45th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150313175 | Rabbit Hay Feeder - The disclosed Invention Is a rabbit hay feeder for storing and dispensing hay to rabbis within cages and comprises a hay chamber and an upwardly open spill collector. The hay chamber comprises a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of opposed side panels, and the spill collector comprises a bottom panel the side panels and a front lip arising from the bottom panel and disposed between the side panels. The rabbit hay feeder may have a cover, a mounting means and a closure means for the bottom of the hay chamber. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313176 | Pet Feeding System - A pet feeding system that is operable to facilitate the service of the bowls forming a part thereof by providing movement of the bowls to a vertically enhanced position. The pet feeding system includes a housing supported by a base plate wherein the housing is vertical in orientation and further includes an interior volume. A lift tray assembly is provided having a horizontal support plate that includes two apertures operable to receive a food bowl and a water bowl therein. The lift tray assembly is operably coupled to a jack screw that is rotatably mounted within the housing. A motor is operable to rotate the jack screw in a first direction and a second direction so as to move the lift tray assembly in an upwards and downwards direction. A control switch and remote controller provide user interface for operation of the pet feeding system. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313177 | CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION GRAIN CONTAINER - The invention is a controlled distribution grain container for transporting feed or grain into a hunting area for feeding or planting. The first end and the second end of the “poncho”, which in use will form the lower edges of the front and back of the poncho, each have an open spout, each with a closure means. The first end and second end of the controlled distribution grain container will be located at the front and the back of the user, respectively, when the device is worn over the user's shoulders. The poncho style controlled distribution grain container has one or more openings, each with a closure means such as zippers, to fill or refill the device. These openings are located on the front or back panels or along the edges of the sides of the device. The device allows the user to carry grain with the weight evenly distributed front to back and over his shoulders. After transporting the feed or grain to the desired area the user simply loosens the desired draw string allowing the feed or grain to freely flow out or they can use their hand; to control the flow of the feed or grain. When the contents of one end is gone the controlled distribution grain container is simply swiveled around the user's neck and the process is repeated. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313178 | Dispenser - A dispenser ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150313179 | AUTOMATED ANIMAL FEED DISPENSER AND METHOD - One embodiment of the invention could be an automated animal feed dispenser and method, the automated animal feed dispenser comprising a three-wall cabinet generally forming a hollow interior and further defining a feed delivery slot that connects to an angled slide located within the hollow interior; a set of vertically-stacked and spaced-apart drop shelves support animal feed located within the hollow interior, each drop shelf hingedly connects to the cabinet; a set of latches supported by the cabinet, each latch comprises a motorized automotive door lock that controls the drop of a respective drop shelf; a latch control system operates the latches to drop the drop shelves in a timed and sequenced manner that allows dropped drop shelves to successively overlay one another to create a progressively angled slide that empties down upon the angled slide. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313180 | Pet Fountain Assembly with Lift Tube - A pet drinking fountain assembly having a pump forming part of a fountain mounting arrangement that includes a lift tube coupling a cover to the pump coupled to a lower basin by a mount. The mount and lift tube attenuate pump noise and vibration by providing isolation from the basin and cover and can function as dampeners. In a preferred embodiment the pump is part of a pump module that includes a module housing to which the pump is attached by another noise-attenuating mount. Each mount is formed by one or more suction cups with the cups and lift tube made of vibration dampening material, such as a resilient vibration dampening or isolating material that can be an elastomeric material. The module includes a lift tube coupling discharge that registers in fluid flow communication with a pump outlet and can include a ring or bushing therebetween providing additional noise attenuation. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313181 | Portable Lighting Apparatus for a Livestock Grooming Stand or Chute - A portable lighting apparatus including a lamp assembly that is adjustably adapted to be suspended from and secured to the side rails of a livestock grooming stand or chute, or alternately to an articulated lamp stand, to shed diffused light downward on an animal occupying the grooming stand or chute. The lamp assembly includes a rigid housing in which is received a weatherproof lighting fixture and an adjustable bracket mechanism for suspending the assembly from the side rails or lamp stand. The lamp stand includes a position-adjustable hangar assembly for supporting the lamp assembly, a base, and a set of support arms that can be collapsed to a transport position for ease of transport and storage. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313182 | Visibility Enhancing Pet Garment Device - A visibility enhancing pet garment device enhances visibility of a pet in dark conditions. The device includes a panel having a pair of spaced apertures extending therethrough. The panel is positionable against a torso of an animal with each of the animal's front legs extending through a respective one of the apertures. Each of a pair of flaps is extends from a respective side of the panel. The flaps are engageable together forming a loop securing the panel on the torso of the animal. Each of a plurality of lights is coupled to the panel and exposed on an outer surface of the panel wherein the lights are visible when the panel is secured to the torso of the animal. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313183 | PET PONCHO WITH ENHANCED COMFORT AND SAFETY - A poncho for use with a pet to protect the pet from environmental elements and enhance safety by minimizing trip and choking hazards is provided. The poncho also prevents soiling, increases comfort, conserves body heat, and allows free movement of the pet's legs in all daily activities while reducing a likelihood of skin chafing experienced by the pet. The poncho includes a generally rectangular fabric layer having a front edge with a first portion and a second portion coupled together to create an opening sufficiently large to permit the pet's head to pass through, the rectangular fabric layer having an inner surface that rests on a body portion of the pet, and an elastic strap coupled to the inner surface of the rectangular fabric layer proximate the opening. The elastic strap conforms to contours of a chest region of the pet, thereby securing the poncho to the pet. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313184 | PET TREAT HOLDER AND SAFETY DEVICE - A pet treat holding device may comprise a head and a plurality of opposable arms. The plurality of opposable arms may be articulably attached to the head and movable between a first position and a second position. The arms may define a cavity configured to receive an end of an elongated treat such as a bully stick. The device may comprise a twist ring that threadedly engages the opposable arms and operates to secure the arms of the device around the inserted end of the elongated treat. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313185 | Methods for Making Appetizing and Dentally Efficacious Animal Chews - Described herein are chewable articles intended to be provided to animals for purposes including dental cleaning, breath freshening, nutrition, administration to the animal of beneficial agents, satisfaction of the animal's urge to chew, and general enjoyment by the animal. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for making such chewable articles, the methods including the use of a processing aid to lubricate the article-forming apparatus, such as extruders, portioners, and molds, and to reduce the power requirements of such apparatus in the forming process. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313186 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER FOR PETS - A disposable diaper to be fit around the waist of the pet, having: a rear-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; a crotch area; end sections in the diaper longitudinal direction; end sections in a diaper longitude-intersecting direction; a tail insertion opening; an absorbent core; an area not having the absorbent core arranged therein; an attachment section in the stomach-side waist area; an attachment area that receives the attachment section; and an expandable/contractible elastic member for a leakage-prevention sheet arranged, in an extended state, in the leakage-prevention sheet. The expandable/contractible elastic member is arranged in a prescribed area in the diaper longitudinal direction, between the absorbent core and the end section in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction. A standing-up section in which the end section in the diaper longitudinal direction stands up is formed as a result of the contraction of the expandable/contractible elastic member for the leakage-prevention sheet. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313187 | Collection Device - An improved collection device for handling pet waste, removing the need for a pet handler/user to come into contact with the pet waste. The device has an elongated handle, a thin frame forming a void at the end of the handle, and a bag removably attached to the frame, the body of the bag resting in the void. The bag has a drawstring closure. The bag has an extended exterior flap allowing for secure placement on the frame. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313188 | Bag - A bag is provided formed of a liquid impermeable material, where the bag has an opening edge with a channel located at the opening edge, and a flap of material extending from the channel. An elongated closure string is provided within the channel, where the closure string can be used to seal the bag, enabling the transportation of liquid or solid waste. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313189 | ADJUSTABLE DOSAGE MICROPARTICULATE FEEDER FOR LARVAL AND JUVENILE FISHES - A feeder for larval and juvenile fishes is capable of delivering an adjustable dose of microparticulate feed to selected locations, via pneumatic conveyance and control. A source of low-pressure dry gas is used to blow microparticulate feed through a manifold and into a selected one of a number of tubes. In order to adjust the portion dispensed by the feeder, an adjustable portion control is provided. Instead of a fixed sized ration cup a threaded recess is provided. Within the recess is provided a mating nylon set screw with an Allen hex head socket. By screwing the set screw in, or out, a user may increase, or decrease the volume of each dose. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313190 | PROCESS FOR UTILIZING DUAL USE PACKAGING FOR A FISH-RELATED PRODUCT - In a process for the dual use of packaging for a fish-related product such as fish food or a fish-related consumable product normally dispensed into an aquarium, a package including a compartment is filled with the fish-related product which is then dispensed until depleted. The dual use package is then placed within the aquarium and utilized as a decorative ornament. In this regard, the dual use package may be reconfigured for use as a decorative feature within the aquarium, and ballast may be added to the ornamental container before being submerged. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313191 | Automated Fish Tank Cleaning Assembly - An automated fish tank cleaning assembly automatically cleans a fish tank. The assembly includes an upper housing and a processor coupled to and positioned in the upper housing. Support arms are extend from the upper housing supporting the upper housing on a fish tank. Each of a plurality of rollers is coupled an associated one of the support arms. Each of the rollers is operationally coupled to the processor wherein the rollers move the upper housing relative to the fish tank. A lower housing is coupled to the upper housing by a connection conduit extending between the upper housing and the lower housing. A plurality of cleaning arms is coupled to and extends from the lower housing. Each of a plurality of brushes is coupled to a distal end of an associated one of the cleaning arms relative to the lower housing. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313192 | Genetically Edited Animal - The present invention relates to a genetically edited animal, especially to a genetically edited pig in which expression or activity of the RELA protein has been modified. Such pigs have at least partial protection against the African Swine Fever Virus. The invention also provides, a cell nucleus, germ cell, stem cell, gamete, blastocyst, embryo, foetus and/or donor cell of a non-human animal comprising a genetic modification which alters the expression or function of RELA protein, methods for editing the genome of animals and methods for screening the efficacy of a pharmaceutical agent in such an animal. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313193 | Common Light Chain Mouse - A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse expresses an immunoglobulin light chain repertoire characterized by a limited number of light chain variable domains. Mice are provided that express just one or a few immunoglobulin light chain variable domains from a limited repertoire in their germline. Methods for making light chain variable regions in mice, including human light chain variable regions, are provided. Methods for making human variable regions suitable for use in multispecific binding proteins, e.g., bispecific antibodies, are provided. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313194 | HUMANIZED C5 AND C3 ANIMALS - Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 and/or C5 nucleic acid sequence are provided as well as methods for using the same to identify compounds capable of modulating the complement system. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous C5 gene and/or C3 gene with a human or humanized C5 gene and/or C3 gene, and methods for making and using the non-human animals, are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C5 gene under control of non-human C5 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C5-encoding sequence with human C5-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C5 locus. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 gene under control of non-human C3 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C3 protein-encoding sequence with human or humanized C3 protein-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C3 locus. Non-human animals comprising human or humanized C3 and/or C5 sequences, wherein the non-human animals are rodents, e.g., mice or rats, are provided. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313195 | Low Affinity FCGR Deficient Mice - Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using them are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a deletion of the endogenous low affinity FcγR locus, and wherein the mouse is capable of expressing a functional FcRγ-chain. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express low affinity human FcγR genes from the endogenous FcγR locus, and wherein the mice comprise a functional FcRγ-chain. Genetically modified mice that express up to five low affinity human FcγR genes on accessory cells of the host immune system are provided. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313196 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FISHING HARDWARE AND DISPLAYING FISHING INFORMATION - A method for controlling fishing hardware and displaying fishing information which includes running an application on a computing device having a display for displaying the application, wherein the application is configured to display and control a fishing lure configuration of a fishing lure. The method further including establishing a connection between the computing device and the fishing lure which includes equipment capable of emitting sounds resembling the prey of a fish, thereby enabling alteration of the fishing lure configuration and which sounds may be emitted. The method further including updating the fishing lure configuration with the application. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313197 | AN ACCESSORY TO A FISHHOOK - The invention relates to an accessory to a fishhook that includes a positioning means ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150313198 | FLOATING BOBBER SYSTEM FOR FISHING WHICH GENERATES AQUATIC SOUNDS - A floating bobber system for fishing which generates aquatic sounds that includes a floating bobber body having a water-tight hollow body interior and configured to at least partially float when arranged within a body of water. The system further includes an electronic circuit arranged within the body interior of the floating bobber body, the electronic circuit including a controller having a memory having one or more aquatic sounds stored thereon, the controller being operationally coupled to a speaker for emitting the one or more aquatic sounds, a power source for providing power to the controller, and activation electronics for activating emission of the aquatic sounds from the speaker. The floating bobber body is configured to be coupled to a fishing line, and further configured to be coupled to a fishing bait. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313199 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING FISHING DATA - A system for monitoring and communicating fishing data that includes equipment for measuring and transmitting ambient atmospheric condition data, measuring and transmitting ambient aquatic condition data, a global positioning system (GPS) for obtaining and reporting a GPS position, and a fishing lure having fishing lure information storage for storing and reporting fishing lure information. The system further includes a control unit communicably coupled to the equipment which measures and transmits the ambient atmospheric condition data, ambient aquatic condition data, the GPS, and the fishing lure, and which is operably associated with a database configured for receiving, storing, and reporting the data and information associated therewith. Moreover, the system further includes a display communicably coupled to the control unit and configured for displaying one or more of the ambient atmospheric condition data, the ambient aquatic condition data, the GPS position, and fishing lure information reported by the database. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313200 | FISHING ROD AND REEL CARRYING CASE SYSTEM - A storage and carrying case for fishing equipment is provided. The case can include first and second shell halves, each having an interior compartment defined by a plurality of walls. The shell halves may be hingedly connected along longitudinal ends to allow one shell half to pivotally open and close with respect to the other shell half. The case can also include locking means on the front exterior walls of the case to secure the shell halves together. Inside the interior compartments of each shell have may be various storage compartments and storage regions. Fishing rod storage compartments may be placed along the longitudinal walls of each compartment. Reel storage regions permanently or temporarily secured to the interior walls of the interior compartments may be selectively positioned to allow storage of attached rods and reels. General storage compartments may also be placed between reel regions for storage of various fishing equipment. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313201 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PORTABLE FISHING ACCESSORY - A portable, multi-functional fishing accessory formed of a rigid plate member having a flat work surface and a side wall formed around a periphery of the work surface, and wherein the work surface is slanted relative to the side wall. The fishing accessory has one or more magnets positioned opposite from the work surface of the plate member and secured thereto. A stanchion mount is adapted to rotatably mount on a cylindrical stanchion for maintaining the plate member in a substantially upright position. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313202 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HUMANE MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE - A method for humane management of wildlife in a wildlife containment unit includes capturing, by a wildlife capture unit, a wild animal in a wildlife containment unit. The method includes transmitting, by the wildlife capture unit, to a remote communications device, a notification of the capture of the wild animal. The method includes receiving, by the wildlife capture unit, from the remote communications device, an instruction to modify the environmental condition of the wildlife containment unit. The method includes automatically providing, by the wildlife capture unit, to the wild animal, access to a feeding station within the wildlife containment unit, responsive to the received instruction. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313203 | DEVICE FOR DETERRING WILDLIFE - Disclosed are devices for deterring wildlife, comprising at least one anchor pipe; a center plate connected on one side to a top rod, where in the center plate pivots along the axis of the rod; and at least one rod having a plurality of streamers. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313204 | HUNTING MAT - A hunting mat. The hunting mat is capable of preventing debris from falling from tree stand during hunting. The hunting mat secures to the bottom platform of a tree stand using fasteners in the corners of the mat, and provides the hunter with a greater sense of security. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313205 | ALLIGATOR GAME CALL DEVICE - An alligator game call device is essentially a solid cylindrical body preferably having about a 5/4 inch outer diameter. The device has an exterior surface and a central axial blind bore therein extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The bore has stepped, concentric, progressively smaller diameter sections from the proximal end toward the distal end of the body. Preferably a first section is ½ inch deep, a second section is ½ inch deep, a third section is 1 inch deep and a fourth section is 1½ inch deep. The game call includes a pair of angled nostril bores extending from the fourth section to an exterior surface of the body, wherein the nostril bores intersecting the exterior surface are spaced ½ inch apart. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313206 | Hunting Blind - The present invention provides a hunting blind that is configured to provide a user, preferably a hunter, with a natural blind cover or concealment to avoid detection by potential prey. The hunting blind includes a base portion that is preferably rectangular in shape that is removably mounted on a tree trunk by at least one fastener. The base portion is preferably integrally formed with a centrally located flange that extends upwardly and outwardly in relation to the base portion. The centrally located flange includes an opening therethrough that is configured to receive at least one tree branch therethrough. The centrally located flange further includes a fastener that allows the tree branch to be removably secured therethrough. In this way, the hunting blind provides a user with a natural ground blind while hunting on the ground or an elevated natural blind while utilizing a tree stand. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313207 | Waterfowl Hunting Decoy - A waterfowl hunting decoy device that can be configured for use on water or dry land. The waterfowl hunting decoy device has a buoyant body resembling a waterfowl and includes a keel on an underside surface thereof for stabilizing the decoy device while in water. The decoy device further includes a leg support having a base member resembling the underside of a waterfowl, wherein the base member can removably receive the body therein. Further, a foot member is tethered to the body and can be removably secured to the leg support in order to stabilize the decoy device on dry land. The foot member also serves as an anchor when the decoy device is used in the water. Thus, the present invention provides a decoy that can be configured to resemble a waterfowl standing on dry land or floating on water. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313208 | USE OF CONNEXIN CHANNEL INHIBITORS TO PROTECT GRAFTS - This disclosure relates to methods to protect grafts against cell death due to preservation of the grafts prior to transplanting these grafts into patients. In particular, this disclosure discloses that connexin channel inhibitors can be used to protect against cell death associated with preservation and temporary storage of cells, tissues and organs. Preservation includes any procedure that involves a lowering of the temperature below the normal body temperature, including hypothermia (cold storage), cryopreservation and vitrification. Grafts that are protected according to this disclosure have an improved biological function. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313209 | SOLUTION FOR PRESERVING VASCULAR CONDUITS - Organ and tissue preservation formulations with improved stability shelf life are provided by separating the formulation into a first solution having a pH of at least 7 and a second solution having a pH of less than 7. The first solution includes components with improved stability when stored at a pH of 7.0 or above, and the second solution includes components with improved stability when stored at a pH below 7.0. The first solution includes water, a balanced salt solution, a sugar, and L-arginine at a pH of at least 7.0. The second solution includes water, ascorbic acid, and reduced glutathione at a pH of less than 7.0 and preferably from pH 6.9 to about pH 2.8. During use, the first and second solutions are mixed to form a final formulation that can be used at a physiological pH to preserve the function of the tissue or organ. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313210 | APPARATUS FOR OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION OF TISSUE FOR ORGAN PRESERVATION - An apparatus according to an embodiment is configured to oxygenate and perfuse a bodily tissue for extracorporeal preservation of the bodily tissue. The apparatus includes a pneumatic system, a pumping chamber, and an organ chamber. The pneumatic system is configured for the controlled delivery of fluid to and from the pumping chamber based on a predetermined control scheme. The predetermined control scheme can be, for example, a time-based control scheme or a pressure-based control scheme. The pumping chamber is configured to diffuse a gas into a perfusate and to generate a pulse wave for moving the perfusate through a bodily tissue. The organ chamber is configured to receive the bodily tissue and the perfusate. The organ chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the organ chamber to the pumping chamber. The pumping chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the pumping chamber to an area external to the apparatus | 2015-11-05 |
20150313211 | A Method of Vitrification - The present invention relates to a vitrification method. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of producing at least one vitrified cell comprising loading a cell into a holding space in at least one conduit; providing at least one cryoprotectant to the holding space of the conduit in increasing concentrations, wherein the cryoprotectant is capable of equilibrating the cell; cooling the cell in the holding space of the conduit to produce a vitrified cell; and storing and maintaining the vitrified cell in the holding space of the conduit. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313212 | Compositions and Methods for Improving the Compatibility of Water Soluble Herbicides Salts and Concentrated Fertilizer - Methods and compositions for improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing at least one of a water soluble salt of a herbicidal active and high concentrations of fertilizer, such as ammonium sulfate, by adding certain polymeric crystallization inhibitors are provided. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313213 | EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The base composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a water-soluble binder, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The cap composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a disintegrating agent, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The compositions may be heated and mixed and formed into a tablet. Further provided are methods of making the compositions. Further provided are methods of controlling or eliminating pests and methods of increasing the potability of water. The compositions are effective for controlling or eliminating pests such as mosquitoes when applied at an application site. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313214 | AQUEOUS CHLOROUS ACID SOLUTION FOR USE AS DISINFECTANT - A process for producing aqueous chlorous acid solution in which chlorous acid, which is safe for the human body, is easy to handle, and less generates chlorine dioxide, is yielded and used as a disinfectant for a pretreatment in food processing. To an aqueous sodium chlorate solution is added sulfuric acid or an aqueous solution thereof in such an amount and concentration that the pH of the aqueous solution can be kept at 2.3-3.4 to thereby react them and generate chloric acid. Subsequently, hydrogen peroxide is added to the chloric acid in an amount which is equal to or larger than the amount necessary for a reduction reaction to thereby yield chlorous acid. Any one of inorganic acids, inorganic acid salts, organic acids, and organic acid salts, or two or more thereof, or a combination or these is added to the aqueous solution containing chlorous acid yielded, whereby the chlorous and acid can be present for long and the pH of the aqueous solution is regulated to regulated to 3.2-7.0. Thus, high bactericidal power is imparted thereto. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313215 | PESTICIDAL MIXTURES - Mixtures comprising cis-jasmone and an agrochemical active ingredient are useful in agriculture. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313216 | NEMATICIDE COMPOSITION WITH A SYNERGISTIC EFFECT, USE OF NEMATICIDE COMPOSITION WITH A SYNERGISTIC EFFECT - The present invention relates generically to compositions used for controlling agricultural pests and, in a particular embodiment, to compositions usable for combating nematodes. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313217 | CONTROL AGENT FOR PLANT PEST AND/OR PLANT DISEASE - The present invention provides a control agent for a plant pest and/or a plant disease, the control agent being environmentally friendly and having a high control effect. The control agent is a control agent for a plant pest and/or a plant disease, containing a polyglycerin fatty acid ester as an active ingredient. The polyglycerin fatty acid ester is an ester of at least one fatty acid selected from fatty acids having 8 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one polyglycerin obtained by polymerizing 3 to 10 glycerins. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313218 | METHOD FOR INCREASING YIELD OF CROP SEEDS OR FRUITS IN NUMBER OR WEIGHT - A method is provided for increasing the number or weight of seeds or fruits of a crop, including a step of treating the crop with effective amounts of a compound represented by Formula (1) and at least one compound selected from the group (A): | 2015-11-05 |
20150313219 | GREASE-LIKE GEL FOR REPELLING INSECTS AND PREVENTING UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR IN HOOFED ANIMALS - Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313220 | NEMATICIDE COMPOSITION WITH A SYNERGISTIC EFFECT, USE OF NEMATICIDE COMPOSITION WITH A SYNERGISTIC EFFECT - The present invention relates generically to compositions used for controlling agricultural pests and, in a particular embodiment, to compositions usable for combating nematodes. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313221 | ANTIMICROBIAL FERULIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF - Antimicrobial diferulates, compositions containing same, and uses of same for inhibiting growth of microorganisms. The antimicrobial diferulates can be used alone or in combination with other antimicrobial agents to inhibit growth of microorganisms such as fungi, oomycetes, and other microorganisms having a glucan-containing cell wall. The antimicrobial diferulates can be included in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of animals or included in agricultural compositions for treatment of plants, crops, and soils. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313222 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING RESISTANCE OF INSECTS TO INSECTICIDES - A method for preventing or reducing resistance to a pesticide of a substrate pest, which method comprises the administration to the substrate or the pest of a composition comprising: (a) a rapid-release formulation of an inhibitor of a factor causing or contributing to the resistance of the pest to the pesticide; and, substantially simultaneously, (b) a non-rapid release formulation of the pesticide. The invention also provides compositions suitable for use in such a method. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313223 | TERNARY FUNGICIDAL MIXTURES - The present invention relates to novel mixtures, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these mixtures, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and for enhancing plant health. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313224 | (R) ENANTIOMERS OF CARBOXAMIDES FOR CONTROLLING OF HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS OR FOR ENHANCING PLANT HEALTH - The present invention relates to (R)-enantiomers of certain carboxamides, to compositions comprising these (R)-enantiomers, to a process for preparing these enantiomers and to the use for controlling of harmful microorganisms and for enhancing plant health in conventionally bred or transgenic plants of the Phaseoleae tribe, in particular conventionally bred or transgenic soybean. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313225 | Compositions Comprising a Triazole Compound - The present invention relates to compositions comprising, 1) as component I a compound of formula I, as defined in the claims and description, and 2) as component II an active ingredient, selected from the groups A) to O) defined in the claims and description. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313226 | FUNGICIDAL MIXTURES BASED ON PROTHIOCONAZOLE AND A STROBILURIN DERIVATIVE - Disclosed is a fungicidal mixture containing (1) 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thion of formula (I) or the salts or adducts thereof, and at least one additional fungicidal compound or the salts or adducts thereof, selected among picoxystrobin of formula (III) and pyraclostrobin of formula (IV), in a synergistically active quantity. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313227 | FUNGICIDAL MIXTURES BASED ON PROTHIOCONAZOLE AND A STROBILURIN DERIVATIVE - Disclosed is a fungicidal mixture containing (1) 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thion of formula (I) or the salts or adducts thereof, and at least one additional fungicidal compound or the salts or adducts thereof, selected among (2) trifloxystrobin of formula (II), (3) picoxystrobin of formula (III), (4) pyraclostrobin of formula (IV), (5) dimoxystrobin of formula (V), and (6) a strobilurin derivative of formula (VI), in a synergistically active quantity. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313228 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMBINATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates generally to synergistic combinations of an auxin herbicide and a photosystem II inhibitor herbicide, synergistic combinations of a chloroacetanilide herbicide and a photosystem II inhibitor herbicide, synergistic combinations of an auxin herbicide and a chloroacetanilide herbicide, and the use of such synergistic combinations to control the growth of one or more plant species in an agricultural or non-agricultural land area. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313229 | Substituted [1,2,4] Triazole Compounds - The present invention relates to substituted [1,2,4]triazol compounds of the formula I | 2015-11-05 |
20150313230 | Synergistic Microbicidal Combinations - Antimicrobial compositions based on the synergistic combination of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and selected commercial microbicides where the compositions are substantially free of halogenated 3-isothiazolone, are disclosed. Particularly preferred are combinations of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone together with benzoic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane, 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, zinc pyrithione or climbazole, that provide enhanced microbicidal efficacy at a combined active ingredient level lower than that of the combined individual 3-isothiazolone and commercial microbicide effective use levels. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313231 | Synergistic Microbicidal Combinations - Antimicrobial compositions based on the synergistic combination of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and selected commercial microbicides where the compositions are substantially free of halogenated 3-isothiazolone, are disclosed. Particularly preferred are combinations of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone together with benzoic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane, 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, zinc pyrithione or climbazole, that provide enhanced microbicidal efficacy at a combined active ingredient level lower than that of the combined individual 3-isothiazolone and commercial microbicide effective use levels. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313232 | 1,2,4-TRIAZINE-3,5-DIONE-6-CARBOXAMIDES AND USE THEREOF AS HERBICIDE - 1,2,4-Triazine-3,5-dione-6-carboxamides of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313233 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to certain tetramic acid derivatives and, in particular, bicyclic tetramic acid derivatives that are suitable for use in the preparation and development of antimicrobial (e.g. antibacterial or antifungal) compositions. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds as antimicrobial (e.g. antibacterial or antifungal agents) and, in particular, as topical antibacterial or antifungal agents. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313234 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND AND USE THEREOF FOR PEST CONTROL - Disclosed is a compound represented by formula (1): | 2015-11-05 |
