06th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160037703 | Irrigation Wheel System - This invention includes embodiments which disclose a wheel system for use in supporting irrigation equipment such as irrigation circles and pivots, among others. Embodiments of the disclosed wheel system may include a plurality of feet with gaps there-between, configured generally radially around a hub and to minimize the lateral displacement of mud, soil water. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037704 | CLOSING SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A row unit for an agricultural implement includes a closing disc configured to move soil into a trench. The closing disc is rotatably coupled to a first portion of a support structure via a first arm to facilitate vertical movement of the closing disc relative to the support structure. The row unit also includes a packer wheel positioned aft of the closing disc and configured to pack soil over the trench. The packer wheel is rotatably coupled to a second portion of the support structure via a second arm. The closing disc and the packer wheel are independently movable relative to one another. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037705 | REAR FOLDING TOOLBAR IMPLEMENT - Each wing of a rear folding implement has a wing frame supported on rear wheels for movement along the ground, and a forewing frame and wheel pivotally attached to the wing frame. A center ball joint pivotally connects right and left inner wings and a center wheel assembly supports the center ball joint. The wings extend laterally and the forewing frames are in a lowered position supported on their wheels when in the operating position. To move the wings into a transport position, the implement is towed forward and the wings pivot about the center ball joint to trail rearward and the forewing frames are moved upward to narrow the implement for transport. An air seeder cart hitch is rearward of and near the center ball joint in the operating position, and when the wings trail rearward the cart hitch is near rear ends of the trailing wings. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037706 | REAR STEERING CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE - A steering system and method are described for a vehicle having steerable front and rear wheels. A rear hydraulic steering device may be coupled to one or more of the rear wheels. A rear valve assembly may hydraulically control the rear hydraulic steering device to steer the rear wheels based upon a rear steering command. In a rear steering assist mode, the rear steering command may be determined based upon a manual steering input received at a steering input device. In an automated steering mode, the rear steering command may be determined based upon a target path of the agricultural vehicle that is determined independently of the manual steering input. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037707 | MULTI-MODE STEERING CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE - A steering system and method is described for a vehicle having steerable front and rear wheels, and a steering input device for receiving manual steering input. Front and rear hydraulic steering devices may be coupled, respectively, to the front and rear wheels. Front and rear valve assemblies may be configured, respectively, to steer the front and rear wheels. In a manual steering mode, the front valve assembly may be disabled with respect to the front steering device, and the front hydraulic steering device may steer the front wheels based upon the manual steering input. In a rear steering assist mode, a rear steering command may be determined based upon the manual steering input, and the rear wheels steered based upon the rear steering command. In an automated steering mode, the front and rear wheels may be automatically steered based upon a target path of travel for the vehicle. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037708 | MACHINE TURN MANEUVER MANAGEMENT - A control system for a mobile machine includes one or more sensors for generating machine state data and one or more computing devices. The one or more computing devices are configured to determine a first segment and a second segment of an operating path of the machine and to use the machine state data to determine an optimal speed for a turn maneuver between the first segment and the second segment of the operating path. The one or more computing devices may further be configured to determine a first optimal speed for a first portion of the turn maneuver and a second optimal speed for a second portion of the turn maneuver. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037709 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TRENCH DEPTH CONTROL AND SOIL MONITORING - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037710 | ROW UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS FOR MOUNTING A GAUGE WHEEL - One row unit for an agricultural implement includes a frame assembly having a front gauge wheel mounting location and a rear gauge wheel mounting location, wherein the front gauge wheel mounting location is forward of the rear gauge wheel mounting location, relative to a direction of travel of the row unit. A first gauge wheel assembly is configured to be mounted to a selected one of the front gauge wheel mounting location and the rear gauge wheel mounting location. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037711 | SINGULATING HAND PLANTER AND FERTILIZER APPLICATOR - A device and method for hand planting cereal grain seed, and other crops where singulation (single seeds planted per strike) is taught. The device and method are capable of serving as a small scale fertilizer and alternative product applicator. The inventive method includes the capability of applying fertilizer and/or other products that are collected and dispensed via a reciprocating drum device. The device preferably includes a tapered (or pointed) soil engagement component capable of striking or penetrating the soil surface. With each planter strike to the soil surface, the device is actuated to meter a granular material product and the reciprocating drum rotates to expose the cavity to a material hopper. As the actuation force is released, the reciprocating drum rotates in the opposite direction to its original location and drops the material that has been metered. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037712 | SEED INDUCTOR BOX FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT HAVING A FLUIDIZATION CHAMBER - A particulate material delivery system for an agricultural implement including, an inductor box configured to receive particulate material from a tank, the inductor box comprising at least one inductor segment configured to guide the particulate material and an airflow through the inductor box, wherein the at least one inductor segment comprises a particulate material fluidization chamber configured to establish a vortex that mixes the particulate material with the airflow. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037713 | Multiple Seed-Type Seed Meter - A seed meter is provided for planting multiple types of seed and rapidly switching between the types being planted in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting. The seed meter has a segmented seed meter reservoir with multiple seed meter chambers arranged between two pairs of seed disks that may be better parallel to each other or angled with respect to each other to define an X-shaped arrangement of the seed disks in the seed meter. Activation and deactivation of the seed disks within the seed meter are synchronized to selectively deliver a single one of the multiple types of seed from the respective seed meter chamber for delivery out of a single seed tube of the seed meter, which may provide absolute and instantaneous on-the-go seed switching within a single row from each seed meter. