adapting the biological nature of the predetermined area. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359209 | Creation method of a fishhook with attractant - The creation method of a fishhook with attractant covers the following steps: (1) pour attractant and clad material into ethanol, then stir them uniformly to form suspension. The solid content of suspension should be controlled between 10% and 50%; (2) by means of spray or soak, make suspension hang and stick to the surface of fishhook, then realize solvent evaporation via blowing hot wind. The attractant acted as solute is fixed to the surface of fishhook, which covers the whole fishhook. The fishhook made upon this invention, as for fishing, it is of no need to bring your own bait but just put fishhook into water. The attractant enveloping fishhook will send out scent and attract fish school in water. The combination of fishing bait and fishhook as an organic whole cannot only improve fishing rate but also be easier to carry. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359210 | Fishing Rod Holder Device - A fishing rod holder device keeps fishing poles organized, stable and safe during transportation of the fishing poles. The device includes a first mount and a second mount each mounted to a gunwale of a boat. A first holder is pivotally coupled to the first mount and has an aperture positioned therein for receiving a handle of a fishing pole. A second holder is pivotally coupled to the second mount. The second holder has an opening positioned therein that is alignable with the aperture for receiving a tip of the fishing pole. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359211 | ADJUSTABLE ROD HOLDER - A device to hold a fishing rod or a similarly-shaped object. The holder has a generally cylindrical shape with a longitudinal upper opening, whereby the edges of the opening can be drawn together and the diameter of the cylindrical holder decreased, so as to hold generally cylindrical-shaped objects, such as a fishing rod, of varying diameters. The holder can have a stem which can be received by a bore in a mounting bracket that allows the holder to rotate. A nub on the stem fits into slots in the bore, so that the holder can be fixed in one position. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359212 | Scented Footwear System for Hunting - A combination of a footwear sole or an over sole with a scented pad in which the scented pad is received on the bottom of the sole. The scented pad is retained by clip devices that are integrated into the sole during manufacture or added to a footwear sole or over sole. The scented pad is removable from the clip devices for replacement after use. The scented pad may receive scented chemical from a bottle that is attached to a receiver cap attached to the heel of the sole. The chemical transfers through a tube that is connected to a pump for dispersal of chemical from the tube onto the scented pad while a hunter is walking. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359213 | METHODS FOR FORMING ANIMAL DECOYS - This application belongs to the field of methods of forming animal decoys for outdoor usage. The decoys include a main body, which is made of ethylene vinyl acetate material and is collapsible. The main body is made from two sheets of ethylene vinyl acetate material with edges which are attached to each other. At the bottom of the main body, there is a hole to allow air flow. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359214 | PLANTS PRESERVATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a slow-release plant preservation device for use in an aqueous environment and method of use thereof to increase plants vitality, the device comprising a preservation composition that is slowly released into the aqueous environment. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359215 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTING THE OVIPOSITION OF MOSQUITOES - Compositions described herein are purposed to attract gravid mosquitoes to oviposit in a preferred environment. The composition for directing the oviposition of mosquitoes comprises one or more attractants and N—P—K additive, wherein the N—P—K additive is mixture that contain chemical elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The attractants can be modified to provide a composition for facilitating the oviposition of different kind of mosquito. The composition described above, can be modified to provide a composition for facilitating the oviposition of the | 2015-12-17 |
20150359216 | IMPREGNATABLE MATRIX OF PLANT, ANIMAL OR SYNTHETIC ORIGIN OR MIXTURES OF SAME, CONTAINING A UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUND, METHOD FOR IMPREGNATING SAID MATRIX WITH A COMPOUND, AND USE THEREOF IN THE PRODUCTION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ELEMENTS - The invention relates to an impregnable matrix of plant, animal or synthetic origin or mixtures of same in different proportions, containing an antimicrobial compound uniformly distributed throughout the whole composition, in which the compound is a compound of a transition metal, particularly Cu4S04(OH)e. The application also relates to the method for impregnating the matrix with a compound, comprising steps of (a) absorbing or impregnating the antimicrobial compound; (b) centrifuging or pressing or crushing; (c) air drying; and (d) binding and obtaining the active principle. The invention further relates to the use of the method for the preparation of a matrix having antimicrobial properties and to the use of the matrix in the preparation of solid supports or solid materials for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, medical or veterinary use. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359217 | FRESHNESS-RETENTIVE FILM - The present invention provides a freshness-retentive film having high antibacterial characteristics. In the freshness-retentive film according to the present invention, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of palmityldiethanolamine, stearyldiethanolamine, glycerol monolaurate, and diglycerol monolaurate is present on at least one surface of the film at 0.002 to 0.5 g/m | 2015-12-17 |