20150313235 | Method for Controlling Weeds Using Formulations Containing Fluthiacet-Methyl and HPPD Herbicides - Methods for controlling weeds in a crop by applying to weeds having an average height ranging from about 4 inches to about 8 inches a herbicidally effective amount of a composition that includes (a) fluthiacet-methyl and (b) a p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor are presented. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313236 | SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION OF A LENACIL AND IPBC FOR DRY FILM PROTECTION - A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing lenacil and 3-iodine-2-propenyl-butylcarbamate is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313237 | USE OF ALS INHIBITOR HERBICIDES FOR CONTROL OF UNWANTED VEGETATION IN ALS INHIBITOR HERBICIDE TOLERANT BETA VULGARIS PLANTS - The present invention relates to the use of the ALS inhibitor herbicides for controlling unwanted vegetation in ALS inhibitor herbicide tolerant | 2015-11-05 |
20150313238 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING PLANT VIRAL INFECTION - The present invention provides methods for topical treatment and prevention of Tospovirus and/or Geminivirus disease in plants. The invention further provides compositions for treatment of Tospovirus and/or Geminivirus disease in plants, and methods for reducing expression of a Tospovirus and/or Geminivirus gene and for identifying polynucleotides useful in modulating gene expression in plant viruses. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313239 | ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS - Antimicrobial chemical compositions comprise an aluminum phosphate (AlP) solid dispersed within a binding polymer, wherein one or more bioactive materials are disposed within AlP forming a bioactive-AlP complex. The complex may comprise the bioactive material chemically bonded with the AlP, physically combined with the AlP, or a combination of both. The complex may be formed according to precipitation, condensation and sol-gel methods of forming. The complex is engineered to provide a controlled delivery of the bioactive material or a constituent thereof upon exposure to moisture to give a desired level of antimicrobial resistance to a film or composite formed from the composition of at least about 30 μg/m | 2015-11-05 |
20150313240 | Pseudomonas Species Having Weed-Suppressive Activity and Benign Soil Survival Traits For Annual Grass Weed Management - In exemplary embodiments, the disclosure provides weed-suppressive | 2015-11-05 |
20150313241 | Pesticidal Mixtures - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising one biological compound and at least one fungicidal, insecticidal or plant growth regulating compound and respective agricultural uses thereof as defined herein. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313242 | MUSCODOR ALBUS STRAIN PRODUCING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed herein is an isolated | 2015-11-05 |
20150313243 | NOVEL METHOD TO PRODUCE CAKE - The invention relates to a novel use of a phospholipase a in the production of cake to improve at least one of the properties selected from the group consisting of: (i) batter viscosity, (ii) specific density, (iii) initial crumb softness, (iv) crumb pore homogeneity, (v) crumb pore diameter, (vi) crumb softness upon storage, (vii) shelf life and/or (viii) cake volume. The invention also relates to a novel use of phospholipase A in the production of cake to enable reduction of the amount of eggs and/or fat used in the recipe. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313244 | RICE DOUGH COMPOSITION, AND RICE DOUGH PREPARED THEREFROM - Provided is a rice dough composition and a rice dough prepared therefrom. The rice dough composition includes rice flour, cellulose ether, gums, and emulsifier. The rice dough composition may be used to prepare a rice dough that may be eaten by people sensitive to gluten and has a mouthfeel different from a rice dough obtained from wheat flour. When the rice dough is re-cooked by heating after being stored in a frozen state, evaporation of water is inhibited and mouthfeel changes due to a hardening phenomenon may be reduced. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313245 | MEAT INSPECTION SYSTEM - A meat inspection and sorting line comprising supply means, a radiation inspection facility, a cutting facility and a reject facility. Meat parts are brought together and fed into the radiation inspection facility by means of a conveyor in a layer of meat parts. An undesired object is detected by the radiation inspection facility by means of e.g. an X-ray technique and a part of the layer of meat parts containing the undesired object is identified and separated from the layer of meat parts by the cutting facility. The identified and separated part of the layer of meat parts containing the undesired object is rejected by the reject facility from the layer of meat parts. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING SADDLE MEAT FROM A CARCASS PART OF SLAUGHTERED POULTRY - The invention pertains to a method and system for harvesting saddle meat parts from a carcass part of slaughtered poultry,
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20150313247 | A TUNNEL - A tunnel 2 for the in-line anti-bacterial treatment of plucked poultry carcasses (or other animal carcasses) with a liquid cryogen or a cold gas at a temperature of less than 0° C. has an entrance 18 and an exit 20 for the poultry carcasses. A monorail conveyor 22 extends from the entrance 18 to the exit 20 and passes thorough the tunnel 2. Poultry suspension shackles 24 are able to pass along the conveyor 22. Thus, poultry carcasses are able to be conveyed through the tunnel 2. The conveyor 22 may follow a path which reverses direction at least once. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313248 | SYSTEM FOR SMOKING FOOD - Systems and methods for smoking food are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for smoking food includes a first container configured for containing an article of food. The system also includes a second container configured for containing a smoking material. The second container is contained within the first container. The second container has a cover and a base, and the cover is selectively removably coupled to the base. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313249 | Dual Purpose Single Use Wood Grill Brush and Method - A dual purpose, single use wood grill brush for cleaning a grilling surface and thereafter providing a flavor enhancing smoke. The device is a thin sheet of wood selected for the flavor enhancing characteristics of the smoke therefrom when slowly burned, which sheet is desirably soaked in water to make the wood flexible so that it may be manually used to clean the grilling surface prior to grilling, and then deposited on the heat source where it smokes rather than flames because of the absorbed water content. Exposing the food being grilled to such smoke during the grilling process provide a unique flavor to the food. One embodiment of the device includes a flat edge on one end and a plurality of longitudinally extending fingers at the other end, both useful in the cleaning process. Other embodiments of the device specifically for grilling surfaces with spaced parallel rods include a thin sheet of wood with notches for selectively cleaning the entire surface of the rods. Methods are also disclosed. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313250 | STERILIZATION METHOD AND DEVICE - According to the present invention, a sterilant can be injected into a container without residual water on an object to be sterilized. The method includes decreasing a pressure in the container to a pressure higher than the triple point pressure at which water freezes. The method further includes comparing an actual time required for decreasing the pressure and a reference time, or comparing an actual rate of pressure increase and a reference rate to detect residual water on the object. If the residual water is detected, the pressure in the container is increased to the atmospheric pressure or the quasi-atmospheric pressure and the object is heated, and then the pressure is decreased to drain the residual water through the decompression boiling. The step of draining the residual water is repeatedly performed until no residual water is detected on the object and subsequently the sterilant is injected into the container. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313251 | READY TO DRINK DAIRY CHOCOLATE BEVERAGES COMPRISING STABILIZER SYSTEM - Ready to drink dairy chocolate beverages are provided. The beverage can include water, at least one of milk fat or dairy proteins, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system comprising gellan gum, carrageenan and at least one of carboxymethyl-cellulose, guar gum or tara gum. The beverage can be aseptic and stable in a homogenous state for at least nine months at 4° C., at least six months at 25° C., at least three months at 30° C. and at least one month at 38° C. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313252 | UNIT FOR DOSING A CONFECTIONERY MASS INCLUDING A REVERSING ROTARY PISTON | 2015-11-05 |
20150313253 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CONFECTIONERY INGREDIENT OR PRODUCT - A process for preparing a confectionery ingredient or a confectionery product comprises mixing cocoa press cake with a non-cocoa vegetable fat. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313254 | BAKED GOODS-LIKE TEXTURE WITHOUT BAKING - Compositions and methods for preparing a multi-texture, non-baked foodstuff having a first component with a first soluble solids ratio; and a second component with a second soluble solids ratio, wherein the second component is a non-baked foodstuff having at least 1% weight fraction of particulate matter having a particle size of about at least 100 μm, including at least one setting agent and at least one texture-modifying particulate ingredient and having a gel strength of about at least 100 and a liquid weight fraction of about at least 35%. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313255 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CHEWING GUM WITH IMPROVED HARDNESS BY IMPLEMENTING AN ANTI-CAKING AGENT AND CHEWING GUM THEREBY OBTAINED - A method of using at least one anti-caking agent, preferably one with a specific surface area BET of at least 20 m | 2015-11-05 |
20150313256 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE STICKINESS OF A CHEWING GUM CORE COMPOSITION TO A SURFACE OF A PROCESSING MACHINERY USING ISOMALT - The present invention relates to process for reducing the stickiness of a composition of a chewing gum core to an internal contact surface of a first chewing gum processing machinery in a chewing gum preparation, wherein isomalt is mixed with a chewing gum base composition and to the use of isomalt in a composition of a chewing gum core for reducing stickiness of the composition to the internal contact surface of a chewing processing machinery. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313257 | A FROZEN CONFECTION AND A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A FROZEN CONFECTION - A process for the manufacture of a frozen confection with a peelable coating comprising the steps of: a) Providing a mould at a temperature of at most −10° C.; b) Filling the mould with a liquid mix of a first frozen confection; c) Allowing the first frozen confection to partially freeze; d) Removing the excess liquid mix from the mould; e) Filling the mould with a second liquid mix; f) Removing the second liquid mix; g) Filling the mould with at least one further frozen confection; and then h) Freezing to form a frozen confection product characterised in that the liquid mix of the first frozen confection comprises a chemically setting gelling biopolymer; and the second liquid mix comprises a source of divalent cations is provided. The invention also provides a frozen confection product having a frozen confection core and a peelable outer layer, characterised in that the outer layer is a gel formed from chemically setting gelling biopolymers. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313258 | PROCESS FOR DUSTING ANIMAL FOOD - A dusted pet food kibble and a process for dusting a pet food kibble comprising providing a pet food kibble in the form of a core matrix, providing a powder comprising a first component that can comprise an active ingredient, such as Probiotic microorganism particles, and dusting the powder onto the pet food kibble to form a dusted kibble. The dusting can occur substantially free of a binder. An animal feed comprising a kibble in the form of a core dusted with active ingredients. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313259 | FEED ADDITIVE AND MIXED FEED - Provided are an inexpensive feed additive including a metazoan animal as a feeding stimulant, and a mixed feed including the additive. The feed additive contains a metazoan animal or an aerobically biotreated sludge containing a metazoan animal. The content of the metazoan animal in the feed additive is 1 wt % or more on dry basis, and the content of a free amino acid in the feed additive is 0.5 wt % or more on dry basis. The metazoan animal is preferably based on rotifers. The mixed feed includes the feed additive and a feedstuff with the content of the feed additive of 0.1 to 30 wt % on dry basis. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313260 | ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS - The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in non human companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, and a vegetable source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, pea protein concentrate, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of brown rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, and the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of beet pulp, tomato pomace, broccoli powder and combinations thereof. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313261 | ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS - The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313262 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INFLUENCING RECOVERY FROM STRENUOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - Compositions and methods for influencing the recovery of an animal from the effects of strenuous physical activity. The compositions generally comprise about 4% to 6% readily absorbable carbohydrate; about 10% to 30% maltodextrins; about 20% to 50% starch, for a total of about 40% to 80% carbohydrate; about 20% to about 40% protein; and optionally one or more antioxidants. The methods generally comprise administering the composition to an animal within the period from about 120 minutes before initiation of or 120 minutes after completion of the physical activity. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313263 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FRESH PASTA - A fresh pasta capable of providing a cooked pasta having a smooth surface appearance and a hard and elastic texture comparable to boiled dry pasta. A method for manufacturing a fresh pasta comprising extruding, at a pressure of 80 kgf/cm | 2015-11-05 |
