28th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170196159 | TILLAGE POINT - A tillage point configured to produce a uniform subsurface soil profile. The tillage point includes a main body having a leading edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. Wing sections extend laterally from the main body. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196160 | AGRICULTURAL GROUND PENETRATING TOOL SENSOR SYSTEM - A monitoring system for an agricultural tool includes a plate coupled within the agricultural tool. A shank is pivotably connected to the plate via a pivot bolt extending through the plate and shank. A first sensor device is coupled to the shank and a second sensor device is coupled the plate and aligned with the first sensor device when the shank is in a ripping position. An alarm is configured to notify when the shank is changed to a pivoted position such that the first and second sensor devices are no longer aligned | 2017-07-13 |
20170196161 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196162 | AIR SEEDER HAVING INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLABLE METERING WHEELS IN COMMON METER BODY - A mobile air cart includes a metering assembly configured to receive particulate from a tank and to deliver particulate to pneumatic conveying lines. The metering assembly includes wall structure that defines a unitary, common metering chamber. The metering assembly further includes a plurality of meter units. The meter units are configured to meter and separate particulate within the chamber into respective particulate flows corresponding to the conveying lines. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196163 | SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING SEEDS AND METHODS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a seed monitoring system including a light source configured to emit light in an interior of a seed tube, a plurality of light receivers, each of the plurality of light receivers configured to receive light in at least two sectors of a plurality of sectors of a plane in the interior of the seed tube and generate a sensing signal corresponding to the received light, a processing system including a plurality of conditioning channels, the processing system configured to process the sensing signals to generate conditioned signals and a controller configured to generate a seed count value based on the generated conditioned signals. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196164 | ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER AND TURF MAINTENANCE VEHICLE INCORPORATING SAME - A control system for use with a turf maintenance vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system may provide a discrete engine speed input that may provide one engine speed command upon actuation, but result in additional engine speed commands depending on an actuation time of the input. In other embodiments, the vehicle may include an electronic controller (EC) providing resettable property statistics for one or more properties. In still another embodiment, the EC may provide a maintenance monitor onboard the vehicle that indicates maintenance status, when maintenance tasks are due or past due, and permanently records historical information regarding maintenance tasks. The maintenance monitor may further adjust a maintenance interval before the maintenance task is again due based upon inputs to the maintenance monitor. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196165 | WEED TRIMMING APPARATUS, WEED TRIMMER HEAD, AND TRIMMER LINE RETENTION DEVICE - A protective glider assembly for a handheld trimmer apparatus includes a glider plate operatively connected to a glider shaft. A bearing acts between the glider plate and glider shaft. The protective glider is configured to rotate or remain stationary independent of and relative to rotation of a rotary head of the handheld trimmer. The glider plate is positionable relative to the rotating head to adjust cutting height of trimmer members. A first series of trimmer members are connected to the head in a first plane which is generally parallel to a second series of trimmer members connected to the head in a second plane. The rotary head forms a trimmer member passage therethrough and includes a fastening mechanism having a pivotally moveable engaging member configured to clear the passage and to extend through a mount aperture of a trimmer member when positioned in the passage. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196166 | WHEELED SUPPORT FOR A GRASS TRIMMER OR BRUSH CUTTER - A wheeled support for a grass trimmer or brush cutter is provided, including a support body integrally formed or removably attached to the grass trimmer or brush cutter and two preferably omnidirectional swivel caster wheels attached to a bottom of the support body. The support body can have a variety of different shapes and structures and can be attached to a shaft or a safety guard of the grass trimmer or brush cutter. The support body can also be integrally formed in the safety guard. More than one wheeled support can also be used for one grass trimmer or brush cutter; for instance, one support can be attached to the shaft and one can be attached to the safety guard. Alternatively, two different wheeled supports may be attached to the shaft at different locations. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196167 | RAISING AND LOWERING MECHANISM FOR A MOWER DECK OF A LAWN MOWER - A raising and lowering mechanism for a mower deck of a lawn mower including a front hanger and a rear hanger; the front hanger and the rear hanger each are, independently, a four link frame, with a front end of the front hanger and a front end of the rear hanger being hinged, independently, to the frame of the lawn mower, and a lower portion of a rear end of the front hanger and a lower portion of a rear end of the rear hanger being hinged, independently, to a top portion of the mower deck; a first link is hinged to a middle portion of a rear link of the four link frame of the rear hanger, and an upper end of the first link is linked to an lower end of a bridging swing arm, with a middle portion of the bridging swing arm being hinged to the frame of the lawn mower via a spindle; an upper end of the bridging swing arm is hinged to a rear end of a second link, and a front end of the second link is hinged to an upper end of a swing arm, with an lower end of the swing arm being connected to a rotatable axle and able to rotate with respect to the rotatable axle; one end of the rotatable axle is connected with a driving lever, with an upper end of the driving lever being in screw connection with a fine adjustment screw; an end of the fine adjustment screw opposite a head thereof extends rearward and against a middle portion of the swing arm; the other end of the rotatable axle is connected with a handle which can be operated to drive the rotatable axle to rotate. The height of the mower deck can be adjusted quickly and conveniently as required by using this mechanism and the mower deck can be suspended stably from the lawn mower frame. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196168 | ADJUSTABLE GATHERING CHAIN ASSEMBLY FOR A HEADER OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - An adjustable gathering chain assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed as is a header including such an assembly and methods for adjusting the length of the gathering chain assembly. The assembly includes a drive unit, a driven unit spaced from and movable with respect to the drive unit and an endless gathering chain extending between the drive unit and the driven unit. An adjustment unit including an idler member in engagement with the gathering chain is operable to move the idler member with respect to the drive unit in order to move the driven unit between first and second positions relative to the drive unit whereby the header may effectively harvest both standing crop and downed or lodged crop depending on harvesting conditions. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196169 | System and method of controlling a cleaning sieve in an agricultural harvester - A cleaning section of an agricultural harvester. The cleaning section including a sieve, a plurality of load sensors, and a sieve slope compensating system. The sieve is positioned in the harvester to receive crop material from a threshing section. The plurality of load sensors are coupled to the sieve. The load sensors are configured to produce signals representative of a distributed load of the crop material on the sieve. The sieve slope compensating system is configured to tilt or side shake the sieve dependent upon the signals. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196170 | Agricultural Baler with Auxiliary Power System Powered By Movable Component(s) on the Baler - An agricultural baler includes a flywheel, a driveline associated with the flywheel and couplable with a power take-off (PTO) of a traction unit, and a movable component which is driven directly or indirectly by the driveline and movable in a linear and/or rotational manner. The baler further includes an auxiliary power system coupled with the movable component. The auxiliary power system is configured for receiving power from the movable component and storing the power. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196171 | GENERATING DIGITAL MODELS OF CROP YIELD BASED ON CROP PLANTING DATES AND RELATIVE MATURITY VALUES - A method for generating digital models of potential crop yield based on planting date, relative maturity, and actual production history is provided. In an embodiment, data representing historical planting dates, relative maturity values, and crop yield is received by an agricultural intelligence computer system. Based on the historical data, the system generates spatial and temporal maps of planting dates, relative maturity, and actual production history. Using the maps, the system creates a model of potential yield that is dependent on planting date and relative maturity. The system may then receive actual production history data for a particular field. Using the received actual production history data, a particular planting date, and a particular relative maturity value, the agricultural intelligence computer system computes a potential yield for a particular field. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196172 | MAGNETIC SHEET FOR PLANT CULTIVATION AND METHOD OF PLANT CULTIVATION - A magnetic sheet for plant cultivation includes: a base material; and a magnetic layer which is arranged on the base material and includes a resin and at least one selected from the group consisting of a ferromagnetic powder and a ferrimagnetic powder, wherein a product of residual magnetization and layer thickness of the magnetic layer is 20 mA or higher. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196173 | TREE TRIMMING CATCHER - A flexible panel configured with a central opening and slit from the opening to one edge and an operable closure device closing the slit. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196174 | OBJECT LIFTING, PULLING AND DIGGING APPARATUS - An object lifting, pulling and digging apparatus has a pair of jaws that can be opened to enable positioning the jaws around a post, tree, and/or bush then closed around the post, tree, and/or bush. The jaws can then be raised to pull the post, tree, and/or bush from the ground. The jaws of the apparatus can also be closed and angled downwardly to drive the distal ends of the jaws into the ground, where the jaws can then be moved upwardly to dig the post, tree, and/or bush from the ground. The apparatus can easily be attached to a vehicle equipped with a universal quick attach hitch and having auxiliary hydraulics, for example, a “skid steer” type farm or construction vehicle. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196175 | COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF AGROCHEMICALS TO THE ROOTS OF A PLANT - In some embodiments, the invention provides a unit for delivery of agrochemicals to the roots of a plant comprising: one or more root development zones; optionally, one or more agrochemical zones; and a pesticide; wherein the agrochemical zones are formulated to release at least one agrochemical into the root development zones in a controlled release manner when the root development zones are swelled; and wherein the dry weight ratio of the root development zones to the agrochemical zones in a dry unit is 0.05:1 to 20:1, or wherein the total volume of the root development zones in the unit is at least 0.2 mL when the unit is fully swelled. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196176 | HIGH DENSITY INDOOR FARMING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure is directed to providing a readily scalable hydroponic and vertical farming apparatus, system and method that remedies the foregoing issues, that is available in limited space and at high density, such as in urban areas, that presents low farming costs, and that improves crop yield and health. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196177 | PETUNIA PLANTS HAVING A UNIQUE FLOWER COLOR PATTERN - plants comprising at least one dominant allele conferring a novel spotted flower color pattern are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of breeding with the | 2017-07-13 |
20170196178 | PEPPER HYBRID SV4856PB - The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV4856PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV4856PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196179 | HYBRID PEPPER 'E20S0153' - A hybrid pepper designated T20S0153′ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper T20S0153′ to the plants of hybrid pepper T20S0153′ and to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20S0153’. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196180 | HYBRID MELON VARIETY 34-742 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2017-07-13 |