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037714 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - A liquid dispensing system that includes a carrier having a storage tank disposed thereon for storing a liquid product. A boom is coupled to the carrier and includes a distribution hose through which the liquid product flows from the storage tank and into a number of liquid placement apparatuses. Each liquid placement apparatus includes a drop assembly coupled to the boom and extending downward. A base assembly is coupled to the lower end of the drop assembly and a hose assembly extends from the distribution hose to the base assembly. A lower hose assembly is protected within the base assembly and includes a pair of dribble hoses extruding from the base assembly. The liquid product is delivered proximate to the ground surface through the dribble hoses. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037715 | BEET PULLER SHARE - The invention relates to a beet puller share having a base part which comprises a cutting edge, wherein one or several hard material elements which form deflecting faces on their top surfaces are arranged in the region of the cutting edge, wherein the deflecting faces transition into a surface region of the base part, and wherein the surface region forms a beet guiding zone, in particular, a beet ejecting zone. To improve the service life of the beet puller share and to improve the harvest yield connected therewith, it is provided according to the invention that the hard material elements are realized as cutting elements which form the cutting edge at least in regions and that the deflecting face of at least one cutting element is convexly curved and merges into the convexly curved beet guiding zone, in particular, beet ejecting zone. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037716 | QUICK-COUPLING FOR MOWER BLADES - A lawn care device may include a cutting deck housing at least one blade, a rotatable shaft, and a blade coupler operably coupled to the rotatable shaft. The blade coupler may define a blade channel configured to at least partially enclose four sides of a blade inserted therein. The blade coupler may include a support base and a sleeve that is movable relative to the support base based on a compression state of a biasing element. The blade may be insertable into the blade channel by orienting the blade to apply a force to sidewalls of the sleeve to shift the biasing element to a compressed state and rotating the blade proximate to the support base to enable the biasing element to shift to an extended state in which sidewalls of the sleeve define sidewalls of the blade channel. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037717 | MOWER WITH SCISSOR LIFT MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMETN MECHANISM - A reduced weight underbelly mower has a cutting deck suspended beneath a frame by a deck height adjustment mechanism with a pivotable scissor configuration. The deck height adjustment mechanism cooperates with the mower frame so as manually or through a motorized jack to adjust the cutting height. Due to the mower's reduced weight and the scissor-like configuration of the deck height adjustment mechanism, an operator can manually lift the mower front end and swing the deck rear swinging forward, such that the mower rests stabilly on the deck rear and the deck underside is exposed for maintenance procedures. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037718 | Debris Deflector And Method For Zero Turn Riding Mower - A debris deflector and an associated method are provided for preventing debris from entering the drive belt and pulley compartment of a riding mower. The debris deflector includes a generally planar top portion, a front portion that depends downwardly from the front portion, and a rear portion that extends upwardly from the top portion. The front portion has a plurality of through holes and a vertical flange on the riding mower has a plurality of tapped holes configured for receiving a corresponding plurality of fasteners to secure the front portion of the deflector to the vertical flange. The method includes providing the deflector, forming the plurality of holes through the front portion of the deflector, tapping the plurality of holes in the vertical flange, and securing the deflector to the vertical flange using the plurality of fasteners such that the top portion of the deflector prevents debris from entering at least a center section of the drive belt and pulley compartment. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037719 | OPERATING CONTROL MECHANISM FOR GARDEN TOOL - Disclosed is an operating control mechanism for a garden tool, the mechanism comprising a control button and a pair of handles located at both sides of the control button. Triggers are arranged on the handles. The operating control mechanism further comprises stop components which are movable relative to the handles. The handles can rotate around axes by moving the stop components. The operating control mechanism can meet the operation demands of different users. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037720 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING YIELD AND VEHICLE WEIGHT - Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring yield while harvesting. In one embodiment a mass flow rate sensor measures the mass flow rate of the harvested grain. A weight sensor measures the weight of the harvested grain. The measured mass flow rate is correlated with the weight of the harvested grain. Processing circuitry calculates any error in the measured mass flow rate using the measured weight. The calculated error is used to correct any inaccuracy in the measured mass flow rate. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037721 | PRESSURE CONTROL FOR HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED AGRICULTURAL HEADERS - A pressure control system is described for a vehicle having a hydraulically actuated header. The system may include a hydraulic lifting circuit for raising and lowering the header, a hydraulic float circuit for floating the header, and a drain tank. A lifting circuit control valve may be configured to control drainage of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic lifting circuit to the drain tank. A float circuit control valve may be configured to control drainage of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic float circuit to the drain tank. A user interface may be configured to receive one or more inputs to control drainage of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic circuits. Based upon the one or more inputs, at least one of the control valves may be opened, in order to depressurize, respectively, one of the hydraulic circuits. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037722 | A Hybrid Drive System for a Harvester - A hybrid drive system for an auxiliary load includes a hydraulic auxiliary power storage. This hydraulic auxiliary power storage has a plurality of hydraulic power storage units. The hybrid drive system further comprises an power exchange control system that selectively connects a predetermined selection of one or more of the hydraulic power storage units to the hydraulic auxiliary power unit; and controls the power exchange of the auxiliary power unit as a function of the operating period by the predetermined selection. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037723 | CROP THRESHING METHOD - A crop threshing method involves threshing a grain crop, thereby causing the grain to separate into an edible grain portion and a non-grain portion of the crop. The threshing process uses a beater-type threshing drum, and continuously exposing the edible portion traveling through the threshing drum to a magnetic fields. Magnetic exposure of the edible portion during the threshing process is conducted by increasing the initial speed of crop mass fed into the threshing drum from 1.8 to 8.0 meters per second, a distance between threshing hammers during the threshing process is increased from 180 mm to 280 mm, and the number of threshing hammers is increased from six to twelve. Magnetic exposure of the edible portion during the threshing process is conducted by increasing the drum diameter from 380 mm to 800 mm with a constant developed concave length. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037724 | FEEDERHOUSE FOR A COMBINE HARVESTER HAVING FLEXIBLE TRACTION MEANS AND REMOVABLE THREADED BOLTS FOR MOUNTING CONVEYING STRIPS - A feederhouse ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160037725 | BALE WRAPPING DEVICE - A bale wrapping device is described for a round baler. The bale wrapping device may include a supply reel for the wrapping material and a pressing device wherein the pressing device in an engagement position stands in engagement with the supply reel and for a standby position can be pivoted away from the supply reel, wherein the pressing device is connected at a contact point positioned on the pressing device to power means which generate via the contact point a controlling torque which acts on the pressing device. In order to facilitate the replacement of the supply reel and more particularly the pivoting of the pressing device out from an engagement position into a standby position, an adjusting means may be provided through which the contact point can be shifted and thus the controlling torque can be altered. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037726 | BRAKING AND INDEXING ASSEMBLY FOR ROTATING MEMBERS - An assembly is described for braking and indexing rotating components, including guide rollers of balers. A wheel is attached to a rotating component and is surrounded, at least in part, by a traction device. A tensioning assembly with a lost motion linkage is attached to the traction device and to a frame. A counterforce assembly is also attached to the traction device and to the frame. When a portion of the tensioning assembly is moved in a braking direction, the stop prevents further movement of the lost motion linkage to apply a tensioning force to the traction device. The tensioning force is resisted by the counterforce assembly to impose a braking force on the wheel and thereby brake the rotating component. Moving the portion of the tensioning assembly in a release direction moves the lost motion linkage away from the stop, thereby reducing the braking force on the wheel. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037727 | Grain Bag Unloading Device - A grain bag unloading device which is compact and reduces farm operating expenses by unloading grain from an elongated grain bag to a position adjacent to the grain bag such that the grain may be further moved using an existing grain elevator or the like. The device includes a spool coupled to a frame. An actuator rotates the spool to pull a grain bag onto the spool. Wheels facilitate movement of the frame as the grain bag is pulled onto the spool. A gathering mechanism urges grain in the grain bag towards a collection area. A first end of a collector is operationally coupled to the gathering mechanism such that the collector is dispenses the grain from the collection area. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037728 | ARTIFICIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFICIENT UPTATE OF FERTILIZERS AND OTHER AGROCHEMICALS IN SOIL - A unit for delivery of agrochemicals to the roots of a plant comprising one or more root development zones, and one or more agrochemical zones containing at least one agrochemical, wherein the agrochemical zones are formulated to release the at least one agrochemical into the root development zones in a controlled release manner when the root development zones are hydrated, and wherein the weight ratio of the root development zones to the agrochemical zones in a dry unit is 0.05:1 to 0.32:1. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037729 | Floral Preservation Apparatus - A floral preservation apparatus operable to prolong the freshness of cut flowers utilizing a pressurized container to facilitate the introduction of fluid into cut flower stalks. The floral preservation apparatus includes a container having an interior volume with an opening providing access thereto. An insert is releasably secured into the container through the opening. Disposed across the insert is a sealing membrane having a plurality of downwardly extending nipples. The sealing membrane and insert provide a hermetic seal of the interior volume. Cut flower stalks are journaled through the nipples and collapsible walls of the nipples bias against the cut flower stalks providing a hermetic seal therearound. A pressure bulb is operably attached to the container so as to provide pressurization to the interior volume of the container. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037730 | GROW LIGHT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Grow light systems and methods for controlling the systems are described herein. The grow light system can include an integrated lamp and light emitting diodes (LEDs) structure that produces an energy signature highly conducive to plant growth, and that uses minimal energy. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037731 | PLANT CULTIVATION APPARATUS - A plant cultivation apparatus includes at least one container body, an elongated bottom plate installed at the container body, plural grids formed and separated by a partition, a rear plate installed on a side of the bottom plate and coupled between the partitions, a window formed on the rear plate and interconnected to each grid, and a first through hole formed on the bottom plate and interconnected to each respective grid. Each grid serves as a growth space for accommodating a plant, and the first through hole serves as a channel of a cultivation liquid in contact with the root of the plant and the bottom of the container body, such that the growing space of each plant obtains good air convection to improve the growing quality of the plant. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037732 | SUBMERSIBLE FOLIAGE PLANTER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A submersible foliage planter includes a growing medium; and a container including an inner pouch of fine porous material which encloses the growing medium therein and an outer pouch of course porous material which encloses the inner pouch therein, wherein the coarse porous material has an average pore size larger than that of the fine porous material, the fine porous material and course porous material are permeable by water and by a root system of an aquatic plant, and the course porous material is water insoluble. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037733 | MODULAR WALL SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL GARDENS - The invention provides a modular wall system [ | 2016-02-11 |
20160037734 | FLOWERPOT COMPRISING ADJUSTABLE ARMS AND INDEPENDENT REMOVABLE SNAP PINS FOR COUPLING AND SUPPORTING TO RAILINGS, WALLS OR OTHER SUPPORTS - A flowerpot ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160037735 | Plant Tray - The present teachings provide for a horticulture tray including a growing cell. The growing cell can include a first end, a second end, and a sidewall. The first end can define a first aperture. The second end can be opposite to the first end. The sidewall can define a plurality of arcuate shaped chambers that can extend longitudinally between the first and second ends. Each arcuate shaped chamber can define a plant supporting portion proximate to and spaced apart from the second end. Each arcuate shaped chamber can continuously taper from the first end to the plant supporting portion at a first rate and can continuously taper from the plant supporting portion to the second end at a second rate. The second rate can be greater than the first rate. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037736 | WATER FLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for controlling water flow in a water distribution system (e.g., irrigation system). In an irrigation system, an interrupt controller may receive control signals from an irrigation controller and data from sensors disposed in the irrigation system, and modify operations of components in the irrigation system based on the sensor data. The sensor data may be analyzed to determine conditions in the irrigation system. Based on the analysis, the operation of the irrigation system may be interrupted or modified to optimize the supply of water. The interruption or modification of the operation of the irrigation system may allow detected abnormal conditions to be investigated and corrected. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037737 | CLOSED LOOP COMPOST TEA BREWER - A closed loop compost tea brewing system with a hydroponic reservoir and a compost tea brewing assembly configured to brew compost tea. The compost tea brewer assembly includes a tea brewing reservoir. The system includes has a closed loop arrangement fluidly connecting the tea brewing reservoir and the hydroponic reservoir. The closed loop arrangement is configured to provide continuous fluid flow from the tea brewing reservoir to the hydroponic reservoir, which is recirculated back from the hydroponic reservoir to the tea brewing reservoir. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037738 | HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND HYDROPONIC METHOD - A hydroponic apparatus configured to grow a plant having a taproot and a branch root includes: a plant support body configured to support the plant; a taproot irrigation part configured to spray a liquid in a form of mist onto the taproot; a deep-flow nutrient solution in which the branch root is soaked; and a liquid fertilizer concentration management sensor configure to detect a concentration of the deep-flow nutrient solution. Referring to the detected concentration, the hydroponic apparatus controls at least one a concentration of the liquid sprayed from the taproot irrigation part and the concentration of the deep-flow nutrient solution. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037739 | VERTICALLY ORIENTED COLLAPSIBLE HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS - Described is an apparatus that can be used for the vertically oriented culture of plants using soilless means such as aquaponics or hydroponics. The apparatus can include a plurality of pockets and a backing. Each pocket of the plurality of pockets can be used to house an individual plant. Each pocket of the plurality can have a water reservoir, an outlet hole at a top of the water reservoir and a channel along a front of the pocket configured to direct water from the outlet hole to another pocket or collection container below the pocket. The plurality of pockets can be connected to the backing in a column or other configuration. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037740 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING POLLEN FOR DIRECTED POLLINATION OF PLANTS - Apparatuses and methods for delivering pollen for the directed pollination of plants are provided herein. One example embodiment comprises a rigid tube having a first end, a second end, and a channel defined therebetween, wherein the rigid tube is configured to receive the tassel of the maize plant proximate the first end and to interact with the ear shoot of the maize plant proximate the second end, and wherein the channel defines a path between the tassel and the ear shoot so as to enable transfer of pollen from the tassel to the ear shoot. In another example embodiment, the rigid tube may be telescoping such that the overall length of the rigid tube may be adjustable. In another example embodiment, the apparatus may include a fan configured to propel air onto the tassel to aid in the transfer of pollen through the channel to the ear shoot. The apparatuses and methods are applicable for directed cross-pollination between different plants of the same species and plants of different species. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037741 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING IMMUNITY IN PLANTS - Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance in plants are disclosed. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037742 | POTATOES WITH REDUCED COLD-INDUCED SWEETENING - Materials and methods are provided for making | 2016-02-11 |
20160037743 | INDIVIDUAL ROOM DUCT AND VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION BUILDING - A livestock production building includes an automatically controllable ventilation system which provides ventilation to livestock containment rooms. Incoming air may be heated, cooled and/or filtered, and is mixed and tempered before being delivered to livestock rooms. Substantially all exhaust air is filtered to mitigate environmental impact. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037744 | Device For Pets - Disclosed is a device for pets, comprising a base, having a resting area, and the resting area comprising a container-receiving area having a recess. A container, such as a bowl or tray, is removably received in the recess. In use the container is supported by the base within the recess and is less prone to being moved in relation to the base or tipped over. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037745 | IMPLEMENT FOR KEEPING DAIRY ANIMALS - An implement for keeping dairy animals, provided with a first and a second production unit and with a care unit having a plurality of subunits, wherein each production unit is provided with at least one accommodation area for a production group, which comprises a group of lactating dairy animals, and with a milking implement for milking the production group, wherein the subunits of the care unit at least include a calving unit for separately accommodating dairy animals in a calving period, and a milking implement for milking newly calved dairy animals, and an infirmary unit for separately accommodating sick animals, and wherein the care unit forms a connection between the production units. There is thus provided a compact disposition, comprising efficient and short distances, for dairy animals requiring care. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037746 | MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER AND BACKPLANE FOR TRACKING MOVEMENTS OF A DAIRY ANIMAL - A milking box comprises a stall portion and a backplane positioned in the stall portion. The backplane moves toward the rear of the stall portion in response to pressure applied to a contact surface of the backplane. The backplane moves toward the front of stall portion in response to pressure removed from the contact surface. A robotic attacher extends from the rear of the stall portion and between the hind legs of a dairy livestock located in the stall portion. A controller determines the position of the backplane relative to the rear of the stall portion. The controller determines an x-offset based at least in part upon the position of the backplane relative to the rear of the stall portion, wherein the x-offset increases as the dairy livestock moves toward the front of the stall and the x-offset decreases as the dairy livestock moves toward the rear of the stall. The controller further communicates a signal to move the robotic attacher in an x-direction, the amount of movement determined at least in part according to the x-offset. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037747 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF A ROBOT CARRIAGE BASED ON THE POSITION OF A MILKING STALL OF AN ADJACENT ROTARY MILKING PLATFORM - A system includes a carriage track positioned adjacent to a rotary milking platform, a robot carriage positioned on the carriage track such that the robot carriage may move along the carriage track, and a controller. The controller determines a movement of a milking stall of the rotary milking platform from a first rotational position to a second rotational position. The controller further determines a position of the robot carriage on the carriage track corresponding to the movement of the milking stall of the rotary milking platform. The controller also communicates a position signal to a carriage actuator coupled to the robot carriage and the carriage track. The position signal causes the carriage actuator to move the robot carriage along the carriage track to the determined position in conjunction with the movement of the rotary milking platform. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037748 | Pop-Top Can Food Dispenser Robot - An automatic pet wet canned food dispenser robot has a robotic arm comprised of mechanical elements and motors, and a programmed microprocessor. The programmed microprocessor guides the robotic arm to grasp a food can and utilize levers and/or motors to open the pop top can, then the microprocessor guides the robotic arm to invert the opened food can over an empty bowl and shake out the food contents into a bowl for a pet at predetermined times setup by the pet owner whose presence is not required at time of feeding. All prior pet wet food dispensers required a pet owner to open a hermetically sealed can many hours or days in advance of when the food is actually served to their pets, thus creating health hazards for pets and pet owners' environment. There are two exceptions to noted prior arts which open and serve wet canned food on demand without requiring human presence. The first invention has a number of serious limitations such as its capacity to handle only one can and its inability to serve food safely in a bowl for a pet. Second invention is present inventor's own pending, patent 13/792,543, which overcomes these limitations, however, requires use of an electric can opener comprising of a blade to cut through wet food can. The current invention utilizes advanced automation and programming to overcome prior limitations to deliver freshly opened canned food to pets without human presence required at the time of operation and does not require use of a can opener for opening the pop top cans. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037749 | MICROELECTRONIC ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION - Devices, systems and methods for microelectronic animal identification are disclosed. The microelectronic animal identification device includes an inserter configured to releasably holding the microelectronic chip at a distal end of the inserter, and an actuator configured to release the microelectronic chip from the inserter when the distal end of the inserter is inserted into a substrate of an animal body part. The microelectronic animal identification system includes a microelectronic chip and delivery system, a pigment marking device, a media transfer assembly for producing a pigment mark, a tissue sample device, and a data management system providing traceability of the animal and the materials used. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037750 | Anti-Static Grooming Device - A grooming device for animals includes a glove and one or more grooming pads affixed (possibly molded) thereto. The glove is made from anti-static material, and may additionally be treated with a spray or solution, that is resistant to electrostatic accumulation and discharge caused by friction during the grooming process. The grooming pads include multiple protrusions that are used to cling to and collect extraneous debris and hair from the animal's body and coat. Due to the materials and the placement of the molded pad, the glove facilitates hand movement dexterity and reach. The device also allows the user increased tactility between the thumb and index finger by keeping them free of coverage by the grooming surface. The device may include a soft material on the back of the glove for grooming and brushing sensitive areas of the animal's coat. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037751 | COMPOSITE ROPE AND ELASTOMER PET TOY - A pet chew toy includes a composite structure having a first end opposite a second end. The composite structure includes a first plurality of pliable threads encasing and retaining at least a center portion of a first elongated elastomer. The composite structure including the first plurality of pliable threads and the first elongated elastomer are tied into a first knot near the first end. Also, the composite structure including the first plurality of pliable threads and the first elongated elastomer are tied into a second knot near the second end. The first elongated elastomer is elastic and deforms under pressure and thereafter returns to its original shape. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037752 | Elephant Vexing - A method to stop persistent fence-breaking behavior of crop-raiding ‘Habitual Raider’ (HRs) elephants constructs fences that are fitted with bells every 10 ft-20 ft around crop fields needing protection, and affixes bells to pre-existing fences. The HRs are conditioned by punishment that causes pain but not injury immediately after they sound the bells in an attempt to break through the fences. Afterwards the bells become a signal for the HRs that punishment is coming, eventually causing the HRs to be deterred by the sound of the bells alone, without having to use bear-scare darts or rubber bullets again. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037753 | HARNESS FOR PET AND METHODS OF USE - A animal restraint harness having a two part pivotable frame having a set of fingers or arms extended therefrom to encircle or saddle an animal body, a spring hinge to force the fingers together, tabs or opening handles to separate the fingers, one or more harness straps, and a leash clip positioned thereon the frame and, thus such harness enables a single person to quickly and/or efficiently place the harness assembly on the animal using one hand and such harness enables safe restraint of the animal without causing the animal to choke or wheeze. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037754 | ADJUSTABLE HARNESS FOR PET AND METHODS OF USE - A animal restraint adjustable harness having a two part pivotable frame having a set of fingers or arms extended therefrom to encircle or saddle an animal body, a spring hinge to force the fingers together, tabs or opening handles to separate the fingers, one or more harness straps, and a leash clip positioned thereon the frame and, thus such harness enables a single person to quickly and/or efficiently place the harness assembly on the animal using one hand and such harness enables safe restraint of the animal without causing the animal to choke or wheeze. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037755 | AUTOMATED MONITORING OF RUMINANT HEALTH AND BREEDING PARAMETERS - An automated system and method for obtaining early detection of biological changes or events by assessing core body temperatures that precede the events within individual animals in a production herd. The system and method may monitor the animals, assess the data acquired with a variation from a diurnally compliant baseline in the selection of or use of data monitored, and provide a timely communication to owners and operators as deemed appropriate. An assessment may establish variations from the baseline, compensate for ambient conditions or identify patterns of variation, that anticipate estrus, ovulation, illness, calving or other biological events throughout the herd population. The assessment may include signal processing techniques that substitute for baseline establishment, or be used in combination with baseline variation assessment. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037756 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL FOR EXPERIMENTING IN AQUACULTURE - A method of experimenting on aquatic life in an indoor facility and a lighting assembly for accomplishing the same. The lighting assembly includes a lighting device that emits light at a predetermined wavelength that provides a minimum water penetration depth and is positioned in a manner to provide uniform lighting at the air and water interface within a containment unit housing the aquatic life. The on and off functions are also controlled by the lighting assembly to provide a gradual turn on and turn off to prevent interference of effects of lighting with experimental results. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037757 | TRANSGENIC MODEL FOR DELAY-TYPE HYPERSENSITIVITY (DTH) AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides an in vivo platform for identifying and determining therapeutic or prophylactic activity of test compounds in delay-type hypersensitivity (DTH) and other inflammatory or cancerous diseases mediated by activation of IKK-β | 2016-02-11 |
