39th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170273229 | IMPLEMENTS FOR DISPLACING GROUND MATERIAL - Implement apparatus may be configured to displace ground material. For example, an implement may include an extension member coupled to a roller apparatus. The roller apparatus may include a cylindrical portion and a plurality of ground displacing elements. The ground displacing elements may be configured to extend into a ground surface to disperse ground material when the roller apparatus is engaged with the ground surface as the vehicle traverses the ground surface. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273230 | AUTOMATICALLY RAISED AND LOWERED WINDROW ROLLER - An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis; a header carried by the chassis and including a cutter mechanism, the header being adjustable in a vertical direction; a swath roller carried by the chassis behind the header; a roller actuator connected to the swath roller and configured to adjust the swath roller in the vertical direction; and a controller coupled to the roller actuator. The controller is configured for: detecting when the header raises in the vertical direction; recording a header raising point where the header raises; determining when the swath roller reaches the header raising point; and signaling the roller actuator to raise the swath roller when the swath roller reaches the header raising point. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273231 | MECHANICAL CYLINDER SYNCHRONIZER - One or more portions of an agricultural implement may have components that can be adjusted to adjust the height of the portions. This can allow the implement to be used in a transport position or in a field use position. To better control the change in the height, an implement can include a mechanical control valve that mechanically controls an input to one or more actuators that are providing the height adjustment. The mechanical control valve can be used to attempt to synchronize the actuation or more than one actuator so that the height of the implement is adjusted in a controlled manner. The mechanical control valve can be self-adjusting to maintain a synchronized change in height. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273232 | Laser Guidance System For Agricultural Operations - The present invention provides an improved mechanism for centering implements in agricultural fields by providing a laser guidance system with a laser attached to the implement. The laser may operate to emit a beam in order to produce a spot or beam onto the field which an equipment operator may visually target to improve steering of the implement. The laser may be centered on the implement, and the beam produced by the laser may be directed forward within a steering range of the implement and within a field of view of the equipment operator. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273233 | SIDE-FOLD PLANTER BAR - A towable farm implement having a frame element having a field end, a fold gate, and an inner wing tow bar rotatably connected to the frame member. The farm implement having a wing having a wing frame extending from a center end to an outer end. The fold gate can be rotatable between a transport position in which the fold gate is parallel to the main carrier and a field position in which the fold gate is parallel to the main carrier. Rotating the fold gate into the transport position can pivot the wing about the inner wing tow bar into a parallel orientation relative to the frame member. Rotating the fold gate into the field position can pivots the wing about the inner wing tow bar into a transverse orientation relative to the frame member. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273234 | PADDLE CLOSING WHEEL - A pair of paddle closing wheels are adapted to be coupled to a frame structure that is coupled to a planter unit pulled by a motive power source. The paddle closing wheels are rotatably attached to the frame structure and are adapted to engage the soil. Fingers extend from the paddle closing wheel in a radial direction and include paddles that are coupled to the fingers. Once the seed is deposited in the soil the paddle closing wheels move the soil to cover up the seeds. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273235 | VARIABLE RATE AIR SEEDING SYSTEM FOR SOYBEANS - An air seeding system and method includes a manifold mounted across a plurality of row planter units. Electric motors are mounted on the manifold and are operatively connected to the seed meters. A microprocessor or controller adjusts the speed of the motors in response to field data input so as to adjust the rate of seed dispensement to achieve desired plant population. The motor speeds can be adjusted on the fly, without stopping the air seeder. The system senses ground speed, senses the raised and lowered positioned of the row planter units, and senses any blockage of the row planter units. The motors eliminate the need for a ground drive wheel. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273236 | SPINNER FOR A PARTICULATE MATERIAL SPREADER - An apparatus for broadcasting particulate or granular material over a ground surface involves a variable speed spinner and a material conveyor. The spinner is positioned generally horizontally below a discharge end of a material conveyor. The spinner has a disk having a generally radially disposed fin fixed to an upper side of the disk and radiating outwardly from a center of the disk. The spinner is positioned to receive material from the material conveyor at a location about half way along a length of the fin. In a method broadcasting particulate or granular material over a ground surface, the spinner is preferably rotated at a speed of 900-1000 rpm. The apparatus and method provide for distribution of material over greater distances and can do so without pulverizing the material, creating a uniform pattern of distribution over a 50% wider swath. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273237 | MULCHING INSERT AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A MULCHING INSERT TO A LAWN MOWER - A mulching insert for use with a lawn mower having a frame and a cutting deck supported by the frame, includes a molded, single-piece body configured to be received in the cutting deck. The body includes an attachment portion that is configured to be engaged by a portion of the lawn mower to removably mount the body to the cutting deck. The body defines a mulching chamber within the cutting deck that provides clearance for a cutting blade of the lawn mower. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273238 | Vegetation Clearing Implements - A vegetation clearing implement features at least one blade arranged for conveyance over an area of land in a forward working direction. Each blade features a respective serrated cutting edge positioned at a leading side of the blade. The serrated cutting edge lies along an oblique axis that resides at an oblique angle to the forward working direction. The serrated cutting edge features alternating crests and troughs situated along the oblique axis, and each trough has a concave curvature between a pair of adjacent crests. A slope of the concave curvature at its leading end is more parallel to the forward working direction than its trailing end. This provides a gradual increase in the aggression of cut as the equipment moves through the vegetative material to provide for smooth, efficient travel of the implement during a vegetation clearing operation. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273239 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises an operation rod, a leading end unit, a rear end unit, and a drive permitter. The operation rod is configured to be transformable between an extended state and a non-extended state. The leading end unit is provided at one end of the operation rod. The leading end unit comprises a motor configured to drive a working element. The rear end unit is provided at the other end of the operation rod. The rear end unit comprises a controller configured to control driving of the motor. The drive permitter is configured to permit driving of the motor when the operation rod is in the extended state and not to permit driving of the motor when the operation rod is in the non-extended state. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273240 | HARVESTER HAVING A MEASURING DEVICE FOR GRAIN NUMBER DETECTION AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A harvester includes a measuring device for detecting a grain number of a crop flow, in which a sensor of the measuring device detects via a measuring signal kernels impacting an impact surface of the measuring device, and a processing unit of the measuring device is arranged to detect and calculate the grain number by using the measuring signal, wherein the rising edges of the measuring signal are recorded and form a measurement for the grain number. Furthermore, the measuring device for detecting a grain number and method for detecting a grain number are also provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273241 | END EFFECTOR FOR ROBOTIC HARVESTING - A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem and an end effector connected to the vacuum generating subsystem. The end effector has a first tube having a first diameter, and a second tube having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter so the second tube fits inside the first tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem and at least one structure coupled to an inside of the tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a first tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem, and a second tube coupled to the first tube, the second tube having a tubular portion coupled to the first tube in an orientation other than parallel, the second tube having openings on opposite sides of the first tube. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273242 | TILT CYLINDER REMOTE ATTACHMENT APPARATUS - A header is removably attached to lift arms of an agricultural harvester and by a tilt cylinder pivotable about an axis A between an elevated installation position and a lower operational position. A perch assembly including a perch is positioned adjacent axis A to remotely pivot the tilt cylinder between the installation and operating positions and a downwardly facing hook shaped latching device is mounted on the tilt cylinder to engage and attach to a mounting pin on the header. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273243 | Integrated Reversing System with Belt Engagement - An agricultural harvester has a header and feeder drive system including a forward belt drive arrangement and a reverse belt drive arrangement. The forward belt drive arrangement includes a forward drive belt and a forward belt drive tensioner operated by an actuator. The reverse belt drive arrangement includes a reversing motor and a reverse drive belt selectively engaged with the feeder drive system by operation of the same actuator. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273244 | MOWER UTILITY BED - A zero turn mower may include a frame having a front portion, a rear portion and opposing side portions, a pair of front wheels located near the front portion of the frame, a pair of rear wheels located near the rear portion of the frame, wherein the engine is supported by the frame in between the pair of rear wheels near the rear portion of the frame, a seat supported by the frame, a cutter deck assembly having at least one cutting blade to cut grass, wherein the cutter deck assembly is located between the pair of front wheels and the pair of rear wheels, a utility bed supported by the frame having an imperforate floor and an air intake through which air is drawn to cool the engine. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273245 | LARGE SQUARE BALE WAGON - A method of grasping a bale of crop material and placing the bale in a bale wagon, the method comprising the steps of sensing, grasping and evaluating. The sensing step includes sensing a presence of a bale between grasping arms of a bale grasping mechanism. The grasping step includes grasping the bale with the grasping arms. The evaluating step includes evaluating a size of the bale that has been grasped. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273246 | BALE WAGON CLAMP MECHANISM - A grasping mechanism for an agricultural bale wagon has a fixed grasping arm and a movable grasping arm. The movable grasping arm is translatable toward and away from the fixed grasping arm. The movable grasping arm can be rotated to define varying angular relationships between the fixed grasping arm and the movable grasping arm. Rotation and translation of the movable grasping arm are effected by an actuator. A resilient bumper between the fixed grasping arm and movable grasping arm is adjustable automatically to span the adjusted width between the fixed grasping arm and movable grasping arm. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273247 | CURRENT SENSING OF ACTUATORS ON A ROUND BALER - Monitoring current draw of an actuator associated with a rotating arm on a round baler during a net wrapping cycle is used to determine the position of the rotating arm and actuator, as well as to determine the net tension. The current draw of the actuator may be correlated with the home and insert positions of the rotating arm during the net wrapping cycle; thus by monitoring the current draw, the rotating arm and actuator position is determined and may be provided to aid an operator. The net tension during the net wrapping cycle is a function of the rotating arm and actuator current. A calculation of net tension is determined and provided to an operator, allowing the operator to verify performance issues related to the net tension. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273248 | BALER WITH AUTOMATED EJECTION OF BALES - A system for ejecting a bale from a baler, wherein the ejection process is controlled by a control unit with input from various sensors and from a remote operator located on a tractor. The control unit automatically positions a chute, controls a power take-off from the tractor, depressurizes and opens a chamber door, ties the bale, selects and causes ejector teeth to project into a forming chamber to engage the bale, causes the ejector teeth to move toward a discharge outlet such that the engaged bale moves with them toward and through the discharge outlet, and determines when the bale has fully ejected from the baler. The remote operator may choose to eject only the bale or to eject the entire contents of the forming chamber, and if the former, the control unit determines the bale's length and selects a subset of the ejector teeth that corresponds to that length. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273249 | PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - To provide a program which assists a user so that an arrangement of plants arranged by the user is more appropriate. A program for causing a computer to function as: a layout acquisition unit configured to acquire arrangement information of plants arranged on a landscape by a user; a vegetation information acquisition unit configured to acquire vegetation information relating to influences exerted by the respective plants on each other; and a validity evaluation unit configured to evaluate validity of an arrangement of the plants indicated by the arrangement information, based on the vegetation information. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273250 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CULTIVATING CORDYCEPS - The present invention relates to a system and method of cultivating | 2017-09-28 |
