24th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150156943 | Multifunctional Utility Cart - A multifunctional utility cart comprising a frame, at least two wheels attached to the bottom of the frame, a storage unit attached to the top of the frame with an opening at the base, an aerator, dethatcher and distributor attached to the bottom of the frame. The aerator and dethatcher can be engaged by lower a handle and can be disengaged by raising a handle. The top of the storage unit can be divided into two parts by lifting a hinged divider. The storage unit can be used for both storing lawn care products, including seed and fertilizer, and for placing seed and fertilizer for spreading on a lawn. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156944 | TURNBUCKLE ADJUSTMENT FOR TILLAGE IMPLEMENT TRACKING - A tracking adjustment arrangement for an agricultural tillage implement includes a main frame section, a pull hitch coupled with and extending forward from the main frame section, and a pair of wing sections respectively pivotally coupled with opposite lateral sides of the main frame section. The tracking adjustment arrangement includes a pair of draft members and a pair of turnbuckles. Each draft member is configured for coupling between the pull hitch and a respective one of the wing sections. Each turnbuckle is coupled with an end of a respective draft member. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156945 | FLEXIBLE WING SECTIONS FOR A FIELD CULTIVATOR - An agricultural tillage implement for use in a field. The agricultural tillage implement including a frame section and a plurality of wing sections. The frame section has a pull hitch extending in a travel direction. Each of the plurality of wing sections are coupled to the frame section and/or a wing section. The wing sections each have an articulated portion pivotal about an axis substantially perpendicular to the travel direction. The wing sections include a first wing section and a second wing section. The articulated portion of the first wing section pivoting independent of the articulated portion of the second wing section. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156946 | FLEXIBLE WING SECTIONS FOR A FIELD CULTIVATOR - An agricultural tillage implement for use in a field. The agricultural tillage implement including a frame section and a plurality of wing sections. The frame section has a pull hitch extending in a travel direction. Each of the plurality of wing sections are coupled to the frame section and/or a wing section. The wing sections each have an articulated portion pivotal about an axis substantially perpendicular to the travel direction. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156947 | CASTERING WHEEL LOCKING FOR IMPLEMENT LIFT SYSTEM - A lift support system for a wheel assembly that provides variable support for the wing frame section of a tillage implement above the soil. The lift support system includes a vertically oriented tube slidably connected to the wing frame section for movement along a vertical axis. A wheel axle assembly is pivotally connected to the lower end of the tube and provides a support for the axle assembly. Wheels are journaled on the axle assemblies. A locking assembly selectively locks the wheel assembly in place when the tube is in a position for field transport and field operation with the locking mechanism being disengageable when the wing section is in a transport position to permit castoring of the wheel assemblies. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156948 | REMOTE LEVELING OF TILLAGE IMPLEMENTS USING THREE WAY VALVES - An agricultural implement having agricultural implement for supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. A hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator through the use of three way valves that selectively connect or lock individual actuators. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156949 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIR REMOVAL IN TILLAGE IMPLEMENTS USING THREE WAY VALVES - Air is removed from an hydraulic system for an agricultural implement supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. The hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls three way valves associated with each actuator so that they may be operated in unison or individually. Hydraulic fluid is passed through the most remote actuator first and then actuators closer to the hydraulic control unit to remove air. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156950 | REMOTE LEVELING OF TILLAGE IMPLEMENTS USING INCLINOMETERS - An agricultural implement having agricultural implement for supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. The hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator. An electronic control unit (ECU) receives signals from a series of inclinometers where each inclinometer signal is compared to the others and the individual actuator operated to bring the actuators into in uniform synchronization. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156951 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT ACTUATOR SENSOR PROJECTION - A tillage implement spanning a lateral distance relative to a forward direction and having a plurality of carrier frames, each for supporting a plurality of soil engaging tools. A pivoting wheel assembly positions the carrier frames at a variable distance from the soil and an actuator is connected between the carrier frame and each support wheel assembly to vary the height of the carrier frame. The actuator has a sensor for generating a signal reflecting the displacement of the actuator. The sensor element is mounted in an adjustable sensor support and countersunk by the required clearance between the sensor element and encoded information on the output shaft so that the sensor support may be adjusted to abut the shaft and accurately position the sensor element. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156952 | REMOTE LEVELING OF TILLAGE IMPLEMENTS - An agricultural implement for supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. The hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator. An electronic control unit (ECU) receives displacement signals from the actuators and stores the signals when the agricultural implement is on a reference surface for synchronized set points. Thereafter any deviation from the synchronized set point is corrected. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156953 | STEERABLE REAR AXLE ON A FIELD CULTIVATOR - An agricultural tillage implement has a steerable rear axle which facilitates the implement more faithfully following a towing unit. The implement has a solid axle mounted to the main pull frame that allows for vertical movement of the implement to switch between field operation and a transport configuration. Attached to the solid axle are two steering knuckles that are tied together by an adjustable tie rod and two hydraulic steering cylinders. On each knuckle is a set of walking tandems to which the tires are mounted. The two cylinders are connected to an auxiliary port in a towing traction unit to enable the steering function without having to turn the unit steering wheel. The arrangement allows the steering knuckles to turn up to 25 degrees in either direction. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156954 | HUB-BEARING ASSEMBLY - A hub-bearing assembly for agricultural use having a rolling bearing, a housing, a closing cap and an axial retention feature. The roller bearing includes an outer ring, at least one inner ring, at least a row of rolling bodies and a sealing device. The housing includes an almost annular cylindrical shape, the housing at one end forming a radial flange, containing the rolling bearing and being in direct contact with the bearing outer ring. The closing cap is assembled on the housing at the opposite end with respect to the end, where the housing forms the flange. It is noted that the cap is cup shaped. The axial retention feature is located along an external surface of the outer ring. The retention feature is located opposed to the axial sliding of the outer ring with respect to the housing. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156955 | TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WITH FOLDABLE FRAME - An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section. The plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections including a first wing section and an adjacent second wing section. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivotal tool frame. The pivotal tool frame of the first wing section is foldable upward at a first angle, and the pivotal tool frame of the second wing section being foldable upward to a second angle. The first angle and the second angle being different from each other. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156956 | DRAFT LINKAGE CONFIGURATION - An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section, and a plurality of pivoting wing front shank frames. Draft linkage assemblies connect the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to the telescoping pull hitch tube, while allowing both the pivoting wing front shank frames and the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to articulate correctly. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156957 | FOLDING SEQUENCE OF ENTIRE AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT - An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction is provided, including a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of wing sections pivotally coupled with the main frame section about generally vertical axes. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivoting wing front shank frame. A main shank frame straddles the pull hitch tube. The main shank frame, the pivoting wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration. A controller for controlling the agricultural tillage implement controls the sequence in which the parts articulate. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156958 | LARGE FIELD CULTIVATOR NARROW FOLD - An agricultural implement including a main frame having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction and a main frame tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotal wings coupled with the main frame. Each of the plurality of wings have at least one pivotal wing front section and at least one pivotal wing rear section. The pivotal wing front sections and the pivotal wing rear sections pivot from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, and the wings fold from a perpendicular position to a position parallel with the pull hitch tube. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156959 | TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WITH FOLDABLE SHANK FRAME - An agricultural tillage implement includes a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube. A shank frame is pivotally coupled with the tool bar. The shank frame is positioned in front of the tool bar when in an operating position, and foldable up and over the tool bar to a position rearward of the tool bar when in a transport position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156960 | FRONT FOLDING ARRANGEMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT - An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivotal wing front shank frame. A main shank frame straddles the pull hitch tube. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156961 | DRAFT TUBE SEQUENCING FOR AN AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT - An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section, and a plurality of pivoting wing front shank frames. Draft linkage assemblies connect the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to the telescoping pull hitch tube, while causing both the pivoting wing front shank frames and the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to articulate correctly. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156962 | ROLLING BASKET DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - An agricultural tillage implement including a frame section having a pull hitch extending in a travel direction, at least one secondary frame coupled with the frame, a plurality of rolling basket assemblies, a geographical position determining device, and a pressure control system. The secondary frame is coupled to the frame. The plurality of rolling basket assemblies are coupled to the secondary frame. The geographical position determining device generates a geo-position signal. The pressure control system is coupled to the plurality of rolling basket assemblies. The pressure control system is configured to supply a selected pressure to each of the plurality of rolling basket assemblies dependent upon the geo-position signal. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156963 | Apparatus for Laying Seed Film and Method for Laying Seed Film by Using the Apparatus for Laying the Seed Film - The present invention relates to an apparatus for laying a seed film (hereinafter, seed film refers to a mulching film to which seeds are adhered and coating same for use in sowing) and a method for laying the seed film by using same. More specifically, the present invention relates to the apparatus for laying the seed film and the method for laying the seed film by using the apparatus for laying the seed film, the apparatus comprising: a leveling board of which the angle can be adjusted; a seed film pressing portion for pressing the seed film which is unrolled; and a seed film fixing portion for fixing the seed film, thereby automatically laying the seed film on a rice paddy in a quick and convenient manner. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156964 | Weight Distribution Controlled By Sectioned Product Container Of Agricultural Application Implements - A self-propelled agricultural product application implement such as high clearance sprayer and/or spreader is provided that includes a product container that is sectioned. Emptying of the container sections is controlled to approximate a target front-to-back weight distribution of the implement for a substantially long period of time during a product application session. An outlet system having multiple variable outlet arrangements is arranged between the product container and an application arrangement such as a spray boom or a rotary broadcaster. The variable outlet arrangements are configured to allow the container sections to sequentially empty to maintain ballast provided by the store product at relatively later portions of the implement for a relatively longer period of time during the product application session. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156965 | MOWER-CONDITIONER WINDROWER IMPLEMENT FOR VARIOUS CROPS - IMPLEMENT FOR REAPING AND WINDROWING VARIOUS CULTIVATIONS, having a tubular structure ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150156966 | Helical Acting Snap Roll Flutes for Corn Header - A helical-acting snap roll for a harvesting header having straight flutes which are free of a formed twist. The snap roll includes a plurality of elongated straight flutes that extend substantially the entire length of the snap roll but that are parallel misaligned with a central axis of rotation of the snap roll. A pair of opposing and counter-rotating snap rolls of the present invention chops and pulls crop stalks passing therebetween downward toward the ground while also creating a helical action such that the crop stalks are conveyed rearward. In one embodiment, at least a pair of straight portions acting as flutes are partially parallel aligned with one another along the length and one side of each snap roll. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156967 | COMPACT HOP HARVESTER - The disclosure describes a compact hop harvester machine and method of operation for harvesting hops from small-scale hop yards. Adjustable and flexible fingers in the machine interact to separate hop cones from hop bines as they are conveyed through a cone picking space. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156968 | MULTIPLE TENT COVER UNLOAD CONTROL SYSTEM - A combine unload control system having a grain tank for storing grain and at least one auger for unloading grain from the grain tank. The control system also includes a first auger cover proximate to the at least one auger, having one or more first auger cutouts disposed on a portion of the first auger cover and a second auger cover proximate to the at least one auger and having one or more second auger cutouts disposed on a portion of the second auger cover. The control system further includes a controller configured to control amounts of grain to pass through the one or more first auger cutouts and the one or more second auger cutouts and flow to the at least one auger by causing the first auger cover and the second auger cover to move relative to each other. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156969 | HARVESTING HEAD - An agricultural harvesting head ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150156970 | CROP THRESHING METHOD - Methods for threshing crops by magnetically treating the freshly threshed seeds in order to alter their biophysical, biochemical and physicochemical properties. The methods can be used in agriculture to magnetize seeds when threshing different types of crops during harvesting. In the crop threshing method which includes threshing to separate the mass of grain and chaff into an edible portion and a non-grain portion of the crop, the freshly threshed edible portion of the harvest is magnetically treated during the threshing process using a classic beater-type threshing drum. Magnetic treatment of the edible portion of the crop increases the germinating ability, yield and quality of crops and extends their storage life without loss of quality. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156971 | Shoe Load and Distribution Sensing for Combine Harvester - In one embodiment, a combine harvester sensing system comprising a shoe; a thresher rotor; and a sensor disposed between the shoe and the thresher rotor, the sensor configured to sense crop material discharged from the thresher rotor and impacting the shoe. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156972 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR GROWING FINE FESCUE LAWNS TO DETER DEER, GEESE AND OTHER ANIMALS THAT TRANSMIT DISEASES - A seed composition for growing grasses to deter geese, deer and other animals transmitting diseases like Lyme disease through ticks and droppings. The composition includes: (a) about 20-50% by weight Hard Fescue; (b) about 20-50% by weight Creeping Red Fescue; and (c) about 20-50% by weight Chewings Fescue. Optionally, it may further include up to 20% of a high endophytic tall fescue, high endophytic ryegrass or combinations thereof. The resulting grasses require little to no regular mowing. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156973 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Exemplary embodiments relate to a seed planting system that incorporates an outer shell, a plant growing or rooting media, seed(s), fertilizer, and a lid, as well as methods of using this planting system. Exemplary embodiments also relate to an indoor growing unit which is configured for use with the seed planting system. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156974 | VERTICAL LANDSCAPING SYSTEM - A system which includes a series of hanging baskets having latticed walls and on which a substrate or mesh for plants is arranged. The baskets being hung either from guides attached by screws to a wall in order to form a vertical planting system adjacent to the wall, or mounted on posts attached independently to the ground in order to form separations or divisions between private and common areas or to separate two rooms. Both the guides and the posts are complemented with a drip-irrigation system and a lighting system. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156975 | DELIVERY TUBE FOR IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention is directed generally to improvements in irrigation and fertilization assessment and delivery. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide an improved fluid delivery tube, method to manufacture such tube, and systems that include such tube. The delivery tube is beneficial at least because it minimizes the life cycle cost of a responsive delivery tube. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156976 | SYSTEM FOR RECYCLING FLUE GAS - A system for converting flue gas into useable bio-oil based compounds using algae comprises a grow tank enclosing multiple processing cells wherein each cell incorporates light emitting columns and a moveable grate to stir the algae and nutrients, and a flue gas distribution system configured to cool the flue gas, mix the gas with water, adjust the pH of the water, add nutrients—including a lipid trigger—to the water, and distribute the water to the processing cells through bubblers. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156977 | LIGHT ROD FOR ACCELERATING ALGAE GROWTH - A light pipe for use in aqueous environments comprising an optical rod capable of total internal reflection, and disposed in the optical path of a light source such as a light emitting diode or other source. The optical rod has frosted and unfrosted portions, such that the light is propagated distally along the rod at the unfrosted portions, but a portion of the light is coupled out of the rod into the aqueous environment at each of the frosted portions. The relative sizes of the frosted portions are arranged so that substantially the same light power is coupled out of the rod at each frosted section, thus facilitating rapid and uniform growth of algae in the aqueous environment. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156978 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS - The present invention relates to the field of non-transgenic plants with novel phenotypes. Provided are SlPP2C1 proteins and nucleic acid sequences encoding these, which are useful in conferring novel phenotypes to plants, especially drought tolerance in tomato plants. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156979 | MELON VARIETY NUN 89000 MEM - The invention relates to the field of | 2015-06-11 |
20150156980 | MELON VARIETY NUN 21267 MEM - The invention relates to the field of | 2015-06-11 |