20170196181 | COTTON VARIETY PX8431RF-CB - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX8431RF-CB, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX8431RF-CB, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX8431RF-CB with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX8431RF-CB with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX8431RF-CB, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX8431RF-CB, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196182 | COTTON VARIETY PX8188RF-HB - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX8188RF-HB, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX8188RF-HB, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX8188RF-HB with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX8188RF-HB with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX8188RF-HB, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX8188RF-HB, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196183 | COTTON VARIETY PX2037-18WRF - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2037-18WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2037-18WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2037-18WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2037-18WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2037-18WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2037-18WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196184 | COTTON VARIETY PX2045-11WRF - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2045-11WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2045-11WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2045-11WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2045-11WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2045-11WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2045-11WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196185 | COTTON VARIETY PX2048-04WRF - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2048-04WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2048-04WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2048-04WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2048-04WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2048-04WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2048-04WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196186 | COTTON VARIETY PX399CB5W3FE - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX499CB5W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX499CB5W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX499CB5W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX499CB5W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX499CB5W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX499CB5W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196187 | COTTON VARIETY PHY764WRF - The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PHY764WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PHY764WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PHY764WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PHY764WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PHY764WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PHY764WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196188 | PRODUCTION OF HYBRID SEEDS LOT USING NATURAL POLLINATION - Methods and hybrid seed are provided which involve growing two varieties of a field crop which is at least partially cross-pollinated in the field, wherein the two varieties are fertile with respect to both male and female functions, are selected to yield specified hybrid(s), and are distinguishable with respect to seed characteristic(s). Collected seed from the grown field crop are separated into fractions with respect to the seed characteristic, wherein at least one fraction is of hybrid seeds of the specified hybrid(s). For example, the separated fraction may be intermediate with respect to the seed characteristic(s) between seed fractions of the non-hybridized two varieties. Respective varieties may be bred to yield hybrids with required traits, which are distinguishable from the parent varieties through seed characteristic(s) such as size, weight or optical parameters that enable sorting out the hybrids from the overall crop. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196189 | WILD ROCKET VARIETIES 'PRUDENZIA' AND 'ANASTAZIA' - New wild rocket varieties designated ‘Prudenzia’ and ‘Anastazia’ are described. ‘Prudenzia’ and ‘Anastazia’ are wild rocket varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196190 | LETTUCE VARIETY JUANITA - The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Juanita and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196191 | Sassie Cat - The present invention provides a cat litter box having opposed front wall and rear wall, left side wall and right side wall, a top and a bottom with respective adjacent edges contiguous to one another to define an enclosure. Front wall has an opening to allow cat to enter and exit the cat litter box. Front wall also includes a door near bottom for removably inserting litter tray containing litter inside the cat litter box. The litter tray is positioned at an elevated level at a rim present on the inner left side wall, inner right side wall and inner rear wall. The litter tray with used litter can be easily removed from the cat litter box to dispose used litter hygienically without the need to touch the used litter. Windows are provided on walls to provide ventilation. Deodorizing agent is automatically sprayed on entry and exit of cat. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196192 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PET WASTE CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL - Herein described is a portable sanitation apparatus for pet waste disposal and method for using the same comprising a micro-composite structure and a means for securing micro-composite structures together to form a macro-composite structure in variable geometric configurations and sizes for greater area coverage. Also described is a vertical member for substantially containing pet waste within the floor area covered by the composite structure. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196193 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND FORMULATION FOR TREATING USED ANIMAL BEDDING - A method, system and formulation for treating animal bedding and animals is provided. For the method, it comprises: mixing used bedding with unused bedding to produce mixed bedding; deodorizing the mixed bedding; drying the mixed bedding to have a moisture content of between approximately 7 and 14%; removing lighter fibers from the mixed bedding; adding an oil treatment to the mixed bedding to have a moisture content of between approximately 7 and 14% in the mixed bedding; and bagging the mixed bedding while the mixed bedding is still moist from the oil treatment. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196194 | SPILL-PREVENTIVE PET TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A spill-preventive pet-training apparatus and method for use in containing the lateral flow of liquid, such as urine, being applied to an absorbent pad at a volume and rate exceeding the absorption rate of the pad, by containing much of the liquid within an inner flexible ridge, and by slowing and containing any liquid that overtops the inner flexible ridge within an outer flexible ridge. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196195 | PET MAT - A mat system includes a mat having a pressure-sensing switch, and a transmission unit operatively connected to the pressure-sensing switch of the mat via a wired connection. The transmission unit includes a first input module configured to accept a first input, and a first playback module. The first playback module is configured to play the audio that represents the first input upon activation of the pressure-sensing switch. The transmission unit includes a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal indicating that the pressure-sensing switch has been activated. The mat system includes a reception unit having a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signal from the wireless transmitter. The reception unit includes a second input module configured to accept a second input, and a second playback module. The second playback module is configured so play the audio that represents the second input upon activation of the pressure-sensing switch. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196196 | ANIMAL INTERACTION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods for animal training, animal feeding, animal management, animal fitness, monitoring and managing animal food intake, remote animal engagement, behavioral training and animal entertainment are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide devices, systems and methods for measuring a dog's energy expenditures and/or movements, and providing signals to the dog to engage in activities or games to earn food. In one aspect, one or more of the dog's activity level, age, weight, body mass, and/or other health information is utilized to determine an appropriate food intake level for the dog. By measuring the dog's activity, the amount of calories the dog needs and/or has utilized may be determined. By encouraging activity by the dog, the dog's health may improve, even if the dog's weight remains unchanged. Among other embodiments disclosed herein, various mechanisms capable of moderating animal noise and/or behavior are disclosed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196197 | Supplementing System - A system and method for providing a supplement. The system includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet line. The inlet line is coupled to a container, and the container has a supplement. The outlet of the pump is coupled to a nozzle. The system can be housed in a support box which is coupled to a feeder which has feed. Feed is discharged from the feeder, and the pump sprays a supplement to partially coat the discharged feed. Nutrients, vitamins, etc. can be added to the supplement which can add to the value of the feed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196198 | Infinitely Adjustable Collar With Multiple Securements - A collar has an infinitely adjustable effective length with a securement mechanism that prevents the collar from being loosened or removed by rubbing against a fence or other fixed object. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196199 | Animal Exerciser System - A system comprises a mobile device, a spatial profiling device, and a mobile device manager. The mobile device comprises a platform, a first communications circuit that receives navigation instructions, and a motion drive that propels the platform according to the navigation instructions. The spatial profiling device captures a spatial profile of a motion area. The mobile device manager comprises at least one second communications circuit that communicates with the first communications circuit and the spatial profiling device, processor(s), and memory storing processing instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the mobile device manager to receive spatial profiles, locate the mobile object, locate the mobile device, plan a movement for the mobile device which avoids the mobile object, and communicate the movement to the mobile device as navigation instructions. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196200 | Dog Harness - A dog harness is comprised of a torso strap encircling a dog's chest, connected to a chest strap passing around the chest of a dog, and a shoulder strap passing over the back of a dog. The chest strap is provided with a elongate linker. A leash connector is fixed to both ends of the elongate linker. When a leash is attached to either leash connector, a directional pull on the leash causes the leash connector to slide in the direction of the pull, pulling the elongate linker to the side creating a noise detectable by the animal to assist in the training of the animal. If the leash becomes tight pulling the elongate linker all the way to the side it will move the pull off the center of the dog's chest, thus decreasing the opposition reflex. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196201 | Lighting Device for Walking a Pet - An apparatus that can be used as a lighting device when walking a pet consists of a lighting enclosure, a hollow compartment, and a leash. The lighting enclosure is removably attached to the hollow compartment. Therefore, when a body of the hollow compartment is grasped, a lighting switch of the lighting enclosure can be activated to illuminate a light source of the lighting enclosure. The leash is also attached to the lighting enclosure through a hook. Therefore, when the body is grasped the leash can also be controlled as preferred. A handle, which is positioned in parallel to the body can also be used to hold and control the apparatus. To provide storage space for pet waste pick-up bags, an opening of the apparatus traverses through a second end of the hollow compartment and into the body. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196202 | METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR MANAGING PET CARE - A method and product for collecting, recording, transmitting, and managing data associated with pet care and using the data to create an improved and more engaging pet owning experience. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196203 | HIGHLY AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME TO MEASURE, MONITOR, MANAGE AND CONTROL GRAZING ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS - A highly automated system to identify, measure, manage and control individual animals in grazing environments to monitor, analyze, model, predict, promote, optimize, and mitigate a variety of conditions and interactions relating to the grazing environment and an animal's health, welfare, performance, productivity, efficiency, quality, economic and genetic value. The system having a transmitters that identify individual animals. A weighing device that weighs the animal while the animal consumes substances and a dispensing device that controls substance provision to individual animals. A computer considers a number of factors in generating control signals sent to the system to dispense a prescribed amount of mineral, vitamin, medicinal or supplement compound to an individual animal. The system models, predicts and estimates a number of conditions related to the animal and its grazing environment that improve animal welfare, increases production, and preserves and conserves resources. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196204 | Electronically-Controlled Water Flow Regulator System for Poultry Drinker Lines - An electrically-controlled water flow regulator for use with a poultry watering system receives potable water at a first, high flow rate and reduces the water flow rate of the water provided to watering valves that dispense water to the flock within a poultry house. A variable control valve uses a needle-shaped cone to engage a mating port inside the housing of the regulator. A motor controls the linear movement of the control valve in incremental steps to adjust the water flow rate provided to the flock. A feedback component enables the variable control valve to maintain the water flow rate at a desired set point for the flock. The desired set point for the flock is controlled or automated to match the growth of the flock over their growth cycle. An electrical controller and suitable cabling enable multiple regulators to be controlled efficiently and cost-effectively. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196205 | Construction and Application of a three-line breeding system in the Peruvian scallop x Bay scallop southern subspecies hybrids - The current invent relates to the construction and application of a three-line breeding system in the Peruvian scallop×bay scallop southern subspecies hybrids. The said three-line consists of a male sterile line, a maintainer line and a restorer line. A combination of male sterile line and maintainer line is obtained by continuously backcrossing the male sterile individuals selected from F | 2017-07-13 |
