14th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220104422 | WORKING VEHICLE - A working vehicle includes an operator's seat, a vehicle body to travel selectively using either manual steering performed manually by the operator or automatic steering performed based on a position of the vehicle body detected by a position detector without manual operation by the operator, and a first operation actuator on a lateral side of the operator's seat to selectively start or terminate the automatic steering during rearward traveling of the vehicle body or to correct the position of the vehicle body during rearward traveling of the vehicle body. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104423 | WORKING VEHICLE - A working vehicle includes a vehicle body capable of traveling either by either manual steering with a steering wheel or by automatic steering with the steering wheel, a reference registration controller configured or programmed to register a traveling reference line based on a position of the vehicle body caused to travel by the manual steering, an automatic steering controller configured or programmed to perform control by the automatic steering on a set scheduled traveling line based on the traveling reference line, a display to display information about the automatic steering when forward traveling by the automatic steering is to be performed, and a notifier to issue a notification of the information about the automatic steering aside from the information displayed on the display when rearward traveling by the automatic steering is to be performed. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104424 | CLUTCHED DRIVELINE FOR WINGS ON FLEX WING CUTTER - Embodiments include a flex wing cutter equipped with a splitter gearbox and a plurality of drivelines. Each driveline is coupled to the splitter gearbox via a clutch assembly, and supplies power to a drive gearbox and cutting blade assembly on a wing of the flex wing cutter. Each clutch assembly is equipped to an actuator, the actuator configured to selectively engage or disengage the driveline from receiving rotational power from the splitter gearbox. Each actuator can be remotely controlled from a control located in a cab of a towing vehicle, such as a tractor, allowing an operator of the flex wing cutter to remotely deactivate the cutting blade assemblies of either or both wings of a flex wing cutter. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104425 | Seeding Attachment for Riding Aerator - A seeder to be mounted on a cultivating machine, for example an aerator, the seeder including: a seed box for containing seed; a mixer assembly inside the seed box to mix the seed; a seed gate movable between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow of the seed, where the seed gate is positioned near a cultivating tool when mounted on the cultivating machine and allows seed to be deposited into or in front of an area being cultivated; and where the seed gate is substantially the same width as the cultivating tool when mounted on the cultivating machine. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104426 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FEED CONTROL IN A SPREADER - A feed control system for a spreader includes a section configuration module configured to output a section configuration and a section control module configured to receive the section configuration, determine a first actuator position based on the section configuration, and determine a second actuator position based on the section configuration. The feed control system also includes a belt speed module configured to receive the section configuration, receive a commanded belt speed, and determine a target belt speed based on (i) the section configuration and (ii) the commanded belt speed. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104427 | LOCALIZED PRODUCT INJECTION SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER - A localized product injection system for use with a product dispensing system includes a product injection reservoir coupled with an injection header. One or more injection boom tubes are coupled with the injection head. A plurality of localized injection interfaces are configured for coupling at corresponding product dispensers of a plurality of product dispensers. The plurality of localized injection interfaces in communication with the one or more injection boom tubes. Each of the localized injection interfaces includes an interface valve and an injection port in communication with the interface valve. The injection port is configured for localized coupling and injection to the corresponding product dispenser. The plurality of localized injection interfaces maintains a controlled pressurized environment of an injection product to the plurality of product dispensers. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104428 | SUGAR BEET DEFOLIATOR AND TOP SAVER - A sugar beet defoliator and top saver having a frame, removable cover, conveyor extending laterally across the frame, steel flails disposed about a first rotating shaft situated between a front end of the frame and the conveyor, rubber flails disposed about a second rotating shaft situated within the frame rearward of the conveyor, ground wheels situated rearward of the frame, and scalper blades arranged transversely relative to the frame and situated rearwardly of the ground wheels. An interior shroud is situated between the steel flails and a front end of the frame, and a crank arm is configured to move a deflector plate from a first position to a second position. When the deflector plate is in the first position, it extends horizontally parallel with a top end of the shroud. When the deflector plate is in the second position, it is situated between the steel flails and the conveyor. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104429 | FORAGE HARVESTER - A forage harvester including a chopping drum having a plurality of knife blades, a knife sharpening apparatus, a discharge spout, image capture apparatus for generating a series of captured images of processed crop in the discharge spout, an electronic control unit, and a memory. The electronic control unit determines data relating to aspects of crop flow from a first image or a first set of images in a series of captured images. The memory stores this data as control data. The electronic control unit then compares data relating to aspects of crop flow determined from subsequent captured images, with the control data. In the event of a predetermined deviation of the data relating to the aspects of crop flow, from the control data, the control unit generates a signal indicating that sharpening the knife blades is required. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104430 | STRING TRIMMER AND TRIMMER HEAD - A string trimmer includes a trimmer head and a driving device having a motor for driving the trimmer head to rotate around a rotation axis. The trimmer head includes a spool, a head housing formed with an accommodating space, and a transmission member mounted to the spool. The spool is at least partially accommodated in the accommodating space. The transmission member includes a driving portion. The head housing is formed with a mating portion to mate with the driving portion. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104431 | STRING TRIMMER AND TRIMMING HEAD THEREOF - A string trimmer includes a trimming head, a driving device, and an operating device. The trimming head includes a spool, a head housing formed with an accommodating space, and a transmission member mounted to the spool that can move freely between the head housing and the spool in the direction of a straight line perpendicular to the direction of the rotation axis. The trimming line has an effective portion extending from the accommodating space. When the length of the effective portion of the trimming line is larger than a preset value, the transmission member automatically releases the head housing. When the length of the effective portion of the trimming line is less than the preset value, the transmission member locks the head housing. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104432 | WORK EQUIPMENT PROVIDED WITH A DAMPER ELEMENT - A work equipment ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220104433 | SOD HARVESTING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A harvesting system for harvesting sod includes: (a) a harvester frame; (b) a cutting assembly mounted to the harvester frame for cutting the sod into slabs, each slab having a cut-off length; (c) a conveyor assembly supported by the harvester frame for transporting the slabs away from the cutting assembly toward a measuring location; and (d) a control system operable to: (i) determine a length difference between a measured length for at least one slab at the measuring location and a target length, and (ii) adjust the cut-off length for subsequent slabs to compensate for the length difference. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104434 | CHOPPER BLADE WITH HARD FACE - A chopper blade for use in an agricultural harvester chopper to chop crop residue comprises a blade body and a hard face. The blade body comprises a cutting edge of the chopper blade. The hard face is applied on a surface of the blade body, and is harder than the blade body. The hard face comprises a serration pattern along a cutting edge such that the cutting edge wears to the serration pattern to match the serration pattern to form corresponding serrations in the cutting edge with the serration pattern becoming part of the cutting edge of the chopper blade during use of the chopper blade. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING PLANT GENOTYPE AND PHENOTYPE EXPRESSIONS UNDER VARYING GROWING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - A method includes obtaining data measurements associated with plants in at least one growing area. The plants have a common genotype and are grown under different growing or environmental conditions in the at least one growing area. The data measurements are associated with one or more characteristics of the plants and multiple characteristics of the growing or environmental conditions. The method also includes processing at least some of the data measurements to identify one or more of the growing or environmental conditions associated with at least one desired characteristic being expressed in the plants being grown. The method further includes outputting an identification of the one or more growing or environmental conditions identified as achieving a specific genotype or phenotype trait for the plants. The specific genotype or phenotype trait is associated with the at least one desired characteristic. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104436 | RESILIENT PLANT CONTAINER FORMED FROM PLIABLE MATERIALS - A semi-rigid plant container is formed of silicone to provide various semi-rigid, but resilient characteristics. The semi-rigid plant container includes abase having at least one drainage opening and a sidewall. The sidewall rises from the base and presents a top edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface of the sidewall and the base are configured to receive a plant growing media therein. The sidewall is formed substantially of silicone. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104437 | REDUCTION OF TIME OF DAY VARIATIONS IN PLANT-RELATED DATA MEASUREMENTS - A method includes obtaining data measurements associated with plants in at least one growing area. The data measurements are associated with a characteristic of the plants or the at least one growing area that varies based on a time of day. The method also includes identifying a baseline that indicates how the characteristic varies based on the time of day. The method further includes processing at least some of the data measurements based on the baseline to at least partially reduce an effect of the time of day and at least partially remove time of day variations from at least some of the data measurements. In addition, the method includes using at least some of the processed data measurements to perform at least one function related to the plants or the at least one growing area. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104438 | TENT CONFIGURATION - A tent configuration having a base unit, a plurality of wall panels removably attached to the base unit and a roof panel removably attached to the base unit. The wall panels and roof panel include a layer of insulation. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104439 | CABLE USE SYSTEM, OVERHEAD MOVING DEVICE, AND CABLE USE METHOD - A cable use system includes a plurality of support posts, a cable supported by the support posts, a winding device configured to wind the cable, a hoisting device coupled to the cable and configured to move in an air when the cable is wound by the winding device, and a cutting device hung from the hoisting device. The cutting device includes a cutting unit configured to cut a surface side of a tree all around. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104440 | STUMP GRINDER WITH HELICAL ROTARY ACTUATOR - A stump grinder may include a machine body and a helical rotary actuator mounted to the machine body, wherein the helical rotary actuator includes a central axis. A support may be mounted to the helical rotary actuator, and an arm may be mounted to the support. A cutting wheel may be rotatably mounted to the arm, and a motor may be operable for driving the cutting wheel. The helical rotary actuator may be configured for moving the cutting wheel along an arcuate path about the central axis. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104441 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPUTING DEVICE FOR PROCESSING GEOSPATIAL DATA - A computing device for processing geospatial data associated with an irrigation system comprises a processing element in electronic communication with a memory element. The processing element is configured or programmed to receive sensor data over time from a plurality of sensors associated with the irrigation system, receive or determine geolocation data, link data from each sensor with geolocation data to form geospatial data, determine trends in the geospatial data for each sensor or a group of sensors, determine changes or adjustments in an operation of components of the irrigation system based on trends determined in the geospatial data, and output an electronic signal whose analog level or digital data value varies according to the changes or adjustments in the operation of components of the irrigation system. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104442 | TESSELLATED CERAMIC APPARATUS FOR PLANT GROWTH - A tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth is set forth devised to support germination and plant growth upon an exterior surface. Water moves under osmotic pressure from a water storage volume disposed in osmotic communication with the ceramic, through the ceramic to become available water at the exterior surface. A graduated cross-section regulates water flow from a water storage volume through to the exterior surface along a pressure gradient exerted by the water head. Plant growth is facilitated within a plurality of tessellated indentations disposed upon the exterior surface and growth may be restricted from areas of the exterior surface by application of gloss, glaze, sealants and/or other surface features that may blend design elements to augment and support a living design. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104443 | FRAME STRUCTURE OF AQUAPONIC SYSTEM ASSEMBLED BY MODULE ELEMENTS - A frame structure of aquaponic system assembled by module elements, comprising a base, at least a cultivating tank, a fix cover and a plurality of connecting members. Said elements of a frame structure are connected by the friction of elements through mortise-tenon joint and are easy for assembly and maintenance. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104444 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-IN1600 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2022-04-07 |
20220104445 | Crisphead Lettuce Varieties with Resistance to Bremia Lactucae - Provided herein are various crisphead lettuce varieties, including seeds thereof and methods of using the varieties to generate additional lettuce varieties. The varieties are characterized by their color, size, shape, cold tolerance, and resistance to | 2022-04-07 |
20220104446 | MELON VARIETY NUN 76329 MEM - A new and distinct melon variety NUN 76329 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 76329 MEM is a Cantaloupe non-sutured melon variety of the Harper type with extended shelf life, comprising resistance to | 2022-04-07 |