20170273251 | BLOW OPERATION DEVICE - In an operation using a blow operation device driven by an electric motor, fatigue in the arm of an operator is reduced. A blow operation device includes a backpack type frame, a battery attached to the frame, a blower body having an electric motor to which power is fed from the battery and having an axial fan driven by the electric motor, and a blower tube connected to a blow side of the blower body, the blower body being supported pivotally on the frame to be rockable vertically and horizontally. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273252 | BLOW OPERATION DEVICE - To reduce fatigue in the arm of an operator of a blow operation device driven by an electric motor and to realize a blow operation of blowing and gathering generated compressed air from both the right and left with a small operational burden. A blow operation device includes a backpack type frame, a battery attached to the frame, a blower body having an electric motor to which power is fed from the battery and having an axial fan driven by the electric motor, and a blower tube connected to a blow side of the blower body, the frame including a back contact surface, and the blower body being attached to the frame such that axial directions of the electric motor and the axial fan are along the back contact surface. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273253 | PLANTER KIT - A planter kit may include a pan with a top surface and a wall extending upward from the top surface. A container may include a base and a wall extending upward from the base. At least one opening may be defined by the base. Multiple supporting members may be detachably coupled to the base. At least one of the supporting members may be tubular and configured to extend at least partially into the opening of the base of the container, thereby enabling fluid to pass from the container to the pan. At least one of the supporting members may include a horizontal support member. An object may provide external design to the container, and may rest on the horizontal support member. When a portion of the object rests on the horizontal support member, the portion is below the bottom surface of the base of the container and above the pan. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273254 | A MULTI-STACKING DECORATIVE FLOWERPOT UNIT - The multi-stacking decorative flowerpot unit ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273255 | MULTILAYER PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM USING NATURAL LIGHT AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHT - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a plant cultivation system using natural light and artificial light and, more specifically, to a multilayer plant cultivation system having multiple layers of which the upper layer uses natural lighting and the lower layer uses artificial lighting, thereby cultivating plants. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plant cultivation system has a cultivation zone formed in multiple layers of which the uppermost layer uses natural lighting and the lower layer uses artificial lighting, so as to perform plant cultivation, thereby providing an effect of maximizing the efficiency of a plant cultivation space. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273256 | BOTANICAL AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and process for filtering air by removing pollutants from the air with living plants. The system includes an enclosure, a wall within the enclosure on which living plants are supported and grow in one or more horizontal plant beds defining vertical tiers along the wall, an irrigation system for watering the plants, and a lighting system for simulating sunlight. Air moving through the enclosure flows adjacent leaves of the plants, through a growth media in the plant bed, and then out of the enclosure. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273257 | ENCAPSULATED AND SEGREGATED GROWTH CONTAINERS - An agricultural yield pod or agricultural yield pad with holed root membrane overlay. The agricultural yield pod encloses soil and vegetation in the soil. The top of the agricultural yield pod is closed except for at least one water and nutrition port and at least one vegetation growth port (or neck). The trunk of the vegetation passes through the at least one vegetation growth port (or neck). The agricultural yield pad is closed by the holed root membrane overlay and contains soil and vegetation in the soil. The trunk of the vegetation passes through the holes in the holed root membrane overlay. Root direction channels | 2017-09-28 |
20170273258 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT - A system and method for dynamic irrigation management. The method includes continuously obtaining thermal signals captured in a farm area, the farm area including at least one crop; analyzing the obtained thermal signals, wherein the analysis includes comparing the obtained thermal signals to a plurality of combinations of predetermined thermal signals, wherein each combination is associated with a known watering state, each combination including at least one type of thermal signal, wherein the thermal signals are captured by at least one thermal sensor deployed in the farm area; determining, based on the analysis, a current watering state of the at least one crop; and generating, in real-time, an irrigation pattern for the farm area based on the determined current watering state. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273259 | Automated Control System - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method that may include receiving a watering restriction for a location, detecting that a sprinkler controller is associated with a property within the location, and transmitting, to the sprinkler controller, the watering restriction. Additionally, a method may include receiving, at a sprinkler controller, a watering restriction for a location, the sprinkler controller associated with a property within the location, and adjusting, in response to the watering restriction, a sprinkling schedule for the property. Furthermore, a method may include receiving weather prediction information associated with a property, updating, in response to the weather prediction information, a sprinkling schedule for a sprinkler system associated with the property, receiving, after a time period, updated weather prediction information for the property, and updating the sprinkling schedule based on a comparison between the sprinkling schedule and the weather prediction information over the time period. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273260 | Method to Identify Asian Soybean Rust Resistance Quantitative Trait Loci in Soybean and Compositions Thereof - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with | 2017-09-28 |
20170273261 | METHODS AND DEVICES INVOLVING OIL MATRICES - Methods for preserving viability of plant tissues such as plant embryos are provided herein. Also included are methods for storing genomic DNA and/or molecular marker assay materials in an oil bilayer as part of a high-throughput molecular characterization system. Moreover, plant embryos may be treated while in an oil matrix. The treatment may include chromosome doubling, | 2017-09-28 |
20170273262 | New Guinea Impatiens Variety SAKIMP043 - A New Guinea | 2017-09-28 |
