52nd week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180368405 | EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE COMPRISING TRIAZOLE FUNGICIDE, FATTY ACID AMIDE AND AROMATIC HYDROCARBON - Provided herein is an emulsifiable concentrate comprising a triazole fungicide, an aromatic hydrocarbon, and an amide of the formula (I) as defined herein. Further provided herein is a process for the preparation of said concentrate; an emulsion obtainable by mixing water, a triazole fungicide, an aromatic hydrocarbon, and an amide of the formula (I); and a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi, wherein the concentrate or the emulsion is allowed to act on the phytopathogenic fungi, their environment, on the crop plants to be protected from the phytopathogenic fungi or on the soil. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368406 | DUAL ACTIVE PARASITICIDAL GRANULE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention encompasses a stabilized parasiticidal granule composition comprising a macrocyclic lactone compound and an insect growth regulator. The invention also encompasses methods of making and methods of using the granule for treating, controlling or preventing parasitic infestation or parasitic infection in an animal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368407 | 2-(3-ETHANESULFONYLPYRIDINE-2-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONYL) BENZOXAZOLE CRYSTAL - A type 2 crystal of 2-(3-ethanesulfonylpyridin-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)benzoxazole having diffraction peaks at 2θ=14.0±0.2°, 14.3±0.2°, 16.5±0.2°, 16.9±0.2°, 17.6±0.2°, 18.8±0.2°, 19.9±0.2°, and 22.3±0.2° in powder X-ray diffraction using Cu-Kα radiation is a stable crystal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368408 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING CINMETHYLIN AND PYROXASULFONE - The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising pyroxasulfone. The invention also relates to methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation, in particular in crops. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368409 | SUBSTITUTED OXADIAZOLES FOR COMBATING PHYTOPATHOGENIC FUNGI - The present invention relates the use of the compounds of the formula I | 2018-12-27 |
20180368410 | MICROBIOCIDAL OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES - Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim | 2018-12-27 |
20180368411 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HERBICIDE RESISTANT OR TOLERANT WEEDS - The present invention relates to methods and uses for controlling herbicide resistant or tolerant weed species by applying the herbicidal compound (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof. The methods and uses are particularly suitable for the protection of crops. The invention also relates to specific herbicidal compositions comprising said herbicidal compound. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368412 | STABLE AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PROCESS THEREOF - An agrochemical composition comprising at least one low melting active ingredient; at least one moisture sensitive active ingredient; and an additive, characterised in that said additive has a softening point or melting point lower than the melting point of said low melting active ingredient; a process for the preparation thereof, a method of use thereof and a kit comprising the same is disclosed. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368413 | NON-VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS - Water-based formulations (EW) are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. Application via ULV, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests when compared to competitive adulticides. The present formulations provide exceptional preservation of both droplet density in the spray cloud and droplet size as measured by volume mean diameter (VmD). The present formulations provide superior bio-efficacy as measured by both mortality and knockdown of target organisms. The present formulations provide superior biological control, droplet density, and droplet size when applied at concentrations 20-80× less than competitive formulations. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368414 | 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. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368415 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING WATER SURFACE INHABITING PESTS - The present invention discloses a method for controlling surface-inhabiting pests in an aquatic system, in particular cyanobacteria and harmful algal blooms (HABs), comprising spreading on the surface of the aquatic system a buoyant composition comprising a water disinfectant, preferably an oxidizing compound, and a floating agent. The invention further relates to compositions and methods for their preparation and use. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368416 | CERAMIC MATERIAL HAVING A POSITIVE SLOWLY RELEASE EFFECT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - The present disclosure discloses a ceramic material having a positive slow release effect and a method for manufacturing the same. The ceramic material comprises a hierarchically meso-macroporous structure which composition at least includes silicon and oxygen, wherein the hierarchically meso-macroporous structure includes a plurality of macropores and a wall having a plurality of arranged mesopores, and the plurality of macropores are separated by the wall; and nano-scale metal particles confined in at least one of the plurality of arranged mesopores. The nano-scale metal particles have a positive slow release effect from the at least one of the plurality of arranged mesopores. The ceramic material has a property of inhibiting growth of microorganisms or killing the microorganisms in an environment or a system containing a hydrophilic medium. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368417 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Antimicrobial compositions for killing or deactivating microbes, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi, include metal nanoparticles, a carrier, and a plurality of metal nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be selected to have a particle size and particle size distribution to selectively and preferentially kill one of a virus, a bacterium, or a fungus. Antiviral compositions can include nanoparticles having a particle size of 8 nm or less, 1-7 nm, 2-6.5 nm, or 3-6 nm (or up to 10 nm for Ebola virus). Antibacterial compositions can include nanoparticles having a particle size of 3-14 nm, 5-13 nm, 7-12 nm, or 8-10 nm. Antifungal compositions can include nanoparticles having a particle size of 9-20 nm, 10-18 nm, 11-16 nm, or 12-15 nm. Exemplary methods of killing or deactivating microbes include: (1) applying an antimicrobial composition to a substrate containing microbes, and (2) the antimicrobial composition killing or deactivating the microbes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368418 | METHODS OF USE OF SEED-ORIGIN ENDOPHYTE POPULATIONS - This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368419 | METHODS OF USE OF SEED-ORIGIN ENDOPHYTE POPULATIONS - This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368420 | SEED-ORIGIN ENDOPHYTE POPULATIONS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE - This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368421 | SEED-ORIGIN ENDOPHYTE POPULATIONS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE - This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368422 | Methods and Compositions of Insect Control - The invention describes recombinant DNA sequences transcribed into RNA constructs capable of forming Virus Like Particles (VLPs) suitable for insect control applications. Specifically, the disclosure provides a method for controlling target insects comprising, transforming a microbial host with a first DNA sequence comprising a gene encoding a bacteriophage capsid protein and a second DNA sequence encoding an RNA transcript comprising at least one bacteriophage pac sequence coupled to an RNAi precursor sequence, inducing the microbial host to express the first and second DNA sequences, isolating virus-like-particles (VLPs) comprising the capsid protein and RNAi precursor from the microbial host, and contacting the isolated VLPs with the target insects. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368423 | OVEN WITH IMPROVED DRAG - The present invention relates to an oven comprising: —a first chamber and a second chambers, which are separated by separation means —conveyor means for guiding products from the inlet through these chambers to the outlet, —temperature control means for controlling the temperature and/or humidity in each chamber individually using a fluid, respectively, and —a passage in the separation means through which the conveyor means are directed from the first chamber to the second chamber. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368424 | IMPROVED ENZYMATIC MODIFICATION OF WHEAT PHOSPHOLIPIDS IN BAKERY APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a method of making a dough, said method comprises admixing a dough component, a phospholipase A2 enzyme which acts on N-acyl phosphatidyl ethanolamine at the sn2 position, and an enzyme that acts on a polar lipid at the sn1 position. A food enzyme composition comprising: a phospholipase A2 enzyme which is capable of acting on N-acylphosphatidyl ethanolamine at the sn2 position; and an enzyme that acts on a polar lipid at the sn1 position is also taught. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368425 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITION FOR INCREASING MUSCLE MASS - A process for producing a composition from a biological source, which composition is preserved and, especially pathogen free and is storage stable, preferably at room temperature. Embodiments of the invention provide a process for producing a composition from eggs. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368426 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AND PRESERVING SANITIZED PRODUCTS - Described herein are methods of sanitizing and preserving produce and other agricultural products, for example for consumption as Ready-to-Eat. The methods can comprise treating the products with a sanitizing agent and forming a protective coating over the products. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368427 | Method of Reducing Spoilage in Harvested Produce During Storage and Shipping - Described herein are formulations and methods of reducing spoilage in harvested produce by reducing the rate of water or mass loss, thereby resulting in high quality produce with lower rates of spoilage. The present disclosure provides coatings and methods of coating produce to prevent moisture loss from produce during storage and shipment of the produce. This in turn allows the produce to be shipped and stored at lower relative humidity (e.g., lower than industry standards for shipment and storage, or lower than about 90% relative humidity), which can help delay the growth of biotic stressors such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and/or pests. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368428 | METHOD FOR DEACIDIFYING, NEUTRALIZING OR ALKALINIZING AN ACID DAIRY COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method for deacidifying, neutralizing or alkalinizing a starting liquid or fluid acid dairy composition, comprising: a) providing a liquid or fluid acid dairy composition comprising lactic acid; b) inoculating the composition with at least one yeast; c) incubating the inoculated composition; d) recovering a deacidified, neutralized or alkalinized liquid or fluid acid dairy composition with a reduced concentration of lactic acid. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368429 | FERMENTED MILK PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a method for manufacturing a fermented milk product, including sequentially performing a first step of mixing raw material milk and lactic acid bacteria to obtain a mixed liquid, and a second step of fermenting the mixed liquid, characterized by performing a step of adding a | 2018-12-27 |
20180368430 | MODIFICATION OF MINERAL COMPOSITION OF MILK FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ACIDIFIED MILK PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method for producing an acidified milk product comprising the steps of: providing a milk raw material; concentrating the milk raw material by membrane filtration to provide a filtration retentate; acidifying the filtration retentate with an acidic aqueous solution to provide an acidified filtration retentate having a pH in the range of about 5.2 to about 6.5, a calcium/protein ratio of at most about 0.03, and a phosphorous/protei ratio of at most about 0.025; processing the acidified filtration retentate to the acidified milk product having moisture on a fat-free basis of at least 70%. The invention also relates to an acidified milk product having moisture on a fat-free basis of at least 70% and a calcium/casein ratio of at most about 0.04 and a calcium/protein ratio of at most about 0.03 and a phosphorous/casein ratio of at most about 0.03. The invention also relates to an acidified milk product having moisture on a fat-free basis of at least 70%, a calcium/casein ratio of at most about 0.04, a calcium/protein ratio of at most about 0.03 and a phosphorous/protein ratio of at most about 0.025. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368431 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR INCREASING SOLIDS CONTENT OF SKIM MILK OR WHEY - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for production of a concentrate of skim milk or whey. Such systems and processes may include the steps of providing a feed of skim milk or whey, subjecting said feed to a reverse osmosis to obtain a reverse osmosis permeate and a concentrate of skim milk or whey, and subjecting the concentrate of skim milk or whey to an ultra-filtration to obtain an ultra-filtration permeate and a retentate of skim milk or whey. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368432 | SOLID MILK AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is based on knowledge that basically, solid milk provided with both of adequate strength and solubility can be obtained by using only powdered milk as ingredient to be provided with compression molding under state where the porosity and the free fat is controlled within predetermined ranges, and then humidified and dried. Namely, solid milk having porosity of 30%-60%, and method of making solid milk including: a compression step for compressing powdered milk to obtain a solid form of compressed powdered milk; a humidifying step for humidifying the compressed powdered milk obtained by the compression step; and a drying step for drying the compressed powdered milk humidified by the humidifying step achieves the object of providing solid milk having preferred solubility and strength, and method of making the same. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368433 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESSES - The invention relates to the manufacture of a pasta filata cheese comprising a moisture content of at least about 55% by weight, a solids-non-fat content of up to about 45% by weight, the solids-non-fat comprising at least about 70% by weight protein, the protein comprising at least about 65% by weight casein, and a mineral content comprising a total divalent cation content of about 25 to about 75 mMol of divalent cations/100 g casein, and a total monovalent cation content of about 100 to about 250 mMol monovalent cations/100 g casein, and a total cation content of about 150 to about 300 mMol total cations/100 g casein. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368434 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A FAT SLURRY COMPRISING OLIVE OIL AND FOR PREPARING A SPREAD WITH SAID SLURRY - A process for preparing a slurry of an edible oil phase and fat powder, and to a process of preparing an edible fat-continuous spread out of such, wherein the oil phase comprises olive oil. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368435 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS - A device for manufacturing food products having an outer shell made of a flowable mixture, which is filled into a mould, wherein a temperature-controlled die ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180368436 | CHEWING GUMS AND PRESSED MINTS HAVING SURFACE FEATURES - Chewing gums and pressed mint products which include plant materials such as leaves and fruit slices adhered on their surface are disclosed. Preferably, the chewing gum or pressed mint piece will have at least one side surface of which a major portion of the area is covered or substantially covered one piece or a few pieces of plant material. The piece of plant material may be large enough in area that it may be identified by the consumer, for example as being a mint leaf or a slice of a strawberry. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368437 | UNIT FOR RECEIVING AND TREATING CAPSULES CONTAINING A BASIC PREPARATION FOR AN ICE CREAM PRODUCT - A unit for receiving and treating capsules containing a basic preparation for an ice cream product including: a housing configured to receive a capsule containing a basic preparation for an ice cream product; an unloading device adapted to trigger expulsion of the capsule from the housing. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368438 | Process for the production of sugar-free Ice Cream - The invention relates to a process for producing ice-cream which is free from sugar, especially contains less than 1 wt.-%, preferably less than 0.5 wt.-% sugar, which especially comprises glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose and maltose. Further, the invention relates to ice-cream produced by the process. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368439 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FROZEN CONFECTIONERY - A method and apparatus for assembling and vending a food or drink product using a machine having a viewing window into the interior thereof. The user selects through a user interface one of a plurality of characters, then selects through the interface the ingredients to include in the product. The ingredients are dispensed into a receptacle that is moved between dispensing locations within the machine by a robotic arm. An animated sequence, soundtrack and lighting pattern is associated with each character. As the robotic arm assembles the product, the animated sequence, soundtrack and lighting for the selected character are run and shown on a display. The user is able to watch the movements of the robotic arm and the animated sequence simultaneously. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368440 | MACHINE FOR MAKING LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE MACHINE - A machine for making liquid or semi-liquid food products includes a processing chamber for processing a basic mixture and including a stirrer and thermal treatment system operating in conjunction to convert the basic mixture into a liquid or semi-liquid product; an electronic drive and control unit; a dispensing device having a dispensing nozzle connected to the processing chamber to deliver the product; a support having a seat for housing a receiving container; a movement device for vertically moving the support between a vertical position away from the nozzle and a vertical position close to the nozzle; and a device for rotating the housing seat about a vertical axis. The electronic drive and control unit is operatively connected to the movement device and to the device for rotating the housing seat to drive them according to a predetermined law of motion. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368441 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING REQUIRED FREQUENCY FOR MANUAL CLEANING OF AT LEAST PORTIONS OF A FOOD FLOW PATH IN A FOOD PROCESSOR - A system and method for treating a portion of a food flow path in a food processor having a freezer chamber includes imparting a continuous flow of solution through a portion of the food flow path with sufficient flow rate, temperature and flow duration to impart at least one of (i) impart at least a 6 log reduction in inoculum count and (ii) extend the necessary time for manual cleaning of the portion of a food flow path exposed to the continuous flow of solution to at least 7 days. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368442 | TEXTURED MILK PROTEINS - The invention relates to textured milk proteins (TDP) that can be obtained by virtue of: (a) a mixture containing or consisting of (a1) milk proteins and (a2) a fibrous material and/or plant protein, wherein (b) said mixture is extruded in the presence of water and/or whey with a temperature gradient of approximately 20 to approximately 200° C. and a pressure in the range of 1 to approximately 200 bar being applied, and (c) the extrudate is subsequently expanded. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368443 | METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING PROTEIN IN GRAIN POWDER - Provided are a method of concentrating protein in grain powder, grain powder including protein that has been concentrated by using the method, and a feed additive including the grain powder including concentrated protein. According to the method of concentrating protein in grain powder, grain powder is treated with enzyme to increase the water-soluble saccharide content in a source, and by inoculating bacteria or yeast and fermentation, the increased water-soluble saccharide is removed, leading to a higher concentration of protein. Thus, the protein content ratio increase effects and the function of grain powder as a protein source are enhanced. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368444 | ARTIFICIAL DIET FOR GHOST MOTH LARVAE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - An artificial diet for ghost moth larvae and a preparation method thereof. The artificial diet comprises root of | 2018-12-27 |
20180368445 | LIVE CYANOBACTERIA AS A BINDING AGENT IN HUMAN AND ANIMAL FOODS - A method and system for using live cyanobacteria as a binding agent in human and animal foods. A method includes growing live cyanobacteria in closed bio-reactors, harvesting the grown living cyanobacteria in a filtration system to create a pudding-like consistency, mixing the harvested living cyanobacteria with dry and wet ingredients to create a batter, forming the batter into a desired shape, and dehydrating the shaped batter using low heat. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368446 | FOOD PRODUCT FOR REDUCING MUSCLE BREAKDOWN AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods of determining the levels of 3-methylhistidine before and after a meal in a companion animal, wherein the meal is a pet foodstuff having a particular protein to fat ratio, which is useful in decreasing the levels of 3-methylhistidine post-prandially and having the beneficial effects as described herein. The pet foodstuff comprises a ratio of protein to fat of 1:0.27 to 1:0.63 on a gram:gram as fed or dry matter basis. The pet foodstuff described is fed to a companion animal for use in reducing and/or preventing sarcopenia. The present invention also relates to methods of feeding the pet foodstuff described and/or dietary regimes to provide the companion animal with the benefit of reducing and/or preventing sarcopenia. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368447 | Feed Additive, Method of Preparation, and Use in Order to Improve the Zootechnical Performance of a Ruminant - The invention relates to a feed additive comprising at least one nutrient, which non-nutrient is incorporated in a matrix, the entirety being encapsulated by a coating comprising at least a plant material whose saponification number is greater than 180. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368448 | PUPPY GROWTH PRODUCT AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a dietary regime comprising a first stage pet foodstuff and a second stage pet foodstuff, wherein the first stage pet foodstuff comprises a ratio of protein:fat of 1:0.67 to 1:0.80 on a gram:gram or a dry matter basis and the second stage pet foodstuff comprises a ratio of protein:fat of 1:0.77 to 1:1.1 on a gram:gram or a dry matter basis for feeding a companion animal, wherein the first stage pet foodstuff is for feeding to a companion animal aged less than 6 months and the second stage pet. The present invention also relates to the use of the foodstuffs in combination to provide health benefits to the companion animal. The present invention also relates to the method of feeding the pet foodstuffs described and/or dietary regimes described to optimise the growth and development of the companion animal and kits comprising the first stage and second stage pet foodstuffs described herein. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368449 | FLAVORING COMPOSITION CONCENTRATES - Rapidly dissolving flavoring composition concentrates are provided. The flavoring composition concentrates have a flavor, a solvent system, a flavor carrier system, and a densifier. The densifier is an acid modifier present in an amount such that it optimizes the rate of dispersion of the concentrate in water. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368450 | FOOD PRODUCT AND CORRESPONDING METHOD TO OBTAIN SAID FOOD PRODUCT - Food product comprising a meat-based layer, an impermeable covering layer disposed on the whole surface of a meat-based layer with a first side, a second side and one or more connection edges defined between the first and second sides, a layer of batter that covers only the first side and at least part of connection edges of the meat-based layer, a breaded layer distributed on at least part of the layer of batter, and, in case, a garnish distributed on at least part of the surface of the meat-based layer covered with the impermeable covering layer and left uncovered by the layer of batter and the breaded layer. The invention concerns also the apparatus to make said food product and the corresponding method. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368451 | Atmospherically Fried Crisps, Equipment and Method for Making Same - Raw fruits or vegetables are pre-treated prior to atmospheric frying. Pre-treatment includes application of a pulsed electric field to the raw products followed by slicing and immediate blanching in a water solution of above 145° F. in a turbulent environment. The pulsed electric field utilizes vertically oriented electrodes to treat the products. The treated food products can then be atmospherically fried at a low oil temperature to a shelf stable moisture content to produce fried crisps having an appealing light color and crunchy texture despite a high amount of reducing sugars, sucrose, starch, and/or solids present in the raw material. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368452 | COATED BITE-SIZED SNACKS - The invention relates to small edible portions (i.e., bite-sized snacks) comprising a soft nut butter inner core coated with a crunchy grain-based outer coating. The bite-sized snacks have an equivalent spherical diameter of about 1 to 3 cm. Texture analysis of the bite-sized snacks determines that the bite-sized snacks have a soft texture with an average peak force in the range of about 800-5,000 g and an average positive area in the range of about 2,000-15,000 g*sec. The bite-sized snacks unexpected have both a soft and crunchy texture and are surprisingly shelf stable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368453 | Methods and Compositions for Consumables - Disclosed herein are improved methods and compositions which more accurately replicate the characteristics that consumers value in the preparation and consumption of meat and which overcome the shortcomings and drawbacks of current meat substitutes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368454 | ENCAPSULATED SWEETENERS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Encapsulated sweeteners and a method for producing same. The invention relates to a composition of encapsulated sweeteners containing 1-40 wt. % of sweetening agents and 60-99 wt. % of vinyl acetate vinyl laurate copolymers, as well as a method for producing same and the use of same in confectionary, medicines or chewing gum. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368455 | Low Swelling Starch - This invention pertains to low swelling starches and their use as food texture modifiers. The invention further pertains to the method of using low swelling starches as fat substitutes in foods. The low swelling starches provide opacity, mouth-coating, and creaminess to foods. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368456 | COMBINATION OF OILS - A combination of oils as a supplement to, or component of, a regular diet, wherein it comprises marine oil, preferably herring oil, and cold-pressed virgin olive oil. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368457 | Food and Beverage Products Comprising Low Calorie, Low Glycemic Index (GI), and Sustained Energy Release Sugar Composition - The present invention provides a low calorie, low glycemic index (GI), and sustained energy release sugar composition comprising a combination of isomaltulose, trehalulose and D-allulose; at least one of the following: essential trace elements, soluble oligosaccharides and bulking agents; and optionally, one or more nutritive sweetener for use in a food and beverage product. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368458 | TIME RELEASE VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN EDIBLE OILS - A nutrition enhancing composition comprising (a) an oil phase comprising one or more fish oils and optionally one or more oil soluble vitamins and/or minerals, (b) controlled release beads comprising one or more vitamins and/or minerals, wherein the controlled release beads are incorporated into said one or more edible oils and optionally (c) an immediate release component comprising at least one performance enhancing component. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368459 | DIETARY PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to novel peptides, composition comprising such peptides including nutritional supplements and methods for inducing satiation and satiety, for weight management and preventing or reducing the incidence of obesity, or for preventing or reducing cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, hypertension, hepatosteatosis, cancer and/or diabetes. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368460 | MIXTURE OF HMOs - A synthetic mixture of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) consisting essentially of lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT), lacto-N-tetraose (LNT), 2′-fucosyllactose (2′FL), 3′-O-sialyllactose (3′-SL), 6′-O-sialyllactose (6′-SL) either difucosyllactose (DFL) or 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), preferably DFL, and optionally lactose. Said synthetic composition is useful for: treating or preventing viral and/or bacterial infection in a non-infant human; modulating the microbiota of a non-infant human; and/or improving the cognitive function of a non-infant human and as a pharmaceutical or nutritional composition. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368461 | HEAT STERILIZED HIGH PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS WITH HYDROLYZED PROTEIN FROM A CONTINUOUS PROCESS WITH AT LEAST ONE ENDOPEPTIDASE - The present invention is directed to a heat sterilized composition comprising: a protein source in an amount of 5 to 20% by weight of the composition, said protein source comprising hydrolyzed protein; wherein the protein source has been treated in a continuous process with at least one endopeptidase, typically for a finite length of time. Furthermore, the invention concerns a heat sterilized high protein composition having low viscosity and being devoid of bitterness, comprising hydrolyzed heat sensitive protein source having a degree of protein hydrolysis in NPN/TN of 20 to 50% and at least one heat inactivated endopeptidase. The present invention is furthermore directed to a continuous process for preparing a heat sterilized composition which comprises a protein source containing hydrolyzed protein, the process comprising the following steps: (i) Providing an aqueous solution of a protein source; (ii) Performing a continuous hydrolysis step wherein the aqueous solution of a protein source is treated with at least one endopeptidase by heating at 40 to 90° C. and for a finite length of time of 2 to 20 minutes; (iii) heat inactivation of the endopeptidase. The invention also concerns a method of controlling viscosity and preventing bitter taste of a heat sterilized high protein composition, the method comprising providing an aqueous solution of a protein source and continuously hydrolyzing the aqueous solution of a protein source with at least one endopeptidase prior to heat inactivation of the said endopeptidase. Finally, the invention concerns the use of hydrolyzed protein prepared in a continuous process as described herein by treatment with at least one endopeptidase for a finite length of time, for preparing a heat sterilized composition and/or for controlling the viscosity of a liquid composition, wherein the composition comprises 5 to 20 weight % total protein. The invention also concerns medical uses and treatments applying or using the inventive heat sterilized composition. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368462 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND INFANT FORMULAS CONTAINING RELATIVELY HIGH LEVEL OF OLIGOFRUCTOSE FOR INDUCING GUT MICROBIOTA PATTERNS CLOSE TO THOSE OF HUMAN MILK FED INFANTS - The invention relates to a nutrition composition with oligofructose and optionally high sn-2 palmitate triglycerides for inducing gut microbiota patterns in the guts of infants or young children that are similar in composition and diversity to the microbiota of breast fed infants. The infants can be 0-12 months or 0 to 36 months of age and the composition can be an infant formula. The composition promotes a healthy intestinal microbiota and can have long term effects. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368463 | DRYING PROCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL FEEDSTUFFS - A method of drying feedstuff samples without substantially altering their composition is provided. The method includes placing feedstuff samples in one or more porous enclosures, such as bags. The enclosures allow for airflow to pass through them to the samples within without allowing said samples to escape. Enclosures holding the feedstuff samples are placed in a dryer. Multiple porous enclosures may be placed in the dryer concurrently. The dryer then subjects the feedstuff samples in the enclosures to heated airflow and rotational movement/tumbling to adjust the moisture content of the feedstuff samples. The heated air of the dryer has a temperature and airflow rate of at least 50 degrees Celsius and 500 CFM, respectively. Moreover, the rotational movement within the dryer has a rate of at least 40 RPM. The resulting dried samples have approximately 10% or less moisture remaining after 45 to 180 minutes in the dryer. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368464 | System for Delivery of Biologics - The invention consists of novel systems and methods for mixing and/or applying biologies including live biologies and/or any additive having therapeutic or growth promoting value with and/or to animal feed, thereby creating treated animal feed, and for delivering such treated animal feed to animals in need via a delivery system. The invention also provides a system and method to treat seed with biologies prior to or contemporaneously with packaging, storing, and/or planting. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368465 | HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL PRODUCTION LINE AND METHOD FOR INLINE PRODUCTION OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL - The invention relates to a homogenized tobacco sheet production line comprising: A tank ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180368466 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONING TOBACCO - The present invention is in the field of tobacco conditioning, which is performed generally after curing and before baling. It has been identified that cured tobacco is very brittle and difficult to handle without damaging the tobacco leaf. In order to address this issue an apparatus for post-curing conditioning of tobacco is provided. The apparatus includes a tobacco chamber for storing cured tobacco leaves for conditioning; and an air processing facility which includes: a ventilation system for creating an airflow through the apparatus, wherein said airflow is drawn into the air processing facility, passes from the air processing facility into the tobacco chamber, and subsequently exits the apparatus; a heater for adding heat to the airflow; and a humidity generator for adding moisture to the airflow. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368467 | PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM FOR SMOKE-ABLE SHELLS - Smoke-able shells that are sold commercially for use in roll your own cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos may be made from smoke-able material such as leaves and homogenates and humectant. Humectant may be applied to the smoke-able material via spraying and/or addition to adhesive that is used to bond two or more layers of smoke-able materials together to form a smoke-able shell. The resulting smoke-able shells are characterized by reduced mold growth on their surface compared to the same smoke-able shells minus the humectant. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368468 | REDUCED HARM SMOKING ARTICLE - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a smoking article having a burn portion and a mouth portion. The burn portion includes a smoking rod filled with a smokeable filler material formed almost exclusively of cellulose material. The mouth portion includes either a filter portion with or without an interface or a tip with an interface. The mouth end may include an orthonasal property and the interface may store an additive. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368469 | SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A breakable capsule such as a seamless breakable capsule useful in a smoking article or a smokeless tobacco product includes an outer shell formed of a cross-linked agar matrix including at least one filler, and an inner core surrounded by the outer shell which comprises a liquid or gel based composition of a flavorant and/or non-flavorant. The cross-linked agar matrix is reinforced with carboxymethyl cellulose that is dispersed throughout the agar matrix so as to fill empty spaces in the agar matrix and inhibit the composition from passing through the empty spaces of the agar matrix. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368470 | Lipid Concentrate Vaporizing Apparatus and Method - A novel lipid concentrate vaporizer apparatus comprises an elongate hollow tubular upper portion including an opening at one end, a lower portion including a bulbous closed second end, a solid stem extending away from the bulbous portion and a solid heating tip formed at the end of the stem. The upper and lower portions share a wall thickness and the bulbous end includes one or more air intake holes formed at a position above the stem and when the tip is heated to a temperature to vaporize and not combust the lipid concentrate contained in a vessel having a specific shape, the tip makes contact with the lipid concentrate and the resulting vapor is drawn into the upper portion via the holes by a user creating suction and inhaling at the opening at the one end. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368471 | TEMPER-PROOF LOCKING MECHANISMS AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES HAVING THE SAME - Certain aspects of present invention relate to an electronic cigarette having temper-proof locking mechanisms. In certain embodiments, the electronic cigarette may include: an electronic cigarette body, a temper-proof mouthpiece connector locking mechanism threadedly connected to electronic cigarette body, and a temper-proof power connector locking mechanism threadedly connected to electronic cigarette body. When a user pushes temper-proof mouthpiece connector locking mechanism towards electronic cigarette body, temper-proof mouthpiece connector locking mechanism is locked such that the user is able to remove a mouthpiece connector from electronic cigarette body to refill e-liquid for the electronic cigarette. When user pushes temper-proof power connector locking mechanism towards electronic cigarette body, temper-proof power connector locking mechanism is locked such that user is able to remove a power connector from electronic cigarette body to replace a vaporizer, a heater for the vaporizer, and e-liquid storage medium of the electronic cigarette. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368472 | ENCAPSULATED INGREDIENTS FOR E-VAPING DEVICES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - An e-vaping device including a cartridge, a power source, a mouth-end insert, and at least one removable segment removably attached to at least one of the cartridge, the power source, another removable segment, and the mouth-end insert. A method of preparing an ingredient matrix including providing a plurality of pellets of a matrix material in a sealed container and adding in the sealed container at least one of a flavorant, a taste compound, an aroma, an acid, a vapor former, tobacco and nicotine. The at least one of a flavorant, taste compound, aroma, acid, and nicotine being absorbed by the plurality of pellets of the matrix material. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368473 | UNIVERSAL VAPORIZER ASSEMBLY - A universal vaporizer assembly to provide a multi-flavored electronic cigarette is disclosed. The universal vaporizer assembly comprises a first casing chamber having a generally rectangular cross-section is configured to have one or more sucking rods. Storage modules are disposed inside the sucking rods to supply a predetermined liquid smoke selectively atomized by a heating device secured to a bottom section of the first casing chamber. The atomizing channels are provided in the sucking rod to allow predetermined liquid smoke to pass through, and a sucking nozzle is configured to provide the liquid smoke to a user via a plurality of holes. A second casing chamber comprising electronic battery modules is removably attached to the first casing chamber using a locking mechanism to define a modular vaporizer assembly. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368474 | NON-COMBUSTIBLE VAPING DEVICE - A vapor cartridge for a non-combustible vaping device may be configured to receive a flavor cartridge, generate a vapor, and direct the generated vapor through the flavor cartridge to provide a flavored vapor. The flavor cartridge may include an instance of electrically conductive material extending at least partially around the flavor cartridge. The vapor cartridge may include an authentication assembly including a set of electrically conductive instruments may independently and directly contact the instance of electrically conductive material of the flavor cartridge inserted into the vapor cartridge, such that the electrically conductive instruments are electrically connected to each other through the instance of electrically conductive material of the flavor cartridge. The vapor cartridge may be coupled with a base that includes a control circuitry configured to control vapor generation by the vapor generator, based on the electrically conductive instruments being electrically connected to each other through the flavor cartridge. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368475 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE WITH CAVITY FOR LIQUID RESERVOIR - An electronic smoking device ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180368476 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present disclosure relates to an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes a shell with a suction end, a battery box, an atomizer assembly connected to the battery box, and a guiding component configured for guiding the atomizer assembly. The atomizer assembly slides relative to the battery box via the guiding component to achieve a fixed connection with the battery box. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368477 | INHALER DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - An inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer or an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour (V) for inhalation includes a body portion for generating the vapour for inhalation; and a mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and including at least one channel for conveying the vapour to the user. The mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion, especially translational movement and/or rotational movement, between a first position and a second position in order to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state, respectively. A corresponding method of operating an inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette is also provided. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368478 | AN AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE - An aerosol generating device includes an inhalation outlet; a chamber for holding a material, the material capable of generating a vapour when heated; a heater for heating material held in the chamber; an air inlet connected by an air inlet passage to the chamber; a vapour-cooling module providing a fluidic connection between the chamber and inhalation outlet, the module configured to cool a vapour passing there through. Suction at the inhalation outlet causes air to enter the chamber via the air inlet, thereby transporting vapour generated in the chamber through the module to the inhalation outlet, such that the temperature of the vapour exiting the device through the inhalation outlet is substantially lower than the temperature of the vapour generated in the chamber. The device thereby provides a means whereby a vapour generated in the chamber is substantially cooled during transport from the chamber through the mouthpiece to the user. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368479 | E-VAPING DEVICE - An e-vaping device includes a battery section, an e-vaping tank capable of holding a liquid material, and an adapter connecting the battery section to the e-vaping tank. The adapter includes a heater capable of vaporizing the liquid material, and a wick capable of drawing the liquid material from the e-vaping tank to the heater. The adapter is connected to the e-vaping tank and the power source section via threaded connections. The threaded connections between the adapter and the battery section have threads with a non-standard pitch. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368480 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a tubular filter segment downstream of the heater. The tubular filter segment is operable to selectively filter aerosol particles and vapors from the aerosol. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368481 | Vaporizer - An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. A basin may be included in the cartomizer to hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A heating element may be provided within the basin which may have a flexible non-conductive material and a flexible conductive material. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368482 | DETACHABLE LOWER BODY UNDERGARMENT - The present disclosure is an undergarment having a fabric panel having a first surface and a second surface; a first fastener assembly coupled to the fabric panel and a second fastener assembly coupled to the fabric panel; a pocket panel coupled to the fabric panel and having an interior surface and an exterior surface; a reversible pocket with an inner surface formed by the fabric panel and the interior surface of the pocket panel; wherein the reversible pocket is configured to be reversed so that the undergarment is stored in a reversed pocket with an inner surface formed by the exterior surface of the pocket panel and the fabric panel. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368483 | RIP RESISTANT, NON-PILLING FINE KNIT GARMENTS - The present invention relates to knits that can be used to make rip-resistant sheer hosiery or similar garments, using a specific combination of UHMWPE fiber and stretch fiber, such as spandex. The knit has rip-resistant and anti-microbial properties. Details are provided to avoid problems with pilling and the appearance of bald spots during use. A variation of the knit is useful for activewear. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368484 | SOCK WITH SUPPORT ASSEMBLAGE - The present invention relates generally to a sock having one or more support assemblages for providing structural support to one or more regions of the foot of the wearer. In some exemplary embodiments, a support assemblage may be an arch support assemblage that is adapted to cover an arch of the foot. In some exemplary embodiments, a support assemblage may be an Achilles support assemblage that is adapted to cover the Achilles tendon of the foot. In some exemplary embodiments, a support assemblage may be an ankle support assemblage that is adapted to cover a portion of the ankle of the foot. In some exemplary embodiments, the sock may comprise multiple support assemblages to provide structural support to different regions of the foot of the wearer. Typically, a support assemblage will have an elasticity coefficient that is lower than an elasticity coefficient of the other areas of the sock. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368485 | APPAREL INCLUDING INTERCONNECTED WICKING STRUCTURE - A fabric is provided having a defined pattern of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions that extend entirely through the thickness of the fabric so that the defined pattern is identical on the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric. The defined pattern is configured so that the hydrophilic regions are all in communication or interconnected so that moisture, such as perspiration, can wick not only from the inner to the outer surface of the fabric but also throughout the surface of the fabric and in several directions on the fabric so that the surface area of the wetted hydrophilic regions increases. The defined pattern may be further configured so that none of the hydrophobic regions are in communication. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368486 | Garment, Particularly a Protective Vest, and Zipper Arrangement - A garment, preferably a protective vest, which is adjustable in its size is provided. According to one approach, at least one outer zipper having two rows of teeth is provided, wherein the garment has a first size in a closed state of the outer zipper and a second size in an opened state of the outer zipper, wherein the first size is smaller than the second size, and wherein, in the opened state of the outer zipper, the rows of teeth are held together at a distance by material covered by the outer zipper in the closed state of the outer zipper. Other embodiments include a zipper arrangement. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368487 | IMPROVED TWIN SEAM PANEL TROUSERS - The present invention relates to pair of trousers. The trousers include an inseam panel insert that may be continuous across the crotch and down the inside longitudinal lines of the legs, preventing the need for an actual seam on the inseam of the trousers. The inseam panel insert is connected to the other fabric of the trousers with seams that are disposed away from the traditional inseam location and away from the crotch area. The inseam panel insert has at least one area, and typically two or more, which has an increased, progressively increasing and progressively decreasing width, located between the crotch area and the end of the pant leg. The trousers allow increased flexibility, particularly in the seated position. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368488 | RAIN GARMENT - A garment in a preferred embodiment includes front, rear and first and second side panels and a hood all formed from a single piece of a high performance, water-proof, breathable material. The user may use releasable fasteners affixed above fixed connection points along each opposite side of the front and rear panels to adjust the size of the sleeve openings. Releasable fasteners are provided below the fixed connection points to allow the user to open or close the side edges of the front and rear panels below the fixed connection points. A plurality of releasable fasteners is provided along the bottom edges of the front and rear panels to allow the user to selectively adjust the fit about the user's torso. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368489 | PANT AND SHIRT FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - A pant for outdoor activities has inner sleeves sown inside the pant legs which inner sleeves have a tightening means for tightly wearing the inner sleeves over socks. A shirt for outdoor activities has inner sleeves sown inside the shirt sleeves which inner sleeves have a tightening means for tightly wearing the inner sleeves over gloves. The inner sleeves thereby reduce ingress of unwanted small animals and plant matter such as ticks, chiggers, mosquitos, black flies, deer flies, ants, spiders, hornets, wasps, bees, allergenic pollen, saps, and thorns. The inner sleeves are not visible in normal use so that the pant and the shirt for outdoor activities look like a common dress pant and a common dress shirt, respectively. The pant and the shirt for outdoor activities may be made of light-colored materials for better visibility of the unwanted small animals and plant matter to facilitate their removal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368490 | PROTECTIVE HEAD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A protective head support assembly, including a helmet having one or more sensors, a vest, at least one stabilizer tube filled with a fluid, including a first end connected to the helmet, and a second end connected to the vest, and a transducer arranged to receive a signal from the one or more sensors and introduce a magnetic field to the fluid. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368491 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING FINGER, THUMB, AND HAND - A finger brace device is disclosed herein. The finger brace device can comprise a first hinge component configured to connect a proximal component configured to fit around at least a first portion of a finger near a wrist, to an intermediate component located at a central portion of the apparatus, wherein the proximal component is located at a lateral portion of the apparatus. Also disclosed is a second hinge component configured to connect the intermediate component of the apparatus to a distal component configured to fit around at least a second portion of the finger near a finger nail, wherein the distal component is located at a distal portion of the apparatus. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368492 | PERFUMED DUST MASK - A face mask comprises a container coupled to a first surface of a face mask, a fragrance material disposed in the container, and an exhalation valve coupled to a second surface of the a face mask. The fragrance material comprises a fluid configured to evaporate from the fragrance material, and the container is configured to releasably engage the exhalation valve to form a closed chamber. The closed chamber is configured to enclose the fragrance material when the container is releasably engaged with the exhalation valve. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368493 | Facemask with Nonmetallic Nose Member and Method of Manufacturing Same - A protective disposable facemask includes a body having a top edge and a bottom edge, the top and bottom edges cooperating with each other to define a periphery that contacts a wearer's face. A first reactant material is deposited along the top edge, the first reactant material having a malleable unreacted state such that the top edge is conformable across the wearer's nose and face in the unreacted state. The first reactant material is reactable with a second reactant material to form a stiffened nose member that retains the conformed shape across the wearer's nose and face. A method of manufacturing the facemasks is also encompassed. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368494 | Shape Retaining Flat-Fold Respirator - Various embodiments of a respirator and a method of forming a respirator are disclosed. The respirator can include a mask body having an upper panel, a lower panel, and a central panel disposed between the upper and lower panels. The mask body can also include a left attachment mechanism disposed between a left tab of the mask body and a left portion of at least one of the upper panel and the lower panel when the mask is in an open condition, and a right attachment mechanism disposed between a right tab of the mask body and a right portion of at least one of the upper panel and the lower panel when the mask body is in the open condition. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368495 | STRESS TEST GARMENT AND METHOD OF USE - The disclosed invention relates generally to various embodiments of garments for use with electrocardiographs. In particular, the invention relates to a garment with a lead placement layer or precordial patch with incorporated ECG leads and a support layer configured to support the breasts of a user while a patient undergoes an exercise stress electrocardiograph. Various portions of the garment are easily and quickly removable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368496 | Convertible Garment - A convertible garment intended to be worn in a plurality of wearing configurations by an individual/user, the garment comprising a front panel and a rear panel connected to each other by a left-hand junction and a right-hand junction located to either side of a central opening, extended on the front side by a indentation (teardrop neckline), a strap/lash comprising a central portion attached to the edge of the central opening but not to the edge of the teardrop neckline, and free portions extending the central portion, two symmetrical passages, each comprising a first slit in the front panel, a second slit in the rear panel and a sewn link, linking the front and rear panels close to the slits, the garment being free of stitching linking the side edges of the front and rear panels, the developed length of the edge of the central opening LD excluding the teardrop neckline and the developed length of the edge of the teardrop neckline LF being such that said garment can be worn at least either in tunic configuration, in poncho configuration, in backless dress configuration or in skirt configuration. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368497 | GARMENT - Described is a garment ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180368498 | Gardening Glove - A gardening glove that is a comfortable slip on glove, having a sharp stainless steel edge on the thumb for an effective and easy cutting of stems during the gardening process. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368499 | ASSEMBLY MECHANISM FOR FORMING AND ASSEMBLING A NECK TIE AND NECK TIE AND FOR AESTHTEIC ENHANCEMENT OF THE APPEARANCE OF A NECK TIE - A mechanism for forming and assembling a neck tie including a neck tie formed of three and for enhancement of the aesthetic appearance of a neck tie. The mechanism is a metallic component formed of two pieces and a metallic pin that connects three tie fabric portions together. The neck tie is formed of three fabric pieces that include: (1) the knot of the tie, (2) the string attaching the neck tie around the neck and (3) the body of the neck tie. The mechanism has an upper portion with two side tabs, left and right and a bottom portion with a central tab that connects in between the two side tab portions with a through hole through all of the three of the portions for the insertion of a metallic pin that is soldered at both ends after insertion through the opening of the three tabs. The middle tab is rounded and pivots within a rounded recess between the two upper side tab portions to provide a rotational or pivotal movement of the bottom portion with respect to the upper portion of the mechanism, it he first embodiment the neck tie material is permanently affixed by adhesive material or other known means to the inside of the mechanism. In a second embodiment the neck is removable and replace able form the mechanism and can be adjusted for different lengths depending on the needs of the wearer. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368500 | METHOD OF FORMING A CUSTOM-FITTED SINGLE SEAM STRETCHABLE FABRIC SKIRT - A method of forming a custom-fitted single seam stretchable fabric skirt is provided, and a stretchable fabric skirt is provided in accordance with the methodological process. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368501 | KARATE UNIFORM SYSTEM - A body portion formed of a rear panel, a front right panel, and a front left panel has an interior surface and an exterior surface. Left stitching couples the front left panel to the rear panel. A left fabric loop extends interiorly from the left stitching. Right stitching couples the front right panel to the rear panel. A right fabric loop extends exteriorly from the right stitching. A right strap has 45 to 55 percent of its length secured to the front right panel and 45 to 55 percent of its length positioned through the left loop to secure the front right panel in an operative position. A left strap has 45 to 55 percent of its length secured to the front left panel and 45 to 55 percent of its length positioned through the left loop to secure the front left panel in an operative position. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368502 | ADHESIVE HAIRPIECE - Disclosed is an adhesive hairpiece that can be planted onto a user's hair to change the color, style or length of the user's hair. The adhesive hairpiece includes a hair bundle, a binding plate fixed to an end of the hair bundle, and a double-sided adhesive tape having a first side pre-adhered to the binding plate and a side of the hair bundle and a second side attached to a peelable release paper. During use, the release paper is peeled away, and the second side of the adhesive tape is adhered to the bottom layer of a bundle of the user's hair, so that the wig of the hairpiece is connected and hidden in the inner layer of the user's hair, so as to achieve the effects of quick connection, natural style, and enhanced adhesion of the hairpiece. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368503 | BICYCLE HELMET - A bicycle helmet includes a body, a plurality of air inlets and a plurality of air outlets. The body includes a front portion, an upper portion, a rear portion and an inner portion. The upper portion includes a closed surface. A plurality of dimple structures are formed on the closed surface to produce an aerodynamic effect. The air inlets are formed on the front portion. The air outlets are formed on the rear portion. The inner portion includes a plurality of ribs, the ribs are positioned correspondingly to the air inlet and the air outlet and define air channels therein, an airflow flows through the body due to the airflow entering the body through the air inlets, passing through the air channels and exiting the body through the air outlets. | 2018-12-27 |
20180368504 | Pendulum Impact Damping System - A helmet comprised of a hard outer shell, a compressible liner in contact with an inner surface of the hard outer shell, and a comfort liner in contact with an inner surface of the compressible liner. The damping hole is defined longitudinally along a longitudinal axis through the hard outer shell, the compressible liner, and the comfort liner. The helmet also includes a pendulum damping system disposed in the damping hole and extending longitudinally from the outer shell to the comfort liner. The pendulum damping system has a pendulum mass that is laterally displaceable within the damping hole. | 2018-12-27 |