20150156981 | MELON VARIETY NUN 26357 MEM - The invention relates to the field of | 2015-06-11 |
20150156982 | Selection of Symbiota by Screening Multiple Host-Symbiont Associations - The present invention relates to new methods of selecting and breeding organisms, in particular organisms which exhibit symbiotic behaviour with symbionts, and to new organisms and symbiota developed thereby, such as plant or grass and endophyte symbiota. Multiple symbionts are deployed in multiple organisms and selected for improved symbiotic compatibility and performance early in the breeding process. Methods include producing improved organisms from germplasm, by inoculating host organism germplasm libraries with symbionts selected from symbiont libraries and selecting improved host organisms exhibiting desired symbiota characteristics, and selection of organism-symbiont associations with a desired genetic and metabolic profile by metagenomic analysis of nucleic acid libraries from an organism or organism-symbiont association. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156983 | Multistage Live Lepidoptera Display and Containment System and Associated Methods - The multistage live Lepidoptera containment display system includes a housing defining an observable interior Lepidoptera habitat. A ventilation feature is configured to provide sufficient ventilation within the housing for a Lepidopteran at various life stages including a pupa stage (e.g. chrysalis) and adult stage (e.g. butterfly). A Lepidopteran pupa attachment element is configured to attach a Lepidopteran pupa to an upper area of the housing and within the interior Lepidoptera habitat. A Lepidoptera release mechanism is configured to provide for release of the Lepidopteran from the interior Lepidoptera habitat within the housing after progressing from the pupa stage to the adult stage. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156984 | SECURITY GATE COMBINED WITH A CATTLE GUARD - The invention uniquely combines a Cattle Guard, which is a horizontal grid flush in a roadway to prevent livestock passage along the roadway, with a Crash Resistant Security Gate. Crash Resistant Gates are vertically swinging barriers preventing vehicle trespass on a roadway, and also provide a barricade preventing vehicles from crashing through the gate, and trap the vehicle within the barricade. The invention is placed across a roadway integral with a fence. In the “open” position, the grid barrier reposes flush with the roadway for passage of vehicles, but prevents passage of livestock. In the “closed” position, the grid swings vertically on the side of its long axis to now form a Crash Resistant barrier to vehicle trespass. In its preferred embodiment, the invention is a deliverable module, including integrated pit. The invention described includes integrated powered gate activation, and energy recovery to provide increased efficiencies over prior art. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156985 | DEVICE FOR PLUCKING DEAD HAIRS FROM THE SKIN OF A DOG - A device for plucking dead hairs from the skin of a dog includes a handle part for handling the device, a stem part connected to the handle part, on the end of which stem part is a comb part for guiding the hairs of the dog into the device, a base on the stem part, onto which base hairs are guided by means of the comb part, a gripping part that is on the stem part and is moveable along a predetermined trajectory, which gripping part in a part of its trajectory moves in the direction of the base and presses against the base, in which case the hairs of the dog are between the base and the gripping part, and in which case by means of the movement of the gripping part a pulling motion is exerted on the hairs that are between the gripping part and the base. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156986 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ANIMAL'S TAIL POSITION - An apparatus is designed for holding the tail of an animal to one side while the animal is on a milking platform. The apparatus consists of a structure mounted to the rail along or around the milking platform which holds the tail such that the pathway to the udder between the animal's rear legs is unobstructed by the tail. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156987 | ANIMAL WOUND PROTECTOR - A building security system includes a security sensor for sensing a security breach associated with a building. An electronic location-detecting device senses fixed geographic coordinates of the building. An electronic processor responds to a security breach sensed by the security sensor by transmitting an alarm signal to a central monitoring station. The alarm signal includes the fixed geographic coordinates of the building sensed by the location-detecting device. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156988 | PROTECTIVE HOOD FOR DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS - A head covering that protects a dog or other animal against the intrusion of harmful things or elements such as insects, foreign matter, and weed seeds, which can enter the animal's ears, eyes, or nose and cause discomfort or damage. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156989 | Equine Ice Boot - An assembly of a reservoir with a solid sole and an orthotic pad to provide a relatively simple, light weight portable system to allow equine hoof and leg cooling together with proper hoof support. The assembly and method is useful for preventive treatment for performance stress and lameness, including laminitis. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156990 | HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER FOR AN ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM - An animal training system for controlling the behavior of the animal includes a receiver configured to be worn by the animal, and a hand held transmitter. The hand held transmitter includes a case with an front face, a transmitter circuit within the case for transmitting a wireless signal to the receiver, and an actuator at the front face of the case. The actuator is coupled with the transmitter circuit, and is a non-depressible actuator which is manually movable relative to the case. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156991 | Excrement Depository Assembly - An excrement depository assembly includes a tubular garment that may be positioned on a rear of an animal. A collection bag is removably coupled to the tubular garment so the collection bag may receive animal excrement. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156992 | METHOD FOR FEEDING POULTRY - A method for producing poultry for raising poultry with high production score is provided. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156993 | WILD BIRD FEED DISPENSER WITH SQUIRREL-RESISTANT MECHANISM - Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for preventing non-birds, such as squirrels, from accessing feed in a bird feeder. In one implementation, a mechanical link couples a first perch and a second perch to the roof assembly. The mechanical link may be configured to move both the first perch relative to the first feed port and the second perch relative to the second feed port upon movement of the first perch relative to the housing and/or upon movement of at least a portion of the roof assembly relative to the housing. As such, the bird feeder provides access to the feed in the bird feeder to wild birds, while preventing non-birds, such as squirrels, from accessing the feed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156994 | OXYGEN-GENERATING AND CARBON DIOXIDE-ABSORBING AGENT COMPOSITION AND OXYGEN-GENERATING AND CARBON DIOXIDE-ABSORBING AGENT PACKAGING BODY AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING LIVE FISH AND SHELLFISH - The present invention provides an oxygen-generating and carbon dioxide-absorbing agent composition having excellent preservation stability. The oxygen-generating and carbon dioxide-absorbing agent composition of the present invention comprises a solid peroxide, a peroxide decomposition catalyst, and an alkali metal carbonate. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156995 | AQUARIUM LIGHTING SYSTEM - A control system for an aquarium lighting system in which motor drivers alter over time the relative inclination of a light source with respect to an ornamental feature (18) within the aquarium. The effect is that light intensity (92, 94) falling incident on an ornamental feature more accurately simulates natural light impinging on a natural environment from day and seasonal movements of the sun. In addition to the relative change in inclination, power settings for the light source can be adjusted to further mimic the effects experienced with daily variations of climate and/or weather. The system effectively changes the angle of incidence of light and outwardly facing areas of ornamental features or areas beneath overhangs receive programmable levels of illumination that would otherwise not be possible with an overhead, single fixed-position light source. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156996 | LIVESTOCK WITH GENETICALLY MODIFIED PROLACTIN RECEPTOR - Methods, uses, and animals for introgression of alleles between animals, including SNPs. One embodiment involves introducing a targeted targeting endonuclease system and a HDR template into a cell with a mismatch in the binding of the targeting endonuclease and the targeted site. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156997 | Trawling net with improved Cod-end for catching shrimps - A trawling net with improved Cod-end for catching shrimps has an outer net having a uniform thread gauge, and which is knotted such that square-shaped openings are formed in a side-by-side uniform pattern. An inner net having a uniform thread gauge that is smaller than the outer net thread gauge, and which is knotted such that lozenge-shaped openings are formed in a side-by-side uniform pattern, wherein the lozenge-shaped openings are each formed having an area that is smaller than an area defined by each the square-shaped opening, and wherein the inner net is placed upon an inner surface of the outer net forming the improved trawling net, such that the trawling net is thereby adapted to catch smaller fish and marine life than the outer net alone. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156998 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PLATFORM FOR REMOTE SENSING AND DEVICE MANIPULATION IN FISHING ENVIRONMENTS - Described is a system, method, and platform for monitoring fishing environments and controlling devices associated therewith. A system includes a sensing array that comprises one or more sensors generating sensor data pertaining to environment characteristics of a fishing environment. Also included is a bidirectional communication subsystem to transmit the sensor data to a data processing device and transmit a control signal from the data processing device to the sensing array. A platform includes a data processing device, one or more controllers, and one or more sensors. The data processing device includes a processor configured to execute a plugin application bundle, a SaaS bundle, and an API bundle. Sensor data generated by the sensor(s) may be encrypted and stored in a secure cloud storage to be utilized by the plugin application bundle and the SaaS bundle. Based on the sensor data, the platform may manipulate devices associated with the platform. | 2015-06-11 |
20150156999 | FLEXIBLE GUIDE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR FISHING LINE - The disclosure extends to fishing devices and implements, and more particularly, but not necessarily entirely, to a flexible guide apparatus and system for fishing line for use with a fishing pole or rod. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157000 | SPINNING REEL - A first seal member is disposed forward of a one-way clutch so as to prevent water intrusion into the one-way clutch. A second seal member is disposed forward of the first seal member so as to prevent water intrusion into the one-way clutch. Further, the second seal member has a first inner peripheral surface disposed with a gap from an outer peripheral surface of a tubular portion. The first inner peripheral surface facing the outer peripheral surface of a tubular portion. At least either of the first inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion has water-repellent properties. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157001 | LONG-DISTANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR FISHING DEVICES - The disclosure provides a system and methods of use pertaining to long-range fishing applications. One embodiment provides a long-range fishing-device delivery system that relies on a mounting shaft, a buoyancy module, and a fishing or payload module to house a variety of fishing devices such as a baited hook, an artificial lure, or a fishing accessory such as a depth sensor, temperature sensor, or fish finder. The delivery system leverages a launch force from an external launching apparatus such as a bow or slingshot to deploy the system and enclosed fishing device to a desired long-range location and depth within a body of water. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157002 | FISHING BAIT HOLDER - A fishing bait holder includes an outer wall and a base defining a bait holding space having a bait opening for receiving bait to be held, the base comprising a porous base member configured to allow water to pass through the porous base member while not allowing the bait to pass through the porous base member. The fishing bait holder includes a bait lifter for fitting inside the bait holding space, the bait lifter configured to allow a user to lift the bait within the bait holding space, thereby facilitating the user's access to the bait. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157003 | Mosquito Misting System And Method For Using Same - Embodiments described herein comprise an apparatus and method for controlling and monitoring a mosquito misting system. The apparatus includes a chemical reservoir, a delivery system, a spray system, one or more sensors, a communication network and a misting management unit. The sensors may detect normal and abnormal operations of the misting system and send this data to the misting management unit. The misting management unit may then analyze the data and determine the problem. If the problem can be fixed without personnel, the misting management unit may simply adjust the system and fix the problem. If the problem requires personnel, the system may automatically schedule the service call based on a number of criteria. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157004 | PUMP SYSTEM AND AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER PUMP SYSTEM - An agricultural sprayer comprises a pump system for conveying and distributing fluid between fluid sources and consumers. The pump system comprises a centrifugal pump and a multi-inlet ball valve located on a suction side of the pump. The centrifugal pump comprises an impeller that rotates on a pump axis. The ball valve comprises a ball that is rotatable around the pump axis to selectively connect the valve inlets to the pump. The pump comprises a pump casing that is provided together with a portion of a ball valve casing by a unitary casting. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157005 | INJECTOR NOZZLE - An injector nozzle for intake of liquids, including an injector chamber, a liquid inlet opening for an overpressured carrier liquid, the inlet opening issuing into the injector chamber, a liquid intake opening for a liquid to be drawn in, the intake opening issuing into the injector chamber, wherein downstream of the liquid inlet opening, the injector chamber has a first section conically enlarging in the flow direction and a second section conically enlarging in the flow direction, wherein the second conical section adjoins the first conical section and the second conical section has a greater cone angle than the first conical section. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157006 | Animal Trap - An animal trap comprising a trap ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157007 | Acoustic Projector With Source Level Monitoring And Control - In an embodiment, an acoustic projector includes an acoustic transmit transducer capable of producing a sound pressure radiation in response to a driver signal received from a transmit source, an acoustic receive transducer capable of producing a source level signal in response to receiving at least a portion of the sound pressure radiation, and a controller configured to monitor the source level signal and report the source level signal monitored. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157008 | Tree Hugger - The Tree Hugger design of 2 legs and a tree is unique to the sport of hunting accessories. This seat provides the most solidly secured versatile way to hunt. The market is flooded with 3 legged height adjustable less stable stools/seats. Most have no back support or canvas backs, which provide much less stability and support. The Tree Hugger's closed carrying position, with a built in handle is light and flat without having to remove the legs. Nature's trees not only support you, they provide friendly cover and protection. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157009 | Preservation Solutions For Biologics And Methods Related Thereto - The present invention provides compositions (i.e., preservation solutions) for preserving biologics comprising at least one membrane penetrable sugar, at least one membrane impenetrable sugar, at least one anti-microbial agent, at least one anti-oxidant, adenosine albutinum, a salt, a buffer, and a chelating agent, and to methods of using such preservation solutions to preserve biologies. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157010 | SMALL MOLECULE ICE RECRYSTALLIZATION INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates to small molecule ice recrystallization inhibitor (IRI) compounds having increased ice recrystallization inhibition activity. The IRI compounds disclosed herein are useful in compositions, kits and methods for cryopreserving biological material such as organs, tissues and cells. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157011 | Test Tube with Identification Device and Corresponding Production Method - A test tube, suitable to be immersed in a cryogenic fluid, comprises a containing body having a perimeter wall that defines a containing compartment, a bottom wall, disposed inside the latter to close it at the lower part, and a housing seating, inside the perimeter wall and outside the containing compartment. A support element for an identification code is suitable to be inserted into the housing seating, with at least a free surface facing toward the outside of the housing seating on the opposite side with respect to the bottom wall. In correspondence to said housing seating, mechanical constraint means are provided in cooperation with said perimeter wall of the containing body and with a peripheral portion of the free surface of the support element, in order to constrain the latter in a defined axial position with respect to the containing body. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157012 | Highly Concentrated Aqueous Formulation Comprising an Anionic Pesticide and a Base - The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising at least 200 g/l of an anionic pesticide and at least 50 g/l of an inorganic base. It further relates to a method for preparing the composition comprising the step of contacting the anionic pesticide and the inorganic base; a method of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi, which comprises contacting plants, seed, soil or habitat of plants in or on which the harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi are growing or may grow, plants, seed or soil to be protected from attack or infestation by said harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi with an effective amount of the composition; and to a method of controlling undesired vegetation, which comprises allowing a herbicidal effective amount of the composition to act on plants, their habitat or on seed of said plants. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157013 | ECTOPARASITICIDAL FORMULATIONS - The invention provides an ectoparasiticidal formulation which comprises an ectoparasiticidal agent, preferably fipronil, as the pesticidally-active ingredient, together with a crystallization inhibitor selected from the group consisting of alkyl-substituted pyrrolidones, and optionally, one or more organic solvents and/or co-solvents. Preferably, the crystallization inhibitor is N-octyl pyrrolidone, and the organic solvent, if present, preferably comprises diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. The ectoparasiticidal formulation surprisingly yields a significantly enhanced speed of kill. Methods for manufacturing the formulation, as well as methods for treating animals infested with ectoparasites, are also disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157014 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING ALGAE IN A BODY OF WATER - A method of treating algae in a body of water is disclosed. The method includes adding an amine compound to the body of water in amounts≦4 parts per million as an effective algaecide. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157015 | GROWTH ENHANCEMENT OF PLANT - The present invention concerns a method to increase the growth of a plant by coating a seed of said plant with a composition comprising at least a cationic guar; notably permitting to develop its biomass and reach its maturity. The invention also concerns a seed coating composition used in such a method. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157016 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING WEEDS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling weeds in a crop fields, land under perennial crops, or a non-crop land, the method comprising applying an effective amount of crystal of flumioxazin which shows a powder X-Ray diffraction pattern having diffraction peaks with 2θ values (°) shown in Table 1, said pattern being obtained by CuKα rays diffraction analysis, | 2015-06-11 |