20220104447 | RICE CULTIVAR 'UADA1701084' - A rice cultivar designated UADA1701084 is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar UADA1701084. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing UADA1701084 with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into UADA1701084 through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding UADA1701084 with another rice cultivar. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104448 | TOMATO VARIETY NUN 00317 TOP - A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00317 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 00317 TOP is a determinate tomato variety of the viscosity type with extended field holding capacity for the processing market comprising resistance to | 2022-04-07 |
20220104449 | GRAPEVINES AND RELATED METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE - This disclosure relates to a white-fruited, perfect-flowered, bunch grapevine having white fruit due to a non-VvMybA1 genetic mutation. Methods for producing the grapevine can utilize or include, for example, breeding, mutagenesis, recombinant DNA, and/or gene editing. The grapevine can be used to obtain achieve new grape colors and/or new combinations of color and flavor. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104450 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ANIMALS IN AN ENCLOSURE - The invention comprises systems and methods for controlling environmental conditions within and/or around an animal enclosure. The systems and methods preferably comprise a climate control system and infrared sensors in a poultry house having a first climate and housing poultry having one or more measurable parameters such a temperature. The infrared sensors detect infrared light information emitted by a head and/or vent of poultry in the house. The climate control system processes the information to calculate an internal temperature of poultry and activates one or more climate conditioning devices in the house to change the first climate to a second climate determined by the detected information and/or calculated internal temperatures of the poultry. The systems and methods may be deployed in houses comprising thousands of poultry and one or more climate zones. The systems and methods may make one or more climate changes based on one or more different parameters. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104451 | CALVING PEN - Improved farrowing crate for cows, in which the cattle have a peaceful atmosphere particularly suitable for the time of calving and the following days, so that both the physical and mental health of the mother and calf can be closely monitored and appropriate medical and other care can be administered during this period, and which has various safety systems for both the cattle and the user. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104452 | AUTOMATIC CAT TOILET - A full-automatic cat toilet, including an accommodating cavity arranged in the base for placing cat litter; a rotating shovel; two ends of which are rotatably arranged in the base; a rotating shovel claw is arranged at a radial end of the rotating shovel; the rotating shovel is capable of turning over with respect to the accommodating cavity and the base; a turning movement stroke of the rotating shovel and rotating shovel claw is between position A and position B; the position A and the position B are respectively located in a rear bottom area and rear top area of the base; the accommodating cavity is located below the rotating shovel; the accommodating cavity has a space that satisfies the turning movement stroke of the rotating shovel; through a turning movement of the rotating shovel, a collection and removal of cat litter blocks in the accommodating cavity are realized. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104453 | DOUBLE USE DISPOSABLE LITTER SYSTEM - A disposable litter system comprises a first litter box and a second litter box, each comprising opposing front and rear walls, opposing side walls, and a floor that is integral with the front, rear, and side walls. Each litter box is constructed from a single unitary piece of cardboard such that there are no seams between the front wall and each side wall of each litter box and there are no seams between the rear wall and each side wall of each litter box. The second litter box is sized such that the first litter box is nestable within the second litter box. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104454 | PORTABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, OPENED WINDOW MOUNTED ENCLOSURE WITH REDUNDANT FALL PREVENTION - An enclosure which can be mounted into a common opened window, having a redundant series of attachments and engagements which minimize the likelihood of the enclosure and the enclosure's contents from falling to the ground outdoors. In the event that one attachment or engagement fails; the other attachments and engagements function together to prevent the enclosure from falling to the ground outdoors. An enclosure which requires minimal assembly by the user. An enclosure which is collapsible, portable, and lightweight. An enclosure which can be constructed of strong and rigid materials which are inexpensive and some are renewable. An enclosure which can be easily manufactured. An enclosure which self-adjusts to the length of various window sashes. An enclosure which can prevent insects and rain from entering the home. An enclosure which is sheltered from precipitation and sun. An enclosure which can be configured differently, and repurposed by the user. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104455 | ANIMAL FEED TROUGH - An animal feed trough that includes a base having a triangular configuration defined by a central ridge extending along a length of the base, tapering downwardly and outwardly from the central ridge to define a plurality of feed dishes extending along the length of the base. A body having a side wall panel and opposing, spaced-apart end caps defining an interior for storing a supply of grain is adapted for being mounted on and supported by the base and having an open bottom for gravity flow of grain from the body onto the base and into the plurality of feed dishes. An opening is provided in the body for introducing grain into the interior of the body, and a lid panel is provided for covering and closing the opening in the body. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104456 | ANIMAL WATERING DEVICE - An animal watering device is provided that is automatically fillable for providing water to animals, such as horses or other livestock. Animal watering device includes a base, a trough positioned within the base for storing water, and a water filling assembly coupled with the trough to control a water level within the trough. A ring can be positioned about an upper surface of the trough to protect the upper surface of the trough. A disc can be positioned within the trough to cover a portion of water filling assembly positioned within the trough, while allowing water to flow through the disc. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104457 | GUIDANCE VEHICLE - A guidance vehicle guides a dog for a walk, and includes a leash attachment, a distance sensor, and an electronic control unit. The leash attachment is configured to attach a leash that connects the dog. The distance sensor is configured to detect a dog-to-vehicle distance being a distance between the dog and the guidance vehicle. The electronic control unit is configured to execute a travel control of the guidance vehicle. The electronic control unit includes, as one of modes of the travel control, a walk guidance mode that causes the guidance vehicle to automatically travel along a walk route while guiding the dog to walk. The walk guidance mode executed by the electronic control unit includes a basic walk mode that controls the dog-to-vehicle distance so as to maintain a constant distance when the dog is moving along the walk route. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104458 | PLUSH PET TOY - The invention is a pet toy with a plush character housed within a molded ball that allows a user to pull the entire plush toy out of the ball, revealing a surprise character. The plush characters are malleable and may be reinserted by the user to have the put pull the toy out repeatedly. Special blister packaging allows for about an inch of tail to stick out, but not reveal the character. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104459 | ADJUSTABLE DOG LEAD WITH SIZE-ADAPTABLE HARNESS AND DETACHABLE LEASH - A size-adaptable dog lead, comprising a leash component having a first cord portion, a handle formed at one end of the first cord portion, and a ring attached to the end of the first cord portion opposite the handle; a harness component connectable to the leash component, wherein the harness component further comprises a second cord portion formed into a collar band and a chest band; a releasable clasp attached to one end of the second cord portion adapted to engage and disengage the ring attached to the first cord portion; a loop formed at the end of the second cord portion; a ring interlocked with the loop; wherein the collar band is formed by passing one section of the second cord portion though the ring interlocked with the loop and around the neck of the dog; and wherein the chest band is formed by passing another section of the second cord portion transversely under the body of the dog and then upward and through the loop for attachment to the leash component using the releasable clasp. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104460 | ANIMAL HARNESS AND INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS AND ACCESSORIES - A cover and a harness can combine to form a covered harness for an animal. A harness can comprise a chest strap comprising first and second chest strap portions. A girth strap can comprise a first and second girth strap portion. A harness panel can be connected to the first and second chest strap portion and the first and second girth strap portion. A first and second magnetic element can be embedded under the first and second girth strap portion. A cover can comprise a back wall sheet shaped to cover the harness panel, a top sheet shaped to cover the back wall sheet, and a binding piece securing the back wall sheet and the top sheet. A first and second cover magnetic element can be secured between the top sheet and the back wall sheet and can magnetically connect to the first and second magnetic element. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104461 | ELASTIC LEASH WITH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A leash is formed with a body composed of an elastomeric material and is configured with several fixed-sized loops and an adjustable loop. The leash includes a buckle connected to one of the fixed-sized loops. The buckle is connected to one of the fixed-sized loops and is slidably engaged with the body so as to cause adjustments in the leash length as the buckle slides along the body responsive to manual forced applied by a user. The buckle is configured to remain at a fixed location on the body absent manual force being applied to slide the buckle along the body. The elastomeric material of the body adds to comfort and safety for using the leash with animal(s) attached to the leash, as well as for increasing secure positioning of the buckle on the body. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104462 | TWO HANDED DOG LEASH - A two-handed dog leash is provided having a rigid tubular member having a first handle, a second handle, and central portion. The central portion is positioned between the first and second handles and defines a centrally located aperture. A cleat assembly is positioned within the centrally located aperture. A leash terminating member secures a first end of a flexible leash within the central portion. The flexible dog leash having a second end configured to pass through the cleat assembly within the centrally located aperture and the flexible dog leash is capable of extending and retracting through the cleat assembly such that the length between the second end and rigid tubular member is adjustable. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104463 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COUNTING LIVESTOCK - A system configured to receive video and/or images from an image capture device over a livestock path, generate feature maps from an image of the video by applying at least a first convolutional neural network, slide a window across the feature maps to obtain a plurality of anchor shapes, determine if each anchor shape contains an object to generate a plurality of regions of interest, each of the plurality of regions of interest being a non-rectangular, polygonal shape, extract feature maps from each region of interest, classify objects in each region of interest, in parallel with classification, predict segmentation masks on at least a subset of the regions of interest in a pixel-to-pixel manner, identify individual animals within the objects based on classifications and the segmentation masks, and count individual animals based on identification, and provide the count to a digital device for display, processing, and/or reporting. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING A SIGNATURE OF AN ANIMAL MOVEMENT AND AN ANIMAL ACTIVITY - A system, apparatus, and/or method of identifying an activity of an animal. The activity may include the animal drinking, eating, urination, or defecating. Motion data of a first animal may be received, for example, via a sensor. Predetermined signatures of one or more second animals may be received. The predetermined signatures of the one or more second animals may be associated with one or more activities of the one or more second animals. A signature of an activity of the first animal may be determined based on the motion data of the first animal. Based on the signature of the activity of the first animal and the predetermined signatures of the second animal, the activity of the first animal may be identified. The identified activity of the first animal may be displayed via a display device. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104465 | TREATMENT RESERVOIRS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF A TREATMENT COMPOUND IN AN AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - The present disclosure relates generally to treatment reservoirs ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220104466 | MULTI-PHASIC INTEGRATED SUPER-INTENSIVE SHRIMP PRODUCTION SYSTEM - A method for shrimp aquaculture, in which, all growth phases and essential operations are modularized and integrated to form a multi-phasic synchronous super-intensive shrimp production system controlled by a custom designed cyber-physical platform. Modular components include, for example, post-larvae nursery modules, grow-out production modules, recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) modules, feed distribution modules, and regulatory elements comprised of Program Logic Controllers (PLCs) integrated with Human Interface Modules (HIMs). | 2022-04-07 |
20220104467 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED CELLS, TISSUES, AND ORGANS FOR TREATING DISEASE - Genetically modified cells, tissues, and organs for treating or preventing diseases are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making the genetically modified cells and non-human animals. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104468 | MODULATION OF LC3-ASSOCIATED ENDOCYTOSIS PATHWAY AND GENETICALLY MODIFIED NON-HUMAN ANIMALS AS A MODEL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION AND NEURODEGENERATION - Compositions and methods are provided for modifying and treating neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. The methods and compositions can be used to ameliorate the effects of a deficiency in the LC3-associated endocytosis (LANDO) pathway for clearing β-amyloid. Thus, methods are further provided for modulating β-amyloid clearance using an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition that targets the LANDO pathway. Accordingly, pharmaceutical compositions that target the LANDO pathway are provided herein. The methods and compositions described herein can be used to treat neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104469 | RODENT ANIMALS EXPRESSING HUMAN CR1 - Disclosed herein are genetically modified rodent animals comprising in their genome a nucleic acid which comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a human CR1 polypeptide, wherein the rodent animals display a human-like expression of the human CR1 polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are isolated rodent cells including rodent embryonic stem cells, and rodent tissues. Further disclosed are nucleic acid vectors and methods for making the genetically modified rodent animals, as well as methods of using such genetically modified rodent animals for screening and testing candidate compounds. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104470 | HANDLE FOR A FISH SPEAR AND FISH SPEAR - Shown and described is a handle for a fish spear, the fish spear comprising a one-piece or multi-piece spear rod and an elastic band as a tensioning element, the spear rod having a spear tip at one end and the elastic band being attachable to the other end of the spear rod to tension the elastic band along the spear rod with a user's hand, wherein the handle is adapted to releasably secure the tensioned elastic band and includes a trigger mechanism for manually releasing the elastic band from the handle. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104471 | Vibrating Disc Fishing Lure - A vibrating disc fishing lure for adding motion to live bait as it moves through the water. The vibrating disc fishing lure generally includes a leader with a fixed loop adapted for attachment to a fishing line, the leader also being attached to or including a fishhook. The lure also includes a disc on the leader positioned between the fixed loop and the fishhook, the disc having a flat front surface toward the fixed loop and a flat rear surface toward the fishhook, and having an opening that extends from the flat front surface to the flat rear surface, wherein the leader passes through the opening such that the disc is free to rotate and vibrate on the leader. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104472 | AUTONOMOUS BAIT - An autonomous, artificial bait aims to simulate the movements of natural baits. The autonomous bait may be designed to appear as a natural bait such as a crawfish, shrimp, worm, or minnow. The autonomous bait includes a cavity in which a gas producing engine may be received. The gas producing engine includes a gas producing agent that produces gas when it interacts with water. That way, when water enters the gas producing engine, gas may be produced that interacts with the autonomous bait to cause movement of the bait that simulates the movements of a natural bait it aims to imitate. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104473 | Fishing Lure Container - A fishing lure container incorporating a case having axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial walls fixedly attached to the case, wherein such walls are respectively positioned for closing the case's axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial ports respectively opening the case at the axial and the oppositely axial walls; axial and oppositely axial caps respectively covering the axial and oppositely axial ports, the axial and oppositely axial caps being rotatable; a lure frame having axial and oppositely axial ends, wherein such frame's axial end is fixedly attached to the axial cap; and a quick disconnect fastener interconnecting the lure frame's oppositely axial end and the oppositely axial cap. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104474 | SMART MOSQUITO TRAP FOR MOSQUITO CLASSIFICATION - An insect trap includes a combination of one or more components used to classify the insect according to a genus and species. The trap includes an imaging device, a digital microphone, and passive infrared sensors at the entrance of the trap to sense wing-beat frequencies and size of the insect (to identify entry of a mosquito). A lamb-skin membrane, filled with an insect attractant such as carbon dioxide mixed with gas air inside, mimics human skin so that the insect can rest on the membrane and even pierce the membrane as if a blood meal is available. An imaging device such as a passive infrared sensor or a camera gathers image data of the insect. The insect may be a mosquito. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104475 | SINGLE-HANDED TRAP - An animal trap for safely trapping animals that may be safely set with a single hand. The trap has a frame with an opening and a pair of doors that are pivotally affixed to the frame adjacent to the opening. The doors are movable between an open and closed position. A rotating assembly is connected to each door through a corresponding linkage that are pivotally connected to the rotating assembly and one of the doors. The rotating assembly is rotatably affixed to the frame and rotatable between a set position and a tripped position about an axis. A spring biases one of the doors toward its closed position and when the rotating assembly is in its set position. A trigger mechanism is pivotally affixed to the frame and has a set position and a tripped position, rotating the trigger mechanism will trip the trap. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104476 | Electronic Rodent Trap With Remote Monitoring Capability - An electronic rodent trap and monitoring method is provided. Each trap has at least one entrance, and preferably two entrances in opposed relationship to create a longitudinal tunnel, with a pair of lower plates extending longitudinally and oriented in spaced substantially parallel relationship, and a triggering element, such as a third plate, positioned above the lower plates, and preferably adjacent the ceiling of the trap on a center baffle that also shields a bait cup. The trap is activated when the rodent, with its left and right feet on the parallel lower plates, which are preferably raised above the floor, contacts the triggering element on the center baffle. The trap is preferably modular in design with an electronics module and a tunnel module removably secured within and protected by an outer housing. The trap also has improved features for more accurate remote monitoring of rodent dispatch and kill verification. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104477 | Selective Access System For A Feeder - A selective access system, and methods of making and using such a system, whereby the selective access system includes a container having an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls; an opening disposed within the side wall, the opening communicating with the interior space; and a cover slidably engaged with the container, the cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cover overlays the opening; in the second position, the cover disposes away from at least a portion of the opening to permit access to the interior space. The selective access system can further include an electrical conductor coupled to the container, whereby the electrical conductor can deliver a nonlethal electrical shock to an animal which comes into contact therewith to deter the animal from the selective access system. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104478 | Elastic Mosquito Net for Car Front Side Window - An elastic mosquito net for a car front side window is revealed. The elastic mosquito net made of elastic mesh fabric is installed on a window frame of a front door of a car. A mounting hole is disposed on an outer fabric surface of the elastic mosquito net and corresponding to a rear-view mirror for allowing a neck portion of the rear-view mirror to be inserted through. The mounting hole is provided with a drawstring by which users can operate to make the mounting hole wrap and fit to the neck portion closely for preventing mosquitoes and insects from passing through a gap between the mounting hole and the neck portion and the open front side window and then entering the car. The drawstring can be replaced by a separable connecting member which allows users to adjust a length/area thereof being connected for tight and close fit. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104479 | PORTABLE BLIND SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A portable blind is provided. The blind includes a frame, wheel assembly, and hitch. The wheel assembly is configured to move between stowed and deployed configurations. In the deployed configuration, the wheels contact the ground and enable transport of the blind. In the stowed configuration, the wheels do not extend past the bottom of the frame of the blind, and thus the blind rests upon the ground. The hitch is also configured to move between stored and deployed configurations. In the deployed configuration, the hitch forms a “C” shape with its plurality of members, and in the stowed configuration the plurality of members are stacked on top of one another. A method of moving the wheel assembly and the hitch between their configurations is also provided. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104480 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL DECOY - A bird decoy apparatus includes a first piece with a blank resembling a like size and shape of a first profile of a bird. A second piece includes a blank resembling a like size and shape of a second profile of the bird. At least one removable support is inserted into the first piece. The second piece is inserted to the first piece at a series of slots to assemble the bird decoy. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104481 | CRYOPRESERVATION OF STEM CELLS - The invention relates to methods for the cryopreservation of a stem cell population, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) such as adipose-derived stromal stem cells (ASCs). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in cryopreservation methods, populations of cells obtained from said methods, compositions comprising said cells and uses thereof. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104482 | Compositions, Methods and Kits for Stabilizing Cells and Biological Samples - Compositions, methods and kits are described for stabilizing cells and biological samples, allowing for storage and transportation of stabilized cells and biological samples. Cells can be stabilized in whole blood or fractionated blood. Isolated cells can also be stabilized. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104483 | Process for the preparation of nanoparticulate compositions and compositions obtained therefrom - The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of an aqueous pesticide dispersion comprising the steps of: a) dissolving a pesticidal active ingredient in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain a pesticide solution; b) mixing the pesticide solution with water in the presence of surface active agents to form aqueous pesticide dispersion. This invention further discloses a method for controlling pests comprising of diluting the aqueous pesticide dispersion of the present invention in water to obtain diluted aqueous pesticide dispersions and applying an effective amount of said diluted dispersion to a site. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104484 | NANOSTRUCTURED METALLIC SUBSTRATES AND SURFACES TO DEACTIVATE MICROBES - A configuration of nanoscale metal or metal oxide projections on the surface of a metal substrate is provided. The configuration, because of their nanoscale geometric characteristics, create non-uniform distributions of electrical surface charge, which can rapidly transfer into nearby microbes to reduce or eliminate their pathogenicity. The charge transfer disrupts the microbe outer membrane and inactivates pathogenic processes. One embodiment of a nano surface architecture is provided that is suitable for inactivating viruses or killing bacteria via enhanced charge transfer. A range of nanoprojection spacings, sizes, and shapes are provided. A high shear deformation process to create high-angle grain boundaries and specific grain sizes in metal or alloy substrates suited for nucleating and growing nanoprojections that possess the characteristics needed to deactivate microbes is also provided. Also provided are embodiments of high shear deformation to make the suitable substrates and thermal oxidation processes to cultivate nanoprojections. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104485 | PESTICIDAL MIXTURE COMPRISING A CARBOXAMIDE COMPOUND AND A BIOPESTICIDE - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components at least one active compound selected from compounds of formula I, formula Ia, and mixtures thereof and at least one biopesticide II. Furthermore, the present invention relates to seed treatment compositions comprising said mixtures, to methods and uses comprising the application of these mixtures and to seeds comprising the mixtures of the invention or a seed treatment composition thereof. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104486 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING OR PREVENTING INFESTATION OF CORN PLANTS BY PHYTOPATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS - The present invention relates to methods for controlling or preventing infestation of corn plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms of the | 2022-04-07 |
20220104487 | PSEUDOMONAS STRAINS AND THEIR METABOLITES TO CONTROL PLANT DISEASES - The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, that can inhibit the growth of a variety of microbial species for a variety of crops and fungal pathogens. The methods include use of novel, potent antimicrobial metabolites produced from the strains corresponding to compounds having Formulas (I), (II), and (III): | 2022-04-07 |
20220104488 | ANTIVIRAL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Polyamines are water-soluble polyelectrolytes with the amino groups that can be used to attach the polymers onto functional surfaces of fibrous materials. In addition, polyamines can be readily modified by (super)nucleophilic groups such as (alkyl)aminopyridines that enhance the polymer's ability to promote hydrolysis of organophosphorous chemical warfare agents. Furthermore, attachment of hydantoin moieties augments the number of the imide, amide, or amine groups on the polyamine's chain, which provides oxidizing properties to the resulting modified polyamine after halogenation. In one aspect, disclosed herein are polyamines with side chains modified to contain both (4-aminopyridine, APy) and 5-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)hydantoin (HBH) functionalities with enhanced content of the active bromine. Viricidal activity of the APy- and HBH-modified polyallylamine against human coronavirus (type 229E) was tested both in solution and on nylon-cotton fabric. The polymers are effective at inactivating the coronavirus, at both low concentrations and short exposure times. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104489 | 5-FLUORO-4-IMINO-3-(ALKYL/SUBSTITUTED ALKYL)-1-(ARYLSULFONYL)-3,4-DIHYDROPYRIMIDIN-2(1H)-ONE AS A SEED TREATMENT - The present disclosure relates to the use of a compound of Formula I as a seed treatment to prevent or control plant diseases. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104490 | Synergistic Fungicidal Mixtures and Compositions Comprising 5-Fluoro-4-Imino-3-Methyl-1-Tosyl-3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1h)-One for Fungal Control (SBI) - A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: | 2022-04-07 |
20220104491 | AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention is relative to an agrochemical composition comprising as herbicidal substance a combination of a phenylpyridazine derivative and a triketone, a defined solvent, and a surfactant system comprising a non ionic and an anionic surfactant. The invention also concerns a process for the preparation of said agrochemical composition, an agrochemical emulsion or suspoemulsion obtainable by diluting said agrochemical composition and a method of controlling undesired vegetation using said agrochemical composition. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104492 | PYRIDAZINIUM COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN A METHOD OF CONTROLLING UNWANTED PLANT GROWTH - Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104493 | HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS - Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim | 2022-04-07 |
20220104494 | METHOD OF IMPROVING TURFGRASS ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE - The present invention relates to a method of controlling abiotic stress on turfgrass using an effective non-phytotoxic amount of acibenzolar-s-methyl. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104495 | THEOPHYLLINE DERIVATIVES WITH NEMATOCIDAL ACTIVITY, THEIR AGRONOMIC COMPOSITIONS AND RELATIVE USE - The present invention related to theophylline derivatives having general formula (I) agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and analogous compounds having formula (XVI) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops. These compounds advantageously prove to be both effective against parasites and free of phytotoxicity. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104496 | PESTICIDALLY ACTIVE BI- OR TRICYCLIC HETEROCYCLES WITH SULFUR CONTAINING SUBSTITUENTS - Compounds of formula I | 2022-04-07 |
