04th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170020056 | AGRICULTURAL DRILL/PLANTER/COULTER/DISC BLADE WITH RIBS FOR STRENGTH - A ground engaging agricultural tillage blade having a central opening adapted to be attached to an implement for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation; the blade having an outer periphery; and reinforcing flutes disposed in the plate from a location substantially at the outer periphery to a location adjacent the central opening. The blade can be used with a hub disposed around the central opening, a hub that covers at least a portion of the flutes or a spacer on a shaft extending through the central openings of adjacent blades, the spacers extending radially outwardly by a distance sufficient to place a portion of the spacer in abutment with at least a portion of the flutes. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020057 | Agricultural Implement with a Scraper Internal to a Rolling Basket - An agricultural implement having a rolling basket is disclosed. A stationary blade is disposed inside an inner chamber of the rolling basket and attached at ends of the rolling basket near the bearings that are connected to the rolling basket. The rolling basket rotates around its major axis via the bearings, while the blade is held stationary. The stationary blade has sleeves at the ends, and each of the sleeves is connected to a post of a support arm and locked into the posts via a pin. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020058 | METERING SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE - A metering system for a row unit for individual dispensing of grains comprises metering devices having a chamber for carrying grains, whereby a defined pressure level in the chamber is higher than ambient pressure. At least two metering elements establish a border to the chamber, whereby the metering elements are arranged within the housing so that they can be turned and the metering elements consist of cut-outs arranged along a curved path for picking up grains. At least one grain dispensing area is intended, which is defined by the chamber and the metering elements. The grain dispensing area includes a seed inlet element for transporting separated grains to a seed metering pipe to dispense the separated grains into a furrow, whereby a pressure application device is arranged at the seed inlet element or the seed metering pipe, to produce an air stream for the acceleration of the grains. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020059 | DIRECT DRIVE SEED METERING DEVICE - A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the metering disc without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020060 | DIRECT DRIVE SEED METERING DEVICE - A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines comprising a rotatable vacuum chamber operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, the rotatable vacuum chamber comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the rotatable vacuum chamber without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020061 | PLOUGH ASSEMBLY - A digging assembly for a plough. The digging assembly has a digging blade assembly that is moved through the soil to form a slot, and a closing tool assembly that forms a seed bed by partly closing the slot formed by the digging blade assembly. Following the closing tool assembly is a seed boot that delivers seed to the seed bed formed by the closing tool assembly. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020062 | EFFICIENT INJECTION AND MIXING OF CHEMICALS INTO A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fluid mixing and delivery system, e.g., for use in chemical injection of irrigation systems or wash-down stations, has a main fluid conduit with an inlet and an outlet, a bypass conduit with an inlet and an outlet, a venturi, a chemical storage tank, and a static mixer. The bypass conduit inlet connects to the main fluid conduit downstream of the main fluid conduit inlet and the bypass section outlet connects to the main fluid conduit upstream of the main fluid conduit outlet. The venturi is located in-line with the bypass conduit between the bypass conduit inlet and the bypass conduit outlet. The chemical storage tank is fluidly connected to an individual supply line, which fluidly connects to the venturi. The static mixer is located in-line with the main fluid conduit between the bypass conduit outlet and the main fluid conduit outlet. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020063 | BLADE ROTOR FOR A MOWING DEVICE - A blade rotor includes a mowing disc, at least one mowing blade, at least one bearing pin mounted on the mowing disc for the pivoting support of the mowing blade, a spring plate arranged on a bottom side of the mowing disc for holding the mowing blade on the bearing pin, and at least one scraper for removing residue stuck on the cutter bar, wherein the scraper is arranged between the spring plate and the bottom side of the mowing disc and is mounted detachably on the mowing disc between the bearing pin and an axis of rotation of the mowing disc. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020064 | CONTROLLING ROBOTIC LAWNMOWERS - A method of mowing with an autonomous robot lawnmower includes traversing a mowable area with the autonomous robot lawnmower carrying a cutter and a vegetation characteristic sensor. The vegetation characteristic sensor is configured to generate sensor data in response to detecting a vegetation characteristic of the mowable area. The vegetation characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a moisture content, a grass height, and a color. The method includes storing position-referenced data representing the vegetation characteristic detected across the mowable area. The position-referenced data is based at least in part on the sensor data and position data. The method includes sending data to a remote device to cause the remote device to display a map including information based on the position-referenced data. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020065 | Header Height Control System for an Agricultural Harvester - An improved automatic height adjustment system for use with a header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The system includes apparatus and methods utilizing detection of a light beam at or near the skid plate of a header to adjust the height of the header relative to the ground surface. The apparatus includes an emitter for emitting a beam of light to a receiver. An apertured sensor guide is positioned between the emitter and the receiver. The sensor guide is in communication with a controller. If the body of the sensor guide is detected as blocking passage of light to the receiver then the controller operates an extensible actuator to raise or lower the header relative to the ground surface. The system provides rapid header height adjustment in response to detected changes in elevation of the skid plate as the harvester traverses a crop field. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020066 | CUTTER BAR - A cutter bar has a cutter body with a substantially rectangular cross section formed by an upper face, two side faces and a lower face. The upper face together with at least one side face defines a cutting edge, which is formed by one or more hard metal profile strips fastened in a groove in the cutter body. The wall of the groove which adjoins the upper face of the cutter body encloses with the upper face of the cutter body an angle less than 90°, preferably 89 to 15°, particularly preferably 80 to 40°. The wall of the groove which adjoins the lateral face of the cutter body encloses with the lateral face of the cutter body an angle less than 90°, preferably 89 to 15°, particularly preferably 80 to 40°. The hard metal profile strip or hard metal profile strips is or are positively inserted in the groove. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020067 | QUICK ATTACH ROTARY MOWER BLADE SYSTEM - A quick attach rotary mower blade system includes a blade holder secured to a mower spindle with a shoulder bolt, a pair of upwardly extending protrusions on the blade holder, and a spring biased plunger extending downwardly from the blade holder. A rotary mower blade has a center hole that slides over the shoulder bolt, compresses the spring biased plunger, and rotates over the protrusions to an engaged position. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020068 | MOWER DECK GAUGE WHEEL SUPPORT - A mower deck gauge wheel support includes a one-piece sheet metal bracket mounted to a mower deck, having a sleeve mounted thereto outside a skirt of the mower deck, a wheel shaft inserted through the sleeve, and a J-pin having a first end that engages the wheel shaft at a desired cutting height, and a second end that is engaged by and retained by a coil spring within the bracket. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020069 | SELF-PROPELLED MOWER - A self-propelled mower includes a mover main body; a battery, an electric generator, or an engine; a protruding wing that protrudes sideward, the protruding wing being retractable and an extension length of the protruding wing being variable; mowing units protruding from a front face of the mover main body and a front face of the protruding wing, each including a movable blade that reciprocates or rotates to cut grasses driven by an electric motor or the engine, the electric motor being powered by battery or the electric generator. The mover main body moves on a slope face while being towed, via a traction rope, by a straddle-type mover body that moves straddling on a guard rail installed on top of a slope of a bank; or moves on the ground or in the air while being suspended by a suspension rope hung from a spanning cable spanning in the air. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020070 | Harvesting Head Support Arrangement - A support arrangement for an agricultural harvesting head comprises a feederhouse ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170020071 | FRAME FOR AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER CLEANER - An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a sieve assembly. The sieve assembly includes right and left frames interconnected by a cross member. The cross member has end castings securable to the right and left frame members. An elongated U-shaped sheet metal member extends between the castings. An elongated slot at each of the U-shaped sheet metal member terminates in a circular hole. The slot and circular hole accommodate variations in forming tolerances for the U-shaped sheet member and dissipate stresses. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020072 | SIEVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A CLEANIG SYSTEM IN AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - A cleaning system for an agricultural combine harvester includes a sieve having a periphery and an interference member located at the periphery. A chaffer frame carries the sieve, and includes a clamp with a pair of spring fingers positioned on either side of the interference member, thereby retaining the sieve within the chaffer frame. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020073 | LINKAGE FOR AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER CLEANER - An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a sieve. The sieve is driven in fore and aft oscillation while permitting side to side movement by a pair of cast members interconnected each having three mounting points. Two of the mounting points of the members are interconnected by flexible rubber bushings and the third mounting point of one of the members receives fore and aft oscillating movement and the third mounting point on the second of the members pivotally interconnects to the sieve to drive it into fore and aft oscillation while permitting side to side movement. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020074 | SIDE SHAKER LINK FOR AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER SIEVE ASSEMBLY - An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a sieve assembly. The sieve assembly is connected to mechanism for producing a side to side oscillation by a single cast structural link having an input through slotted openings to the drive mechanism to accommodate misalignment. The link has vertical and horizontal flanges connected to a main body for interconnection between the right and left frames and structural supports interconnecting the right and left frames. The main body of the link extends through a slot in a rubber wall to accommodate the movement and seal against loss of grain. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020075 | STRUCTURAL MEMBERS FOR A SIDE SHAKING SIEVE ARRANGEMENT IN AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - A sieve arrangement for an agricultural combine harvester includes a sieve frame for carrying a sieve, a side shaker arm, and a plurality of elongate structural members. The sieve frame includes a first side frame member and a second side frame member. The side shaker arm is connected with the first side frame member. Each structural member has a first end connected to the side shaker arm, and a second end connected with the second side frame member. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020076 | SCRAPER STRIP FOR A SCRAPER DEVICE - A scraper strip for a scraper device including at least one rotatable adjusting means for linearly displacing the scraper strip with respect to a scraper strip support of a scraper device, wherein the scraper strip has at least one guide groove extending substantially in the displacement direction of the scraper strip, the guide groove can accommodate a stationary guide means such that the scraper strip can be displaced with respect to the guide means. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020077 | Strip Gripper for an Agricultural Baler - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward an agricultural baler including a sealing assembly positioned adjacent to a baling chamber. The sealing assembly is configured to receive a strap and to seal the strap into a loop around compressible material within the baling chamber to form a strapped bale. The agricultural baler also includes a strap gripper positioned adjacent to the sealing assembly. In some embodiments, the strap gripper includes a pivot plate, a guide wheel rotatably coupled to the pivot plate, and a drive wheel. The pivot plate is biased to rotate about an axis in a first direction to urge the guide wheel toward the drive wheel, and the drive wheel and the guide wheel are configured to receive the strap after the strap is looped around the compressible material, to block movement of the strap away from the sealing assembly, and to drive the strap toward the sealing assembly. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020078 | Cross Flow Aeration System - A cross flow aeration system for aerating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin. The aeration system comprises a plurality of elongated hollow aerators. Each aerator is disposed inside the storage bin in proximity to an inside wall thereof having a substantially vertical orientation and has at least an opening for transmitting air from inside the aerator to the particulate materials. At least a blowing mechanism is in fluid communication with the plurality of aerators for providing the air thereto. At least an aerator air flow control mechanism may be disposed in each of the plurality of aerators for controlling flow of the air between a bottom section and a top section thereof. An elongated perforated venting tube is disposed approximately centrally within the storage bin. The venting tube extends generally upwardly to the bin roof for transmitting the air from the particulate materials to the bin roof and venting the same therefrom to a location external the storage bin. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020079 | PORTABLE BLOWER WITH ATTACHMENT CLIP - A portable blower is suitable for blowing leaves and debris. The blower includes a housing defining a handle, a battery compartment, and a motor housing. A DC motor with an output shaft is disposed in the motor housing, and a fan blade is connected to the output shaft. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020080 | HEDGETRIMMER WITH BENDABLE BLADE - A hedgetrimmer having a blade assembly that converts between a straight blade configuration and a curved blade configuration. The blade assembly includes a support bar for securing a pair of cutting blades. The support bar is made up of a plurality of rotatable support links allowing the support bar to curve. A switch assembly includes a rigid wire fixedly secured to the support bar. The rigid wire extends and retracts, moving the support bar between its straight and curved configuration. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020081 | Tabletop Wreath Assembly Apparatus - A wreath assembly apparatus for securing wreath materials to a wreath ring frame having a plurality of clips includes a base, a pair of jaws operably coupled to each other and the base, and a pair of gears, including a drive gear and an idler gear. The jaws and gears are operably connected such that rotation of lower ends of the jaws causes upper ends of the jaws to move toward each other to bend a clip. The lower ends of each jaw in the pair of jaws lie in a first plane, and the upper end of one of the jaws in the pair of jaws lies outside the first plane. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020082 | VERTICAL HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS - A growing medium for a plant production apparatus utilized in greenhouse crop production is provided. The growing medium comprises a fibrous, non-woven matrix media material wherein the media material is constructed from a plastic material. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020083 | Low Stress Trainer Kit - Provided is a kit facilitating the low stress training horticultural technique comprising an elastic band upon which are strung arms of synthetic cord. The elastic band fits around horticultural containers and the arms form loops when pulled through the cord lock. The looped arms may be fitted around the branches of a plant, then tightened and locked to train plant branches down into a horizontal position, causing side growth sites on the plant to develop into a uniform canopy of primary budding sites, thus increasing the quantity and quality of yield while maintaining ease of manipulation of both the growth of individual plants and the spacing of horticultural areas. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020084 | LIGHTING DEVICE, FOR INSTANCE FOR GREENHOUSE LIGHTING, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF USE - Various embodiments may relate to a lighting device, e.g. for greenhouse lighting, including a substrate with an array of electrically-powered light radiation sources, e.g. power LEDs. The sources of array are arranged in a first set and in a second set to emit a blue radiation and a red radiation, respectively. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020085 | A TIMBER-WORKING DEVICE AND TIMING LINK FOR SAME - A timber-working device having a first pivoting drive arm and a second pivoting drive arm, and a timing link for connecting them. The timing link includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end. A first aperture is at the first end and a second aperture at the second end. At least one of the first aperture and the second aperture is elongate along the length of the member. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020086 | IN LINE BUTTON DRIP EMITTER - A drip irrigation emitter may be provided with a coupler for bonding to an inner surface of a conduit. The emitter may include for example a button flow restrictor. The coupler may optionally provide an outlet zone on the conduit surface that is large enough for automated perforation. Bonding the emitter to the surface of the conduit may have a minimal effect on the dimensions and/or properties of the conduit. A button drip irrigation emitter may optionally include a two part labyrinth. The labyrinth may for example be confined between a cylindrical surface and a cover and/or wind between intermeshing baffles on the cover and/or the surface. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020087 | ROBOTIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM - An irrigation system continuously monitors status of lawns or plants under its care and directs water to where it is needed when it is needed to maintain lawn or plant health. The system can significantly reduce water usage, unnecessary seepage, and runoff. A irrigation robot refills a water tank from a refill station and then deliver the water where it is needed. An image sensor can continually take and analyze images of the lawns or plants to determine watering needs. The image sensor can also monitor the irrigation robot. The robot may also include a steerable water nozzle to deliver water to harder to reach locations. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020088 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF IRRIGATION RUNOFF - An irrigation mitigation runoff system that includes an irrigation system having at least one water outlet and a sensor that detects flow of water through a boundary. A controller is operatively coupled to the irrigation system and the sensor. Responsive to the sensor detecting flow of water through the boundary above a pre-defined threshold, the controller signals the irrigation system to pause irrigation. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020089 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR DYNAMIC IRRIGATION WITH USER ADJUSTED CONTROL - A method for determining watering times includes determining a dynamic watering schedule to replenish water in a root zone for an irrigation zone. The method includes controlling an irrigation system to water the irrigation zone based on the dynamic watering schedule. The method includes, in response to irrigation of the irrigation zone according to the dynamic watering schedule, receiving user input indicating a preference to increase or decrease wetness for the irrigation zone. The method includes, in response to the user input, modifying the dynamic watering schedule based on the user input to increase or decrease wet. The method further includes controlling the irrigation system to water the irrigation zone based on the dynamic watering scheduled as modified. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020090 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE WATER RETENTION - An agricultural water retention system including a subsurface water retention barrier positioned in soil below a root zone of one or more plants; wherein the subsurface water retention barrier consists of a plurality of hydrophobic beads layered in a loosely packed manner; and wherein the subsurface water retention barrier is air permeable. Optionally, there is also included a surface evaporation barrier positioned proximate a surface of the soil, such that the surface evaporation barrier includes at least one layer of hydrophobic beads. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020091 | Method and System for Automated Data Analysis of Soil Moisture - A Method and System for Automated Data Analysis. The system and method provides advanced and accurate soil moisture information along the depth of soil moisture probes. The system and method provides the farmer with up to date root depth data that is derived from being able to recognize that there is water being consumed at a particular depth. Once root depth is derived, the system is able to determine the fill point for the soil and crop. Refill point is also be able to be provided by the systems advanced detector sensitivity and analytical capability. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020092 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLANT | 2017-01-26 |