20170273264 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CC1211716 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CC1211716 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CC1211716 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CC1211716 in a breeding program. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273265 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CC1210314 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CC1210314 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CC1210314 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CC1210314 in a breeding program. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273266 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 56042428 - A soybean cultivar designated 56042428 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 56042428, to the plants of soybean cultivar 56042428, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 56042428, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 56042428. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 56042428. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 56042428, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 56042428 with another soybean cultivar. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273267 | INBRED CORN LINE IV4 - Inbred corn line, designated IV4, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line IV4, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line IV4 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line IV4 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line IV4 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line IV4. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273268 | INBRED CORN LINE KM5 - Inbred corn line, designated KM5, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KM5, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KM5 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KM5 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KM5 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line KM5. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273269 | INBRED CORN LINE KW6D1334 - Inbred corn line, designated KW6D1334, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW6D1334, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW6D1334 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW6D1334 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW6D1334 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW6D1334. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273270 | INBRED CORN LINE ML29 - Inbred corn lines, designated ML29, BC129, BC162, KW4P7007, and/or KW9Q0906, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn lines ML29, BC129, BC162, KW4P7007, and/or KW9Q0906, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn lines ML29, BC129, BC162, KW4P7007, and/or KW9O0906 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn lines ML29, BC129, BC162, KW4P7007, and/or KW9O0906 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn lines ML29, BC129, BC162, KW4P7007, and/or KW9Q0906 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn lines ML29, BC129, BC162, KW4P7007, and/or KW9Q0906. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273271 | A METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE MEAN DRY SHOOT WEIGHT, MEAN DRY GRAIN WEIGHT, AND SUPPRESSING SEED-BORNE INFECTION IN A CEREAL CROP - A seed coating composition comprising a mixture of a fungal root endophyte isolated from a root of the plant found in low-nutrient, drought-stressed or multiply-stressed conditions and a carrier medium for application of said composition to a target seed, wherein the endophyte is characterised in having a nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (nr ITS) with at least a 90% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 3 to 15. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273272 | CHEESE MOULDING DEVICE WITH AN ENHANCED LEVEL OF HYGIENE - A cheese moulding device with an enhanced level of hygiene. The invention relates to a cheese moulding device ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273273 | TOILET FOR CAT - A toilet for separating excreta of a cat into feces and urine includes a supporting part, a feces storage container, an inclined classifying part, and a urine storage container. The supporting part has a supporting surface and an egestion opening formed on the supporting surface. The feces storage container is disposed below the supporting surface, and has a first entrance. The inclined classifying part has a sloped surface and through holes formed on the sloped surface. The egestion opening allows the sloped surface to be exposed for guiding the feces, so as to move the feces along the sloped surface to the first entrance, and allow the feces to enter the feces storage container from the first entrance. The urine storage container is disposed below the sloped surface for receiving urine flowed from the through holes. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273274 | FEEDER - A feeder includes a feed container and an underlying integral shroud depending from the container, with a socket for receiving a supporting post. An upwardly open funnel is optionally disposed centrally in the feed container for receiving and presenting a variety of feed supplements apart from feed in the feed container. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273275 | ANIMAL FEED CATCH TRAY AND ANIMAL FEEDER COMPRISING SAME - The present invention is directed to animal feeders and implements therefor that are configured to limit the waste of feed from the animal feeder. Preferably, such implements can be in the form of an apparatus that is attached to an existing gravity fed or assisted feed animal feeder for catching feed that would otherwise fall to the ground from a feed delivery structure of the animal feeder. Beneficially, by limiting wasting of feed, embodiments of the present invention reduce feed cost and reduce the presence of undesirable animals that would otherwise be attracted by wasted feed. Feed catch trays configured in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can also include structure for receiving and holding a dietary supplement article such as, for example, a block of minerals whose consumption is beneficial to animals being fed. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273276 | Three-layer bowl and a process of manufacturing thereof - The present invention is related to the pet feeder bowl. The bowl has three layers. Non-skid rubber is permanently attached to the bowl and raised till the top to give additional strength and Hermosa looks, so that the rubber cannot tear off or get damaged in different weather condition. The bowl can directly be put into the dishwasher, as all the materials, i.e. plastic, steel bowls and rubber are permanently attached to each other. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273277 | SPECIES SPECIFIC FEEDER - Animal feeders are disclosed that include a barrier limiting access to feed inside the feeder, doors controlled by an actuator and a control system configured to feed certain species to the exclusion of others by the recognition of those species. Cameras and, in some cases, other detectors are used to detect and identify animals by species. Doors may be configured to be open by default and remain open for the feeding of desired animals with the doors closing to prevent feeding upon the approach of an animal targeted for exclusion. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273278 | Pet Washing Device - The Pet Washing Device includes a transparent enclosure with a removable lid having a plurality of inwardly facing water jets secured subjacent the lid on one ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273279 | FEED TROUGH FOR POULTRY FARMING - A feeding trough for poultry farming includes automatic dispensing of feed from a vertically displaceable horizontal dispensing tube, formed by just three pieces. One of the pieces is a plate formed in one piece with a ring which in a lowered position of the bell-like housing opens a crown of apertures and in a raised position of the bell-like housing closes the crown of apertures so as to reduce the amount of feed transferred to the plate. The feed trough is also configured to facilitate periodic rinsing thereof. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273280 | TOP-FILL HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER WITH FLOAT VALVE BASE CLOSURE MECHANISM - A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a liquid container with a liquid flow opening at a lower end and a removable cap at an upper end, a feeding basin positioned below the liquid container, and a sealing mechanism associated with the liquid flow opening and the feeding basin. The sealing mechanism includes a bottle seal assembly configured for removable coupling with a base of the feeding basin, and a float valve captured by said bottle seal assembly to prevent rotation thereof while allowing the float valve to move upwardly and downwardly with changing nectar levels in the feeding basin. The feeding basin is filled by gravity feed of the liquid in the container through the liquid flow opening when the sealing mechanism is open. When the feeding basin reaches a full position, the liquid nectar raises the float valve which, in turn, acts to close the liquid flow opening. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273281 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENHANCING REPRODUCTION IN AVIAN - Methods and systems of promoting fertilization of eggs of an avian. While inseminating a plurality of avian eggs a spectrum substantially concentrated within a narrow range of wavelength irradiates the plurality of inseminated avian eggs to increase the motility of the sperm to increase the probability of conception of avian from the inseminated eggs. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273282 | AQUACULTURE HEATING DEVICE - This invention is related to an aquaculture heating device. A heating unit is hung on a support rod, so that the support rod can be horizontally placed above an aquaculture and two ends of the support rod can be fixedly positioned on two sides of the aquaculture to let the heating unit hung on the support rod to be dropped and immersed in the water of the aquaculture when winter, especially cold stream, comes. When electricity is provided to conductive yarns of a heating layer of the heating unit, heating filaments of the conductive yarns will generate heat to be transferred to the water and gradually diffused throughout the aqua culture through the waterproof fabric layer. Thus, the water temperature is raised to effectively help the aquatic organisms to resist the cold winter and not to be frozen to death caused by the very low water temperature. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273283 | METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING ANIMAL MODEL OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA BONE METASTASIS - A method for establishing an animal model of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) bone metastasis, the method including: 1) establishing 97H and LM3 cell clones with stable expression of firefly luciferase (LUC); 2) allowing HCC cells to form bone metastasis in nude mice via intratibial injection; 3) reproducing HCC bone metastasis in nude mice via intracardiac injection of tumor cells; and 4) isolating a sub-population of tumor cells that targets metastasis to bone. The 97H and the LM3 are highly metastatic HCC cell lines transfected with luciferase gene. BALB/cA-nu mice are 4-5 weeks old and maintained in laminar flow cabinets under SPF conditions and received human care throughout an entire study. A cell number for intratibial injection is 0.5×10 | 2017-09-28 |
20170273284 | DNA KNOCK-IN SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to an efficient genome editing technique. In one aspect, the technique can greatly improve the efficiency of homologous recombination during intracellular targeting, including gene targeting. Using this technique, genetically modified cell lines, rat, mouse, zebrafish, and fertilized eggs of other species can be quickly and efficiently generated. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273285 | Humanized M-CSF Mice - Genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein are provided. Also provided are genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein that have been engrafted with human cells such as human hematopoietic cells, and methods for making such engrafted mice. These mice find use in a number of applications, such as in modeling human immune disease and pathogen infection; in in vivo screens for agents that modulate hematopoietic cell development and/or activity, e.g. in a healthy or a diseased state; in in vivo screens for agents that are toxic to hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens for agents that prevent against, mitigate, or reverse the toxic effects of toxic agents on hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens of human hematopoietic cells from an individual to predict the responsiveness of an individual to a disease therapy, etc. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273286 | Genetically Modified Major Histocompatibility Complex Animals - The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express a humanized MHC II protein (humanized MHC II α and β polypeptides), as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the humanized MHC II protein. Also provided are constructs for making, and methods of making, the genetically modified non-human animals. Methods of using the genetically modified non-human animals to study various aspects of the human immune system are also provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273287 | Multi-Section Fishing Device - A device for use during fishing configured to be connected to the user's fishing line to attract fish. The device is shaped to be moved through the water and generally include a head and a tail. A channel extends through at least a portion of the device and is sized to receive the fishing line. The device is constructed from multiple sections. The sections are selectively positionable between a closed configuration with the sections connected together to connect the device to the fishing line, and an open configuration with the sections being separated to remove the device from the fishing line. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273288 | FLY FISHING LINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present disclosure is to a fly fishing line and a method of making a fly fishing line. The method includes preparing a composition comprising a polymer resin, a co-polymer of silicone, and one or more other polymeric materials. The method includes applying the composition around an elongated core. The method also includes exposing the composition to conditions that form a coating around the elongated core thereby forming the fly-fishing line. The composition is a plastisol composition and the polymer resin is a polyvinyl chloride resin. The fly fishing lines include an elongated core a coating disposed around the elongated core. The coating comprises a polymer resin, a co-polymer of silicone, and one or more other polymeric materials. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273289 | A Beader for Mounting Beads on Fishing Hooks and Methods Associated Therewith - The present invention relates to a device that facilitates the mounting of beads onto a fishing hook, such as a fly fishing hook. In one embodiment, the device may have a storage chamber and one or more of a loading access tip, a bead loading hole and/or a beading access tip. In some devices, the one or more of a loading access tip, a bead loading hole and/or a beading access tip may be combined. In an embodiment, the loading access tip, bead loading hole, or beading access tip allows the loading of the beads into the device. The bead loading hole and the beading access tip facilitates the beading of a fishing hook. The device(s) may further have one or more of slits or holes to facilitate the beading of the fishing hooks. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273290 | REMOTE INSECT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A remote insect monitor and associated method include a container configured to allow an insect attractant within the container to escape into ambient air proximate a landing area. At least one detection sensor generating sensor data of insects proximate the landing area, and a control module has a processor and a memory storing machine readable instructions executable by the processor to process the sensor data and count insects proximate the landing area. The remote insect monitor and associated method may also include an analyzer for analyzing an insect of interest to determine whether the insect carries a disease, wherein the control module sends an indication of whether the insect carries the disease to the remote server. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273291 | INSECT CAPTURING DEVICE HAVING IMAGING FUNCTION FOR HARMFUL INSECT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - An insect capturing device having an imaging function for harmful insect information management, according to the present invention, comprises: a collection unit having a collection net so as to collect harmful insects, and having a passage tube, provided on one side of the collection net, through which the collected harmful insects pass; a support unit provided on the other side of the collection unit so as to support the collection unit; a capturing analyzer having an outer filter connected to the collection unit through the passage tube so as to separate moisture from air introduced with the harmful insects, an inner filter connected to the outer filter and maintaining constant temperature and humidity conditions, a capturing tube unit connected to the inner filter and having a count sensor for sensing the harmful insects having passed there through and counting the number of harmful insects, and a gathering unit connected to the capturing tube unit and having a gathering net for enabling the harmful insects suctioned in and moved through the capturing tube unit to be finally filtered; an imaging unit provided at a position aimed at the gathering unit in the capturing tube unit, and photographing harmful insects being moved to the upper part of the gathering net; and a capture unit provided between the imaging unit and the gathering net such that the imaging unit obtains images of the harmful insects suctioned in and moved through the capturing tube unit, and enabling the harmful insects to be temporarily filtered before being filtered in the gathering net. Therefore, it is possible to provide an insect capturing device having an imaging function for harmful insect information management, the device simply classifying and analyzing harmful insects according to the occurrence frequency and types of the harmful insects by easily obtaining, in real time, without an expensive high speed camera, images of harmful insects collected in the insect capturing device for collecting harmful insects such as flies or mosquitoes. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273292 | FLY CATCHER COMBINATION - A fly catcher combination includes a frame having an opening formed by a peripheral fence, an attachment attached to the frame for attaching to a supporting facility, and a receptacle engaged in the opening of the frame and supported on the frame, and the receptacle includes a housing having a chamber, and a cover engaged with the housing, and the cover includes a compartment formed in the cover and communicating with the chamber of the housing, and the cover includes one or more slots communicating with the compartment of the cover for allowing the flies or the mosquitos to fly into the compartment of the cover, but prevent the flies or the mosquitos from flying out of the receptacle. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273293 | Dispensers and Methods of Use Thereof for Dispensing Solid Mosquito Larvicides and Other Materials of Interest - Dispenser devices suitable for use on unmanned aerial vehicles are described having utility for dispensing solid larvicides to difficult to reach insect habitats. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273294 | REAL-TIME COUNTING INSECTICIDAL LAMP - A real-time counting insecticidal lamp includes a rainproof cover, a LED lamp body, an insect receiver, and a high-voltage grid; the rainproof cover is arranged above the lamp body, the insect receiver is arranged below the lamp body, and the high-voltage grid is arranged at the periphery of the lamp body; the high-voltage grid includes a high-voltage direct current power supply and N-1 wires, and the N-1 wires are arranged in parallel in each interval to form a circle, wherein, N is no less than 10; top ends of the wires are all connected to the power supply end of the power supply, but one of two adjacent wires is electrically connected to the positive end of the power supply while the other is electrically connected to the negative end; the real-time counting insecticidal lamp also includes a counting unit. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273295 | AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER BREAKAWAY BOOM ASSEMBLY - According to one embodiment, there is provided a breakaway hinge for an expandable boom on an agricultural vehicle. The boom includes a first and a second section combined in a manner to allow the second section to move with respect to the first section when the second section encounters an obstruction. A breakaway hinge is provided between the first and the second section, and includes a first pivot member attached to the first section at an angle a with respect to a vertical line and a second pivot member attached to the second section at an angle θ with respect to the vertical line. A connecting member holds the first pivot member with respect to the second pivot member. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273296 | Decoy Stand - A decoy stand. The decoy stand includes a base having a front end and a rear end, and a pair of support legs disposed on a lower side of the base, the support legs extending angularly and outwardly from the base. A slot is disposed on the base, the slot including an open end on the front end of the base and a closed end on the rear end of the base. The slot is configured to removably receive and releasably engage a keel of a decoy. A floating decoy having a keel can thus be supported by the decoy stand and used as a land decoy. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273297 | PLANT EMBRYO STORAGE AND MANIPULATION - Methods for obtaining genetic material from plant embryos while preserving their viability are provided. In the methods, preservation of viability may be maintained by suspending the embryos in an aqueous solution surrounded by an oil matrix. Genetic material may be obtained from an aliquot of the aqueous solution and may be used directly for molecular analysis, or whole genome amplification may be performed prior to molecular analysis. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273298 | PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a pesticide composition comprising at least one pesticide compound, at least one surfactant and a at least one microfibrillated cellulose. The present invention also relates to the use of such a pesticide composition for controlling undesired plant growth, undesired attack by insects or mites, fungi, and/or for regulating the growth of plants. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273299 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PESTICIDAL COMPOSITION - A granular pesticidal composition in which a powdery pesticide is aggregated and coated with a thermosetting resin is capable of enabling a pesticidal active ingredient to be controlled-released. Further, the controlled-release pesticidal granule can be produced by mixing a powdery pesticide with a first liquid component serving as a raw material for a thermosetting resin, a process of adding a second liquid component serving as a raw material for a thermosetting resin, and then making the first liquid component react with the second liquid component to produce a thermosetting resin. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273300 | ANTIMICROBIAL COVER - This invention relates to an antimicrobial cover comprising or consisting of an antimicrobial agent-generating article for use with a container for transporting or storage of fruit and a container comprising the antimicrobial of the invention. The invention further relates to a method of preventing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, particularly fungal organisms, in packaged fruit comprising the use of the antimicrobial of the invention. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273302 | Production of disinfecting solutions - A method for the production of a solution of peracetic acid (PAA) containing at most 23 wt % PAA according to which acetic anhydride optionally containing acetic acid (AA) is added in a controlled manner to a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide, wherein the diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (H | 2017-09-28 |
