24th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200178452 | SOIL LOOSENING AND FURROWER ASSEMBLIES AND A BED RENOVATOR THEREFOR - There is provided soil loosening and furrower assemblies and a bed renovator therefor. The soil loosening assembly comprises a blade assembly and wherein the blade assembly is horizontally pitched such that, when drawn beneath a soil surface at a fixed depth, the horizontally pitched blade assembly severs rootstock at the level of the blade assembly while retaining the rootstock substantially in place and loosens soil above the level of the blade assembly without substantial soil inversion. The furrower assembly comprises side plates extending rearwardly from a forward prow edge, wherein the side plates are approximately 25-45° with respect to the horizontal axis; and bottom edges of the side plates are approximately 20-40° with respect to a direction-of-travel axis. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178453 | TREN DE SIEMBRA PARA M QUINA SEMBRADORA Y MAQUINA SEMBRADORA QUE INCLUYE EL MISMO - A seed-sowing assembly, especially of rice, consisting of at least two single seeding units arranged in parallel and displaced longitudinally from each other, which allows a narrow separation between furrows, wherein each of said single units comprises a first pivoting support arm connected at one of its ends that supports a load regulator; and a second pivoting support arm connected to another end of the first support arm that supports at least one furrow-generating disc; at least one depth limiting wheel coupled to at least one furrow-generating disc; a seed contact wheel; and a third pivoting support arm connected to one end of the second support arm that supports two furrow-closing wheels. A seed-sowing machine comprising the seed-sowing assembly. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178454 | Real-Time Seedbed Uniformity Detection And Improvement In An Agricultural Tillage Implement - An apparatus and method for determining uniformity of a tilled surface of a seedbed prepared by a tillage tool of an agricultural tillage implement utilize a seedbed uniformity sensing arrangement including a sensing element having a sensor body adapted for vertically articulating attachment to the implement behind the tillage tool and defining a soil-contact surface configured to bear against the tilled surface. The sensing element includes a vertical position sensor including a strain gage fixedly attached to the sensor body for generating a surface uniformity signal in response to bending loads imposed on the sensor body by vertical movement of the soil-contact surface as it rides along on the tilled surface. The surface uniformity signal is processed to provide an indication of the general uniformity of the tilled surface, and a surface control signal that is used for controlling operational parameters of the tillage implement. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178455 | WORK VEHICLE - A machine body side control device is configured to control an actuator based on information on a posture change of a machine body obtained from a machine body side sensor and information on a position of an implement relative to the ground surface obtained from an implement side sensor via an implement side control device. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178456 | PORTABLE HYDRAULIC CONNECTION AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY - A portable frame is configured to be transported by the forks of a fork lift truck and has hydraulic lines releasably connectable to the auxiliary hydraulic fluid pressure system of the fork lift truck. A valve and a set of hydraulic lines are mounted on the portable frame for releasable connection to the hydraulic fluid lines of a tillage machine so that an inexpensive fork lift truck may be utilized to test operation of hydraulically actuated tillage components. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178457 | GAUGE WHEEL ARM WITH SPLIT END AND THREADED BORE - A mounting assembly for a gauge wheel on a row unit allows for infinite lateral adjustment of the gauge relative to an opening disc on the row unit. The mounting assembly includes an arm with a threaded bore extending through a split end of the arm. A threaded bushing is adjustably mounted in the bore and secured in a desired position with a bolt standing through the split end to clamp bushing in position. The split end mounting arm provides a method of quickly and easily adjusting the lateral position of the gauge wheel on the row unit in infinite increments. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178458 | SOCIAL FARMING NETWORK AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT - A system and method to distribute pesticides, fertilizers, water, and other materials on a farm with accuracy and precision is disclosed in order to combat the problems imposed on the environment due to over-fertilization and over use of pesticides. This system and method is a social networking control system in which multiple farms have independent grids of sensors capable of detecting the presence of pesticides, fertilizers, water, and other materials in the air, in the top-soil, and in the groundwater. These grids of sensors detect the location and concentration of these materials and reports them back to a social control system for analysis. The control system regulates the deposition of further chemicals through computer control of the chemical dispersal systems. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178459 | SCANNING MODE APPLICATION OF NEUTRON GAMMA ANALYSIS FOR SOIL CARBON MAPPING - A system for analyzing soil content of a field includes a data acquisition unit configured to detect gamma spectra of each of a plurality of soil samples, wherein a surface area of the field is divided into a plurality of portions and the plurality of soil samples comprises at least one soil sample from each of the plurality of portions, a navigation unit configured to detect geographic coordinates of each of the plurality of soil samples, a data analysis unit configured to associate the detected gamma spectra of each of the plurality of soil samples with the geographic coordinates of the soil sample and determine a weight percent of at least one element within each of the soil samples based on the detected gamma spectra, and an element content map unit configured to generate a map indicating concentration of the at least one element within the soil of the field. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178460 | Controller for a Harvester - A controller for a harvester. The controller is configured to receive crop flow information representative of how crop is flowing through the harvester and generate display information for providing a visual display to an operator of the harvester. The visual display includes an animation of crop flowing through the harvester. The controller is further configured to set one or more properties of the animation of the crop flowing through the harvester based on the received crop flow information. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178461 | Work Unit - A work unit to be attached to a lower side of a work vehicle that includes a wheel includes a work portion, a housing that covers the work portion, a bridge portion that is provided above the housing, auxiliary plates that change their positions between a state of being housed in the bridge portion and a state of protruding from the bridge portion, a linkage mechanism that is provided in the bridge portion and is connected to the auxiliary plates, and an operation tool for operating the linkage mechanism. As a result of operating the operation tool, the linkage mechanism is folded or unfolded, and positions of the auxiliary plates are changed between the state of being housed in the bridge portion and the state of protruding from the bridge portion. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178462 | GRASS TRIMMER - A grass trimmer has a main body and a trimming device. The main body has an operating device and a power source. The trimming device has a grass cutting assembly having a cutting member and a power head for rotating the cutting member. The power head has a housing, a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The housing is formed integrally and defines an accommodation chamber. The rotor assembly is received in the accommodation chamber of the housing and has a rotor sleeve which rotates around an axis. The stator assembly is at least partly received in the rotor sleeve. The rotor assembly further has two or more magnetic pieces disposed at an inner wall of the rotor sleeve. The stator assembly has a stator support and a coil assembly. The stator support includes a mounting portion and a supporting portion. The coil assembly is disposed in the rotor sleeve by the supporting portion. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178463 | PIVOTING HANDLE ASSEMBLY - According to examples, a machine may include a base housing and a handle assembly mounted to the base housing and extending at an angle from the base housing along a handle plane. The handle assembly may include a mating component having a plurality of slots arranged at multiple angular positions along a slot plane, the slot plane being parallel to the handle plane. The mating assembly may also include a handle segment rotatably mounted to the mating component, the handle segment housing a locking member, in which the handle segment is rotatable along the slot plane relative to the base housing and the locking member is removably insertable into a first slot of the plurality of slots when the handle segment is in a first angular position and is removably inserted into a second slot of the plurality of slots when the handle segment is in a second angular position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178464 | Crop Harvesting Reel with Paddles on an End Plate to Reduce Crop Collection - A reel includes a plurality of bats and an end shield plate mounted on the end of the reel at the crop divider which has a peripheral edge radially inward of an outer tip of the fingers with an apex at each of the bats and portions which are recessed from a straight line joining the apexes. Each of the endmost fingers of the bats has a base which is axially inside the end plate and is bent longitudinally of the reel to define an outer tip which is axially spaced from the base to a position beyond the radial plane of the end plate. A plurality of molded paddle blades are mounted to project outwardly from the end surface to clear crop away from the space between the outer face of the end plate and the divider. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178465 | DECK PLATE EXTENSION WITH A KERNAL CHANNEL FOR A ROW UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - A deck plate extension for a row unit of an agricultural harvester. The deck plate extension configured to attach to the return side of the row unit side thereby preventing a kernel crop from dropping to the ground during harvesting. The deck plate extension is further provided with a kernel channel configured to direct the kernel crop along the return side of the row unit side to the harvest side of the row unit side. The deck plate extension may be provided as part of a deck plate of a row unit side or may be provided as a second plate added to the row unit side. The deck plate extension is configured to be added as original equipment and as a retrofit to existing row units. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178466 | Crop Harvesting Reel With an End Shield Plate and Fingers for Guiding Crop - A reel of a harvester including a cutter bar includes a plurality of reel bats which are pivotal so as to vary the angle of the fingers about the bat axis as the reel rotates and an end shield plate mounted on the reel at the end of the reel. The end plate has a peripheral edge located radially inward of an outer tip of the fingers with an apex at each of the bats and portions which are recessed from a straight line joining the apexes to allow rotation of the finger around the bat axis without contacting the peripheral edge. Each of the endmost fingers of the bats has a base which is axially inside the end plate and is bent longitudinally of the reel to define an outer tip which is axially spaced from the base to a position beyond the radial plane of the end plate. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178467 | ACTUATOR ADJUSTABLE FAN ENCLOSURE - A hood assembly for a fan that has a base section, a discharge nozzle pivotally coupled to the base section, and a motor coupled between the base section and the discharge nozzle. Wherein, the discharge nozzle is repositionable with the motor to alter the orientation of the discharge nozzle relative to the base section | 2020-06-11 |
20200178468 | COMBINE HARVESTER - A fan unit for a combine harvester cleaning unit having at least two fan wheels, each fan wheel being enveloped by a fan wheel housing having at least one inlet segment and at least one outlet segment extending tangentially from the fan wheel housing, each outlet segment being connected to a common channel section and each vertical side wall of an outlet segment adjacent another outlet segment is inclined toward the vertical side wall of the adjacent outlet segment. This construction has as an advantage that it allows for improved flow characteristics of the air exiting the outlet thereby permitting better separation of MOG and grain in the sieves of the cleaning unit of which the fan unit is a part. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178469 | BALE WRAPPING APPARATUS - A baling apparatus including a bale forming chamber in which an agricultural bale is formed, wrapped and subsequently released. The baling apparatus also includes a support extending adjacent the bale forming chamber, the support incorporating a plurality of sensors arranged upon the support, wherein the sensors are adapted to measure a surface property of at least one surface of the bale. Since the surface property of an unwrapped bale will differ from the surface property of a wrapped bale, the baling apparatus can detect whether the wrapping material is sufficiently wrapped around the formed bale to release of the bale without the bale falling apart. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178470 | V-Notch Twine Disk for Variable Twine Quantity Hay Baler Knotter - A twine disk for a mechanical knotter of a hay bailer has four vee shaped V-notches each formed with a hook portion and two substantially straight edge portions to enable tying twine knots with either two strands or with four stands using the same knotter. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178471 | Twine Shifter Assembly for Hay Baler - Twine shifters that enable the mechanical knotter of a hay baler to tie either two twines into a 2-twine knot or tie four twines into a 4-twine knot. For a 2-twine knot the twine shifters each move their respective upper and lower twines out of the needle's path where the twines are gathered to be tied in a knot. So when the needle swings through its path it only picks up two strands, and misses the two strands moved out of its path. To tie a 4-twine knot the upper and lower twine shifters each move their respective upper and lower twines back into the needle's path. This allows the needle to gather up all four twine strands to tie in a 4-twine knot. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178472 | IDENTIFICATION TAGGING SYSTEM FOR HARVESTING MACHINES AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure is for a bale tag assembly for coupling to a baled crop that has twine formed of a plurality of fibers and a bale tag at least partially embedded in the twine. The bale tag has an embedded antenna configured to provide an identification number associated with the bale tag. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178473 | TRANSITIONAL LIGHTING FOR ENTRAINING BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS - A biological lighting system to provide temporally- and spatially-modulated photon flux output and spectral power distributions to plants on a circadian and circannual basis, or circadian and life cycle basis, to maximize effective and efficient growth in a horticultural setting. The photon flux or irradiance output and the spectral power distribution are modulated to match circadian and circannual rhythms, with individual or multiple luminaires controlled through one or more controllers. Different lighting spectra can be employed depending on the direction of illumination. The photon flux or irradiance output and the spectral power distribution may be set as best suited for any particular plant species, and the system is also useful for raising animals. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178474 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING GROWTH AND USEFUL SUBSTANCES OF LEAFY VEGETABLES BY USING ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS - The present invention relates to a method for enhancing growth and useful substances of leafy vegetables by using environmental stress. The environmental stress may include a low temperature stress, a light stress, and a combination thereof. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178475 | MODULAR GROW CHAMBER CONSTRUCTIONS AND RELATED GROWING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Growing systems may include a number of modular growing chambers with integrated support columns that eliminate the need for an external support frame and which provide a simple way to remove chambers from a stack for harvesting. The chambers can be assembled around a growing plant. Pins provided on the support columns ensure alignment and provide for easy removal of a lower chamber by first supporting the stack and slightly lowering it relative to the stack. The chamber structure supports harvesting processes that permit harvesting of a chamber simply by shifting it relative to the stack and supporting the other chambers in a vertical position andshifting the chambers. A portable shifting device may provide automated support, shifting and removal of one or more chambers for harvesting. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178476 | MODULAR GROW CHAMBER CONSTRUCTIONS AND RELATED GROWING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Growing systems may include a number of modular growing chambers with integrated support columns that eliminate the need for an external support frame and which provide a simple way to remove chambers from a stack for harvesting. The chambers can be assembled around a growing plant. Pins provided on the support columns ensure alignment and provide for easy removal of a lower chamber by first supporting the stack and slightly lowering it relative to the stack. The chamber structure supports harvesting processes that permit harvesting of a chamber simply by shifting it relative to the stack and supporting the other chambers in a vertical position and shifting the chambers. A portable shifting device may provide automated support, shifting and removal of one or more chambers for harvesting. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178477 | MODULAR GROW CHAMBER CONSTRUCTIONS AND RELATED GROWING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Growing systems may include a number of modular growing chambers with integrated support columns that eliminate the need for an external support frame and which provide a simple way to remove chambers from a stack for harvesting. Pins provided on the support columns ensure alignment and provide for easy removal of a lower chamber by first supporting the stack and slightly lowering it relative to the stack. The chambers may be provided with one or more removable access panels that provide access to the interior of the chambers for harvesting from the plant section inside. The chamber structure supports harvesting processes that permit harvesting of chambers in sequence by sequentially accessing the interior of successive chambers and harvesting a production portion from the plant section inside. Plant production can be made continuous and perpetual by sequentially harvesting from successive chambers and repeating the process after a plant section in a first chamber has regenerated another production portion. The chambers may include one or more plant guides for guiding growth of the plant sections within each chamber. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178478 | SUPPORT KITS, EQUIPMENT AND METHODS FOR PLANTS - Some embodiments relate to a kit for forming a plant support. The kit may comprise: a plurality of polymer ring strips, each formable into a respective ring; a plurality of polymer stake sleeves, each sleeve defining an elongate channel to receive a stake therethrough and each sleeve defining a plurality of slots sized to receive at least a portion of a respective ring strip therethrough, the slots being defined at spaced locations along a sleeve length of each sleeve; and a plurality of polymer stakes, each stake being sized to fit through the elongate channel and having a stake length greater than the sleeve length, wherein each stake has a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein a lengthwise rigidity of the stake is sufficient to cooperate with the sleeves and ring strips to form the plant support when the first ends of the stakes are submerged in soil along with at least a portion of the sleeves. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178479 | Hillside Planter Dam - A hillside planter dam enabling a user to cultivate plants on a sloped or otherwise irregular grade has an overhanging funnel, a lateral sidewall, a trowel portion, and a main axis. The overhanging funnel provides a flared structure suitable for gathering rainfall and directing the flow of said water to the interior of the lateral sidewall. The lateral sidewall defines a retention structure defined concentrically about the main axis, terminating in the trowel portion opposite the overhanging funnel. The trowel portion defines an edged formation tapering from the lateral sidewall towards the main axis, wherein the trowel portion defines a similar overall form to a conventional gardening trowel. In at least one instance, a user may employ the hillside planter dam as both a hand tool and a fixed installation, wherein the overhanging funnel may be used as a handle to affect the placement of the trowel portion. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178480 | PLANT EDGING - A plant edging is disclosed herein that has an inner side and an outer side and includes a sidewall having a top end and a bottom end with the bottom end configured to engage soil, a head connected to the top end of the sidewall, and a clip secured to the head for retaining an irrigation conduit in proximity to a plant. The plant edging is arranged to substantially seal an opening in a landscaping barrier film, and to define a partial enclosure that permits local irrigation of the plant in the partial enclosure while inhibiting ingrowth of invasive weeds. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178481 | DEVICE FOR SEEDING A CLOUD CELL - The invention concerns a device for seeding a cloud cell, comprising means for conveying an active substance and means for delivering said active substance. In order to comply with standard and safety requirements, said device comprises aerostatic means that cooperate with the means for conveying said active substance. The invention further concerns a system for seeding a cloud cell, comprising a seeding device according to the invention and a remote electronic entity capable of communicating with said device via communication means over a wired or wireless link. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178482 | MATERIAL REDUCTION MACHINE WITH DRIVETRAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM - A material reduction machine including an engine, a material reduction tool, a drivetrain, and a control system. The drivetrain is between the engine and the material reduction tool, and includes a coupling and a power transfer element, the coupling having an engaged state and a disengaged state. When engaged, the coupling enables power transfer through the power transfer element and when disengaged, the coupling inhibits power transfer through the power transfer element. The control system includes a sensor to detect a speed of the engine or the material reduction tool, a drivetrain protection system to protect the power transfer element by disengaging the coupling, and a controller to enable the drivetrain protection system based on a first signal from the sensor indicating the speed is at or above a first threshold, and to disengage the coupling based on a second signal indicating the speed is below a second threshold. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178483 | IMAGE-BASED IRRIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS - Techniques for providing improvements in agricultural science by optimizing irrigation treatment placements for testing are provided, including analyzing a plurality of digital images of a field to determine vegetation density changes in a sector of the field. The techniques proceed by comparing a distribution of pixel characteristics in the digital images for each field sector to determine sectors in which minimal density deviations are present. Instructions for irrigation placements and testing may be displayed or modified based on the results of the sector determinations. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178484 | IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM THAT DETECTS CLOUD COVER FROM AN ARRAY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHODS FOR SAME - A method for operating an irrigation control system is provided and includes receiving environmental data by the irrigation control system and receiving operational data from an array of photovoltaic cells. The method further includes determining an amount of cloud cover in the sky from the array of photovoltaic cells and calculating an evapotranspiration value for an irrigation zone associated with the irrigation control system based at least in part upon the environmental data and the operational data. The method still further includes determining an irrigation schedule for the irrigation zone based at least in part upon the evapotranspiration value and executing the irrigation schedule to irrigate the irrigation zone. An irrigation control system is also provided. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178485 | RESISTANCE TO TOLCNDV IN MELONS - The present invention is directed to melon plant and seed, namely of | 2020-06-11 |
20200178486 | TOMATO ROOTSTOCK DR0147TX AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid DR0147TX and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR0147TX and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178487 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-952 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2020-06-11 |
20200178488 | CUCUMBER HYBRID SV8592CS - The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid SV8592CS. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SV8592CS and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SV8592CS comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178489 | SWEET CORN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An sh2 type corn which has a novel feature of having colored pericarp (pericarp layer) is provided. The corn is an sh2 type sweet corn, which is obtained by crossing Ruby Queen and an sh2 type sweet corn, and which has colored pericarp or pericarp containing antioxidant components. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178490 | INTERLOCKING MODULAR ANIMAL TRAINING PAD TRAY - An interlocking modular animal training pad tray configured to interlock with one or more adjacent interlocking modular animal training pad trays while preventing leaking between the adjacent trays. The interlocking modular animal training pad tray having a modular body with four rigid sides forming a tray configured to hold an animal training pad. Each side of the four rigid sides including at least one fastening element. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178491 | Universal Litter Box - The “Universal Litter Box” was designed with high walls to benefit both male and female pets. Since most litter boxes are used for female pets, litter is used to cover a pet's relief, whether it be urine or feces. It may not be all the time, but as usual, it is when you have company. No matter where you put the box, the company will end up walking on the litter! Hopefully, it is not with their bare feet! Having high walls can prevent the litter from flying out of the box when dispersing from the pet's paws. Also, male dogs like to lift their legs when urinating. This makes high walls an option for them to use for training. But, when using the “Tree” or “Fire Hydrant” in the litter box, the high sides will help prevent the urine from ending up on the walls and floor. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178492 | Pet Training Device - An assembly and method for conditioning a pet to utilize a toilet when making waste. A primary tray is provided. The primary tray has a first depression, wherein a primary opening is formed in the depression. A plurality of inserts are provided. The inserts progress in size. Each of the inserts defines a central opening that is proportional to the size of the insert. The primary tray is placed on the toilet. The primary opening within the primary tray is covered by the inserts. Litter is added into the depression of the primary tray to entice the pet to utilize the primary tray as a litter box. Over a period of time, the pet will become accustomed to jumping onto the primary tray to make waste. The inserts are removed one at a time. This slowly uncovers the primary opening over a period of time as a pet is conditioned. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178493 | System For A Toximeter, Having Inclined Separators - A cage for the behavioural study of living organisms, in particular for a toximeter, includes at least one compartment intended to hold a living organism, the cage being transparent at least on an observation side in order to allow the observation of the living beings from an observation point located at a distance from the observation side, the compartment being delimited by separators, characterized in that the wall of one separator is inclined with respect to the wall of another separator such that the walls of the separators of a compartment are closer together in the direction of the observation side, said separators being aligned along convergence lines that meet at the observation point. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178494 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AIR FLOW IMPURITY - A collection system for monitoring conditions of a rack of animal cages. An animal caging system including a plurality of animal cages removably connected to an exhaust. A collection media cartridge is slidably received within an opening in a collection media housing dock. The collection media housing dock is positioned between an exhaust plenum of the rack an exhaust air inlet unit. Collection media is removably received in the collection media cartridge. Exhaust air dust clings to the collection media as exhaust from the animal cages flows along the length of the collection media. The collection media cartridge can be removed from the collection media housing dock and the collection media can be removed for sampling the exhaust. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178495 | Method and System for Remote Monitoring, Care and Maintenance of Animals - A smart bed for an animal includes a microprocessor, and at least one sensor communicatively coupled with the microprocessor configured to measure at least one of ambient temperature, humidity, moisture, sound, animal temperature, animal weight, animal dimensions, and animal movement. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178496 | Material Spreader Bucket for Loaders - A loader bucket has material spreaders on opposing sides of the loader bucket to spread material from within the loader bucket received through discharge openings in the rear wall of the bucket from an auger located in the bottom of the bucket. Each material spreader includes a spinner formed with blades to spread the material received through the discharge openings. The material spreaders are positioned below the apex of the V-shaped bucket and operable within a path of distribution that includes an interior boundary member oriented with a forward end closer to the center of the bucket than the rearward end to provide a distribution forwardly and laterally of the bucket. A low baffle mounted at the bottom periphery of the spinner blades forces material upwardly into a fluffy pattern. A high baffle provides a second boundary limit for the distribution of material. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178497 | PET TRAVEL LUGGAGE AND PET CARRIER CONFIGURED TO ORGANIZE PET ESSENTIALS FOR AN EXTENDED DURATION - Pet travel luggage and carriers configured to organize pet essentials for an extended duration are described. The luggage and the carrier include a body, a lid attached to the body at an opening, and a feeding station. The feeding station comprises a flexible fold down flap hinged to an outer edge of a side of the body proximate the bottom side. The flap deploys along a horizontal surface such that an interior surface of the flap receives a removable mat. The removable mat receives a pair of collapsible bowls. The flap is secured in a closed position to an outer surface of the side of the body by a fixation element. The luggage also includes a removable dividing panel that divides a hollow interior of the body into at least two unsymmetrical sections. At least one of the at least two sections receives a pair of stackable containers. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178498 | Animal Feeder, Combination Feeder and Toy, and Method of Entertaining an Animal - The invention includes a feeder device that may be used to entertain or feed an animal. The feeder device has a body with an outer peripheral edge and a central opening. A plurality of depressions or grooves and a plurality of through holes are incorporated on the body. Preferably the feeder device is made of a flexible and elastomeric material. The feeder device may be secured to a base element that extends through the central opening to form a feeder device combination. The size and shape of the central opening is adjustable because of the elastomeric material. A desired pattern and spacing may be adopted for the grooves and through holes. According to a method of the invention, a user selects an object to which the feeder device is to be attached. The feeder device is placed over the object and the body of the device stretches to accommodate the central opening to frictionally engage the object. A user loads the device with a desired treats or feed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178499 | A FEEDING BOWL ASSEMBLY - A feeding bowl assembly ( | 2020-06-11 |
20200178500 | Animal Feeder with Selective Access Controlled by Image Recognition - A controller for an animal feeder uses image recognition to classify a species, and optionally an age and gender, of an animal at a dispenser for the feeder. Based upon the image recognition, the controller enables access or denies access to feed based upon permitted and non-permitted species, gender and age. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178501 | Conversion System for Stand and Fill Feeder - A system and method for a feeder. The feeder has a stand with a planar face. Below the stand is at least one leg which supports the stand. Extending upward from the face is at least one support and a spreader. A barrel is coupled to the at least one support. A hole in the bottom of the barrel allows feed to flow from the barrel to the downstream spreader. The system and method provide a feeder which can be filled without the use of a ladder. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178502 | Equine Boot - An equine boot comprising a shell, the shell including: a bottom portion for substantially covering the underside of a hoof; an upper adhesively attachable to the hoof to secure the boot thereto; and an aperture through which fluid can reach the underside of the hoof to flush debris therefrom. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178503 | EXCREMENT DISPOSAL BAG - Provided is an excrement disposal bag that is easy to handle and able to be produced at low cost. This excrement disposal bag includes a first bag composed of water-soluble paper and a second bag, which is made of a synthetic resin, which is housed in the first bag, and which is provided with folded portions at both lateral sides thereof, the excrement disposal bag being characterized in that, in a state in which the folded portions of the second bag are unfolded outward so that the first bag and the second bag are both made to flatten out, the outer width of the second bag falls within a range of 1.02-1.2 times the inner width of the first bag, while the height of the second bag from an outer bottom edge to an opening edge falls within a range of 1.4-1.6 times the inner depth of the first bag. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND SCORING ANIMAL HEALTH AND MEAT QUALITY - A system and method for objectively grading a cut of meat is provided. The system generally comprises an animal having at least one sensor associated therewith, a processor operably connected to the at least one sensor, a QR device operably connected to the processor and configured to read QR codes applied to a cut of meat, a plurality of computing entities operably connected to the processor via a network, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon. The system may collect lifetime data of an animal until fabrication. The system may then track and collect data about the carcass of the animal throughout the fabrication process to the point of sale. Based on this data, the system may create a quality score that a user may view prior to purchasing a cut of meat using an application of their computing device. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178505 | Method and System for Remote Monitoring, Care and Maintenance of Animals - A system for remote care of an animal includes a smart bowl that includes an open-faced container for holding a substance, a microprocessor, and a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a proximity tag attached to an animal. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178506 | BIOACTIVE HONEY PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT AND METHOD - An artificially-created honey-yielding environment is established, including a hive and an associated flora cell, within which first and second plant populations cohabit. Within the cell, honey-producing insects from the hive are permitted to forage. One of the populations has been artificially introduced. The other may be indigenous to the cell. The first plant population serves as a primary source of nectar which yields bioactive honey and the second serves as a source of a nutrient, such as protein, which is not abundantly available from the first species at a nutritionally adequate level for sustaining the metabolism and energy of the foraging honey-producing insects for returning to the hive. The first flora population may be a | 2020-06-11 |