20170020093 | SELF-WATERING SYSTEM FOR PLANT - A self-watering system includes a watering member, a pot support member, and a water container member. The watering member includes a support tube member and a water transfer member. The supporting member includes a head portion, a body portion, and a bottom portion. The head portion has a conical shape. The body portion has a hollow cylindrical shape, and includes a body groove formed in a longitudinal direction and at least one air hole formed in the body groove. The water transfer member serves to absorb water and transfer the water to soil and a root of a plant in a pot. The pot support member serves to support the pot, and includes a fixing hole. The water container member stores water to be absorbed by the water transfer member. The watering member is fixed to the pot support member such that the bottom portion is inserted into the fixing hole of the pot support member. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020094 | HYDROPONIC GROW CONTAINERS - Hydroponic grow containers and methods for growing plants in a hydroponic grow container are disclosed. The hydroponic grow containers may include a bottom wall having a perimeter, and at least one sidewall attached to, or formed with, the perimeter of the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the at least one sidewall may define an open-topped container having an interior. The hydroponic grow containers may additionally include an upper surface within the interior and attached to, or formed with, at least one of the bottom wall or at least one sidewall, and a lower surface within the interior and adjacent to the upper surface. The hydroponic grow containers may further include a plurality of ribs connected to, or formed with, the upper surface and configured to support a root mass of one or more plants. The upper surface may be configured to facilitate liquid flow towards the lower surface. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020095 | PLANT GROWING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system of growing plants having a coco pod having at least one layer of coconut coir fiber and at least a hole for receiving a plant's roots, a nutrient solution, and a container for holding the coco pod and the nutrient solution, such that the coco pod is at least partially immersed in the nutrient solution and the plant's roots are continuously exposed to the nutrient solution and substantially protected from sunlight. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020096 | PEPPER PLANTS AND FRUITS WITH IMPROVED NUTRITIONAL VALUE - The present invention concerns | 2017-01-26 |
20170020097 | GARDEN BEANS NAMED HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107, HMX5108 - A novel garden bean cultivars, designated HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivars HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108, to the plants of garden bean line HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the cultivars HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other garden bean lines derived from the cultivars H22 HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020098 | Soybean Cultivar 4319662471 - A soybean cultivar designated 4319662471 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 4319662471, the plants of soybean 4319662471, to plant parts of soybean 4319662471, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4319662471 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 4319662471, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4319662471, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 4319662471 with another soybean cultivar. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020099 | CLOVER VARIETY NAMED GO-BAL-10 - A clover cultivar, designated clover variety GO-BAL-10, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of clover variety GO-BAL-10, to the plants of clover variety GO-BAL-10 and to methods for producing a clover plant by crossing the clover variety GO-BAL-10 with itself or another clover cultivar. This invention also relates to clover cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from clover variety GO-BAL-10, to methods for producing other clover cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from clover variety GO-BAL-10 and to the clover plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid clover seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing clover variety GO-BAL-10 with another clover cultivar. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020100 | MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER COMPRISING AN ARM THAT PIVOTS, ROTATES, AND GRIPS - A robotic attacher includes a main arm that is suspended vertically from a rail, and a supplemental arm that is coupled to and extends horizontally from the main arm along a longitudinal axis. The supplemental arm includes a pivot assembly that pivots a gripping portion around a vertical axis that is substantially parallel to the main arm of the robotic attacher, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the supplemental arm, and between at least a maximum-left position, a maximum-right position, and a centered position. The pivot assembly includes a first actuator that extends and retracts a first cable coupled to a left side of the gripping portion in order to pivot the gripping portion. The pivot assembly further includes a second actuator that extends and retracts a second cable coupled to a right side of the gripping portion in order to pivot the gripping portion. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020101 | Hands-Free Apparatus for Carrying Small Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, and Small Pets - The embodiments of the invention include an ergonomic, hands-free apparatus for carrying service animals, emotional support animals, other animals, groceries and/or other objects. The apparatus includes a pouch configured to accommodate the animal, the pouch being designed to fit securely against a user's body, while still allowing ample room for the animal to be comfortably carried for long periods of time; a wide, flat strap extending from the pouch, the strap configured to be positioned over one of the user's shoulders in a cross-body fashion; a custom, self-contained buckle system that adjusts in length to fit different body types without any dangling straps; a beverage holder, a smart-phone/ID card holder; and a plurality of storage pockets positioned on an outer surface of the pouch, the plurality of storage pockets configured to accommodate personal items and animal supplies. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020102 | Support For A Vertical Panel - A support for a vertical panel, wherein the support comprises an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter edge. The upper surface has at least two slots into each of which is inserted n lower edge of the vertical panel, thereby maintaining the vertical panel in on upright position. Multiple supports are used in combination with multiple vertical panels to assemble a geometric structure that is placed upon a substantially flat surface, and is typically utilized as an animal enclosure, which h particularly effective as a dog enclosure. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020103 | Collapsible, Mountable Animal Crate - A collapsible, mountable pet crate. A collapsible crate mountable to a wall such that the crate may be assembled for pet usage while mounted to the wall and collapsed into a compact package while mounted to the wall and not being used. A mounting bracket affixed to the wall receives a mounting rod (or mounting pins) integral with, or connected to, the crate to facilitate operation of the crate. The mounting bracket includes a first position for receipt of the mounting rod corresponding to the assembled or opened crate and a second position for receipt of the mounting rod corresponding to the collapsed or stowed crate. In another version, a pair of latches rotatably joined to a back wall for (i) joining said the wall to the bottom tray in a collapsed configuration and (ii) securing the foldable cage to the back wall in an assembled configuration. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020104 | CAT BED - A cat bed having a bed portion secured between to brackets. The bed portion having grommets to fit over pegs of a bracket bottom, and a bracket top rests upon the bracket bottom to secure the bed portion between the brackets. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020105 | LAP SUPPORT DEVICE - Devices are provided that can be positioned on a user's lap and, when so positioned, provide a stable, comfortable surface to support a pet. The devices include a resilient body configured to be positioned around the user's thighs and having a central supporting surface. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020106 | Vehicle Mounted Animal Enclosure with Unique Door Control Mechanisms - A portable enclosure for capturing and retaining an animal features a pen carried alongside an ATV, a front opening in the pen, and at least one door movable between open and closed positions at the front opening. A lock member is carried above the front opening, and is displaceable into and out of a locking position engaging the door. A rotatable actuation member resides overhead of the lock member and is operable by a foot pedal to draw the at least one lock member upwardly out of the locking position to unlock the door. The same lock member acts in both the open and closed positions of the door by way of cooperation with strike plates on the door panel and an extension member projecting therefrom. The strike plates are shaped to return the lock member to a ready state for automatic locking during opening and closing of the door. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020107 | Groomer and Veterinarian Pet Harness System and Method of Using Same - An animal harness for use together with a stand by veterinarians and groomers and the like in which elongated members form an adjustable size loop that encircles the animal's head and extends to cam buckles supported by the stand. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020108 | Cat comb - Pet grooming devices range from complex powered washing devices through combination cutting and combing devices to rotary axis brushes. A common them in all such devices is a device composed of a linear array of tines or teeth that help to remove clumps or mats in the fur of the pet. The cat comb described herein is composed solely of a flat handle from which a linear array of tines emanates; however, said tines alternate in length leading to the grooming benefit of gathering shed cat hair back up between the tines and allowing the tines to perform their other function of grooming pet hair through separation and removal of matting. Periodic removal of the shed hair mat from the comb is necessary. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020109 | RECONFIGURABLE PET TOY - Reconfigurable pet toy products and releasable twist-locking interfaces which may be used in connection with the reconfigurable pet toy products are disclosed. Some example reconfigurable pet toy products may comprise at least one middle piece, a first end piece, and a second end piece. The different pieces may couple with one another in multiple different configurations. The middle piece may include an internal cavity and a chew access window. The end pieces, when coupled with the middle piece according to one configuration, may provide closures for the internal cavity. In another configuration, the first and second end pieces may be coupled directly together, without the middle piece. In still further configurations, multiple middle pieces may be coupled together, and a variety of different middle pieces and/or end pieces may be mixed and matched. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020110 | ANIMAL CHEW HAVING EXPOSED REGIONS OF DIFFERENT HARDNESS - The present invention relates to an animal chew toy comprising a first material including a body portion and one or more exposed regions comprising a second material, the material of the exposed regions at least partially occupying one or more blind holes in the body portion wherein the one or more blind holes may include an undercut or die locked condition to aid in retaining the second material. The chew may be formed via a number of molding methods including those utilizing injection molding or extrusion techniques. The first and second materials may comprise edible compositions. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020111 | DOG RESTRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of a dog restraining apparatus comprise a dog collar and a collar positioning assembly. The collar is configured to attach to a leash at a location behind the dog's head when the collar is secured around the dog's neck. The collar positioning assembly includes an alignment strap having ends attachable to the collar at respective collar attachment locations such that the alignment strap is extendable across the dog's nose bridge when the dog collar is secured around the dog's neck The collar attachment locations may be adjustable along the collar. The alignment strap may have a continuous or non-continuous bead of elastomer disposed on its interior surface to frictionally engage the dog's nose. The collar positioning assembly may be readily detachable from, and re-attachable to, the collar. Attachment of the strap ends may be facilitated by intervening structures such as strap end loops, O-rings and releasable collar attachment loops. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020112 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LEASH WITH SECURITY FUNCTION - A multi-function leash system incorporating anti-theft features is provided. The leash system includes a leash portion and a harness connectable to the leash portion. The leash portion includes an elongate leash, the elongate leash including at one end an attachment component, and at the other end a handle, wherein the handle is formed to be achieve a locked position in which the handle forms a closed loop, and an open position in which the handle is open at one end, and is operable to be wrapped around a fixed article, and then locked around the fixed article. The harness is formed to put on a pet, wherein the harness is adjustable to achieve a snug fit relative to the pet's body using one or more adjustable elements, wherein the harness is formed so that once the harness has been locked on the pet, and attached to the leash portion, the harness is difficult to remove from the pet's body. The pet is safe from theft when the harness is locked on the pet, the harness is connected to the attachment component, and the handle loop is looped around the fixed article suitable for fixing the system, and the handle is placed in the locked position. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020113 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD TO DETERMINE A BODY CONDITION SCORE OF AN ANIMAL - A method to determine a body condition score of an animal including: providing a three-dimensional camera system configured and arranged to record at least one three-dimensional image of the animal, and an image processing device to process the image; recording at least one three-dimensional image of the animal; processing the image. The processing the image includes: forming a three-dimensional surface representation of a part of the animal from the three-dimensional image recorded by the three-dimensional camera system; determining, in the image, reference points of the animal, at least including hook bone points and pin bone points of the animal; selecting a surface part of the animal representative for a body condition of the animal using the reference points; analyzing a first parameter representative for a body condition of the animal of the selected surface part; and determining the body condition score based on the first parameter. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020114 | METHOD AND DEVICE SUITABLE FOR INCUBATING AVIAN EGGS - A method for incubating avian eggs, comprising: a. introducing avian eggs into an incubation chamber having an oxygen-containing atmosphere; b. subsequent to ‘a’, incubating said eggs in said incubation chamber for a period of time that is not less than 25% of the natural incubation period of said eggs; c. during said period of time of the incubating, changing an orientation of said eggs at a frequency of not less than once every two days; and d. during said period of time of said incubating, varying a temperature of said atmosphere in said incubation chamber at a frequency of not less than five times a day, the varying comprising: increasing the temperature of the atmosphere from a first temperature to a second temperature, the difference between the first temperature and the second temperature being not less than 1.0° C.; and reducing the temperature from the second temperature to a third temperature, the difference between the second temperature and the third temperature being not less than 1.0° C. wherein the rate of said increasing the temperature of the atmosphere is not greater than 0.9°/5 minutes; and the rate of said reducing the temperature of the atmosphere is not greater than 0.9°/5 minutes. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020115 | EGG ORIENTING ASSEMBLY, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD - An egg processing system is provided. Such a system includes a reference platform defining a plurality of reference openings therethrough. Each reference opening is adapted to receive an avian egg therein from an underside of the reference platform. A plurality of egg holders are provided for supporting eggs, each egg holder being configured to lift an egg toward a respective reference opening. A plurality of egg orienting accommodations extends from the underside of the reference platform. Each egg orienting accommodation is associated with a respective reference opening such that as an egg moves toward the reference platform it interacts with the egg orienting accommodation to orient the egg. An associated system, device and method are also provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020116 | Method for Manufacturing Transgenic Caenorhabditis Elegans with DNA Methyltransferase and Use Thereof - Provided are transgenic | 2017-01-26 |
20170020117 | FISHING LURE WITH A SCOOPED HEAD AND ANGLED BODY - A fishing lure including a head and an angled body is provided. The head includes an upper surface and a lower surface. An indent or scoop is formed on the upper surface of the head. The body is attached to the head at a bend forming an angle relative to the head. The angle is between about 5° and about 30°. The indent varies in different depths, lengths and angles, which effect the unique movement of each lure. Further, the angled head and body causes the head to move back and forth through the water as the lure is being reeled, which in turn causes the tail to wag. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020118 | Low profile fishing rod guide system - A fishing low profile flexible fishing line guide system with direct attachment to a fishing rod. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020119 | Insect Attractant and Capture System - An apparatus for capturing insects and allowing for their eventual release or cleaning of the apparatus is disclosed. The capture system allows for the safe and efficient capture of a variety of flying insects through the use of a natural attractant and a capture apparatus. The multi-part capture apparatus allows for easy cleaning, replenishment of the natural attractant, and release of the insects after capture. The multi-part capture apparatus also significantly reduces the ability of insect escape through the possible exit point. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020120 | AIRFOIL FOR FACILITATING FLUID DELIVERY - The application is generally directed towards an airfoil for a fluid delivery tube. The airfoil includes a securing member operably connecting the airfoil to the tube, a fin extending downward and outward from the securing member and terminating in a tip, a shield extending inward and downward from the tip of the fin, and an air guide extending from a first end of the shield. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020121 | BOOM VIBRATION CONTROL DEVICE AND BOOM SPRAYER - A boom vibration control device includes a fluid pressure cylinder provided between a boom and a boom support body, the fluid pressure cylinder biasing the boom in one rotating direction and a metal spring provided between the boom and the boom support body, the metal spring biasing the boom in the other rotating direction. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020122 | Electro-Invasion Treatment for Trees, Plants or Soil Influenced by Magnetic Field and its Methods - The present invention is related to a method for improving plant growth and reduce the effects of diseases, with environmental friendly techniques. This is a method for controlling or ending diseases and also, to perform a non-stop electromagnetic combine with invaded electrons treatment with its effective methods for soil, plants, trees and their roots region. Furthermore, high voltage electricity can control the borer insect/s, nematodes in plant, tree and in the soil under treatment. Some of the pathogens, nematodes and insect/s in the region influenced by the magnetic field, invaded by squall of electrons, can be decontaminated after the treatment. The exited and invasive electrons pass through the magnetic field region via negative terminal and will be discharged at positive discharge points which located on discharge bar. After receiving the high voltage treatment, the infected plant can be stimulated to regenerate and grow new leaves, shoots, and/or flashes that exhibit little to no symptoms of infection, depending on the voltage applied to the infected plant and the condition of the infected plant. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020123 | Method for Producing a Bird Protection Device and Bird Protection Device - The invention relates to a method for producing a bird protection device arid to a bird protection device. According to the invention, a method for producing a bird protection device is proposed, wherein the bird protection device is made of an at least partially transparent material and contains an optical structure visible to a bird's eye. Here, the method comprises a radiation input, wherein the radiation input is implemented on and/or in the partially transparent material for forming the optical structure. The radiation input is preferably laser radiation. Suitable lasers for the radiation input are, for example, CO2 lasers with a wavelength of 1064 nm, picosecond lasers with a wavelength of 532 nm or nanosecond lasers with a wavelength of 532 nm. In one embodiment of the invention, the bird protection device furthermore comprises an element for increasing the contrast, wherein, for forming the optical structure, the radiation input is implemented on and/or in the element for increasing the contrast. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020124 | Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Cavity - An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having an internal cavity. A conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the cavity, which prevents water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020125 | TREE STANDS, LADDERS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A tree stand system is provided. The tree stand system may include a tree stand. The tree stand may include a frame post, a platform portion engaged with the frame post, and a seat portion engaged with the frame post. Further, the tree stand may include an upper engagement device and a lower engagement device each configured to engage a structure. One of the upper engagement device and the lower engagement device may define a convex edge configured to extend toward the structure to allow the tree stand to roll against the structure to select a horizontal angle that the tree stand faces. The tree stand system may further include one or more of a ladder, a hoisting apparatus, and an accessory. The accessory may include a bow holder accessory or a hunting device accessory. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020126 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING MUCOSA - A mixing apparatus ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170020127 | MODULATION OF CALCIUM ION HOMEOSTASIS IN HARVESTED TRANSPLANTABLE HEARTS - An oxygenated cardioplegic composition for immediate reperfusion of a donor heart after its procurement. The composition comprises an adenosine-lidocaine mixture for causing immediate cessation of the heart's systolic function upon contact; a normokalemic concentration of potassium ions; a concentration of Ca | 2017-01-26 |
20170020128 | NO-SPIN CRYOPRESERVATION TECHNIQUE AND RESULTING PRODUCTS - Methods and processes for cryopreservation and direct cell thawing and seeding or suspension after cryopreservation, including methods that eliminate the necessity of post-thaw wash, spin, and frequent practice of performing a cell count. Cell compositions and no-spin cell products produced using the methods are also described. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020129 | CARBONATES OF ALCOHOL ALKOXYLATES AS ADJUVANTS FOR CROP PROTECTION - The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below. The invention further relates to said alkoxylate. The invention further relates to a method of preparing said composition by bringing the alkoxylate and the pesticide into contact. Finally, the invention relates to 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, wherein said composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and to seed containing said composition. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020130 | METHOD OF PREPARATION AND COMPOSITION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ICE - Composition and method for production of peroxycarboxylic acid solutions for various disinfection and cleaning compositions that utilizes non-equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid. More specifically compositions comprise peracetic acid (PAA) and methods for making non-equilibrium PAA are provided. Frozen compositions useful as antimicrobial ice are provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020131 | MICROEMULSIONS OF LIPIDATED GLYCINES AND PHENOXY ETHANOL FOR PRESERVATION OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - Optically isotropic, thermodynamically and chemically stable microemulsions of antimicrobials comprising of mixtures of N-undecylenoyl glycine, N-capryloyl glycine and 2-phenoxy ethanol for preservation of personal care products are described herein. They offer a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity by inhibiting the growth of bacteria as well as fungi that can otherwise flourish in personal care products rendering them unsuitable for the use. The personal care products that can be preserved by these microemulsions of antimicrobials are, gels, serums, solutions, lotions, creams, emulsions, wet wipes and the like, containing water in varying amount. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020132 | FERTILIZING AND BIO STIMULATING PRODUCT CONTAINING FRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDES, APPLICATION METHOD AND USES - The present invention relates to the use of a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) comprising from 2 to 10 monosaccharide units, as an elicitor of the mechanisms of absorption of mineral elements from the soil, and of the defense mechanisms against pathogens. It also relates to a fertilizing and biostimulating composition containing these fructooligosaccharides, and to the use thereof in a method for treating crop plants. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020133 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-5-FLUOROPYRIDINE-2- -CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE - Provided herein are herbicidal compositions comprising (a) 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-fluoropyridine-2-carboxylic acid or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) chlormequat chloride and methods of use. The compositions provide control of undesirable vegetation in crops such as cereal crops, like wheat and barley. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020134 | MIC REDUCTION WITH LITHIUM IONS - The invention relates to a process for reducing the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of a biocide against at least one strain of bacteria and/or at least one strain of yeast and/or at least one strain of mould in an aqueous preparation. The invention further relates to the use of a water soluble source of lithium ions for reducing the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of a biocide against at least one strain of bacteria and/or at least one strain of yeast and/or at least one strain of mould in an aqueous preparation. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020135 | Pharmaceutically Acceptable Composition Comprising Dilute Sodium Hypochlorite Solution - A pharmaceutically acceptable composition comprising dilute stabilized sodium hypochlorite solution and an indicator to show that the dilute stabilized sodium hypochlorite solution is fresh and active. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020136 | ACTIVATED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE BIOCIDE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a disinfectant composition comprising hydrogen peroxide in association with at least one quaternary ammonium salt, suitable for disinfecting a room and the objects that may be therein contained. The composition is further characterized by the absence of ions of heavy metals and is particularly suitable for use in a method for the disinfection of a room, which comprises the diffusion of the present disinfectant composition in the form of a dry mist, maintaining contact with the room and with the objects therein contained, so as to obtain the desired degree of disinfection. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020137 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - A probiotic composition and methods for the mitigation, inhibition, and/or exclusion of microorganisms. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020138 | AGRICULTURAL ENDOPHYTE-PLANT COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE - This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant or a | 2017-01-26 |