20170273303 | MACROCYCLIC PICOLINAMIDES AS FUNGICIDES - This disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273304 | USE OF CERTAIN HERBICIDE COMBINATIONS BASED ON IODOSULFURON IN TEFF PLANTS - The present invention primarily relates to the use of specific herbicide combinations based on iodosulfuron or of a composition comprising said specific herbicide combinations for controlling harmful plants in teff ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273305 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BIGUANIDE COMPOUND AND DIOL SURFACTANT - Antimicrobial compositions are described comprising a least one biguanide compound and at least one hydrocarbon surfactant comprising a saturated or unsaturated C | 2017-09-28 |
20170273306 | MACROCYCLIC PICOLINAMIDES AS FUNGICIDES - The disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula (I) and to the use of these compounds as fungicides. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273307 | SILANE-BASED ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention provides compounds that can be used to form antimicrobial coatings on, for example, a surface or textile, including methods of making and using such compounds. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of making such compounds by a single-step reaction. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface, including applying such compounds to, for example, a surface or textile, and, optionally, treating, for example, the surface or textile, to form a coating. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273308 | NOVEL BACTERIAL ENDOPHYTE WITH ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY | 2017-09-28 |
20170273309 | BACTERIAL ENDOPHYTES FOR BIOCONTROL OF FUNGUS - Bacterial endophytes isolated from maize are described. The endophytes are useful in preventing or inhibiting fungal growth on a plant, in particular preventing or inhibiting dollar spot disease and/or brown spot disease in grass. Genes required for the anti-fungal activity of the bacterial endophytes are also described. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273310 | Modified Biological Control Agents and Their Uses - Methods for improving the ability of a population of biological agents to compete and survive in a field setting are provided. The improved, modified population of agents is able to grow, compete with other microbial strains and fungi, and provide protection for plants from pathogens. Modified biological agents and modified populations of such agents that are herbicide tolerant or resistant are selected or engineered. In this manner, the protection from disease-causing agents is enhanced. Such modified populations can be added to soils to prevent fungal pathogens and the associated diseases thereby promoting plant growth. The present invention is useful for enhancing the competitiveness of modified biological agents particularly over other microbial agents which are not herbicide resistant. Disclosed compositions include selected or engineered herbicide resistant biological agents and modified populations of biocontrol agents. These modified biological agents can be used as an inoculant or seed coating for plants and seeds. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273311 | Small Animal Repellent - A small animal repellent wherein an aromatic compound capable of repelling small animals is infused into a salt so that the aromatic compound can be released over an extended period of time such as days or weeks. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273312 | Use of a Crushed Plant Material for Promoting Plant or Root Growth and Method for Speeding up the Growth of a Plant - The invention relates to the use of a crushed material obtained from at least one part of rocket plants, for example of the genera | 2017-09-28 |
20170273313 | POLYMER COATINGS CONTAINING MORINGA OIL AND NEEM OIL AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - This disclosure relates to compositions comprising a vehicle such as a polymer base, moringa oil and neem oil. The combination of the two oils is in an amount sufficient to prevent the establishment or proliferation of a microorganism, such as a mildew, on the surface of an inanimate object. The moringa oil and neem oil combination can be advantageously admixed with a paint base, a solvent system, or other vehicle base for the treatment of wood, dry wall, or other porous or non-porous surface that is susceptible to a biological infestation. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273314 | DOUGH PREPARATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Dough preparation apparatus and associated methods. The dough preparation apparatus can store and be configured to execute a plurality of dough preparation recipes. In one example, the dough preparation apparatus is configured for thawing or slacking frozen dough and conditioning the dough prior to baking. The dough preparation apparatus facilitates production of baked bread having higher and more consistent quality. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273315 | Food Folding Platform And Components Therefor - A folding platform includes a base, first folding flap, lift arm, and lift arm linkage. The first folding flap is rotatably connected with the base and facilitates the folding of a food item placed on the folding platform. The lift arm linkage is rotatably connected with the base and the lift arm to operatively lift the lift arm and allow the lift arm to rotate in a first rotational direction, and includes a spring that engages the lift arm linkage and the lift arm, and biases the lift arm in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. The lift arm is capable of rotating a first rotational distance, and rotating a second rotational distance greater than the first rotational distance without bending or breaking when the lift arm contacts an obstruction. The lift arm automatically returns to its normal position due to the bias force of the spring. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273316 | COMBINATION OF GLUCOSE OXIDASES FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN BAKING - The present invention relates to the use of a | 2017-09-28 |