20200178507 | CATCHER BASKET ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a catcher basket assembly including a main body, at least one confining container for containing an animal, and at least one directing part in the main body, for assisting to direct the animal from the main body to the confining container. In use, the directing part directs an animal towards one or more confining container and the confining container enables the animal to be visually inspected and sorted without the need to make direct contact with the animal. The invention also relates to a catcher basket assembly for confining and sorting a crab. The invention also relates to a method of use of a catcher basket assembly. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178508 | HUMANIZED IL-15 ANIMALS - Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a humanized interleukin-15 (IL-15) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human IL-15 gene. Rodents that express humanized or human IL-15 protein. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178509 | NET HAVING HOOP FRAME CONNECTED TO HANDLE - A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178510 | LURE - A lure includes a body, a sinker moving space running in a front and back direction inside the body, a pair of rails provided in the sinker moving space, running in the front and back direction, a sinker housed in the sinker moving space, and a support projecting in a left and right direction of the sinker, the sinker being movable on the pair of rails with the support in the front and back direction, and the pair of rails each including a first rail section positioned in a rear side of the sinker moving space, and a second rail section positioned in a front side of the sinker moving space, having a rear end positioned below a front end of the first rail section, wherein a stopper capable of stopping the sinker is provided between the first rail section and the second rail section. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178511 | PEST MONITORING METHOD BASED ON MACHINE VISION - The present invention relates to a pest monitoring method based on machine vision. The method includes the following steps: arranging a pest trap at a place where pests gather, and setting an image acquisition device in front of the pest trap to acquire an image; identifying a pest in the acquired image, and obtaining a number of pests; extracting multiple suspicious pest images from a region of each identified pest in the image, and determining identification accuracy of each suspicious pest image, if the number of pests is greater than or equal to a preset threshold for the number of pests; and calculating a predicted level of pest damage based on the number of pests and the identification accuracy of each suspicious pest image. The present invention acquires a pest image automatically through the image acquisition device in front of the pest trap. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178512 | Apparatus for dispensing flowable media and a method for operating an apparatus for dispensing flowable media - An apparatus for spraying flowable media and in particular plant protection agents onto plants, has at least a first spray unit and a second spray unit wherein each of the spray units has a tubular conduit unit that extends in a predetermined longitudinal direction and is suitable and intended for conducting a flowable plant protection agent, and wherein each of the spray units has at least one spray head that is in flow communication with the conduit unit associated therewith | 2020-06-11 |
20200178513 | Method to Use a Colored Photoluminescent Composition in Agricultural Applications - The inventive subject matter provides a method for the incorporation of colored photoluminescent materials to be sprayed on to plants and soils. The incorporation of colored photoluminescent materials assists the spray operator through the use of black lights allowing for more precise low right or nighttime spray and seeding operations. More specifically, this invention relates to a colored photoluminescent adjuvant to be applied to targeted crops, plants and seeds to assist in the low light or nighttime application of bioactive agents, such as chemicals and pesticides. The colored photoluminescent adjuvant can be applied as a solution or a foam. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178514 | Snap Trap Sheild - An improved, humane mousetrap apparatus is contemplated. The mousetrap apparatus having a trap, the trap having a base, a striking bar, a retaining bar, and a trigger, an inner housing having an access opening, positioning tabs, and securing tabs and an outer housing having an access opening, a pocket, and at least four walls, the apparatus retaining a mouse in a position for the striking bar to strike the rodent in the head or neck. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178515 | WEIGHTED RODENT BAIT STATIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178516 | BIRD PROTECTION APPARATUS - The bird protection apparatus of the present invention provides an improved way to deter bird and animals from perching or resting on structures by physically blocking them from landing upon the structure. Furthermore, the bird protection apparatus is a low-profile and minimalistic design made to not distract the viewer from viewing the key attributes of the structure. The bird protection apparatus includes a main body, a vertical member, a main cross member, and an attachment assembly. In some embodiments, the bird protection apparatus comprises a plurality of main cross members and secondary cross members. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178517 | RECRYSTALLIZATION INHIBITOR - The present invention relates to methods for preventing or inhibiting ice recrystallisation in substances (e.g. biological materials and food products) which are susceptible to ice crystal growth upon cryopreservation and/or thawing therefrom. The methods relate to the use of compositions comprising poly(proline) or a variant or derivative thereof. Also provided are kits and compositions comprising poly(proline) which can be used in the methods of the invention. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178518 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE CONTROLLED CRYOPRESERVATION - The disclosure provides processes for temperature and pressure controlled cryopreservation of samples by using isochoric systems. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178519 | Pesticidal Compositions and Related Methods - Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178520 | MULTI-COMPONENT, SOIL-APPLIED, PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure describes compositions and methods for agricultural production. The formulations described herein enable to combine several active compounds, and are compatible with fertilizers, in particular, liquid fertilizers. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178521 | POLYELECTROLYTE-LAYER FORMING BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymers adsorbed at colloid interfaces in aqua solution and compositions and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymer. The present invention also relates to non-agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one non-agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block co-polymer. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178522 | AQUEOUS HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to aqueous herbicidal compositions containing flumiclorac-pentyl, pyroxasulfone and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178523 | Agricultural Compositions Containing Structured Surfactant Systems - Agricultural compositions that employ structured surfactant systems to suspend water-insoluble or sparingly soluble agricultural actives and/or adjuvants are disclosed. Also disclosed are agricultural compositions that combine structured surfactant systems with electrolytes to form structured electrolyte compositions. The structured surfactant systems, both with and without electrolyte, suspend one or more agricultural actives and/or crop oil and non-aqueous adjuvants to provide agricultural compositions that can combine combinations of actives in a single, stable composition. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178524 | MIXTURES OF SABADILLA ALKALOIDS AND PYRETHRUM AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178525 | M-DIAMIDE COMPOUND AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - Provided are m-diamide compounds and a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The m-diamide compounds have a structure represented by formula I. The m-diamide compounds of the present invention can have a high insecticidal activity at a low dose and take effect rapidly, can exert the insecticidal activity one day after application, can achieve a high insecticidal activity within three days, and have a good fast-acting property; moreover, due to the good effect at a low dose, the m-diamide compounds can reduce the damage to plants and human beings caused by excessive drug concentrations, enable less drug residue to be generated during application which is more conducive to environmental protection, and have broad application prospects. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178526 | Emulsifiable Concentrates - Emulsifiable compositions comprise: (A) a first component comprising more than 25 wt % of an aromatic hydrocarbon soluble compound, e.g., a pyrethroid, and (B) a second component comprising 25 to less than 75 wt % of at least one of: (1) a propylene glycol methyl ether propionate, (2) an ethylene glycol n-butyl ether benzoate, (3) dipropylene glycol diacetate, and (4) a glycol alkyl ether ester having a polar Hansen parameter from 3.5 to 5.6 (J/cc) | 2020-06-11 |
20200178527 | Method for Promoting Growth and Preservation Quality of Agaricus Bisporus - The present invention provides a method for promoting the growth and preservation quality of | 2020-06-11 |
20200178528 | SAFENING AMINOPYRALID COMPOSITIONS IN BRASSICA SPECIES WITH CLOPYRALID AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided herein are safened herbicidal compositions for use in | 2020-06-11 |
20200178529 | MIXTURES OF SABADILLA ALKALOIDS AND AZADIRACHTIN AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and azadirachtin and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and azadirachtin. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178530 | CRYSTALLINE FORM C OF SHUANGZUOCAOTONG, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to the technical field of herbicide crystallization process, particularly to Crystalline form C of shuangzuocaotong, and a preparation method therefor and use thereof. The Crystalline form C of shuangzuocaotong has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic absorption peaks at the following 2θ positions: 10.159, 10.658, 13.318, 14.579, 16.096, 18.061, 19.322, 19.68, 20.04, 20.659, 21.281, 23, 24.16, 24.619, 26.101, 26.74, 30.359, 31.018, 32.378, 35.398 and 38.26 degrees, wherein 2θ has an error range within ±0.2°. The Crystalline form C of shuangzuocaotong has good stability, and its compounded composition with additional active ingredient(s) has a good control effect to broadleaf weeds and some gramineous weeds in wheat, significantly better than that of Crystalline form A of shuangzuocaotong. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178531 | PESTICIDAL AND PARASITICIDAL PYRAZOLE-ISOXAZOLINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to pesticidal and parasiticidal isoxazoline of formula (I) and salts thereof: | 2020-06-11 |
20200178532 | NOVEL ISOTHIAZOLO-BASED BICYCLES, PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES AND/OR PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS - The invention relates to the technical field of the herbicides and/or plant growth regulators. Specifically, the invention primarily relates to novel substituted isothiazolopyridones, and compositions comprising said novel substituted isothiazolopyridones. Further, the present invention relates to processes for the preparation said novel substituted isothiazolopyridones and their use as herbicides and/or plant growth regulators. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178533 | NON-VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS - Water-based formulations (EW) are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. Application via ULV, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests when compared to competitive adulticides. The present formulations provide exceptional preservation of both droplet density in the spray cloud and droplet size as measured by volume mean diameter (VmD). The present formulations provide superior bio-efficacy as measured by both mortality and knockdown of target organisms. The present formulations provide superior biological control, droplet density, and droplet size when applied at concentrations 20-80× less than competitive formulations. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178534 | INDUCTION OF FLORAL DEVELOPMENT IN PLANTS - The present invention relates to methods and uses of photo-labile compounds which are trehalose-6-phosphate or trehalose-6-phosphonate or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof in the induction of floral development in plants. The invention also concerns methods and the use of the compounds for the acceleration of floral development in treated compared with untreated plants. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178535 | METHOD FOR CULTIVATING CORN OR SOYBEAN - A method is provided for cultivating soybean or corn. Also provided is a method for controlling insect pests in a field of soybean or corn. By these methods, insect pests in the fields of soybean or corn can be controlled. Therefore, a good yield of corn or soybean can been obtained. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178536 | PATHOGEN AND PEST EXTERMINATING DEVICE AND REACTION VESSEL THEREOF - A pathogen and pest exterminating device that can efficiently exterminate pathogens and pests in a shorter time. One electrode includes a part to be inserted into a reaction vessel, and other electrode is arranged in a position that opposes the insertion part. A water supply unit is provided to supply water to the reaction vessel through the insertion part, and a gas supply unit provided of supplying gas, which will become plasma, to the reaction vessel. A power supply unit is provided to be capable of applying voltage between the insertion part and the other electrode such that OH radicals are generated inside the reaction vessel to which the water and the gas are supplied. The insertion part is formed in a shape that restricts, between itself and the other electrode, a flow rate of water from the water supply unit such as a coil, waveform, or mesh shape. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178537 | PLANT ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING AN EMULSIFIER AND/OR OZONE AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions and methods that utilize a combination of essential oils or other plant-derived extracts or compounds and an emulsifier as an antimicrobial are provided. In some embodiments the compositions further include ozone. In some embodiments, the composition includes one or more plant essential oils, plant extracts, or plant-derived compounds, or combinations thereof, and an emulsifier (such as a saponin). The antimicrobial composition may also include water, peracetic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, and/or hydrogen peroxide. Methods of killing a microorganism, including contacting the microorganism with the disclosed antimicrobial compositions are also provided. The microorganism may be present on a food item or a food contact of non-food contact surface and may be in the form of a biofilm. In some examples, the antimicrobial composition is used one or more times (such as 1 to 5 times). | 2020-06-11 |