20150359218 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING AMIDOHYDROLASE ACTIVITY OF FATTY ACID AMIDE HYDROLASE - A method for enhancing amidohydrolase activity of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) is disclosed. The method comprising administering a phenoxyacylethanolamide that causes the enhanced activity. The enhanced activity can have numerous effects on biological organisms including, for example, enhancing the growth of certain seedlings. The subject matter disclosed herein relates to enhancers of amidohydrolase activity. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359219 | PEST CONTROL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEST - A composition for controlling pests includes a compound represented by the formula (1) or N-oxide thereof: | 2015-12-17 |
20150359220 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING GOUGEROTIN AND A FUNGICIDE - The present invention relates to a composition comprising isolated gougerotin and at least one fungicide (I) in a synergistically effective amount, with the proviso that fungicide (I) is not gougerotin. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359221 | TRIAZOLE FORMULATIONS - The present disclosure describes a formulation including a nanoparticle including a polymer-associated triazole compound with an average diameter of between about 1 nm and about 500 nm; wherein the polymer is a polyelectrolyte, and a dispersant or a wetting agent. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosure describes application to various plants and fungi as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359222 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PESTS - The present invention provides a composition for controlling pests having an excellent control efficacy on pests. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359223 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PESTS - The present invention provides a composition for controlling pests comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): | 2015-12-17 |
20150359224 | STABILIZED AND ACTIVATED BROMINE SOLUTIONS AS A BIOCIDE AND AS AN ANTIFOULING AGENT - The invention provides a process of removing or preventing biofouling, particularly on surfaces of industrial and agricultural equipment in contact with aqueous liquids. The process employs an antifouling composition of stabilized active halogen having a low pH. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359225 | 3-ALKYL-5-FLUORO-4-SUBSTITUTED-IMINO-3,4-DIHYDROPYRIMIDIN-2(1H)-ONE DERIVATIVES AS FUNGICIDES - This present disclosure is related to the field of 3-alkyl-5-fluoro-4-substituted-imino-3,4-5 dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides. Also provided are methods of controlling a fungal disease such as | 2015-12-17 |
20150359226 | SYNTHETIC BAIT FOR ATTRACTING MARINE ORGANISMS - Described herein are synthetic bait compositions and methods for manufacturing synthetic baits that dissolve instantaneously in aqueous media or over a period of seconds up to about 40 days and attract marine organisms. The synthetic baits utilize chemotactic cues to attract marine organisms. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359227 | INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Insect control devices and associated methods are generally described. In some embodiments, the insect control device includes one or more substrate materials impregnated or otherwise loaded with an active species (e.g., a pyrethroid). In some cases, the device may provide protection against insects over prolonged periods of time. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359228 | Insect Biocontrol Method and Device: Attract-Infect-Release (AIR) Technology - A pest biocontrol method and device for flying insects configured to be used with solar power is disclosed. The device includes a solar panel, a solar rechargeable battery pack, a solar charge controller, an insect-attracting lamp and/or a semiochemical vial, and a biopesticide-spraying device. This biocontrol device can be used with or without a trap fan to draw in insects, and an exit fan that draws out infected insects to be released. The said device accomplishes AIR (Attract-Infect-Release) method of insect biocontrol. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359229 | COMBINATION OF BIOLOGICAL PESTICIDES - The present invention relates to a natural pesticide formulation containing: A) botanical products having an arthropod repellent effect (preferably mixture of garlic and chili oils) and B) an entomopathogenic fungus strain or a blend of entomopathogenic fungi strains specific for said arthropod control (preferably blend of | 2015-12-17 |