20150157017 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PESTS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling weeds in a crop field, the method including treating the crop field with crystal of flumioxazin described in the specification, before sowing or planting, at the same time of sowing or planting, or after sowing or planting crop seeds or vegetative organs such as tubers, bulbs, or stem fragments which are treated with one or more compounds selected from the following group B; Group B: neonicotinoid type compounds, diamide type compounds, carbamate type compounds, organic phosphorous type compounds, biological nematicidal compounds, other insecticidal compounds and nematicidal compounds, azole type compounds, strobilurin type compounds, metalaxyl type compounds, SDHI compounds, and other fungicidal compounds and plant growth regulators. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157018 | WEED CONTROL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising crystal of flumioxazin which shows a powder X-Ray diffraction pattern having diffraction peaks with 2θ values (°) shown in Table 1,
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20150157019 | CRYSTAL OF FLUMIOXAZIN - A crystal of flumioxazin,
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20150157020 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PEST - Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, using a SDHI compound and a PPO-inhibiting compound. A method of controlling a pest (a weed and/or a plant pathogen) in a field of soybean, corn or a cotton, including treating a field before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of SDHI compounds, with one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen and a compound of the formula: | 2015-06-11 |
20150157021 | NEW ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157022 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL WEED CONTROL AND IMPROVED CROP TOLERANCE FROM COMBINATIONS OF 2,4-D-CHOLINE AND GLUFOSINATE IN 2,4-D- AND GLUFOSINATE-TOLERANT SOYBEANS, CORN, COTTON - Provided herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a mixture comprising (a) a choline salt of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D-choline) and (b) a salt of 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl) butanoic acid (glufosinate). The compositions provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation and improved crop tolerance in 2,4-D- and glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, corn, or cotton. The compositions also provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation in areas including, but not limited to, non-crop, perennial crop, fruiting crop, and plantation crop areas. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157023 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL WEED CONTROL FROM COMBINATIONS OF 2,4-D-CHOLINE AND GLUFOSINATE - Provided herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a mixture comprising (a) a choline salt of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D-choline) and (b) a salt of 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid (glufosinate). The compositions provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation and improved crop tolerance in 2,4-D- and glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, corn, or cotton. The compositions also provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation in areas including, but not limited to, non-crop, perennial crop, fruiting crop, and plantation crop areas. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157024 | BIOCIDAL ALDEHYDE COMPOSITION FOR WATER MANAGEMENT - A combination biocide including OPA, quaternary phosphonium biocide (TTPC), alcohol (preferably isopropyl alcohol), and functional excipients for use in the oil and gas recovery industry or for vessel ballast water treatment. The functional excipients for the oil and gas recovery industry are an optional cellulose type proppant, a poloxamer wetting agent, a friction-reducing pluronic block copolymer, a drag reducing agent such as polyethylene oxide, and a flocculating agent. The proppant is unnecessary for vessel ballast water treatment. In both applications the OPA is the dialdehyde C | 2015-06-11 |
20150157025 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT AND AN INSECTICIDE - The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157026 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT AND A FUNGICIDE SELECTED FROM INHIBITORS OF THE MITOSIS AND CELL DIVISION OR COMPOUNDS HAVING A MULTI-SITE ACTION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising of least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157027 | NANOSYSTEMS FOR FORMULATION OF EFFECTIVE MINIMUM RISK BIOCIDES - The present invention relates to a composition that involves a dextrin and one or more plant treatment agents. In this composition, the dextrin and one or more plant treatment agents interact such that some of the dextrin sequesters the one or more plant treatment agents, some of the dextrin is attached to the one or more plant treatment agents, and some of the dextrin is mixed with, but unattached to, the one or more plant treatment agents. The present invention also relates to a method that involves providing a dextrin and providing one or more plant treatment agents. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157028 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMESTIBLE BAKED PRODUCT IN COMPLEX SHAPES USING UPRIGHT CAST MOLDING - A system and method for producing a comestible baked product in complex shapes using cast molding. Embodiments generally include a first part and a second part, the first part being made up of at least two or more component pieces, then, the first part is detachably coupled to the second part creating an outer surface and an inner surface which create a contiguous internal hollow space that extends from the first piece to the second piece in the form of a three dimensional shape, and a means for supporting the unitary mold in a special and beneficial baking orientation. Other embodiments may include a single piece that is attachable to the rim of a cup of a multi-cup baking cup pan or a to a single, stand-alone cup pan. The interior of the mold can receive a baking cup liner. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157029 | Food Dough Rounding Device And Food Dough Rounding Method - A rounding device for rounding food dough is provided with a conveyance device ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157030 | DOOR FOR A VACUUM COOLING DEVICE - A vacuum cooling device ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157031 | CARBON DIOXIDE BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE HUMANE MASS CULLING OF POULTRY AND STERILIZATION OF REARING SHEDS - A method for humanely killing animals ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157032 | STABILIZED MEAT PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method for preparing food products by means of processing food particles with a gelling agent, comprising the processing steps of: a) providing a food particles; b) providing a viscous gelling agent; c) treating the viscous gelling agent with an acidic buffer solution; and d) bringing at least a part of the food particles in contact with the viscous gelling agent. The present invention further relates to a device for performing this method, to the obtained food product and the use of an acidic buffer solution for stabilizing food products. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157033 | Seafood Processing Apparatus and Methods of Processing Seafood - A method of processing seafood includes putting a sealed package | 2015-06-11 |