20160037758 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure for fishing in streams, rivers and lakes, comprising a body ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160037759 | SPOOL BRAKING DEVICE AND FISHING REEL - A spool braking device brakes the rotation of a spool rotatably supported by a reel body. The spool, which is a conductor that is rotated in conjunction with the spool. The magnet includes an N-pole and an S-pole on a surface that faces the rotating surface of the spool. The retaining member, the support ring, and the engagement member form a magnetic flux change rate variable mechanism. The magnetic flux change rate variable mechanism varies the change rate of the flux in the rotational circumferential direction that is affected by the magnet, at a prescribed rotating surface of the spool having a prescribed unit width in the rotational axis direction, with the rotation of the spool. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037760 | FISHING LURE CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A fishing system including a fishing rod, a fishing line, a fishing lure coupled to the fishing line, and a fishing lure containment system. The fishing lure containment system contains at least a part of the fishing lure. The fishing lure containment system is couplable to a feature of the fishing rod. The fishing lure containment system has a housing having a cavity configured to hold at least a part of the lure, and a coupling element extending from the housing. The coupling element is configured to engage the feature of the fishing rod. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037761 | Tripod mount for a fishing pole - A tripod mount for a fishing pole provide an open end and a closed end, and are secured together with a fastening element near their open ends. The user fills the pipes with water by dipping them into a creek or pond, using the water as ballast. The user then spreads the pipes into a tripod form and adjusts the height of the pipes accordingly. The pipes form a fork at their open ends, wherein a fishing rod may be rested. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037762 | ROD HOLDER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Herein described is a rod holder assembly for holding a rod in a desired orientation that is manually adjustable about the horizontal and vertical axes (singlehandedly and substantially synchronously) and is capable of a variety of tension settings allowing for a degree of rotational movement about the horizontal and/or vertical axes in response to external forces or substantially no rotational movement. Also described is a rod holder assembly that may be easily and conveniently converted to a mount for other objects. A method for using the rod holder assembly is also described. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037763 | INSECT-DISCOURAGING DRAIN DEVICE - An insect-destroying dispenser for installation in sink system ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160037764 | SEGMENTED BOOM SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE - Embodiments of a boom system for a work vehicle has a first boom member with a plurality of first boom segments aligned lengthwise to extend along a first boom dimension and a second boom member with a plurality of second boom segments aligned lengthwise to extend in the first boom dimension and spaced from the first boom member in a second boom dimension. The boom system also has a union spanning the second boom dimension to couple the first boom member to the second boom member and having a first coupling segment joining consecutive first boom sections together and a second coupling segment joining consecutive second boom sections together. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037765 | FOWL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A fowl management system is provided. The fowl management system includes a protected surface; a wire mesh at least partially suspended above the protected surface; wherein at least a portion of the wire mesh conducts an electrical current; a fence charger attached to the wire mesh; and a power source attached to the protected surface. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037766 | Regeneration of Antimicrobial Coatings Containing Metal Derivatives Upon Exposure to Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide - This invention relates to regenerable antimicrobial coatings with long-lasting efficacy for use in medical applications including implants, medical instruments or devices, and hospital equipment. The same coatings would also have broad utility in the consumer, industrial, and institutional markets. The coating technology would be based on sequestration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) by zinc oxide binders incorporated into the coatings. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037767 | ENCAPSULATION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of preparing a silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient is disclosed. The method has the steps of providing an insoluble active ingredient; dispersing the active ingredient in a liquid medium to form a suspension of the active ingredient; adding a silicon-containing polymeric structure precursor to the suspension; and reacting the precursor to form the silicon-containing polymeric structure. The silicon-containing polymeric structure is formed around the active ingredient, thereby forming a silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient. The silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient may be used in place of the active ingredient itself | 2016-02-11 |
20160037768 | COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING PLANT DISEASE CONTROL EFFECT OF MONOSACCHARIDE - Provided is a composition that enhances the effects of monosaccharides. The composition is a composition comprising a monosaccharide as an active ingredient thereof and comprising at least one or more assistants selected from a nonionic surfactant (excluding acetylene glycol-based surfactants, fluorine-based surfactants and silicone-based surfactants), an anionic surfactant (excluding lignin sulfonate), a cationic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a water-soluble polymer, an amino acid, an amino sugar, a disaccharide alcohol and a salt, and is effective as an agricultural control composition against plant disease, particularly plant disease caused by fungi and plant disease caused by bacteria. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037769 | METHODS AND DISINFECTING COVERS FOR USE IN DISINFECTING RESILIENT MEDICAL PATIENT PRESSURE REDISTRIBUTION SUPPORTS - A disinfecting cover for use in disinfecting a weight bearing upper surface of a resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support includes a thin barrier membrane drapable on top of the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient support, and a peripherally-extending edge terminating between the peripherally-extending side of the resilient support between the weight bearing upper surface and the bottom surface of the support. The thin barrier membrane comprises an anti-microbial disinfectant, and being non-fibrous, and impervious to the transfer of fluid from the first main surface to the second main surface. The thin barrier membrane comprises a thickness operable to maintain the weight distribution of a patient on the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support substantially the same compared to the weight distribution without the thin barrier membrane. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037770 | Treated Biodiesel Glycerin - Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037771 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): | 2016-02-11 |