20170020139 | Materials and Methods for Improving Immune Responses and Skin and/or Mucosal Barrier Functions - The subject invention provides compositions and methods for treating human dermatological conditions by employing a microbiome-centered treatment approach. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of | 2017-01-26 |
20170020140 | Synergy-Based Biocontrol of Plant Pathogens - Methods and compositions are provided for control of pathogenic fungal or oomycetous infection. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020141 | PEPTIDE HAVING FUNGICIDAL ACTIVITY, ISOLATED FROM LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM YML007 - The present invention relates to a peptide having a fungicidal activity, isolated from | 2017-01-26 |
20170020142 | Rodent Repellant System - A rodent repellent system for repelling rodents from an area is provided. The rodent repellent system comprises a dispersing mechanism and an amount of natural peppermint oil in fluid communication with the dispersing mechanism. The natural peppermint oil has a peppermint aroma with the dispersing mechanism releasing the peppermint aroma into the area. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020143 | Heat-Treated Flour - An improved method for heat treating flour. The resulting flour has increased moisture absorption and increased strength. Dough made from the heat-treated flour has improved performance, and baked goods made from the heat-treated flour have improved properties relative to dough and baked goods made from untreated flour. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020144 | AUTOMATIC LEG SKINNER - An automatic skinning assembly having a loading station, a first device, and a conveyor assembly extending between the first skinning device and the second skinning device. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020145 | A COMBINATION OF A CONVEYING DEVICE FOR SLAUGHTER ANIMALS AND REMOVING DEVICE, AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH COMBINATION - The invention provides a combination of a conveying device for slaughter animals and a removing device ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170020146 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING POULTRY THIGHS TO PRODUCE WING-LIKE POULTRY PARTS - Methods for processing poultry food products are provided, more particularly methods for processing poultry thighs to produce wing-like poultry parts. The poultry parts comprise a skin-on bone-in thigh portion and/or a skin-on boneless thigh portion. The food products approximate the texture and eating experience of traditional poultry wings with the enhanced flavor and juiciness of dark meat. Also provided are food product packages comprising the skin-on thigh portions. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020147 | SEA CUCUMBER PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An improved apparatus for processing sea cucumbers having stages for orienting/aligning, cutting, splitting, flattening, eviscerating and cleaning the sea cucumber, and for collecting the eviscerated innards. A method for the automated splitting and evisceration of sea cucumbers using the apparatus of the present disclosure. A flattening plate and trough during the orienting/aligning step relax the sea cucumber and discourage its defence mechanisms. A wedge shaped flattening plate splits and flattens the sea cucumber immediately after the incision. Pronged discs maintain positioning of the sea cucumber during an aggressive wash and brush cleaning cycle, which may be repeated. Optionally, a vacuum may suction off a portion of the innards prior to cleaning. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020148 | VERTICAL ELECTRIC COOKER AND SMOKER AND SMOKE BOX - A vertical electric cooker and smoker having lower air intake vents and upper exhaust vents which together create a more balanced flow and distribution of smoke and reduce the operating pressure of the system to allow a much larger load of wood chips to be used without refilling. A smoke box is also provided for holding and properly combusting the larger quantity of wood chips in an oxygen deficient environment. The smoke box has a false bottom and discharges the smoke through a circuitous exhaust flow path. Also, the electric heating elements of the cooking and smoking apparatus are contained in an assembly which provides an air gap beneath the smoker box and also shields the smoker box to prevent the wood chips in the smoker box from becoming overheated. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020149 | 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. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020150 | LOW PROTEIN YOGURTS CONTAINING MODIFIED STARCHES - A low protein yogurt composition is provided comprising water, at least one dairy ingredient and a crosslinked waxy starch, wherein the crosslinked waxy starch is crosslinked with phosphate groups and has a peak Brabender viscosity of from about 600 to about 1500 Brabender units, and the cross-linked waxy starch is present in an amount sufficient to add viscosity to the yogurt. The crosslinked waxy starch can also be stabilized by acetylation to obtain longer shelf life. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020151 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LACTOSE-FREE DAIRY PRODUCTS (II) - A process for producing dairy products with a defined lactose content is suggested, comprising the following steps:
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20170020152 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LACTOSE-FREE DAIRY PRODUCTS (I) - A process for producing lactose-free dairy products is suggested, comprising the following steps:
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20170020153 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DAIRY PRODUCTS WITH A DEFINED LACTOSE CONTENT - A process for producing dairy products with a defined lactose content is suggested, comprising the following steps:
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20170020154 | CREAMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Natural Creamers for providing whitening and indulgent texture/mouthfeel of beverage and food products are provided. The creamers have long-term stability, high whitening capacity and a pleasant mouthfeel when added to beverage and food, while being free from artificial additives. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a creamer comprising added sugar, milk fat, milk proteins and optionally natural flavors and free of any artificial additives. Wherein the ratio of milk fat:milk protein is less than 5.3:1; and wherein the Lumisizer instability index of liquid creamer is less than 10. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020155 | Method to produce cheese chips and raised cheese chips - A method to produce cheese chips, consisting in provides that cut cheese slices are frozen and then raised by means of rapid water evaporation due to the application of microwave and vacuum drying. The freezing step is preceded by drying and cooling, and the raised cheese chips containing cheese and flavourings are characterised in that their density does not exceed 0.46 g/cm | 2017-01-26 |