20150359230 | COMBINATION ANIMAL REPELLENTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as rodents, birds including geese, deer and other herbivores such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms such as predators. Specifically provided are FIFRA exemption-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359231 | FOOD FORMING CONCEPT - The present invention relates to a food forming drum ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359232 | WHEAT BRAN PROCESSED PRODUCT - A wheat bran processed product satisfying the following (a) to (d):
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20150359233 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING AND HANDLING LIVESTOCK - A restraining pen for livestock is provided for humane, safe and efficient handling of livestock. A restraining or knocking pen is provided that has features for securely receiving an animal such that the animal may be subject to knocking or veterinary operations and subsequently released from the pen without danger to the animal or human operators. A novel design provides for a compact footprint of the pen and an economical use of space. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359234 | 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 ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359235 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FROZEN MINCED FISH MEAT EXCELLENT IN FROZEN-STATE STORAGE STABILITY - The invention provides a method that enables stable production of frozen minced fish meat that is excellent in frozen-state storage stability and is less likely to suffer from decreased gel-forming ability during frozen storage in a practical and productive manner, even when a fish meat raw material contaminated by visceral organs is used. Such method can be applied to the industrial production of minced fish meat. The invention also provides frozen minced fish meat produced by such method. Production of minced fish meat using a fish meat raw material contaminated by visceral organs, and, in particular, the kidneys, which are difficult to remove in the process of production, comprises adding sugar and sugar alcohol, a polymer phosphate, and a non-chelating basic additive other than a polymer phosphate and adjusting the pH level of the minced fish meat to 7.5 or higher using the polymer phosphate and the non-chelating basic additive other than a polymer phosphate. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359236 | DEHUMIDIFICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A system for dehydrating raw produce without introducing excess heat to the produce, including a first chamber for holding warm, moist air, a second chamber connected in fluidic communication with the first chamber for cooling and drying warm, moist air received from the first chamber, and a filter operationally connected between the first and second chambers for removing suspended particulates from warm, moist air flowing therethrough with a drain operationally connected to the second chamber for removing water therefrom. A third chamber is connected in fluidic communication with the second chamber for receiving cool, dry air therefrom and for receiving raw produce for drying, and a wind current generator operationally connected to the second chamber to urge cool, dry air therefrom and into the third chamber. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359237 | Process for packaging young fresh coconuts to enhance the consumer satisfaction - Disclosed is a process for packaging a young fresh coconut in a brand labeled net bag. The process comprises of dehusking the selected young fresh coconut and then immediately dipping the firm inner nutshell in food-grade water based anti-oxidant solution. Further, the selected young fresh coconut is air-dried by refrigerating the firm inner nutshell and immediately processing the refrigerated inner nutshell through an automated shrink wrap heat tunnel to seal the coconut in a heat shrinkable plastic film. Further, the sealed young fresh coconut is then encased in a brand labeled net bag that has a specialized drinking straw inserted between the product labels at the top-end of the net bag. Further, the drinking straws can be unflavored or embedded with flavors designed with one pointed-end used to puncture the eye of the coconut to allow the consumer to immediately consume the fresh coconut water. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359238 | POWDERY YOGHURT MATERIAL AND YOGHURT MAKING METHOD - Provided are a yoghurt material for making a homemade yoghurt at home and a yoghurt making method using the yoghurt material. The powdery yoghurt material comprises: a milk powder and a lactic acid bacterium fermented at an ordinary temperature, wherein the powdery yoghurt material is converted into a yoghurt when the material to which water was added is fermented. The powdery yoghurt material further comprises a casein powder, an oligosaccharide and a propionic acid bacterium. The milk powder includes a whey as a main ingredient. Additionally, provided is a yoghurt making method using such a powdery yoghurt material. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359239 | PURIFIED LACTASE - The present invention relates to a lactase solution comprising a lactase solution comprising less than 10 g/kg of poly and oligosaccharides, a process for the production of such a lactase solution from an untreated lactase solution, a sterilized lactase, whereby such lactose is filter sterilized in-line with the milk production process. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359240 | CYTOKINE, CHEMOKINE AND GROWTH FACTORS IN DONOR HUMAN MILK - Donor milk has become a standard of care for feeding preterm infants, particularly those with gestational ages of 34 weeks or less, whose mothers are not lactating or not producing sufficient milk quantities. However, prior to distribution, donor milk is required to undergo pasteurization, typically using the Holder method, which is believed to destroy immune proteins in the milk and denature many other proteins. Donor milk has been found to contain concentrations of chemokines, cytokines, and growth factors, evidencing the value of donor milk over formula. In light of the findings, donor milk is supplemented with chemokines, cytokines, and growth factors that are found to be lower in the donor milk as compared to mother's own milk. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359241 | AGENT FOR IMPARTING HYDROGENATED OIL FLAVOR | 2015-12-17 |