20200178538 | ANTIMICROBIAL COLLOIDAL SILVER PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Gelatinous materials combined with the Colloidal Silver additive to formulate an antimicrobial product having cushioning properties. Embodiments of the present invention can include gelatinous materials selected from a group consisting of thermosetting polymer, Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer (SEBS), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), and Polyurethane (PU) gelatin with and without a raised geometry on an outer surface. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178539 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT AND CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASE - Methods and compositions are provided for preventing or reducing symptoms or disease associated with | 2020-06-11 |
20200178540 | Biological Control Agents Against Fire Blight - Described herein are biopesticides having activity against | 2020-06-11 |
20200178541 | STRAIN OF PSEUDOMONAS PUTIDA AND ITS USE IN THE CONTROL OF DISEASES CAUSED BY BACTERIA AND FUNGI IN PLANTS - The present invention refers to the strain CECT8538 of | 2020-06-11 |
20200178542 | CONTROL OF PESTS IN COTTON BY GINKGOLIDES AND BILOBALIDES - A method for controlling pests of a cotton plant is disclosed. The method includes the step of contacting the cotton plant, parts of it, or its propagation material with components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, ginkgolide M, and mixtures thereof. The use of components of the ginkgo tree for controlling pests in a cotton plant, parts of it, or its propagation material, is also disclosed. A pesticide including one or more components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, and ginkgolide M is further disclosed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178543 | HEAT TREATMENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A heat treatment monitoring system comprises a sensor unit having at least one sensor to determine current sensor data of food being heated; a processing unit to determine current feature data from the current sensor data; and a monitoring unit adapted to determine a current heating process state in a current heating process of the monitored food by comparing the current feature data with reference feature data of a reference heating process. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178544 | FOOD PREPARATION APPARATUS FOR SLICED PIZZA AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A food preparation apparatus for a slice includes a flat bottom and raised side members. The flat bottom is shaped like the slice with two angled sides and an open end. The open end connects the two angled sides. The open end is also straight. Raised side members are on the two angled sides. Wherein, the food preparation apparatus is configured to hold the slice on the bottom where the raised side members are configured to retain the slice and toppings on the food preparation apparatus. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178545 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROTEIN AND FIBER RICH AIRY FOOD PRODUCT - The invention relates to a baked food product comprising a protein, a dietary fiber, water, a stabilizer, and optionally a digestible carbohydrate, wherein the baked food product comprises at least 30 wt % of the protein based on a dry matter weight, wherein at least 50 wt % of the protein consist of albumin, and wherein a weight ratio of the protein to the dietary fiber is selected in the range of 0.75-4, wherein the food product is a gluten-free food product, and wherein a weight ratio of the optional digestible carbohydrate to protein is equal to or less than 0.15. Further, a process for the production of such food product and a baking composition obtainable by the process is described. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178546 | Smoke-Producing Device for an Outdoor Grill - A re-useable smoke-producing device for use in burning pre-soaked wood chips on an outdoor propane or charcoal grill, with the device being made of a stainless steel cylinder with holes punched in a pattern on the body of the cylinder and the base of the cylinder, with the holes of a size and pattern that allow for optimal smoke production. The device stands upright on a grill surface, is open on the top end, and allows for the grill cover to be closed over the device. The device has a handle for safe and convenient removal of the device from the grill. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178547 | Thawing-apparatus and method to thaw a substance - The present invention relates to a thawing-apparatus, in which a substance is preferably heated. The present invention further relates to a method to thaw a substance with radio-frequency waves. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178548 | STRAINS OF BACILLUS FOR INHIBITING FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a | 2020-06-11 |
20200178549 | GARLIC MARINATING PROCESS - A marinating process of garlic cloves, including: immersing the peeled garlic cloves in a receptacle with drinking water; during the step of immersing the garlic cloves in the drinking water, changing the drinking water, mixing the drinking water contained in the receptacle, blowing air in the receptacle and heating the drinking water to a temperature comprised between 45° and 50° C.; then letting the drinking water flow out of the receptacle, introducing a solution of drinking water, vinegar and anti-oxidants in the receptacle, letting the garlic cloves marinate in the solution and draining the garlic cloves in order to eliminate the solution. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178550 | LACTOSE-REDUCED MILK-RELATED PRODUCT, AND PROCESS AND MILK PROCESSING PLANT FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to lactose-reduced milk-related products, and particularly such products having a long shelf-life. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of producing such products and a milk processing plant for the implementation of the method. | 2020-06-11 |
20200178551 | STABILITY AND MOUTHFEEL ENHANCEMENT OF FORTIFIED, ASEPTICALLY PROCESSED BEVERAGES - A fortified dairy-based ready-to-drink beverage includes a dairy component containing aggregates of kappa-casein covalently bonded to beta-lactoglobulin and having a particle size of 5 to 10 μm; and an amount of vitamins and minerals sufficient to provide fortification of the ready-to-drink beverage. The ready-to-drink beverage does not contain gum arabic; guar gum; xanthan gum; carrageenan; cellulose gum; an emulsifier; or a buffer. A method of making a fortified dairy-based ready-to-drink beverage includes forming a mixture by mixing a dairy component with an amount of vitamins and minerals sufficient to provide fortification of the ready-to-drink beverage; adjusting the pH of the mixture; homogenizing the pH-adjusted mixture; and subjecting the homogenized mixture to a heat treatment at 80-150° C. for 3 to 300 seconds. Neither the mixture nor the fortified dairy-based ready-to-drink beverage contains gum arabic; guar gum; xanthan gum; carrageenan; cellulose gum; an emulsifier; or a buffer. | 2020-06-11 |