01st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190000001 | WEARING PART ARRANGEMENT FOR SOIL-WORKING IMPLEMENT - A wearing-part arrangement for a leading edge of a soil-working implement includes a point configured to be releasably attached to the soil-working implement. The point has a pointed front portion and a transverse elevation projecting from an upper face thereof. At least the front portion is mirror-symmetrical around a longitudinal axis of the point and has first and second oblique faces diverging in a direction of a socket on the point and merging with a first side edge surface and a second side edge surface. The first oblique face is bounded by a first cutting edge, and the second oblique face is bounded by a second cutting edge. When the point is attached to the soil-working implement, at least a rear portion of the second oblique face and the second side edge surface adjacent to the second oblique face project beyond a side edge of the soil-working implement. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000002 | DUAL BASKET ATTACHMENT - An implement has an implement frame, a wheel for supporting the implement frame on soil in a direction of travel, a first basket coupled to the implement frame, and a second basket coupled to the implement frame. The first basket works the soil such that any convolutions in the soil are reoriented to be substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the implement. The second basket is positioned rearward of the first basket, and works the soil such that the convolutions in the soil that are substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the implement are flattened. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000003 | Lift Arm Control System - A lift arm control system can be configured to raise or lower a lift arm assembly of an agricultural machine with variable speed so that the lift arm assembly can optimally perform under varying conditions, including changing a tool connected to the lift arm assembly while stationary and/or moving the lift arm assembly while operating at various speeds in the field. The lift arm assembly can be manually configured to adjust with speeds that are proportional to a user input. The lift arm assembly can also be automatically configured to adjust with speeds that are proportional to sensor(s) input of the machine, such as a vehicle speed sensor. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000004 | Agricultural trench depth systems, methods, and apparatus - Systems, methods and apparatus for adjusting the depth of a trench opened by a row unit of an agricultural planter. The row unit includes a trench depth adjustment assembly configured to modify the furrow depth. In one embodiment, the depth adjustment assembly may include a gear box having one or more gears which engage with a gear rack. The gear box may be pivotally connected to a depth adjustment body supporting a rocker that adjusts upward travel of gauge wheel arms. In another embodiment, the depth adjustment assembly may include a depth adjustment arm having a screw receiver that cooperates with a driven screw that adjusts the position of the depth adjustment arm acting on the gauge wheels to adjust trench depth. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000005 | Cylinder Pressure Based Position Control of an Implement Stabilizer Wheel - A remotely positionable stabilizer wheel arrangement for a towable agricultural implement utilizes a control unit that receives an input signal indicative of a desired position of the stabilizer wheel, and/or a desired depth of penetration of tillage tools operatively attached to the front and rear of the implement frame, to automatically control a hydraulic positioning cylinder of the remotely positionable stabilizer wheel arrangement to position and hold the stabilizer wheel at the desired position of the stabilizer wheel, by controlling pressure in the hydraulic cylinder to hold the stabilizer wheel at a target position determined from the desired position input signal. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000006 | Closed-Loop Dual-Pressure Position Control Of An Implement Stabilizer Wheel - A remotely positionable stabilizer wheel arrangement for a towable agricultural implement utilizes a control unit that receives an input signal indicative of a desired position of the stabilizer wheel, and/or a desired depth of penetration of tillage tools operatively attached to the front and rear of the implement frame, to automatically control a hydraulic positioning cylinder of the remotely positionable stabilizer wheel arrangement to position and hold the stabilizer wheel at the desired position of the stabilizer wheel, by simultaneously controlling pressure in both the rod and base ends of the bore of the hydraulic cylinder to hold the stabilizer wheel at a target position determined from the desired position input signal. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000007 | CROP ROW SENSING ON VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE, INDEPENDENTLY STEERABLE AXLES/WHEELS - An agricultural machine has a set of front wheels and a set of rear wheels that are independently steerable relative to one another. Distance sensors are mounted to the agricultural vehicle to sense a distance between the front wheels, and the adjacent row crops, and between the rear wheels, and the adjacent row crops. Automatic steering control signals are generated to automatically steer the front wheels, and rear wheels, based upon the sensed distances. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000008 | Compact Standardized Grain Germinator - A seed germinating container allowing germination of seeds under controlled circumstances. The container may make use of a lid containing an opening covered by a mesh strainer allowing for easy removal of water during washing of seeds. The opening is sealable with a cover which may be opened to a variable degree. A seed elevating mesh may support the seeds at a controlled height above the bottom of the container. A porous seed bag containing a measured portion of seeds may be inserted into the germinator for further precision and cleanliness of the germination container. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000009 | MODULAR TOOBAR WITH INTERNAL VACUUM - A planting implement including a first hollow support frame member having a first end and a first end plate connected to the first end. The first end plate has a first hole disposed therein. The planting implement also includes a second hollow support frame member configured for coupling to the first hollow support frame member. The second hollow support frame member has a second end and a second end plate connected to the second end. The second end plate has a second hole disposed therein. The planting implement further includes at least one spacer and at least one seal having an aperture. The at least one seal is configured to seal a connection between the first hollow support frame member and the second hollow support frame member such that a pneumatic pathway is established between the first hollow support frame member and the second hollow support frame member. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000010 | A SEEDLING SEPARATING DEVICE BASED ON A GEAR-RACK DRIVE - This invention belongs to a seedling separating device based on a rack and pinion drive in the field of transplanting machine in the agricultural automation facility, including a rack, a power unit, a linear drive, a number of seedling cups and a cylinder pushing device. The linear actuator is driven by the power unit to move on the frame; these seedling cups are mounted on the linear drive; the cylinder pushing device is mounted on the frame and is located behind the seedling cups and it drives the lower part of the seedling cup to open and retracts to close. The seedling device has simple structure, controllable program and high reliability. The motor drives the seedlings cups to move left and right; the cylinder pushes the cups to be opened and closed; the trust cup is straight down, the seedling attitude is better and the location of seedling can also be adjusted. The device can not only achieve the exact location in the designated seedling, but also to achieve the seedling movement of separating seedlings to two points from the mouth of the seedling cups. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000011 | PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM - A product distribution control system for an agricultural system includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a prescription map. The controller is further configured to determine a first parameter associated with operation of an air cart of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map. The controller is further configured to determine at least one of a second parameter associated with operation of a work vehicle of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map, and a third parameter associated with an implement of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map, wherein the implement includes one or more row units. The controller is further configured to output, in response to determining the first parameter, a second signal indicative of an instruction to control a first element of the air cart based at least in part on the first parameter, output, in response to determining the second parameter, a third signal indicative of an instruction to control a second element of the work vehicle based at least in part on the second parameter, and output, in response to determining the third parameter, a fourth signal indicative of an instruction to control a third element of the implement based at least in part on the third parameter. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000012 | SPREADING DEVICE - A spreading device includes a containing unit to contain a spread material, a first spreading unit including a first rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit, a second spreading unit including a second rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit, a first driving source of which speed is changeable, a first shaft to transmit power provided from the first driving source, a second shaft to transmit power provided from a second driving source different from the first driving source, and a power transmission mechanism to receive power from the first shaft and power from the second shaft, the power transmission mechanism being capable of transmitting the power received from the first shaft and the power received from the second shaft to the first rotating body and the second rotating body. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000013 | CAM ACTUATED FINGER ASSEMBLY FOR ROTARY AUGER - A crop gathering system for an agricultural harvester includes a tube having a tube wall. The tube wall defines an aperture extending through the tube wall. The crop gathering system also includes a rotary cam having an elongated shaft with a cam surface. The shaft extends inside the tube along an axis radially offset from the axis of the tube. The crop gathering system further includes a cam follower having a proximal end engaging the cam surface of the elongated shaft, and a distal end aligned with the aperture. The cam follower can be in the form of an auger finger that moves in and out of the tube wall as the tube is rotated to gather crop material and convey the crop material to a threshing system. A cam actuated finger assembly can be manufactured for installation in an auger of an agricultural harvester. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000014 | DRAPER BELT SYSTEM - A draper belt system is provided that includes a first draper belt assembly with first and second rollers, and a second draper belt assembly with third and fourth rollers. The third roller of the second draper belt assembly is disposed adjacent to the first roller of the first draper belt assembly. The first draper belt assembly is configured to pivot relative to the second draper belt assembly. Pivoting of the first draper belt assembly results in a change in a distance between the first and third rollers. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000015 | DRAPER BELT SYSTEM - A draper belt system is provided that includes a first draper frame pivotally coupled to a second draper frame at a pivot joint. The pivot joint includes a central longitudinal axis about which rotation at the pivot joint occurs. The draper belt system includes a draper belt assembly including a first roller rotatably coupled to the first draper frame, a second roller rotatably coupled to the second draper frame, and a third roller rotatably coupled between the first and second draper frames. The third roller includes a central longitudinal axis about which the third roller rotates. The central longitudinal axis of the third roller is the same as the central longitudinal axis of the pivot joint. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000016 | AGRICULTURAL WAGON WITH UNLOAD AUGER OPERABLE ON BOTH SIDES - An agricultural wagon, for example a grain cart, of the type including an upright unload auger at the front end of the grain receiving bin which can be pivoted between left side and right side discharge positions, further includes a gearbox supported at the bottom end of the unload auger. The gearbox has a main shaft directly coupled to the unload auger. An input shaft of the gearbox, coupled to the main shaft by gear reducing bevel gears, receives an input rotation from a drive source external of the gearbox, for example the PTO of a tractor, for driving the main shaft and the unload auger. A second pair of bevel gears transfer some of the input rotation of the main shaft to an output shaft of the gearbox which is connected to a lower auger along the bottom of the grain receiving bin. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000017 | Baler - A baler for agricultural crop has a pressing channel and a needle rocker pivotably arranged at the pressing channel about a rocker pivot axis arranged in a plane that is orthogonal to the longitudinal center axis of the pressing channel. A drive arrangement connected to the needle rocker pivots the needle rocker relative to the pressing channel. The needle rocker has tying needles that are moved through the pressing channel when the needle rocker is pivoted. The drive arrangement has a drive element, rotatably supported about a drive axis of rotation; a coupling device pivotably supported about a coupling pivot axis positioned stationarily relative to the pressing channel; and a drive lever with a first end eccentrically connected to the drive element and a second end connected to the coupling device. The coupling device is connected to the needle rocker spaced from the rocker pivot axis of the needle rocker. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000018 | Chopping Blade for a Straw Chopper - A chopping blade for a straw chopper comprises a fastening opening, two side faces, and cutting edges arranged on one or both ends of the side faces. At least one of the side faces is equipped with means for reducing the frictional resistance of the chopping blade relative to the air and/or the chopping material. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000019 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATING TRANSFER OF PLANTS WITHIN AN AGRICULTURAL FACILITY - One variation of a method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility includes: dispatching a loader to autonomously deliver a first module—defining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants at a first growth stage—from a first grow location within an agricultural facility to a transfer station within the agricultural facility; dispatching the loader to autonomously deliver a second module—defining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density and empty of plants—to the transfer station; recording a module-level optical scan of the first module; extracting a viability parameter of the first set of plants from features detected in the module-level optical scan; and if the viability parameter falls outside of a target viability range, rejecting transfer of the first set of plants from the first module. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000020 | Light-Emitter Device and Method for Promoting Grass Growth - The invention relates to a light-emitting device for promoting grass growth, in particular of sports turf, wherein the device comprises at least one LED circuit board and a control/regulating unit having at least three channels. The light-emitting device can be mounted on light support units and be moved over the lawn. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000021 | RAINMAKING DEVICE - The rainmaking device includes a first pipe member, a connection member, and a second pipe member. The first pipe member is installed adjacent to a warm water source. The first pipe member has an intake facing the warm water source. A number of blowers configured around the intake. The connection member is connected between the first and second pipe members. The second pipe member has a cone shape whose aperture gradually decreases upward. Through the blowers, the first and second pipe members, wet air above the warm water source of 22-25 degrees is drawn up to a high altitude. Tiny ice crystals attract surrounding water vapor and become larger and heavier. They will then drop as rain when the buoyance can no longer support them. The latent heat released would power the convection of surrounding air so that a chain reaction may be triggered, and cumulonimbus would become rain and fall. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000022 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELIMINATION OR REDUCTION OF THE DESTRUCTIVE FORCE OF SPIRALING WIND STORMS - Stopping the Tornadoes and Hurricanes using very simple method of trying to mix water with clay dust or cement or any dry powder which mixes well to form mixture of heavy material (clay mixture) which makes the storm circulating water lose its energy and dissipate and this can be done by throwing Dust in the lower part of the funnels or lower part of the center of the storms to make sure not to scatter, In natural environment Stopping the Tornados and Hurricanes can be done using fire fighter airplane but throwing clay, cement, talcum dust as or using open trucks loaded with dust clay or cement or any gypsum materials mix well with water directed to park remotely using radar to the expected position of the tornado when the dust will be sucked into the funnel of the tornado and dissipate. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000023 | IRRIGATION SPRINKLER - An irrigation sprinkler may comprise a sprinkler, a connecting base, an operating member, a driving lever, and a locating unit. A protruding portion protruding from a central portion of a top surface of the operating member has an arc-shaped top end to form two abutting surfaces at two sides of the arc. Moreover, one of the two abutting surfaces is configured to be abutted by the driving lever when the irrigation sprinkler changes the rotating direction. The driving lever has a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, and a bottom end of the third portion has an upward recess formed at a central portion thereof. The recess of the third portion of the driving lever is configured to cover the protruding portion completely, which improves the driving actions between the driving lever and the operating member. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000024 | Method for Breeding Hybrid Plants - The present invention relates to a method for breeding hybrid plants, comprising the steps of producing or providing essentially homozygous donor lines from a heterozygous starting population; genetically characterizing each donor line by means of molecular markers to obtain a genetic profile for each line; allowing the plants of the donor lines to intercross to obtain F1 hybrid progeny seed; sowing the F1 hybrid progeny seed while recording the maternal origin for each seed; phenotypically identifying superior F1 hybrid individuals among the progeny; determining the paternity of the superior F1 hybrid individuals for identification of their corresponding pollen donor lines; and crossing the thus identified pollen donor lines with female lines to obtain the hybrid plants. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000025 | Reduced Gluten Grains and Compositions Thereof - Plants with reduced gluten grains and compositions thereof are disclosed herein. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000028 | SOYBEAN VARIETY 01064363 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064363. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064363. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064363 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064363 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000029 | CANNABIS PLANT NAMED MR. GRASS WEEDLY - The present disclosure relates to a new and distinct hybrid plant named ‘Mr. Grass Weedly’ characterized by a hybrid between | 2019-01-03 |
20190000030 | TOBACCO INBRED AND HYBRID PLANTS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides tobacco inbred plants TN90 SRC, CMS TN90 SRC, KY14 SRC, CMS KY14 SRC, L8 SRC, NC775 SRC, CMS NC775 SRC, NC645 SRC, NC638 SRC, CMS NC638 SRC, TN86 SRC, and CMS TN86 SRC, and hybrids KY14 X L8 SRC, NC7 SRC, and NCBH129 SRC. The present disclosure also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present disclosure also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000031 | IMPROVED VARIETY OF SORGHUM - An object of the present invention is to provide a | 2019-01-03 |
20190000032 | System and Kit for Processing a Flowable Food Mass - A system for processing a flowable food mass is disclosed which includes a first cooling belt ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000033 | Cat Attractant - Disclosed is a cat attractant that comprises alfalfa meal at a plant fiber having an acidic pH, such as cranberry fiber. It has been found that the cat attractant can be used to render a cat litter box more attractive to cats, and, it is believed, to thereby mitigate litter aversion syndrome. Also disclosed are an animal litter, a method of preparing an animal litter, and a method of using the cat attractant. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000034 | Animal Kennel System - An animal kennel system for soothing an animal in a kennel includes a kennel that may contain an animal. An enclosure is removably positioned on the kennel to completely surround the kennel. The enclosure is comprised of an opaque material to reduce light entering the kennel thereby soothing the animal in the kennel. A pocket is coupled to the enclosure and the pocket receives a picture. The pocket is comprised of a translucent material to facilitate the picture to be visible. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000035 | PET FEEDING SYSTEM - A top surface of an elevating stand of a pet feeding system defines bowl receptacles into which respective food and water bowls may be removably installed. A first zone of the top surface of the stand includes an upwardly convex ring that laterally surrounds a respective bowl receptacle. A second zone of the top surface of the stand laterally surrounds the first zone, except as interrupted by a finger notch. Each bowl has a peripheral lip with a lower surface formed as a downwardly concave ring that fits over the upwardly convex ring of the stand. An edge of the bowl rests on the second zone at a location below the upper limit of the convex ring. A base of the stand cooperates with upstanding ribs in an elastomeric mat to prevent lateral movement of the stand and to prevent rotation of the stand around the stand center. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000036 | ROTARY APPARATUS FOR THROWING FEED - The rotary apparatus for throwing a feed according to the present invention includes: a pellet supply unit discharging a pellet feed from an inner space in which the pellet feeds for a pet are stored; a feed throwing unit receiving the set number of feeds from the pellet supply unit to throw the feed in the air; a rotation driving unit rotating the feed throwing unit to adjust a throwing direction of the feed; and a control unit controlling operation of the pellet supply unit, the feed throwing unit, and the rotation driving unit according to an input signal. Therefore, the pet may feel the fun and eat the feed, the feed may be regularly supplied even when the user is absent, and the quantity of exercise of the pet may be improved. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000037 | ANIMAL FEEDER AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An animal feeder for the feeding of animals in a remote location. The trough of the feeder has a retractable cover controlled by an actuator that is programmable to open the trough to allow feeding and close the trough to prevent feeding over desired intervals. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000038 | DRIPLESS DOG BOWL - An improved drip preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal which is adaptable for use with animals, such as dogs, having breeds of different sizes. The drip preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal generally comprises a top portion which can be configured to be useful for different sized animals and is constructed and arranged to engage a bottom portion. The drip preventing container further contains an animal access chamber constructed and arranged to prevent large amounts of water from being stored within the chamber and for reducing splashing water from exiting the device while the animal is drinking. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000039 | AUTOMATED SCENT TRAINING - An automated scent training wheel for training animals to detect and respond to target scents. The automated scent training wheel comprises a rotatable carousel and a plurality of scent receptacles coupled to the rotatable carousel, where the scent receptacles are each configured to hold scent source material therein. The automated scent training wheel also comprises a plurality of sensing systems each disposed at one of the plurality of scent receptacles, wherein each sensing system is configured to automatically detect investigation of the associated scent receptacle by an animal. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000040 | A MODULAR DOG TOY - This invention relates to a modular dog toy comprising three disparately sized and shaped components, each having a hollow cavity for the reception of foodstuffs. The components each comprise a male connector and a female connector. One of the components has at least one additional connector about its surface. These three disparate components may be connected in a variety of different configurations to modify the difficulty of obtaining the food for the dog. This allows the modular dog toy to be tailored to suit the requirements and physical abilities of the dog. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000041 | Mobile Object Avoiding Mobile Platform - A mobile device comprises a platform, a motion drive, and a spatial profiling device. The motion drive is configured to propel the platform according to navigation instructions. The spatial profiling device is configured to capture a spatial profile of a motion area. A spatial profile is received from the spatial profiling device. A mobile object is located employing the spatial profile. A movement is planned for the mobile device between a first location and a second location in the motion area. The movement is configured to avoid the mobile object. The movement is communicated as navigation instructions to the motion drive. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000042 | PET SUPPORT SYSTEM - An animal diaper garment kit that includes a pair of gloves and an animal diaper garment assembly including an hour-glass sheet having an upper panel having at least one first fastener, a central panel having a first aperture and second aperture, a lower panel having at least one second fastener, and an outside liner covering the hour-glass sheet and captures any animal urine or feces seeping through the hour-glass sheet. The animal diaper garment kit acts as an animal waste collection system to provide an owner of the animal an efficient and sanitary way of collecting and discarding animal waste without coming into contact with the excrements. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000043 | ANIMAL LEASH - A retractable animal leash assembly is disclosed. The animal leash assembly comprises a housing comprising an external surface having an ergonomically shaped hand grip portion. The animal leash assembly also comprises a retractable flexible leash extendable from and retractable into the housing, a distal end of the leash having an attachment clip configured to be releasably attached to an attachment point on a collar or harness on an animal. The animal leash assembly also comprises an actuator operable from the external surface and configured to move the attachment clip between a locked configuration in which the attachment clip is configured so that it cannot be detached from the attachment point on the collar or harness, and an open configuration in which the attachment clip can be attached to or detached from the attachment point on the collar or harness. In use, a user is able to move the attachment clip between the locked configuration and the open configuration using the actuator remotely from the attachment clip. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000044 | Hydrodynamic Treadmill: A Tracking Device to Study Biotic/Abiotic Systems in Gravitational and Hydrodynamic fields - An annular fluid-filled sample chamber is used to provide observation of unbounded motion of objects in the fluid. Rotation of the sample chamber is under automatic control to compensate for azimuthal motion of the object, thereby keeping the object in a fixed field of view of an optical observation system. Further motion control can be provided in the radial and focus directions, which can be used to provide full 3D tracking of objects as they move in the fluid. An important application of this work is to observation and tracking of objects that move up or down in the fluid with respect to gravity. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000045 | BIRD FEEDER PERCH EXTENSION - A perch extension for a bird feeder having an elongated perch body that defines a cavity that is adapted to fit at least partially over a perch on a bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally have a support member that is coupled to the perch body, and is further adapted to fit at least partially around the seed container of the bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally define protuberances to provide a snap-fit or press-fit engagement with the bird feeder perch. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000046 | WATER DISPENSER - A water dispenser is disclosed including a body and a water outlet mechanism, the body includes a base and a supply pipe inside of the body, multiple mounting grooves set on the side of the base; the water outlet mechanism arranged on the base, including a diversion component including a diversion pipe and a diversion valve installed in a pipeline of the diversion pipe; an end of the diversion pipe is connected to the supply pipes, the other end of the diversion pipe extending into the mounting groove; a linkage component, an inner end of that connected to the valve, an outer end of that extending into the mounting groove; when the outer end of the linkage component suffers an inward force, making the valve move to conduct the water inlet chamber and the diversion chamber; and a reduction component that connects the base and the linkage component. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000047 | BEEHIVE WAX CAPPING SEPARATOR - Beehive wax capping separators for separating wax cappings from residual honey contained therein are provided. These separators are configured to fit into conventional Langstroth frame extractors. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000048 | AQUARIUM FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system and filtration unit are disclosed herein. The filtration system can include an aquarium and the filtration unit. The filtration unit can attach to the aquarium. The filtration unit can include a pump that circulates water through the filtration unit and a plurality of chambers. The plurality of chambers of the filtration unit can include a sterilization chamber, a pre-filtration chamber, and a root chamber. The sterilization chamber can include a sterilization feature that sterilizes the water circulating through the filtration unit, the pre-filtration chamber can remove large objects from the water, and the root chamber can contain a root network of a plant. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000049 | Fishing System and Method to Enhance the Fishing Experience - A fishing system includes a submersible fishing implement for being received in a body of water and configured for capturing one or more fish. An implement driver is configured to drive movement of the submersible fishing implement through the body of water. A data collection system includes one or more sensors for sensing one or more fishing parameters and transmitting a fishing parameter signal representative of the one or more fishing parameters. A controller is operatively connected to the data collection system to receive the fishing parameter signal and to determine based on the fishing parameter signal a selected fishing location. The controller is further configured to transmit a navigation signal to the implement driver operative to control the implement driver to drive movement of the submersible fishing implement toward the selected fishing location. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000050 | SPEARGUN - The invention pertains to a speargun, comprising a barrel having an oblong body and a spear track for directly receiving a spear, the spear track being formed as a channel on the outer surface of the barrel, a handle unit connected to the barrel, and a trigger unit for releasing the spear through activation of a finger trigger, wherein the barrel is constructed as a single piece having an oblong barrel body comprising a hollow interior space, wherein a reinforcing bar is provided inside the hollow interior space, the reinforcing bar running essentially a length of the barrel body. The invention also pertains to a speargun wherein a housing containing the trigger unit has a window through which the trigger mechanism of the trigger unit is at least partly visible from an outside and a speargun wherein fixation means are provided for fixing the handle unit in different positions along the barrel. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000051 | EASY-TIE FISHING HOOK - A fishing hook has a shank portion with a hook at one end, and a hairpin loop portion formed on an opposite end of the shank portion. The hairpin loop portion extending downwardly from the opposite end of the shank portion. The hairpin loop portion has a width or diameter that is less than a width or diameter of the shank portion. The hairpin loop portion has an end extending at an angle away from the shank. The hairpin loop portion has a longitudinal axis coplanar with a longitudinal axis of the shank portion. The shank portion and the hairpin loop portion define a line-receiving slot. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000052 | DURABLE SNAGLESS SOFT-BODIED FISHING LURE - Disclosed herein are embodiments directed to a soft-bodied fishing lure which extends a fish hook when a fish bites on a back region of the lure. In its default or natural resting position, the soft-bodied fishing lure keeps the hook in a retracted state to prevent or otherwise substantially reduce the frequency of the hook becoming snagged on weeds, algae, and matted vegetation when the lure is being fished. In some embodiments, the hook may be secured to the soil-bodied fishing lure in a substantially vertical orientation by a set of nylon plastic members that were previously molded with the soft-body material of the lure. These nylon plastic members, which advantageously do not rust or exhibit the same sharp edging as metallic components, restrict motion of the hook in undesirable directions so as to substantially prevent engagement of the hook with the soft-body material of the lure. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000053 | Expanding or Contracting Fishing Lure - The present invention relates in general to fishing lures, and more specifically, to an expanding or contracting fishing lure that provides a natural movement that mimics live bait. The fishing lure is configured so that when the fishing lure is retrieved (e.g., reeled in) or jigged by an angler, or the fishing line is pulled or twitched, the fishing lure transitions from a first position to a second position and then returns to the first position. The purpose of the invention is to provide a fishing lure that will successfully attract fish by displaying a unique action in the water. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000054 | Fishing Lures and Fishing Lure Production Methods and Uses - Artificial fish for use as a fishing lure are provided that can include a body about a frame, the body defining fish attributes and the frame supporting the body and defining a recess configured to receive an end of a weighted rod. Other lures can include at least two frame components articulated in relation to one another. Methods for manufacturing an artificial fish for use as a fishing lure are provided. Methods for using an artificial fish lure are provided. Artificial fish for use as fishing lure kits are provided. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000055 | UNIAXIAL WINDING DEVICE - An uniaxial winding device is disclosed, which includes a body which is equipped with a main shaft and a fixed seat on an upper and a lower side respectively, therein, wherein a tapered block and a limiting fixed pin are installed on the main shaft, wherein on the main shaft of one side of tapered block, a winding roll and a locknut are mounted, on the other side, a rocker arm which can rotate the main shaft shall prevail, and, there is also resistance adjusting mechanism which is used for adjusting the rotational resistance of the winding roll. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000056 | Firefly - Fish Bite Notification Electronic System - The present invention comprises a fish strike indicator system that completes a circuit, based on the clicker mechanism. This notification shall include light(s) and/or wireless notification to an external device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000057 | DEVICE FOR A FISHING REEL AND DRAG DEVICE FOR A FISHING REEL USING THE SAME - A device for a fishing reel comprising a resin composition includes a polyarylene sulfide resin composition (component A), a glass fibers (component B) contains 10 to 300 parts by weight of the component B based on 100 parts by weight of the component A, an aramid fibers (component C) contains 1 to 100 parts by weight of the component C based on 100 parts by weight of the component A, and a fluoric resin (component D) contains 5 to 100 parts by weight of the component D based on 100 parts by weight of the component A. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000058 | TACKLE BOX FOR CHARGING ELECTROLUMINESCENT LURES - A tackle box for charging electroluminescent lures comprises a container having an interior volume; a cover mateable with the container; one or more racks for receiving and retaining lures, where each rack has a substantially planar shape, is positionable in tracks formed in the interior of the container, and has an array of recesses formed in an upper end to hold lures; a light-transmissive shelf positionable in the container above the one or more racks; and an array of light sources carried on the shelf and energizeable to illuminate electroluminescent lures retained on the one or more racks. The racks can be arrayed in parallel tracks formed in the interior side walls of the container. Each rack is preferably formed with a scallop pattern of recesses on its upper end to hold lures for charging. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000059 | Automated Multispectral Detection, Identification and Remediation of Pests and Disease Vectors - Techniques for identifying and tracking pests such as disease vectors include a strobe light source; a digital camera; at least one processor; and at least one memory including one or more sequences of instructions. The at least one memory and the one or more sequences of instructions are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause an apparatus to identify a pest type in a monitored region based on an image captured by the digital camera when the monitored region is illuminated by the strobe light source. The apparatus is also caused to operate a device based on the pest identified. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000060 | PEST CONTROL AND DETECTION SYSTEM WITH CONDUCTIVE BAIT MATRIX - A pest control and/or detection system generally includes an electrically conductive bait matrix including at least one carrier material that is at least one of palatable, a phagostimulant and/or consumable and/or displaceable by pests, and a plurality of electrically conductive particles. The electrically conductive particles are substantially randomly interspersed throughout the at least one carrier material. The at least one carrier material includes a thermoplastic material and/or a resin. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000061 | METHOD FOR ATTRACTING OR FIXING PREDATORY INSECTS - The present invention has as its objects to provide a technique for effectively attracting or settling predatory insects, and to provide a means of effectively eliminating pests that can be preyed on by predatory insects. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000062 | Modular Insect Trap - The invention relates to a trap for collecting arthropods, for example ticks. The device comprises an attractant placed over an adhesive surface with the adhesive facing down or at an angle to prevent debris from inadvertently collecting. The arthropods, attracted to the device by the attractant then adhere to the adhesive surface on their dorsal side. The invention also relates to a method of using the device to collect insects by placing one or more of the devices in a desired collection area and collecting insects over a period of time without the need for constant monitoring of the devices. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000063 | ANNULAR SUSTAINED RELEASE PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - Provided is an annular sustained release preparation to be used by opening a center portion thereof, the preparation having a strength enough to avoid cleaving at a welded end portion. More specifically, provided is an annular sustained release preparation having at least two polymer tubes having both ends sealed and integrated by pressure-welding or at least one polymer tube and at least one polymer rod having both ends sealed and integrated by pressure-welding; and a sex pheromone liquid contained by at least one of the tubes or the tube; wherein an annular space can be formed by pulling the tubes or the tube and the rod apart from each other at a center portion therebetween, the central portion not having been pressure-welded; and an angle formed between a line connecting respective centers of diameters of the tubes welded to each other or the tube and the rod welded to each other and the pressure application direction is from 0 to 45°. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000064 | ELECTRIC DEVICE FOR DISPENSING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES - An electric device for evaporating and dispensing volatile substances, such as perfumes and insecticides, using thermal energy, that includes a casing and a container of volatile substance detachably coupled with the casing, heating means arranged in the casing for heating the volatile substance, and control means for controlling the operation of the heating means in accordance with a heating program. The device further includes detection means suitable for detecting an intrinsic characteristic of the container and/or the volatile substance, for example, the color of a part of the container, the shape of a part of the container, the container material, or the volatile substance color. The control means execute a specific heating program for a detected intrinsic characteristic. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000065 | SPRAY DEVICE WITH FLOW MEASUREMENT - The invention relates to the application of liquid active substances with the aid of a portable spray device. The subject matter of the present invention is a portable device for applying active substances, and a method for applying active substances with the aid of a portable spray device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000066 | INTELLIGENT SPRAY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the application of liquid active substances. The subject matter of the present invention is a system, a method and a computer program product for the application of an active substance concentrate from a replaceable cartridge in a diluted form onto a target object with the aid of a portable spray device, wherein important parameters of the spray process are exchanged between the cartridge and/or the spray device and/or an external computer system. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000067 | AGRICULTURAL APPLICATOR AND SYSTEM - A variable width agricultural applicator is provided. The variable width agricultural applicator is attachable to a boom to apply a liquid to a crop in rows. The variable width agricultural sprayer includes a drop tube and a splitter downstream of the drop tube. The splitter is fluidly connected to the drop tube. A pair of flexible delivery tubes is fluidly connected to the splitter. Each one of the pair of flexible delivery tubes has a predetermined bend. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000068 | WIRE BRISTLE PEST CONTROL APPARATUS - An apparatus may incorporate a wire brush or insert that may be mounted within or approximate to an opening. The steel wool apparatus can fill an opening and turn mice or other rodents away. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000069 | SPINNING WING DECOY AND WINGS FOR DECOY - A decoy comprises a wing system that includes a drive system and at least one wing that is operable to create realistic movement of the at least one wing, thereby simulating actual motion of a fowl wing. The wing system comprises at least one wing that may look like the top of a bird wing and bottom of a bird wing, respectively. During operation, the at least one wing would look natural and realistic, accurately mimicking a real flapping wing. The at least one wing may be configured to oscillate repeatedly back and forth. The at least one wing may be configured to flap. The at least one wing may be configured to oscillate repeatedly back and forth and flap simultaneously. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000070 | METHOD FOR THE CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES - Disclosed is a composition including, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) human albumin; b) at least one saccharide; c) DMSO and L-cysteine or coenzyme Q10; and d) cells for therapeutic purposes, with the exception of specific tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000071 | CRYOPRESERVATION OF VIABLE HUMAN SKIN SUBSTITUTES - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for preparing, storing, shipping and using skin equivalents made by organotypic culture. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for cryopreserving viable skin substitutes. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000072 | Reperfusion with Omega-3 Glycerides Promotes Donor Organ Protection for Transplantation - It has been discovered that isolated organs and tissues perfused/reperfused in perfusion buffer to which omega-3 glyceride oil had been added retain higher levels of function than if perfused/reperfused without the omega-3 glycerides. Isolated hearts reperfused ex vivo after induced ischemia in n-3 triglyceride perfusion emulsion maintained a normal heart rate and normal LVDP and showed a dramatically reduced frequency of arrhythmias compared to control hearts. Further, test hearts reperfused with n-3 oil triglyceride emulsion showed a decrease in creatine kinase and upregulation of certain beneficial proteins including the anti-apoptotic gene marker Bcl-2. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000073 | RFID SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF CRYOGENIC STRAWS - The present disclosure relates to a radio-frequency identification system for a cryogenic straw comprising: at least one integrated circuit configured to store information and generate a radio-frequency signal in a frequency range of between 30 MHz and 3 GHz; and at least one antenna comprising a conductive thread configured to be integrated, such as molded, into a sidewall of the cryogenic straw. The disclosure further relates to a cryogenic straw comprising at least one antenna, the antenna comprising a conductive thread or rod, wherein the at least one antenna is integrated, such as molded, into a sidewall of the cryogenic straw. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000074 | EMULSION CONCENTRATES OF LIPOPHILIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to new, solvent-based emulsifiable concentrates of agrochemical active compounds, a process for the preparation of these formulations and their use for the application of the active compounds contained. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000075 | SEED TREATMENT USING HYDROSWELLABLE POLYMER - The invention relates to the field concerning the treatment of plant material, particularly plant material for propagation or reproduction e.g. seeds. The method of the invention comprises the application, to all or part of the surface of plant material, of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles of at least one water-swellable polymer and (b) at least one compound selected from among a mineral salt, organic salt, dispersant organic polymer and mixtures thereof. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000076 | DISPERSIBLE HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Herbicidal dispersible concentrates include an herbicide and substantially water miscible amide-based solvents. Such concentrates may be diluted in water and used in methods to control weeds. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000077 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF A PESTICIDE AND POLYMER PARTICLES CONTAINING A COPOLYMERIZABLE SURFACTANT - The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising a water-insoluble pesticide and polymer particles, wherein the polymer particles comprise a copolymerizable surfactant in polymerized form; to a method of preparing the aqueous dispersion; a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants; and seed containing said aqueous dispersion. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000078 | POLYETHYLENE NET OR FABRIC GRAFTED WITH A PVP HYDROGEL FOR THE ABSORPTION AND RELEASE OF PYRETHROIDS - Polyethylene support in form of net or fabric, comprising, grafted on the surface of said support, a hydrogel comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone. Method for preparing said support comprising the steps of: immersing the support in a toluene solution (Sol1) containing: ethylene glycol dimethylacrylate (EGDMA) and cumene hydroperoxide (CHP); immersing the support in an aqueous solution (Sol2) containing: FeCl2*4H2O, ascorbic acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP); washing and drying the support. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000079 | Methods and Formulation for Treatment of Nuts, Seeds, Grains, Cereals, Plant Growth Media, and Plants - The invention provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of pests, insects, fungi, and nematodes in seeds, nuts, cereals, grains, plant growth media, plants, plant parts, and reproductive plant parts. One embodiment of the invention provides a composition comprising a seed, nut, cereal, or grain coated with a formulation. The formulation can comprise: (1) curcumin and a polar aprotic solvent; or (2) finely ground curcumin and a polar protic solvent. The formulation can further comprise carboxymethyl cellulose, one or more polymers or combinations thereof. The polar aprotic solvent can be dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and the polar protic solvent can be water. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000080 | USE OF HIBISCUS ACID AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS ANTIMICROBIALS AGAINST ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT AND NON-ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS - The present invention relates to the use of compounds derived from calyces of Jamaica ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000081 | PLANT DISEASE CONTROL COMPOSITION AND PLANT DISEASE CONTROL METHOD - The present invention provides a plant disease control composition that has excellent plant disease controlling effects and that contains a pyridazine compound represented by formula (1) | 2019-01-03 |
20190000082 | TEBUCONAZOLE-CONTAINING PESTICIDE COMPOSITION FOR CONTROLLING FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHTAND APPLICATION THEREOF - A pesticide composition for controlling | 2019-01-03 |
20190000083 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE GROWTH OF UNDESIRED PLANTS - A synergistic herbicidal composition comprising Pyroxasulfone and Thifensulfuron methyl as the active components, as well as the use of the synergistic herbicidal composition for controlling the growth of undesirable plants is provided. A method of controlling the growth of undesirable plants, which comprises applying the active components Pyroxasulfone and Thifensulfuron methyl of the synergistic herbicidal composition to the undesirable plants or their growing locus jointly or separately is also provided. A method of reducing or preventing harm caused by Pyroxasulfone when applied to plants, seeds or other reproductive parts of useful crops is also provided. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000084 | HIGH STRESS RESISTANT PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed are a high stress resistant plant growth regulator and a preparation and use thereof. In particular, the compound provided by the present invention is an ABA substitute for significantly improving the stress resistance of plants, and therefore has a very wide application prospect. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000085 | Antiparasitic Compounds - The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to veterinary compositions comprising said compounds. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000086 | Compositions, Methods and Uses for Cleaning, Disinfecting and/or Sterilizing - The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such compositions. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000087 | VOLATILE APPLICATIONS AGAINST PATHOGENS - This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000088 | BIOCIDAL METAL PARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present disclosure provides biocidal metal particles, and methods for production thereof. The method of producing the biocidal materials includes thermally spraying, into a collection system, a feed material having a metal mixture having from about 2% to about 96 wt. % Cu, about 2 to about 96 wt. % Zn, and about 1 to about 40 wt. % Ni, under conditions to give particles with a size in a range from about 1 to about 50 microns. The metal particles are collected and are characterized in that they have an amorphous solid structure and exhibit enhanced biocidal properties. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000089 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF DOUBLE STRANDED RNA - Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000090 | BIOFILMS, COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USE TO REDUCE BIOFOULING AND CONTAMINATION - Biofilms are provided which are capable of regulating their own thickness, reducing contamination and preventing biofouling. Constructs are introduced into bacteria that comprise nucleic acid molecules encoding an autoinducer synthase polypeptide, a transcriptional regulator and a biofilm dispersal protein. Nucleic acid molecules may also be introduced which encode a nitric oxide synthase, an epoxide hydrolase, or both. Biofilms of the bacteria may be used to reduce biofouling and contamination of a surface. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000091 | DRIED CHLORELLA BASED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PLANTS - Compositions suitable for application to plants and seeds comprising dried | 2019-01-03 |