20150313264 | Filled food product and method of producing such food product - A filled food product, such as Italian dumplings known as ravioli, cappelletti, tortelli, panzerotti and the like, includes an envelope made of pasta, enclosing therein a filling made of edible raw materials. The envelope has at least one sheet of fresh pasta and the filling includes at least one first dose of a first component and at least one second dose of a second component other than the first component. The doses are distinct and both enclosed within the envelope. The envelope is made up of a lower layer and an upper layer, the layers being in mutually facing relationship and joined together along a substantially continuous peripheral edge having a predetermined shape. The envelope is closed along the peripheral edge in substantially liquid-tight fashion. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313265 | Consumables - Disclosed are sweetened consumables and methods of forming said sweetened consumables that comprise certain sweeteners and a compound of formula (1), | 2015-11-05 |
20150313266 | FOOD FOR THE DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF BURNOUT - Food for the dietary management of burnout comprising a water containing from 0.0002 to 0.0278 mol. % of isotopologue HOD, preferably, from 0.0178 to 0.0278 mol. % of isotopologue HOD. Preferably, the food is selected from a group consisting of solid food, liquid food, beverage, and drinking water. Method of the dietary management of burnout comprising a step of administering to a subject in need thereof the food of the invention. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313267 | Process for Producing a Proanthocyanidin Extract - A method for producing a proanthocyanidin extract is described. The method comprises: (a) providing a volume of proanthocyanidin-containing liquid feedstock; (b) passing the proanthocyanidin-containing liquid feedstock to an ultrafiltration feed tank; (c) filtering the material in the ultrafiltration feed tank through an ultrafiltration membrane system to fractionate the material into a proanthocyanidin-reduced permeate stream and a proanthocyanidin-enriched retentate stream; (d) collecting the proanthocyanidin-reduced permeate stream; and (e) passing the proanthocyanidin-enriched retentate stream to the ultrafiltration feed tank until the volume of proanthocyanidin-containing liquid feedstock is exhausted and thereafter collecting the proanthocyanidin-enriched retentate stream. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313268 | MULTI-TIER AND SPIRAL MICROWAVE OVEN DRYERS FOR RAPID PREPARATION OF DRY SAUSAGE - A process for manufacturing dry sausage including preparing a dry sausage meat mixture, stuffing the moisture into a casing or mould, or extruding into a mould, fermenting the mixture, hat treating the sausage log, optionally removing the outer casing from the sausage log, cooling tire sausage log to a temperature sufficiently low to permit cutting, cutting the sausage, placing the sausage pieces onto a conveyor, optionally a multi-tier or spiral conveyor assembly, and passing the conveyor and sausage pieces through a chamber. The process also includes introducing a supply of conditioned, air into the chamber, the air having a relative humidity below about 60% and a temperature in the range, of at least about 40° F. to 130° F., and introducing a supply of microwaves into the chamber. The air supply and microwaves are selected to reduce the moisture content of the sausage pieces to a predetermined moisture to protein ratio. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313269 | EGG SUBSTITUTES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is generally related to egg-substitute compositions and methods of making and using the same. The compositions according to the present invention may be a total replacement for fresh eggs in food products including bakery products, fermented doughs, cakes, pastries and sauces, as well as omelets, custards, mayonnaise, and waffles. The present compositions require no refrigeration, provide for a wide range of hydration, with extended shelf lives. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313270 | BEVERAGE WITH DIGESTIVE AID FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS AND A PROCESS OF MAKING IT - A beverage and the process for manufacturing it form part of this invention. The beverage consists of predetermined ingredients. This ready to consume product shows increased acceptability in individuals suffering from digestive ailments, due to the use of specific digestive aid ingredients in the constitution of the product. The process of manufacturing the product includes the steps of purification of water, mixing of ingredients, blending, homogenization and pasteurization of the beverage at specific process conditions. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313271 | NON-ALCOHOL, BEER-TASTE BEVERAGE HAVING SHIMARI IN TASTE - The present invention aims to provide a non-alcohol, beer-taste beverage having Shimari in taste. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313272 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASEPTICALLY DOSING AND PREPARING FOOD MATERIALS - Method and apparatus of producing sterile liquid food products are provided. The method comprising the steps of: aseptically sterilizing heat sensitive food materials using a sterile filter; filling an aseptic container having a plastic member with the sterilized heat sensitive materials; heat sterilizing non-heat sensitive food materials using a sterilization process in a production line; connecting the filled aseptic container to the product line using a heat sealer that creates a sterile connection between the plastic member of the aseptic container and a fluid flow path into the production line; feeding the sterilized heat sensitive food materials through a dosing valve and mixing the sterilized heat sensitive food material with the non-heat sensitive food materials that have been sterilized; and filling a second container with the mixture. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313273 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEHYDRATION USING MICROWAVE RADIATION - An apparatus for extracting a vaporizable substance, from a material containing such substance, comprises an irradiation chamber for irradiating the material with electromagnetic radiation to vaporize the substance. The substance may comprise water and the material is dehydrated. The electromagnetic radiation comprises microwaves. The irradiation is conducted in the near-field range of the electromagnetic radiation. In one aspect, the electromagnetic radiation within the waveguide evanescently couples with the material. | 2015-11-05 |
20150313274 | GAS ENTRAINMENT IN FLOWABLE FOODS - A method of entraining gas in a flowable food product comprising the steps of accelerating the flowable food product in a flow direction through a flow channel that includes a ramp. Gas is injected into the flowable food product transverse to the flow direction through a porous surface or plate while the food product traverses the ramp to generate a froth. An apparatus for entraining gas in a food product, comprises a source of flowable food product and a food product pump to accelerate the food product through a flow channel. A ramp is disposed in the flow channel as well as a porous surface forming a wall of the flow channel opposite the ramp. A source of gas is in communication with the porous surface, wherein gas is entrained in the food product as it passes by the ramp and the porous surface. | 2015-11-05 |