20170196206 | CORAL NURSERY BASED ON OVERGROWTH OF A TENSIONED LINE - A rapidly deployable underwater coral cultivation system comprising a tensioned propagule support line or rod, and a propagule-encircling loop for attachment thereto, wherein the propagules' tissues and skeleton overgrow the line/rod. Multiple propagules of a single genetic clone on a line/rod may fuse into a single linear coral colony, whereby the natural structural and anti-fouling attributes of the target organism provide structural rigidity to the system and high survivorship of the live material in nursery culture. A preferred embodiment may provide a low to no maintenance protocol soon after deployment thereby allowing for “set and forget” through self-planting endpoints. In some embodiments, a vertical arrangement provides full leverage advantage to the support buoy as growth increases (coral) weight. In some embodiments, the vertically-oriented single genetic clone facilitates gamete capture for facilitated spawning in coral (ecosystem) enhancement and restoration. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196207 | ANIMAL MODELS OF CORNEAL ANGIOGENESIS AND CORNEAL ECTATIC DISEASES, METHODS OF PRODUCING, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Methods of producing non-human animal models of corneal angiogenesis and corneal ectatic diseases, such as corneal keratoconus, by applying an aromatic compound to the eye of a non-human animal are described. Also described are non-human animal models of corneal angiogenesis and corneal ectatic diseases, and methods of using the non-human animal models to screen compounds that modulate corneal angiogenesis and corneal ectatic diseases. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196208 | Fishing Trap Runner - A fishing trap runner and fishing trap incorporating the runner, the runner comprising a rubber casing having a core. The core, which may be sectional, provides weight so that the runner can serve as ballast for the fishing trap. The rubber casing protects the core from damaging the trap or fishing equipment and, if the core is sealed by the casing, protects or limits the core from water damage. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196209 | Blow Fish - The present invention is an electronically excited fishing lure apparatus that includes a main housing body portion defining an interior area. A battery is positioned in the interior area. A conductive interface is attached to the rechargeable battery. The electronically excited fishing lure apparatus generates an underwater signal that has random high and low frequency noise components that simulate sounds generated by the device. The signal attracts predatory fish to the electrical current by exciting the fishing lure apparatus. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196210 | Fishing Lure - A fishing lure that simulates the appearance of an elongated aquatic animal swimming through water. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196211 | DOUBLE BEARING REEL - One object is to provide a double bearing reel that provides a comfortable grip feeling in fishing and prevents the cover plates from making a malfunction. A double bearing reel of the present invention includes: a reel body including left and right side plates, each of the left and right side plates including a frame and a cover plate; a spool rotatably supported between the left and right side plates; a handle provided on one of the left and right side plates and configured to rotationally drive the spool; and an opening/closing mechanism configured to enable the cover plate on an opposite side to the handle to be opened and closed on the associated frame. An opening is formed in a side surface of the cover plate on the opposite side to the handle, and an operation member of the opening/closing mechanism is disposed within the opening. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196212 | FISHING ROD HOLDER - Fishing rod holders with an upper orthogonal coupling and a lower orthogonal coupling, which allow for adjustment of angle and height without using tools (e.g., screwdriver, wrench, etc.). | 2017-07-13 |
20170196213 | METHOD FOR THE DISINFESTATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT FROM ANTS AND SIMILAR INSECTS, AND DEVICE THAT IMPLEMENTS SUCH METHOD - A method for the disinfestation of an environment from ants and similar insects, comprising the steps of: | 2017-07-13 |
20170196214 | LIQUID ANT BAIT PACK WITH TEAR-AWAY TAB - A liquid ant bait pack having a primary bait well and a plurality of feeding reservoirs for holding liquid bait is provided in which the walls of the feeding reservoirs as well as the primary bait well are sloped to facilitate ant access to the liquid bait held therein while reducing the risk of the ants falling into the bait and drowning. Ant access is further facilitated by dry platform areas positioned between the reservoirs. The inclusion of multiple feeding reservoirs, the bait well and the dry platform areas provides an increased area over which ants can simultaneously access the bait. The entrance to the bait pack is sealed during manufacture and then readily opened by the consumer using a tear-off tab that can removed without the need for any tools. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196215 | DISPENSER - An emanating device includes a substrate with a body having a first portion and a second portion, a foldable member, and first and second hinges along a longitudinal axis of the body and connected to the foldable member. The foldable member is movable between a first state, such that the member is co-planar with the first portion and second portion, and a second state, such that the foldable member is not co-planar with the first portion and the second portion. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196216 | Retractable Blind Assembly - A blind assembly for camouflaging a hunter and setup configurations for the blind assembly are disclosed. The blind assembly contains two sheets wound together into a roll that are configured for separate outstretching at an angle relative to each other, for being maintained under tension in an outstretched form, and for retraction back into the roll. The end of each sheet contains a handle rod used for handling the sheets and for anchoring to the ground by means of attaching to stakes inserted into the ground using ropes. The roll end of the assembly structure is likewise attached to a stake in the course of setting up the blind assembly in a hunting field. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196217 | SCENT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for dispensing scent includes a housing defining a bladder configured to hold a volume of liquid scent, a flexible tube connected to the bladder, the flexible tube having a distal end opposite the bladder, and a wick receivable on the distal end of the tube. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196218 | WATER FOWL AND GAME BIRD MULTIPLE DECOY STAKE - A decoy for holding decoys in position to attract waterfowl or game birds such as doves or ducks. The stake may comprise a single shaft or multiple shaft portions that are fixed together by a connection means such as a pin extending thorough coaxial sections. The shaft includes a helical coil at the bottom end for fixedly screwing that end of the stake into the ground. A central rod defining a shaft includes an integral S-shaped handle providing a crank handle for screwing the shaft into the ground. A decoy holding means such as a sleeve or receiver extends from a top distal end of the shaft and a pair of opposing decoy holding means such as sleeves or receivers can extend upward and/or outward at selected angles from the upper portion of the support shaft for supporting cross members having additional decoys mounted thereon. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196219 | Use of Allene Oxide Synthase for Semen Preservation and Assisted Reproduction - The use of allene oxide synthase as a preservative for semen particularly for use in assisted reproductive procedures for humans and in the breeding of cattle horses and other animals. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196220 | STABILIZATION OF THROMBOCYTES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - Provided herein are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures. Also provided are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes in an inactivated state in a blood sample at ambient temperatures. Further provided are articles of manufacture and kits and methods for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocyte at ambient temperatures. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196221 | METHOD OF CRYOPRESERVATION OF STEM CELL-DERIVED RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIAL CELLS ON POLYMERIC SUBSTRATE - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the cryopreservation of stem cells, such as stem-cell derived retinal pigment epithelial cells, that have been seeded onto and cultured on a substrate, such as a polymeric substrate. Such cryopreserved stem cells are useful for cell therapies, such as treatment of ocular damage or disease. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196222 | Use of Sarmentine and Its Analogues With an Herbicide, and Compositions Thereof - Disclosed herein are methods for modulating (e.g., inhibiting) emergence and growth of monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants (e.g., weeds and grasses) using sarmentine and/or a sarmentine analogue and a second herbicide. The application of sarmentine and/or a sarmentine analogue with a second herbicide to a plant and/or its growth substrate results in a synergistic pre- and/or post-emergence herbicidal activity against the plant. The present method also provides compositions comprising sarmentine and/or a sarmentine analogue, in combination with a second herbicide. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196223 | Antimicrobial Straw - A polymeric tubular conduit including a polymeric tubular conduit wall having an outer tubular layer coaxially overlaying an inner tubular layer which defines a continuous tubular passage along a polymeric tubular conduit length of the polymeric tubular conduit; whereby the outer tubular layer, the inner tubular layer, or combinations thereof, include an amount of antimicrobial agent. The amount of antimicrobial agent can be sufficient to kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms in contact with a corresponding polymeric tubular conduit wall external surface, polymeric tubular conduit wall internal surface, or combinations thereof, of the polymeric tubular conduit wall. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196224 | HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA SINGLE NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS (HEARSNPV) GENOTYPES, METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME AND USE AS A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT | 2017-07-13 |
20170196225 | ALTERING MICROBIAL POPULATIONS & MODIFYING MICROBIOTA - The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196226 | BACILLUS AMYLOLIQUEFACIENS RTI472 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR BENEFITING PLANT GROWTH AND TREATING PLANT DISEASE - Compositions and methods include a new strain of | 2017-07-13 |
20170196227 | BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT FOR CLEARING OF WATER, INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER AND SOIL FROM CHEMICALS, WHICH ARE RESISTANT TO DEGRADATION AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A biological product for the purification of water, soil, industrial wastewater from chemicals that are resistant to degradation, such as pesticides and oil, contains a composition of strains of bacteria | 2017-07-13 |
20170196228 | INSECT REPELLENT - The present invention is based on the fmding that bacterial Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) of bacterial strains belonging to the | 2017-07-13 |
20170196229 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION - A nutritional composition which is easy to consume without having an oily feeling, and from which the desired amount of energy can be conveniently obtained. The nutritional composition contains fats, proteins, and sugars, and the energy per 100 g of the nutritional composition is 150-750 kcal, the ratio of fats to the total of proteins and sugars is 1.8 to 6.0, and a triacylglycerol having a C6-12 medium-chain fatty acid is included as a constituent fatty acid in an amount of 50% by weight or more of the fats. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196230 | USE OF A FAT PARTICLES IN THE PREPARATION OF FARINACEOUS PRODUCTS - A method for preparing a farinaceous mixture is provided by mixing the following ingredients: (a) 100 parts by weight of a farinaceous component selected from flour, cereals, starch and combinations thereof; (b) 0.01-10 parts by weight of fat particles in the form of powder, said fat particles containing at least 65 wt. % of triglycerides; (c) at least 30 parts by weight of one or more aqueous ingredients to provide 10-50% water by weight of the farinaceous mixture; and (d) 0-100 parts by weight of one or more other ingredients; wherein at least 50 vol. % of the fat particles has a diameter in the range of 1-50 μm. Bakery ingredient mixes and uncooked farinaceous products containing the aforementioned fat particles are also disclosed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196231 | PRODUCTION OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN FORMATE FOOD CASINGS - An extrusion process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate food casing is disclosed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196232 | A METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY CUTTING MEAT PRODUCTS SUCH AS BEEF TENDERLOIN INTO PORTIONS - This invention relates to method of automatically cutting a meat product, in particular beef tenderloin, having a thumb-like part extending away from a head part of the meat product towards a tail part such that the meat product has a V-shape. The method includes conveying a meat product to be cut, obtaining image data of the meat product, determining a boundary position between a thumb-like part and a head part of the meat product, and utilizing the image data in instructing a cutting unit to cut the meat product into portions, where the cutting includes cutting on both sides of the boundary position such that the resulting portion fulfills a pre-defined criteria including a criteria indicating the extent of the thumb-like part in the resulting portion. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196233 | PHAGE RESISTANT LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - The present invention provides a method for the construction of a bacteriophage-insensitive mutant of a Streptococcus thermophilus parent strain whereby the bacteriophage insensitivity is not based on the CRISPR resistance mechanism but based on another mechanism. The method provides a protocol by which this can be achieved by inactivating one or more of the CRISPR systems present in a given strain. The invention also provides the bacteriophage-insensitive mutants as well as their use in a process for making a dairy product. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196234 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LACTOSE-FREE MILK WITH HIGH IN PROTEIN AND CALCIUM AND MILK WITHOUT SWEETNESS - The present invention is related with the milk industry in general and with the processing industry of milk to produce for lactose-free milk and assessment of the subproduct in particular, and even more particularly in the milk processing industry through different separating means of the components such as micro- and nano filtration. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196235 | CLOUDINESS-INHIBITING AGENT FOR TEA BEVERAGE - [Problem] To produce, with a method that is low-cost and has a low environmental impact, a cloudiness-inhibiting agent that is highly safe and has no taste which has a cloudiness-inhibiting effect in a tea beverage. Also, to make effective use of yeast cell body residue produced as a byproduct of yeast extract. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196236 | COMBINED VESSEL LID AND TEA BAG RECEPTACLE AND METHOD OF USING - A tableware tea piece ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170196237 | MATERIAL AND FREEZE CASTING AND IMPREGNATION METHOD OF CARBOHYDRATE SCAFFOLDS - An edible includes a directionally porous mass of at least one carbohydrate with a low-moisture infiltrate disposed within pores comprising at least one fat selected from melted chocolate, butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, palm oil, or cream. The edible is prepared by directionally freeze-casting an aqueous solution or slurry including a carbohydrate; freezing the solution or slurry with directional crystal growth by applying low temperatures with a temperature gradient to the solution or slurry, and lyophilizing the frozen slurry. In embodiments, the solution or slurry includes fruit juice or puree, or finely ground vegetable matter such as cocoa powder or peanut butter powder. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196238 | PROTEIN RICH FOOD INGREDIENT FROM BIOMASS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - The present invention provides a protein material and food ingredient from a sustainable and stable source. The sustainable and stable source of the food or food ingredient is biomass, for example an algal or microbial biomass. The invention discloses that the biomass can be subjected to a series of steps to derive the protein material and food or food ingredient, which has high nutritional content without the unacceptable organoleptic properties that typically accompany proteins and food ingredients from these sources. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SMOOTHING IRREGULAR PARTICULATE FLOW STREAM - A system for converting an irregular flow stream of solid particulates into a continuously flowing stream of solid particulates is disclosed. The system comprises a bin adapted to receive the irregular particulate flow stream. A level sensor is adapted to produce an output signal representative of the volume of particulates in the bin. The bin level controller has a set point corresponding to a desired level for the volume of particulates in the bin and is adapted to receive the output signal from the level sensor. The bin level controller produces a bin level control signal proportional to the deviation from the set point signal. A movable valve is positioned proximate the outlet adapted to modulate the particulate flow stream out of the bin and a valve controller is operatively associated with the valve. The valve controller is adapted to respond to bin level control signals from the bin level controller. The bin level controller is constructed and arranged to operate the valve such that the volume of particulates remains at the bin set point level to ensure a constant stream of particulates out of the bin through the outlet. Once the particulate flow stream is continuous and measured, it may be subjected to further operations such as proportional coating or mixing of additional constituents. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196240 | FEED ADDITIVE COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING METHANE GAS PRODUCED BY RUMINANT ANIMALS - The present disclosure relates to a feed additive composition for reducing methane production generated in the ruminant stomach of ruminant animals. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a feed additive composition for reducing methane production comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of alliin and berberine, more specifically to a feed additive composition for reducing methane production comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of diallyl disulfide (DADS), nitrate, and eucalyptus oil. The feed additive composition according to the present disclosure may be added to the feed without additional treatment, thereby reducing the amount of methane production in the ruminant stomach without negative effects on livestock productivity. Thus, the feed additive composition can be effectively used in the ruminant animal industry. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196241 | METHOD FOR PREPARING COATED, WHOLE COTTONSEED FROM WHICH GERMINATION FUNCTION IS REMOVED - The present invention relates to a method of preparing high-strength coated whole cottonseed for livestock feed, wherein the germination ability of whole cottonseed is removed using high-temperature and high-pressure steam, and the surface of whole cottonseed is coated with gelatinized starch with high viscosity, which is prepared by gelatinizing starch in a preparation process. According the method of the present invention, since the germination ability of whole cottonseed is removed, release of foreign genes into the domestic environment, which may occur when using whole cottonseed for livestock feed, may be fundamentally prevented, and thus the method of the present invention may contribute to protection of domestic plant genetic resources. In addition, the use of gelatinized starch with increased viscosity, which is prepared by gelatinizing starch in a preparation process, may dramatically increase the selection range of coating agents. Furthermore, since coated whole cottonseed can be prepared without a drying process, which consumes a large amount of energy, the method of the present invention may increase economic effect by resolving economic problems, such as high production costs, encountered when preparing whole cottonseed for livestock feed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196242 | SODIUM-CONTAINING PACKAGED BEVERAGE - An object of the present invention is to provide a beverage that not only allows for rapid replenishment of water, carbohydrate and salt for the purpose of taking measures against heatstroke but also is comfortably drinkable. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196243 | POTATO BASED PROTEIN MIXTURES AND NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POTATO PROTEIN - Potato protein, in combination with other vegetable proteins, replaces a portion of the total protein in a nutrition drink or shake or other nutritional composition intended for oral consumption. By suitable selection of the types and amounts of these proteins the overall cost of manufacturing the nutritional composition can be reduced without adversely affecting its other desirable properties such as nutritional value, stability, solubility, clarity, taste, and mouthfeel. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196244 | MODULAR DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW THERMAL PROCESSING USING MICROWAVES - Modular systems and related methods for thermally treating flowable materials using microwave radiation, and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are modular devices for continuous flow thermal treatment of materials, methods employing the same, and products prepared using the devices and/or methods. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196245 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING A FOOD PRODUCT CONSTITUTED OF A SANDWICH OR THE LIKE, BEFORE IT IS CONSUMED - A method and an apparatus for heating a food product constituted of a sandwich or the like, before it is consumed, in which the food product | 2017-07-13 |