20190000092 | Pancake Cooking Device - A pancake cooking device with two opposable, generally circular, internally heated cooking plates having substantially smooth cooking surfaces that are cooperatively configured to be selectively placed in facing and spaced-apart relation to contact and cook flowable pancake batter disposed between the plates to form a generally circular pancake that, when removed from the device and oriented in a preferred serving position, has a substantially uniform thickness between substantially planar, top and bottom pancake surfaces, and a continuous, circumferentially extending, outwardly inclined and upwardly facing lip of substantially uniform height disposed around the perimeter of the top surface of the pancake. The pancake cooking device is desirably configured to cook each pancake in an inverted position with the circumferentially extending, outwardly inclined lip projecting downwardly and away from the top and bottom pancake surfaces when the cooked pancake is oriented in a preferred serving position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000093 | SUSPENSION UNIT WITH INCLINED GUIDE RAIL - The present disclosure relates to a suspension unit and a method for taking up and transporting sausage loops with a guide rail and hooks circulating around the guide rail, where the guide rail has an elongate front side and an oppositely disposed rear side. The guide rail is inclined relative to a horizontal plane such that the front side is at a higher level than the rear side. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000094 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING AND GRADING FOOD ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure concerns methods for processing and grading food articles including x-raying the food articles a first time and taking a 3D image of the food articles. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000095 | BONE REMOVAL DEVICE FOR CHICKEN BONJIRI - A bone removal device for a chicken bonjiri includes a rotating conveyor mechanism that moves a plurality of receivers which are arrayed in a circumferential direction about a center of a disc taken as a support shaft, intermittently at a constant speed in a horizontal direction and rotates; a holder of a stamping punch mechanism that stamps and removes a coccyx in each of the bonjiris, which are mounted on the receivers, from the bonjiri in a state where this rotating conveyor mechanism is stopped; and an arm of a processed meat delivery mechanism that carries the bonjiri, from which such a bone is removed, out to the device by reversing each of the receivers. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000096 | METHOD FOR PRESERVING RAW MEAT - Provided is a method for preserving raw meat, whereby the raw meat can be preserved in a state where meat juice, savory taste, and moisture are retained in the meat itself, while being moderately sterilized. By heating vacuum-packaged raw meat at a temperature higher than 60 degrees Celsius and not higher than 65 degrees Celsius so as to surely avoid reaching a coagulation temperature of protein; further heating the raw meat for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes at a temperature condition of higher than 60 degrees Celsius and not higher than 65 degrees Celsius after the core temperature of the meat has exceeded 60 degrees Celsius; and, after the further heating has been completed, rapidly cooling the meat so that the meat does not freeze, and lowering the core temperature of the meat to 4 degrees Celsius or less, the raw meat can be preserved in a state in which meat juice, savory taste, and moisture are retained in the meat itself, while being moderately sterilized, and the preserved meat can be used as an alternative to raw meat. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000097 | SHELL EGG PASTEURIZER WITH AUTOMATED CLEAN-IN-PLACE - An in-line shell egg pasteurizer has a clean-in-place system. Empty shell egg carriers are placed in the water bath for multiple cleaning cycles. The cleaning solution level is lowered to expose the shell egg carriers and the top parts of the water bath walls. An air perturbation is used to agitate cleaning solution held in the bottom of the water bath and clean heating coils and other components located in the bottom of the water bath. Sprayers (e.g., nozzles, cleaning spray balls, etc . . . ) mounted on a hood over the water bath clean the top parts of the water bath walls and the empty shell egg carriers placed in the water bath. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000098 | Ultrasound cleaning method with suspended nanoparticles - A method for reducing level of contaminants from an object, the method comprises introducing the object into an ultrasonic (US) bath carrying an aqueous medium that holds, suspended therein, insoluble nanoparticles and activating said bath to apply US waves only said object while the object is at least partially submerged within said aqueous medium. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000099 | DRYER FOR LACTOSE AND HIGH LACTOSE PRODUCTS - A system for drying a wet lactose product stream includes a disperser configured to disperse agglomerated lactose particulates in a wet lactose stream into a dispersed wet lactose stream. A back-mixed partial drying zone is configured to at least partially dry the dispersed wet lactose stream by recirculating a partially dried lactose stream with the dispersed wet lactose stream. A plug-flow secondary drying zone is configured to dry the partially dried lactose stream to generate a substantially dried lactose stream. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000100 | Use Of Lactase In The Preparation Of A Strained Fermented Dairy Product - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a strained fermented dairy product comprising the following successive steps: (a) providing a dairy product, (b) adding a lactase and a culture of bacteria comprising at least one strain of thermophilic lactic acid bacteria, with the provision that that it does not comprise any strain of mesophilic lactic acid bacteria, and fermenting the dairy product to obtain a fermented dairy product, and (c) separating a liquid whey from the fermented dairy product to obtain a strained fermented dairy product. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000101 | Use of Starch for Improving the Preparation of a Strained Fermented Dairy Product - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a strained fermented dairy product comprising the following successive steps: (a) providing a dairy product containing starch, (b) fermenting the dairy product after adding lactic acid bacteria to obtain a fermented dairy product, and (c) separating a liquid whey from the fermented dairy product to obtain a strained fermented dairy product The present invention relates also to the use of starch for preventing the clogging of the separating device used in the preparation of a strained fermented dairy product. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000102 | A DAIRY PRODUCT - A dairy product produced by a method comprising steps of: a) passing skim milk through an ultrafiltration membrane to produce an ultrafiltration permeate; and b) combining one part of the ultrafiltration permeate with whole milk; wherein the dairy product is low in protein and retains total solids content similar to a cow's milk. | 2019-01-03 |