20220104497 | INCLUSION OF BOUND ANTISEPTIC IN A LUER LOCK - An antiseptic polymeric material, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the material, and the material is used for contacting with a luer lock. The antiseptic polymeric material may help disinfect or prevent any further microbial contamination to the luer lock, wherein the use of a covalently bound antimicrobial compound may also reduce any risk of having the antimicrobial compound entering the intravenous line and being exposed to the patient bloodstream. Preferably, the antiseptic polymeric material may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface of the luer lock. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104498 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS RESISTANT TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT DEGRADATION AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphoramidothioates that are resistant to degradation of active ingredient. The invention provides a process for preparing granular compositions comprising acephate that are resistant to degradation of active ingredient, wherein said process comprises use of a mixture of water and an electrolyte. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104499 | Application Method of Silicon Quantum Dots for controlling Corn Armyworm - The present disclosure discloses an application method of silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) for controlling corn armyworm, belonging to the technical field of nano-agricultural technology for crop pest control. The method for controlling corn armyworm by using Si QDs of the present disclosure includes the following steps of: preparing the Si QDs into an aqueous solution of the Si QDs, and then applying the aqueous solution on the roots or leaves of plants as plant fertilizer; where the concentration of the aqueous solution of the Si QDs is 10-150 mg/L; the size of the Si QDs is 3-8 nm. The method of the present disclosure not only improves the effect of the conventional silicon fertilizer on the stress resistance of plants, but also directly improves the direct insecticidal effect of the nano-silicon and improves the chemical defense capability of plants; the optimal spraying amount of Si QDs is determined by spraying different concentrations of Si QDs in the growth and development experiment of armyworm. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104500 | PSEUDOMONAS STRAINS AND THEIR METABOLITES TO CONTROL PLANT DISEASES - The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, that can inhibit the growth of a variety of microbial species for a variety of crops. The methods include use of novel, potent antimicrobial metabolites produced from the strains corresponding to compounds having Formulas (I), (II), and (III): | 2022-04-07 |
20220104501 | LICHEN COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT MYCOTOXIN PRODUCTION - Described herein are methods for obtaining useful compounds from lichens. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104502 | CONTAINERS FOR BAKING - There is provided an ovenable, fold-flat baking container assemblage from a flat unassembled form into an assembled form, the container comprising a flat base ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220104503 | ADJUSTABLE THICKNESS SHEETING DEVICE FOR A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - A food processing attachment for a food processing device includes a rotational adapter configured to be selectively coupled with a drive system of the food processing device. A food holder is coupled to the rotational adapter and having a base, wherein the food holder is selectively rotated by the rotational adapter. A central spear extends perpendicularly from a center of the base. A plurality of radial flanges extend perpendicularly from the base, wherein each radial flange of the plurality of flanges is discontinuous with the other radial flanges, wherein the central spear and the plurality of radial flanges are adapted to secure a food item in a processing space and in communication with the rotational adapter. A blade is coupled to an operable carriage and is adapted to selectively engage the food item within the processing space to remove at least a portion of the food item. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104504 | HIGH PROTEIN FROZEN FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD - A method of producing a food product ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220104505 | Freezer-To-Oven Dough Product Having Reduced Cook Time - A frozen topologically modified dough product is produced by creating topological features in a dough piece having a main body portion including an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the topological features is at least one of undulations in the upper surface created through formation of a series of crest and trough regions and a series of tunnels created in the main body portion of the dough piece, and then freezing the dough piece to produce a frozen dough piece. When cooked, particularly through a convection baking operation, the topological features increase the surface area for convection heat transfer during the baking operation, resulting in a significantly reduced overall bake time. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104506 | Freezer-To-Oven Dough Product Having Multiple Layers with Varying Densities - A frozen, ready-to-bake dough product has an expanded dough core and an un-proofed dough veneer. The dough core is proofed before being enveloped by the outer dough veneer to form a dual density dough product having an inner, lower density body portion and an outer, higher density body portion, with the outer body portion constituting more than half of the overall body mass. The dual density dough product is frozen into a ready-to-bake dough product. Upon baking directly from the frozen state, a surface area of the dough product expands less than 60% while a volume of the dough product basically doubles due to expansion of the dough veneer, with the dough veneer establishing a crust for a light and airy inner bread body. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104507 | NOVEL FROZEN CONFECTION SHAPED BAKERY ITEM COMPOSITIONS - A frozen confection shaped bakery item dough composition comprising: from 10.0 wt % to 30.0 wt % water; from 5.0 wt % to 35.0 wt % sugar; from 4.0 wt % to 25.0 wt % fat; and, from 35.0 wt % to 60.0 wt % flour. A frozen confection shaped bakery item prepared from the frozen confection shaped bakery item dough composition and a process for its preparation. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104508 | EDIBLE TUBULAR FOOD CASINGS - The present invention provides edible tubular food casings, a method for producing said edible tubular food casings, compositions for forming said edible tubular food casings and the use of said edible tubular food casings for example as a sausage casing, which food casings are hot water and sodium salt resistant, stable at high temperatures, can be easily shined and are ready to be stuffed with foodstuff, especially by meat, cheese or fish products, but also with vegetarian or vegan foodstuff. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104509 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY RECOVERING BREAST FILLETS FROM POULTRY CARCASSES OR PARTS THEREOF - An apparatus for automatically recovering breast fillets from poultry bodies or parts thereof has a conveying device to continuously convey the poultry bodies in a conveying direction. The conveying device has receiving elements to hold and convey the poultry bodies along a processing path. Processing stations are arranged on the processing path and the stations include at least a furcula-removal station and a breast fillet detaching station. At least one measuring device is arranged on the processing path downstream of the breast fillet detaching station. The poultry bodies held by the receiving elements are conveyed past the measuring device such that the sternum of the poultry bodies is oriented at least substantially transversely to the conveying direction with the breast side facing the measuring device. The measuring device has a scanning element to mechanically scan the poultry bodies on the breast side. A corresponding method is also provided. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104510 | METHOD FOR SUPPRESSING COLORATION OF FRYING OIL AND FAT COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FRYING OIL AND FAT COMPOSITION, AND COLORATION-SUPPRESSING AGENT - There is provided a novel method for suppressing coloration of an oil and fat composition when a food ingredient is fried using the oil and fat composition. This method includes a step for adding a preparation oil to an edible oil and fat, and is such that: the preparation oil is a substance that has been subjected, in a step for refining a crude raw oil obtained from olives serving as an oilseed raw material, to (1) an optionally implemented neutralization step, (2) an optionally implemented bleaching step, and (3) an optionally implemented deodorization step in the stated order, without a degumming step having been implemented, where at least one of the (2) bleaching step and the (3) deodorization step is implemented; and an absorbance difference of the preparation oil is 0.05 or more, the absorbance difference being obtained by subtracting the absorbance at a wavelength of 750 nm from the absorbance at a wavelength of 660 nm, with isooctane used as a control. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104511 | PRECISELY-SHAPED CHOCOLATE ELEMENTS, CHOCOLATE CONFECTION INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A chocolate confection comprises precisely-shaped chocolate elements bonded together at points of contact to form a porous mass having a porosity of at least 40 percent; and an edible substance disposed within the porous mass. Precisely-shaped chocolate elements, each independently have a maximum dimension of less than or equal to 3 millimeters and an aspect ratio of 3:1 to 10:1. Methods of making the precisely-shaped chocolate elements and chocolate confection are also disclosed. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104512 | A CONFECTIONARY DECORATING KIT - A confectionary decorating kit comprising a block comprising a plurality of decorative stamp elements and a plurality of receptacles defined in the block wherein each decorative stamp element is mounted into a matching receptacle, and wherein each decorative stamp element is removable from its matching receptacle. In addition a confectionary decorating kit comprising a plate comprising a first plate surface wherein a decorative stamp element is attachable to the first plate surface of the plate to form a decorative stamp comprising a design formed from the decorative stamp elements, and wherein the decorative stamp is for use to imprint the design into an item of edible confectionary. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104513 | INTERNAL CLEAN-IN-PLACE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A Clean in Place assembly for a food processor includes a self-cleaning valve assembly, wherein the self-cleaning valve assembly is in fluid communication with a food flow path in the food processor. The self-cleaning valve assembly includes a valve receiving chamber and valve configured to selectively fluidly connect a food flow path inlet port to a food flow path outlet port; fluidly connect the food flow path inlet port to a multivalent port; and fluidly connect a treating solution to a dead space between the valve and the valve receiving cavity. Food product can be selectively drained or retained in food flow path, wherein the self-cleaning valve can be continuously or intermittently exposed to a treating solution for treating non-food flow path portions of the self-cleaning valve assembly. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104514 | SHELF STABLE HIGH PROTEIN POWDER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING A FROZEN OR CHILLED HIGH PROTEIN CONFECTION - The present invention relates to a high protein shelf stable powder composition comprising form about 52 to 80% of a protein source having a lipid content, from about 5-18% of a protein encapsulated fat, from about 5-18% of a mineral source that is whey permeate, lactose, sweet whey powder or a dairy mineral blend or a mixture thereof and from about 0.2% to 5.0% stabilizing agent or a mixture of stabilizing agents. The composition may also contain flavorings, salts, starch, sweetener and/or soluble fiber. The amounts are by weight of the composition. The invention also relates to preparing a high protein frozen confection from the shelf stable powder composition. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104515 | System for identifying and developing food ingredients from natural sources by machine learning and database mining combined with empirical testing for a target function - This disclosure provides a technology for developing alternative protein sources for use in industrial food production. The technology mines natural sources by a process that is done partly in silico. Instead of sampling and testing a vast library of compounds, machine learning and implementation narrows the field of functional candidates by predictive modeling based on known protein structure. Candidate proteins that are selected by this analysis are then produced and screened in a high-throughput manner by recombinant expression and testing to determine whether they have a target function. Multiple cycles of the machine learning, database mining, expression and testing are done to yield potential ingredients suitable for assessment as part of a commercial food product. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104516 | LIQUID SEASONING CONTAINING PLANT-BASED MEAT PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING LIQUID SEASONING AS WELL AS PLANT-BASED MEAT PRODUCT HAVING IMPROVED MEAT TEXTURE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PLANT-BASED MEAT PRODUCT - A liquid seasoning containing a plant-based meat product to which flavor similar to a cooked and processed meat and meat texture when eating except texture by a physical resistance when chewing are given, and a method of producing such a liquid seasoning, as well as a plant-based meat product having improved meat texture and a method of producing such a plant-based meat product are provided. This disclosure further provides a method of producing a liquid seasoning containing a plant-based meat product, the method includes using a seasoning liquid, a food having emulsification capability, a dry textured vegetable protein, a food containing water-soluble polysaccharide, and edible oil/fat, as essential raw material components, mixing these essential raw material components, emulsifying the seasoning liquid, and performing a heating process at 70° C. or more and less than 100° C. after impregnating the dry textured vegetable protein with the obtained emulsified liquid seasoning. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104517 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING INTESTINAL DISORDER - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to method, compositions and food products for improving intestinal health, treating intestinal dysbiosis and/or treating an intestinal disorder in a subject, e.g., a human or a companion animal. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104518 | PELLETED COMPOSITIONS OF LEGUME FORAGES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Pelleted compositions of legume forages including | 2022-04-07 |
20220104519 | L-AMINO ACID-CONTAINING FEEDSTUFF ADDITIVE - Granulated animal feed additives having high bulk density were obtained by adding a surface-active substance to a fermentation broth containing amino acid before spray-drying, wherein low residual moisture levels were achieved at high spray rates and low granulator temperatures. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104520 | A Process for Prepared a Beverage or Beverage Component, Beverage or Beverage Component Prepared by Such Process, and Use of Brewer's Spent Grains for Preparing Such Beverage or Beverage Component - A process for preparing a beverage or beverage component can have the following steps. Providing brewer's spent grain occurs. Then, performing a saccharification by enzymatic treatment of the brewer's spent grain and a fermentation of the saccharified brewer's spent grain with lactic acid bacteria and/or acetic acid bacteria and/or probiotics obtains a fermented broth. Filtering the fermented broth and collecting the permeate obtains the beverage or beverage component. Homogenizing the fermented broth is performed to obtain the beverage or beverage component. | 2022-04-07 |
20220104521 | SWEETENER AND FLAVOR COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions. | 2022-04-07 |