20150359242 | REDUCED SUGAR CONFECTIONARIES - A reduced sugar corn syrup (RSCS) and at least one of a reducing saccharide or a thinboiling starch are used as ingredients for the preparation of food products such as caramels, chewy confectionaries, jelly gum confectionaries, bakery and confectionary fillings, flavored syrups, ice cream variegates, dessert toppings and the like. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359243 | METHOD OF PROMOTION OF DRYING OF RICE CONFECTIONARY DOUGH - An object of the present invention is to provide a method capable of easily promoting drying of rice confectionary dough and shortening the drying time without influencing the quality. Rice confectionary dough is dried after adding oils and fats to the dough, thereby allowing drying of the dough after forming to be promoted and the drying time to be shortened. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359244 | METHOD OF PRODUCING BETA-CASEIN COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED PRODUCTS - The present invention pertains to a method of producing beta-casein-containing compositions and products obtainable by such methods. More particularly, the invention pertains to a method of producing beta-casein compositions using controlled microfiltration first at a temperature higher than 20 degrees C., followed by cooling of the retentate to 0-15 degrees C. and a second microfiltration of the cooled composition resulting in beta-casein containing permeate. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359245 | DECORATED EDIBLE BAKING LINER AND METHOD THEREOF - A decorated edible baking liner for accommodating a bakable article, characterized by an edible paper in a strap-like confining printable structure having at least one first end and at least one second end. The first end includes at least one interlocking member for joining to a second end to form a three dimensional (3D) configuration around the circumference of a bakable article. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359246 | Method for Producing A Food Product - The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-treated vegetable-based food product which comprises contacting with asparaginase at high temperature and subsequent drying. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359247 | WINE PROCESSING AND LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method of improving the quality of wine during the production, fermentation and/or aging process comprising the steps of providing sound energy source(s) capable of generating sound energy over a plurality of frequency ranges, coupling the sound energy source(s) to the wine, determining a specific frequency range within the frequency ranges that resonate undesirable yeast, exposing the wine containing the undesirable yeast to sound energy sweeping through a bandwidth around the specific frequency to cause the yeast to act as a cavitation nucleus and implode. Further, using sound energy to degas oxygen, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the wine and to cause the sonochemical effect simulating aging. Additionally, for a sweeter wine, the sound energy is used to end the fermentation process by inactivating all the yeast. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359248 | CONCENTRATE FOOD COMPOSITION COMPRISING ACID PECTIN GEL - The present invention relates to a concentrate food composition and the use said food composition for preparing a bouillon, soup, sauce, gravy or seasoned dish. The dissolution or dispersion of the known high-salt food concentrates in water or through a dish may often take several minutes, while a rapid dissolution and dispersion through the dish is of high importance. Therefore, there is a need for a food concentrate that allows high dilution rates while maintaining the taste impact and which food concentrate dissolves relatively rapid in hot water or a hot dish. It has been found that a food concentrate in the form of a gel having a pH lower than 3.5, comprising water, sodium salt and a gelling pectin, dissolves quickly in hot water or a hot dish. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359249 | PUFFED SNACK FOOD PRODUCT AND PROCESS TO MAKE THE SAME - A crispy and puffy snack food, such as a chip, and method of making the same is disclosed. The method includes mixing potato flour with oil and water and cooking the mixture; adding more water and extruding the cooked mixture; rolling the extruded mixture to a sheet; cutting the sheet into shapes; drying the shapes; puffing the shapes; and optionally coating the puffed shapes with oil, salt, and/or seasonings. The shapes may be round or polygonal with a diameter or sides about 1.3 to about 5 cm in length and have a bulk density of about 60 to about 120 g/L and an undulating surface due to trapped air pockets. The snack food can include other vegetable ingredients and flavorings. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359250 | Sweetener with imbedded high potency ingredients and process and apparatus for making the sweetener - An enhanced sweetener made from granules of a carrier, such as sucrose, embedded with molecules of a high potency sweetener, such as stevia extract. The process for making the enhanced sweetener involves dissolving the high potency sweetener in warmed water and mixing the resulting solution with the heated carrier. The resulting slurry is then dried, optionally under reduced pressure. The apparatus for producing the enhanced sweetener includes one or more heated agitators connected to a heated, airtight blender, which can be evacuated with a vacuum pump. The result is an enhanced sweetener with a homogenous distribution of high potency ingredients that retains the functionalities of sugar necessary for food preparation, improves the spreading of the sweetness throughout the food, and reduces aftertastes. Other high potency ingredients and carriers may also be used in the process. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359251 | REBAUDIOSIDE A AND STEVIOSIDE WITH IMPROVED SOLUBILITIES - The invention describes sweetening compositions and methods to prepare sweetening compositions containing steviol glycosides, salts, and other natural or synthetic sweeteners with improved solubilities and sensory profiles. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359252 | Nutrition Composition - The present invention provides a food intake regulating agent which improves anorexia and overeating and is safe for ingestion for a long term. The present invention relates to a food intake regulating agent containing 3 kinds of amino acids: threonine, methionine and tryptophan, as active ingredients. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359253 | Phenolics Extraction And Use - Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics are provided. In particular, methods and compositions are described relating to concentrated phenolics obtained from cranberry feedstock extracts combined with fumaric acid as beverage additives. Additionally, methods for obtaining phenolics from feedstocks using resin absorbtion and elution are described. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359254 | STABILISATION OF NATURAL DYES BY AN ACEROLA POWDER - The invention concerns a powder consisting of 0.5 to 8% by weight of water and a dry material consisting of 88 to 95% by weight of an acerola fruit dry extract and 5 to 12% by weight of magnesium, calcium, zinc, sodium or potassium hydroxide or carbonate, the method of preparing same and the applications thereof for stabilising a natural dye. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359255 | IMPROVED NISIN PRODUCTION PROCESS - The present invention relates to fermentation processes. The objective of the invention was to provide methods for producing nisin containing ferments and formulating such ferments into preservatives. It was in particular an object of the present invention to provide improved processes for producing nisin containing ferments by simple and efficient (batch) culturing and allowing for simple down-stream processing either into a liquid, semi-liquid or a dry powder product, having sufficient nisin content and stability, good handling properties and satisfactory organoleptic properties. Such processes are provided, as well as the products that can be obtained with it and their use as food preservative. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359256 | Juice Press Apparatus and Methods - A juice pressing machine and methods for pressing juice from a foodstuff includes embodiments having a removable pressing chamber and one or more filters which may be assembled and loaded with macerated foodstuff to form thin layers separated by a pressing plate. Once a juicing operation has been completed, the pressing chamber can be removed from the machine for emptying the pressed filters and solids contents therein. The empty pressing chamber may then be rinsed if needed and reattached to the machine for a subsequent pressing operation with newly filled filter(s). The platen may also be easily removed from the machine for cleaning as desired. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359257 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING LAYERED FOOD PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a device for processing layered food products ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359258 | SMOKING ARTICLES CONTAINING POLYMERS OF POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID ESTERS - Disclosed is a smoking article containing a rod containing a smokable composition, an optional wrapper for the rod, and at least one polymer or oligomer comprising monomer units of a polycarboxylic acid ester disposed on or in the rod, the wrapper, or both. The polycarboxylic acid ester contains an acid moiety having at least two carboxylic groups, and at least two alcohol moieties independently selected from those corresponding to a cycloalkyl alcohol or an aryl alcohol. The cycloalkyl alcohol or aryl alcohol is a flavorant, or chemesthetic agent, or both. In addition, a method for the controlled release of these flavorant or chemesthetic agents is described, which comprises pyrolyzing at least one polymer or oligomer. | 2015-12-17 |