20170273317 | GLUTEN FREE PIZZA CRUST AND METHOD - A cooked, bread like product is provided. The product is formed initially as a pourable batter that has an increasing consistency with time, effected by the use of a fast acting hydrocolloid in combination with a slow acting hydrocolloid and proofing. The cooked product can be used in combination with a topping to form a product like a pizza. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273318 | Apparatus And Method For Assessing Compliance With Animal Welfare On An Animal For Slaughter - An apparatus for assessing compliance with animal welfare on an animal for slaughter. The apparatus has an image capture unit with a capture region in which a section of a surface of the animal is optically captured and in which pixels are captured. The capture unit provides pixel data in a transmittable manner. The apparatus has an evaluation unit connected to the capture unit to capture the pixel data. A normative model of the animal is stored in the evaluation unit and represents a formation of animal-related features conforming to animal welfare. The evaluation unit relates the pixel data to the model and determines a deviation of the pixel data from the model and provides the deviation as a deviation of the animal from the model in a form that can be output. A method for assessing compliance with animal welfare is carried out on the apparatus. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273319 | MEAT TENDERNESS BY COLLAGEN DEGRADATION USING HIFU - Disclosed herein are systems for tenderizing meat samples using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) comprising one or more transducer arrays. Further disclosed are methods and uses of the systems to tenderize meat samples. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273320 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SLAUGHTER ANIMALS AND/OR PARTS THEREOF - The invention provides a device and a method for processing slaughter animals, in particular slaughtered poultry such as chickens, and/or parts thereof. The device comprises a driving system for driving an element to be driven of the device. The, driving system comprises a driving element, a transfer element, which is driven by the driving element in use and which is rigidly connected during normal operation to the element to be driven, as well as overload protection means which are configured to rigidly connect the processing element and the transfer element during normal operation and to allow relative movement between the processing element and the transfer element in an overload situation if a force that acts between the processing element and the transfer element exceeds a threshold value. The overload protection means comprise a first connecting element forming part of one of the transfer element and the element to be driven and a second connecting element forming part of the other one of the transfer element and the element to be driven, wherein the first connecting element is configured as a first magnet element ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273321 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHELLING CRABS - A crab butchering machine removes the carapace, mandibles and tail from a crab by timing actuation of tools depending upon the measured dimensions of the carapace. A measuring tool determines the location of the front and rear of the carapace relative to the saddle, securing and advancing the crab through the machine. The positions of the ends of the tools that operate on the crab are known. After measuring, the crab is advanced into a calculated position relative to a first tool, whereby an arm moves upwards, separating the carapace from the crab. The crab is next advanced past a second tool that lifts the carapace away from the crab carcass, allowing a third tool to move upwards, separating the carapace and tail from the carcass when the saddle is in a second calculated position. The remaining leg clusters are separated and released from the saddle for further processing. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273322 | Lobster cleaning tool - The present invention is a tool used to clean and remove the lobster's intestinal tract, effortlessly and safely. The present lobster cleaning tool is made of high tensile strength plastic. It has a plastic handle with a soft rubber non-slip grip built for comfort. Attached to the handle is a shaft with a set of plastic barbs attached to it. These are used to attach to the intestinal tract inside the lobster tail. The tool is designed with a tamper proof plastic clear cover for safety purposes. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273323 | PRESERVATION OF MEAT PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to preservation of meat products. In particular new procedures and additives are provided for effective inhibition or prevention of bacterial outgrowth in meat products. The present inventors found that a combination of a vanillin component and a cinnamate component was effective in the inhibition or prevention of bacterial outgrowth in meat products. The combinations, more in particular, proved to be effective at levels that do not result in significant effects on the flavor and/or taste of the products. The present inventors furthermore found that treatment of meat products with the combinations of this invention had a favorable effect on the visual appearance (color) of the meat products. The present invention provides preservative compositions, the use of these preservative systems, the meat products containing them, and methods of treating meat. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273324 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THERMAL TREATMENT OF FOODS AND OTHER BIOMATERIALS, AND PRODUCTS OBTAINED THEREBY - Methods and apparatuses for thermally treating flowable materials using electromagnetic radiation, and foods and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are methods of continuous flow thermal treatment of biomaterials, apparatuses for performing the same, and products prepared using the methods and/or apparatuses. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273325 | Counter-Top Produce Storage Chamber - A produce storage chamber designed to fit on a counter top. The produce storage chamber capable of encasing produce, a refrigeration system, at least one ozone generation unit, and at least one ethylene scrubber. The chamber is capable of delaying postharvest produce deterioration using temperature control, ozone generation, and ethylene scrubbing. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273326 | LACTIC ACID BACTERIA-CONTAINING COMPOSITION - The present invention provides compositions incorporating lactic acid bacteria or bifidobacteria with components that act to enhance the function of lactic acid bacteria or bifidobacteria. The present invention relates to a composition containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of lutein, fish oil, lactoferrin, vitamins, γ-aminobutyric acid, and zinc, and a strain of lactic acid bacteria or bifidobacteria. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273327 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR PREPARING A LIQUID NUTRITIONAL PRODUCT - A continuous process for preparing a liquid nutritional product using an extruder is provided. A powder nutritional component is fed into an inlet of an extruder, and a liquid component is fed into an inlet of the extruder. The powder nutritional component and the liquid component are mixed within the extruder to form an intermediate nutritional blend. The intermediate nutritional blend is hydrated to form a liquid nutritional product. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273328 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A CASEIN AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions including casein, and methods for making these compositions. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273329 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING UNIFORMLY COLORED TOFU - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method for producing colored tofu, the method comprising a step of preparing a liquid dispersion constituted by a colorant and a paste or powder of vegetables or fruit uniformly dispersed in sugar alcohol or a dilute aqueous solution thereof; a step of preparing a liquid soy milk mixture by uniformly mixing the liquid dispersion, soy milk, and a coagulating agent; and a step of coagulating the liquid soy milk mixture to produce tofu. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273330 | LIQUID CREAMERS CONTAINING A COMBINATION OF NATURAL OIL SOLUBLE AND WATER DISPERSIBLE ANTIOXIDANTS - The present invention relates to a liquid creamer composition comprising unsaturated high oleic oils in an amount from 65 to 95% by weight of the total fat in the creamer composition, oil soluble antioxidants and water soluble or dispersible natural plant extract antioxidants. The invention also relates to a beverage composition comprising the liquid creamer composition, and a method of making it. | 2017-09-28 |