20150157034 | System and Process for Processing Fresh Produce - Thorough spraying and draining freshly cut produce and the equipment processing it in a one-pass system that uses a dilute solution of chilled ultrapure water and chlorine dioxide or chlorine or both significantly reduces bacterial counts. Raw produce is sprayed as it is conveyed to cutting heads and as the cut pieces fall into a hopper above a conveyor. The conveyed cut produce is vibrated and tumbled while being sprayed from above. At the end of the process, the cut produce is sprayed with potable water and deposited in a dryer basket. Drainage from the equipment is collected and processed through a multi-stage water filtration system to potable quality. The near freezing water temperature, its ultra-purity, and the concentrations of biocides in the sanitizing spray are carefully established, monitored and maintained by a process controller. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157035 | Curd Cutting Method - A method is disclosed for cutting cheese curd mass in a curd vat. A cutting apparatus is inserted into the vat before the curd mass is formed. A first cutting frame is used to cut the cheese curd in a first direction along one plane of the curd vat. The first cutting frame comprises one or more cutting wires extending in one or more directions. The method further comprises using a second cutting frame with one or more cutting wires extending in one or more directions. The second cutting frame operates in a second direction, wherein the second cutting operation removes the apparatus from the curd vat. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157036 | Processed Cheese With Natural Antibacterial And Antimycotic Components And Method Of Manufacturing - A processed cheese composition and methods of making the processed cheese composition are provided. The processed cheese composition includes natural cheese, dairy materials, as well as natural antibacterial and natural antimycotic components. In one aspect, the natural antibacterial component comprises raisin and the antimycotic component comprises natamycin. The combination of the natural antibacterial and natural antimycotic components provides significantly longer shelf life even at low concentrations of the natural antibacterial and natural antimycotic components. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157037 | FERMENTATION PROCESS OF A SUBSTRATE USING A MIXED CULTURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN EDIBLE BIOMASS FOR ANIMAL AND/OR HUMAN CONSUMPTION - The present invention is directed to processes, combinations, uses and biomass comprising a combination of yeasts and bacterial strains, for the production of consumable biomass from substrates comprising a simple sugar. More particularly, the claimed subject matter includes the use of | 2015-06-11 |
20150157038 | METHOD OF PREPARING AN EDIBLE OLEOGEL - A method of preparing an edible oleogel comprising combining an edible triacylglycerol oil or triacylglycerol fat and ethylcellulose in a weight ratio of from 99:1 to 80:20 to form a mixture, and heating and agitating the mixture at a temperature within the range of from 80 to 300° C. to form an oleogel, wherein the heating and agitating is conducted under an inert atmosphere; an oleogel obtainable by said method, its use to prepare food products and to food products comprising said oleogel. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157039 | MACHINE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE SUCH AS COFFEE AND RELATED METHOD - An embodiment of a machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston assembly disposed in the chamber. The chamber is operable to receive a liquid such as water and a flavor base such as ground coffee, and to allow the beverage to brew from a mixture of the liquid and the base. The piston assembly is operable to filter a solid such as spent coffee grounds from the brewed beverage by moving in a first direction, and to force the filtered beverage out of the chamber by moving in a second direction. By modifying or automating some or all steps of the French press brewing technique, such a machine may control one or more of the brewing parameters with a level of precision that yields brewed coffee having a uniform taste from cup to cup. Furthermore, such a machine may brew the coffee with a speed that renders the machine suitable for use by establishments that serve significant amounts of coffee. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157040 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT COMPRISING AGGLOMERATED OIL POWDER - The invention relates to the use of oil powder and milk powders for the preparation of solid confectionery products wherein the oil powder is granulated together with the milk powder and other powder ingredients and then pressure agglomerated; to solid confectionery products comprising pressure agglomerated powder ingredients including an oil powder and a milk powder, wherein the oil powder comprises an inner core comprising an oil and an outer shell comprising a cross-linked emulsifier and to processes for the preparation thereof. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157041 | FROSTING MEDALLIONS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are apparatus and related methods of producing professional looking and tasting cupcakes. In one embodiment, the disclosed apparatus are novel and pre-made butter cream frosting stickers for standard cupcakes. In a preferred mode of operation, the frosting sticker is applied to the top of a baked cupcake and allowed to set. In one mode of preparation, the sticker is prepared via piping frosting into a disk on a pan and freezing the disk. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157042 | EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT WITH LAYERED STRUCTURE HAVING EXTERNAL COATING - The present invention is concerned with an apparatus for making a coated frozen confectionery product by co-extrusion of a frozen confection and a coating substance, and in particular a nozzle body forming part of the apparatus. The nozzle body according to the invention has a nozzle exit, through which the coated confectionery product is discharged as stream; the stream of coated confectionery product being the frozen confectionery product at least partially coated with the coating substance. The nozzle body preferably comprises: a frozen confection product channel communicating with at least one frozen confectionery inlet port and leading to the nozzle exit, at least one coating supply channel communication with at least one coating inlet port and leading to at least one coating application chamber opening into the frozen confection product channel at a position upstream of the nozzle exit, and a spreading tongue arranged downstream of the at least one coating application chamber and upstream of or forms part of the nozzle exit, said spreading tongue being adapted to distribute the coating substance onto the surface of the frozen confection and define the cross sectional shape of the stream of coated confectionery product. The invention also relates to a method for making a coated frozen confectionery product by co-extrusion. | 2015-06-11 |