20170196246 | LEGUME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention, in an embodiment, is a product having an outer shell and an inner filling. In the embodiment, each of the outer shell and inner filling include a legume and an additive such as vitamins and minerals. In the embodiment, the outer shell and the inner filling are substantially free of grain-based flour, the product is a ready-to-eat food, the outer shell is crispy, and the inner filling is creamy. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196247 | GLUCOSYL STEVIA COMPOSITION | 2017-07-13 |
20170196248 | NON-CALORIC SWEETENERS AND METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING - Disclosed are steviol glycosides referred to as rebaudioside V and rebaudioside W. Also disclosed are methods for producing rebaudioside M (Reb M), rebausoside G (Reb G), rebaudioside KA (Reb KA), rebaudioside V (Reb V) and rebaudioside (Reb W). | 2017-07-13 |
20170196249 | NUTRITIONAL POWDER PODS COMPRISING DRY BLENDED CARBOHYDRATES - A nutritional powder pod suitable for use in a beverage production machine and methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided. The nutritional powder pod includes a pod containing a nutritional powder. The nutritional powder includes a carbohydrate and may include a protein, a fat, or both a protein and a fat. At least about 5 wt % of the carbohydrate in the nutritional powder is dry blended into the final nutritional powder. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196250 | NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS TO PROMOTE SAFE SWALLOWING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSPHAGIA - Nutritional products, uses thereof, methods for the manufacture and methods for improving the cohesiveness of the nutritional products are disclosed. The nutritional products have improved cohesiveness for promoting safer swallowing of food boluses for individuals having swallowing difficulties such as dysphagia. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196251 | Device for separating the meat and the shell of a nut - Disclosed is a device for separating the meat and the shell of a nut including a stator ( | 2017-07-13 |
20170196252 | Rotary Drum Blancher with Skinsheet Clamp - A method and apparatus for changing all or part of the skinsheet of a rotary drum blancher/cooler from being clean in place totally removable is disclosed. The drum includes the skinsheet (in sections) with a plurality of clamps and catches. Each catch is comprised of two catches—a clean in place catch and a totally removable catch. Each clamp is attached to a section and has an clamping position and a release position, and includes a bail. When a clamp is in the clamping position and its bail is in either the clean in place catch or the totally removable catch of a corresponding catch on an adjacent second section, the catch and clamp hold the adjacent sections together to form a part of the drum. When the clamp is in the release position and the bail is in the clean in place catch of the adjacent section, the clamp and clean in place catch allow adjacent sections to separate, but do not allow them to be removed. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196253 | TEXTURED INGESTIBLE PRODUCTS - A processed ingestible plant having a coating, and a method for coating an ingestible item. The coating imparts a long lasting texture to the ingestible item. The coating mimics the exterior tissue of an edible plant, and includes parts that are derived from multiple fragments of edible plant exterior tissues. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196254 | COATED FOOD PRODUCTS - A method of manufacture of a microwave or thermally reheatable or cookable food product comprises the step of coating the product or ingredient or a component thereof with a coating composition comprising ethylcellulose. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196255 | COATED FOOD PRODUCTS - A method of manufacture of a microwave or thermally reheatable or cookable food product comprising the steps of: providing a solid or solidified substrate; applying two or more coating compositions to the substrate to produce a coated substrate. At least one of the coating compositions includes ethylcellulose. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196256 | TRANSLUCENT SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT - A smokeless tobacco product is provided that includes a tobacco material in the form of a tobacco extract, a particulate tobacco material, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product is substantially translucent. Methods for making and using the smokeless tobacco product are also provided. The smokeless tobacco product can include isomalt, maltitol syrup, particulate tobacco, and a translucent tobacco extract prepared by ultrafiltration. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196257 | CAP FOR EXTINGUISHING A SMOKING ARTICLE - A cap for extinguishing a smoking article is provided, including a hollow cap body having an opening configured to receive a combustion zone of a smoking article, the cap body including an intumescent heat reactive material configured to deform in response to heat from the combustion zone such that at least part of the cap body fits tightly against the smoking article to substantially prevent a supply of air to the combustion zone. | 2017-07-13 |
20170196258 | Cigarette Cutter - The invention relates to a cigarette cutter for cutting cigarettes. The cigarette cutter includes a housing assembly with a base portion and sidewall portion surrounding the base portion that together form a cavity wherein the base portion is coupled to a spring assembly and the spring assembly is coupled to a plunger assembly through a guide rail. The plunger assembly includes a base plate coupled to a cutter assembly that includes a blade that extends a distance from the base of the plunger assembly. In addition, formed along the sidewall portion is an aperture and coupled with the aperture is a cigarette receiving plate for receiving a cigarette and the receiving plate includes a groove or slot that runs vertical to the cigarette. The plunger when compressed extends the blade through the aperture and through the cigarette and to the bottom of the groove or through the slot so as to provide a clean cigarette cut. Once the plunger is released, the recoil of the spring assembly causes the plunge assembly to return to its normal position. | 2017-07-13 |