20160037772 | INCREASING ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE IN PLANTS - Methods for treating a plant comprise contacting a plant or a part of a plant with one or more of 9-oxononanoic acid, arachidonic acid, or a salt or ester thereof; wherein the amount is effective to increase tolerance to abiotic stress in the plant or to reduce a consequence of abiotic stress in the plant. Additional ingredients can be included such as dicarboxylic acids, pipecolic acid, or salicylic acid, or salts/esters thereof; sunblocks such as kaolin or calcium carbonate; carriers such as inert powders or liquids; and co-treatment materials such as fertilizers, plant nutrients, biostimulants, micronutrients, amino acids, plant hormones, pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, nematicide, stearic acid, vegetable oil, or phospholipid. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037773 | DIINDOL-3-YLMETHANES AS POTENT NON-TOXIC ANTIFOULING COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides high potency 3,3′-diindolylmethane (DIM) and analogue compounds as antifouling agents. The present invention further provides methods of preventing or reducing settlement and/or fouling of marine fouling organisms on surfaces of submerged objects by coating the surfaces with the 3,3′-diindolylmethane (DIM) and analogue compounds provided. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037774 | SYNERGISTIC FUNGICIDAL MIXTURES FOR FUNGAL CONTROL IN CEREALS - A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, (3S,6S,7R,8R)-8-benzyl-3-(3-((isobutyryloxy)methoxy)-4-methoxypicolinamido)-6-methyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl isobutyrate, and at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of prothioconazole, epoxiconazole, cyproconazole, myclobutanil, prochloraz, metconazole, difenconazole, tebuconazole, tetraconazole, fenbuconazole, propiconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, and fenpropimorph. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037775 | ACTIVE INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS HAVING INSECTICIDAL AND ACARICIDAL PROPERTIES - The novel active ingredient combinations which consist of the compounds of the formula (I) in combination with further active insecticidal ingredients (II) are very suitable for control of animal pests such as insects and/or unwanted acarids. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037776 | Herbicidal Isoxazolo[5,4-B]pyridines - The invention relates to isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, | 2016-02-11 |
20160037777 | Herbicidal Isoxazolo[5,4-B]pyridines - The invention relates to isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, | 2016-02-11 |
20160037778 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): | 2016-02-11 |
20160037779 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): | 2016-02-11 |
20160037780 | BORON CONTAINING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein is a boron-containing compound, or salt thereof, as described herein and an excipient for the treatment of a cellulosic material. Also provided are compositions, polymers and articles including a cellulosic material and a boron-containing compound, and a process for preparing such an article. The boron-containing compound and compositions including the same can be used, for example, as a wood preservative or fire retardant. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037781 | BACTERIAL SPORE COMPOSITIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL USES - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a plant or plant part coated with a composition comprising a bacterial spore and a germinative compound. In another aspect the present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the growth of a plant or plant part comprising coating such plant or plant part with such a composition. In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising a bacterial spore and a germinative compound where such components are maintained in an inactive form. The present invention also relates to use of the compositions in wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, oil recovery, aquaculture systems, and direct fed microbials. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037782 | COMBINATIONS OF ANTIFUNGAL COMPOUNDS AND TEA TREE OIL - There is disclosed a method for treating a plant infection caused by a fungus of the phylum basidiomycota, comprising applying to the plant a combination of tea tree oil (TTO) and a synthetic fungicidal compound. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037783 | Taco/Tortilla Shell Fryer/Baking Grill and Prep & Serving Stand - This tortilla cooking utensil functions uniquely with all metal wire grates and O-rings. The O-rings allow the device to open, secure the tortilla, and close the device. The reduced size allows for simultaneous preparation of multiple shells with multiple devices. The device may also be used as an individual preparation and serving stand. The elimination of perforated metal plates and utensil handles makes the utensil less expensive to produce and easier for storage. The elimination of materials such as wood, plastic and other high-heat sensitive materials avoids heat damage to the device. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037784 | DOUGH OR BATTER COMPRISING FUNCTIONALIZED GRAINS - The present invention provides in dough or batter products and their use in bakery products, wherein the dough or batter product comprises functionalized grains. The functionalized grains more specifically comprise a high concentration of functional ingredients allowing reduction of the total amount of said functional ingredients in said dough or batter product. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037785 | COFFEE CHERRY FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Food products having portions of coffee cherries are described, as well as components thereof and methods of forming. One such food product may include a first ingredient and a second ingredient. The first ingredient may have one or more portions of a dried coffee cherry. The second ingredient may include at least one of a fat, a flour composition, a dairy product, a flavoring agent, a leavening agent, an enzyme, a modified starch, a gum, a reducing sugar, a sweetener, or a salt. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037786 | METHOD FOR REDUCING MOLD IN LOWER WATER ACTIVITY BAKED FOOD PRODUCTS - In an embodiment, disclosed herein are baked food products and methods of preparing a baked food product with extended mold-free shelf life, including baking a lower water activity baked food product, and applying live yeast to the baked food product, wherein the yeast comprises at least one of | 2016-02-11 |
20160037787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS AND/OR PARTS THEREOF - A system for processing a carcass or carcass part of a porcine, bovine, ovine, or caprine slaughter animal involves a plurality of processing steps. The system includes a primary transport system that includes an overhead conveyor and a plurality of carriers for holding a carcass or carcass part, a plurality of processing stations, which processing stations are arranged along the track, each of the processing stations being adapted to carry out one or more processing steps on a carcass or carcass part, wherein in at least one processing station a step of removing a part of the carcass or carcass part is carried out, a secondary transport system, which secondary transport system is arranged adjacent to the processing station in which said part is removed from the carcass or carcass part, which secondary transport system is adapted to receive said part. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037788 | METHOD OF CUTTING A PORK LOIN AND A BONELESS PORK LOIN PRODUCT - A meat product and method of cutting a boneless elongated meat member are disclosed. The elongated meat member is the loin of a hog carcass; the elongated meat member has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The method includes separating the elongated meat member into at least three elongated meat portions, two exterior elongated meat portions, and an interior elongated meat portion between the two exterior portions, the interior elongated meat portion is substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism. The separating step includes cutting the elongated meat member end to end in substantially the same direction of the longitudinal axis the length of the elongated meat member. The method also includes dividing the boneless elongated meat member into a plurality of smaller meat pieces by cutting the boneless elongated meat member substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037789 | FINGER PAD ASSEMBLY - A unitary resilient rubber finger pad for a poultry plucking machine, and a finger pad assembly for such machine, the assembly having: a backing plate with a central aperture adapted for engaging a drive hub of a poultry feather plucking machine; a finger pad having a base with a central mounting aperture, a flat rear face abutting the backing plate and a front face opposite the rear flat face, a plurality of fingers extending from the front; a star washer having a plurality of arcuate recesses on its periphery, each of which engages a base of a finger; and a mounting bolt for attaching said finger pad assembly to a drive shaft having a threaded hole in the end thereof. The method of mounting the finger pad assembly is also disclosed. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037790 | IMPROVED METHODS FOR TREATING GRAIN WITH OZONE - Improved methods for treating grain with ozone are disclosed. The methods include introducing ozone into grain at more than one location in order to effectively treat the grain. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037791 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF STABLE EMULSIONS - A process for the production of a stable water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat phase and an aqueous phase, wherein the process comprises: an emulsification step wherein the aqueous phase and fat phase are mixed under high shear, characterized in that the obtained emulsion is not subsequently subjected to any further high shear mixing. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037792 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ROASTED COFFEE BEANS - The present invention provides a method for producing roasted coffee beans useful as a starting material for a coffee beverage having rich body, suppressed in unpleasant taste and reduced in the amount of hydroxyhydroquinone. The method for producing roasted coffee beans of the present invention includes placing starting material roasted coffee beans in an airtight container and subjecting the roasted coffee beans to a heat treatment at from 100 to 160° C. under humidified conditions. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037793 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR NATURAL-EXTRACT BEVERAGE - [Problem] To provide a production method for a natural-extract beverage which is coffee extraction or the like using electrolytically reduced water, wherein the oxidation-reduction potential of the extract is negative. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037794 | SOLUBLE BEVERAGE MASS - The present invention relates to a method for producing a soluble beverage mass, the method comprising: providing one or more soluble beverage ingredients in powder form, providing a pre-heated mould having a mould-cavity, loading the mould-cavity with the one or more of the soluble beverage ingredients, and compressing the one or more soluble beverage ingredients in the mould-cavity to form a soluble beverage mass, wherein (i) the method further comprises applying RF radiation to heat the soluble beverage ingredients in the mould-cavity; and/or (ii) the one or more soluble beverage ingredients are retained within the mould-cavity for at least 15 seconds; and/or (ii) the one or more soluble beverage ingredients in powder form are prewarmed before loading into the mould-cavity. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037795 | METHOD OF MAKING A HEAT STABLE CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - A method for creating a heat resistant confectionery product is disclosed that includes incorporating one or more finely milled ingredients to a mixture containing a chocolate compatible fat. The method includes providing the mixture containing the chocolate compatible fat, incorporating a powder of one or more dry ingredients used in the confectionery product, the powder having a particle size in the range of 5 to 55 microns, agitating the mixture and the pulverized powder to form a uniform cohesive dough and thereafter solidifying the dough to form the confectionery product. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037796 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT CONTAINING ACTIVE AND/OR REACTIVE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a confectionery product comprising an extruded body portion, the body portion having a plurality of capillaries disposed therein, one or more of the capillaries being at least partially filled with a fill material which is a different material from that of the extruded body portion, the fill material and optionally the body portion comprising various active and/or reactive components. Some embodiments are designed to provide sequential release profiles. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of the same. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037797 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF SORBITOL-BASED SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM - A process for improving the organoleptic properties of sorbitol-based sugar-free chewing gums, such as the initial bite, the sweet-taste perception and the flavor intensity. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037798 | DRY FOAM CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a multiple portion confectionary product that has multiple textures and provides multiple sweetener release profiles and to the process for making the confectionary product. More specifically the invention relates to a multiple portion confectionary product wherein the confectionary product consists of a dry foam portion and a chewing gum portion. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037799 | CONFECTION EXTRACTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for engaging and releasably retaining a fragile or brittle food product for forming a confection on the food product. The apparatus comprising an elastomeric grommet having a radially flexible body defining an aperture having an open position for receiving the food product and a closed position for engaging and releasably retaining the food product. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037800 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A confectionery product combines cottage cheese and yogurt blended together into a frozen product having a texture and taste similar to ice cream, but with a higher nutritional value. Fat free cottage cheese can be used to provide a lower-calorie substitute for ice cream. With the addition of a suitable sweetener and flavoring, a wide range of confections are possible. Use of artificial sweetener can further lower the caloric value of the confection. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037801 | Plant-Based Food Product, Composition, and Methods - A flavor stabilized hydrated texturized plant protein may be produced by infusing dehydrated texturized plant protein particles with a water solution of one or more flavors and one or more heat denaturable soluble proteins. A binding and thickening water solution, including a heat denaturable soluble protein, a gum, an insoluble food protein, and/or a starch, may be added to the flavor stabilized hydrated texturized plant protein to create a formable mass. Fat may be added to the formable mass to produce a mass of generally moist crumbly pieces, wherein the crumbly pieces are generally surrounded by the binder/thickener. The formable mass and/or one or more portions thereof containing the generally moist crumbly pieces may then be formed into one or more plant-based food products such as, e.g., a patty, a loaf, a ball, lasagna, sausage, pizza topping(s), chili, and/or other food products that normally contain small pieces of meat. | 2016-02-11 |
20160037802 | EXTRUDER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods for producing multiple extruded products having different characteristics from the extruded stream of a single main extruder are provided. A satellite extruder assembly is removably attached to a main extruder allowing for the production of a plurality of different extrusion products from a single stream from one main extruder that is divided into multiple streams channeled to a plurality of satellite extruders. Each of the extruders may be operated at different temperature, pressure, moisture and shear conditions. Additional components may be selectively added to one or more of the material streams. | 2016-02-11 |