| 39th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20150264853 | Hand-Held Powered Shovel - A hand-held powered shovel ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264854 | Gardening Tool Assembly - A gardening tool assembly allows a person to dig holes into the dirt using a single hand. The assembly includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. A handle is coupled to the first end of the shaft. A blade is coupled to the second end of the shaft and is configured for being inserted into an area of soil. A stop is coupled to the shaft. A perimeter edge of the stop extends outwardly beyond an outer diameter of the shaft wherein the stop is configured to prevent a user's hand from sliding down the shaft beyond the stop when the user's hand is grasping the handle. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264855 | Garden Tool for Weed Removal - A garden tool particularly suited for use in removing weeds. The garden tool includes an elongated shaft having a handle at a first end thereof and a tool head at a second end thereof. The handle is arranged at an angle relative to a vertical plane and is angled in a forward direction so as to allow the user to obtain better leverage when driving the tool head into the ground. The tool head includes a ledge having a rounded upper surface and one or more tines extending from the lower surface of the ledge. The tines preferably are preferably arcuate in configuration and include a slight curvature in a forward direction. The tines comprise a pointed end adapted to facilitate penetration of the ground. In operation, the user can apply pressure on the ledge of the tool head in order to drive the tines into the ground. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264856 | STABILIZER FOR A LOWER LINK OF A THREE-POINT HITCH - A stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, includes a first stabilizer element and a second stabilizer element, which is supported so it can move with spring action relative to the first stabilizer element along a common longitudinal axis. A first limiting member is connected with the first stabilizer element, which in a closed position forms a first stop which interacts with the second stabilizer element to limit compression movement between the two stabilizer elements. A second limiting member between the two stabilizer elements forms a second stop to limit the compression movement relative to a corresponding end stop of the stabilizer when the first limiting member is brought into an opened position. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264857 | APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING DOWN FORCE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural planter includes systems, methods, and apparatus for providing down force pressure at row units of the planter. The row units may include an electric linear actuator connected to linkages of the row units to provide and maintain a down force pressure for the row unit. The linkage may also be removed and replaced with a strut or like mechanism to apply a direct down force pressure to components of the row unit. One or more sensors can be included to obtain information related to the ground to automatically adjust the amount of down force provided based upon a ground characteristic in order to maintain a substantially uniform furrow depth. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264858 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING SEEDLINGS FOR PLANTING - A germination facility includes a seedling growing system configured to grow a plurality of seedlings; and a seedling sorting device configured to receive spatially variable planting data regarding a planting area for planting the seedlings; receive seedling data regarding the plurality of seedlings; and arrange the plurality of seedlings in a planting container based on the seedling data and on the planting data. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264859 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a germination device for a plant seed comprising a plant seed receptacle ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264860 | METHOD FOR INCREASING CROP YIELDS - Among the problems in achieving high yields of sown crops in agricultural production are the timely sowing thereof, maintaining moisture in the soil and environmental friendliness. In the disclosed method for increasing crop yields, including in naturally handicapped areas, the method optimizes sowing times, carrying out the sowing in wet soil which is in a saturated and/or muddy state, during or immediately following rain or directly following the thawing of a snow cover. A sowing assembly travels at a rate of between 1 and 60 km/hour, and the load-bearing portion for the sowing assembly is a utility vehicle operating with a pressure on the soil of 0.4 kgf/cm2 or lower, and as low as zero, e. g ., a “Bars UTES 271” having elastic tire-covers or an air cushion. The seeds are buried directly under the layer of over-wet soil and the burial depth is between 0.2 and 15 cm. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264861 | QUICK LOADING TRIMMER HEAD - A trimmer head for a hand-held cutting device may include a first housing portion, a line holding assembly to hold and selectively release trimmer line, and a second housing portion operably coupled to the first housing portion to house the line holding assembly. The line holding assembly may include a spool configured to hold the trimmer line and a core operably coupled to the spool. The line holding assembly may be configured such that rotational movement of the core causes corresponding movement of the spool, but movement of the core in an axial direction does not cause corresponding movement of the spool. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264862 | Trimmer Head and Method of Installing Pivot Posts Therein - A trimmer head having pivoting line holders comprises a single unitary molded housing having at least one recessed cavity located on the upper surface which is shaped and sized to receive a pivoting line holder, the recessed cavity includes reinforcement members for securely retaining pivoting line holder therein via insertion of a metal bearing ring which allows for free rotation of pivoting line holder about its central axis within recessed cavity; a method for installation of pivoting line holders within a trimmer head is also disclosed. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264863 | Harvester with Predictive Driving Speed Specification - An apparatus and a method for the speed control of a harvester, in which the density of a crop planting on the field is predictively determined and a speed specification signal for the harvester is planned, in the sense of a continued maintenance of a desired throughput of the harvester, wherein with the predictive planning of the speed specification signal, the accelerations of the harvester are limited to an extent that is comfortable for an operator of the harvester. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264864 | MOG SENSING SYSTEM FOR A RESIDUE SPREADER - A MOG sensing system for an agricultural vehicle ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264865 | Expandable Gathering Device With Removable Collection Basket - Gathering devices for picking up small items such as screws, nuts and bolts, bullet casings, edible and inedible nuts, golf balls, pine cones, and the like. The gathering device includes a pair of brackets interconnected by an axle and a roller assembly, a remover mechanism and cross members. Each bracket has a first side and second side which are mirror images. A removable collection basket attaches to a front portion of the gathering device adjacent to the remover mechanism via a tongue and slot assembly, the slot being on each bracket. Such gathering devices may be manually pushed or pulled by a motor vehicle. Such gathering devices are expandable and ganged to include multiple roller assemblies, multiple baskets and remover mechanisms with a center bracket between the pair of brackets and having the roller assemblies on each side thereof. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264866 | System for Coordinating Agricultural Vehicle Control for Loading a Truck - A system is provided that automatically assesses weight rating characteristics of a truck and trailer combination. The system coordinates movement and unloading functions of the grain cart to automatically load the trailer to correspond to a target total weight value and a target weight distribution value based on axle weight ratings of the axles of the truck and trailer combination. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264867 | Plant Cultivation Apparatus - A plant cultivation apparatus includes at least one housing, a lamp holder mounted on an upper end of the housing, a basin mounted on a lower end of the housing and containing soil, a light emitting diode (LED) lamp mounted on the lamp holder, a water pipe connected with the housing to supply water to the soil of the basin, a constant rate timing device connected with the water pipe, an external water source connected with the water pipe, and a high oxygen water generating device connected with the water pipe. Thus, the plant cultivation apparatus can enhance the growth efficiency of the plant by provision of the high oxygen water generating device. In addition, the plant cultivation apparatus has sterilizing and odorizing functions by provision of the ozone generating device. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264868 | METHOD FOR GROWING AND DISTRIBUTING LIVE FOOD - The present invention is a method for growing and distributing living food crops to an intended recipient prior to harvesting that includes the utilization of a production unit to grow the food crops and a transportation cart to efficiently deliver the production units. This method prevents critical losses of nutritional content resulting from extended periods of non-consumption subsequent to harvesting. Additionally, the foods created and distributed by this method have increased aesthetic appeal to the consumer and enhanced natural taste. The novel method includes planting and growing the desired food crops in production units, transporting the production units to an intended recipient once the crop reaches a predetermined ripeness, and mounting the production units at a recipient desired location. The food crops remain in the production units until ready for use, purchase, or consumption, at which point the food crops are harvested. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264869 | Urn and planter assembly - An urn and planter assembly comprises at least two separate chambers ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264870 | DECORATIVE MINIATURE GARDEN PLATE - A decorative miniature garden apparatus and kit is provided. The decorative miniature garden of the present invention may at least include a plate An opening is formed through the plate and is sized to receive a plant within. The upper surface of the plate may include at least one decoration. A plant may be placed within a container and the plate may be placed within the container so that the plant is protruding through the opening. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264871 | PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The electrical power, carbon dioxide and heating requirements of an enclosed plant cultivation system and method, for example, a greenhouse and greenhouse plant cultivation method, are provided by a solid oxide fuel cell. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264872 | Plant Protector - An apparatus for protecting sprouting seeds, seedlings and plants, hereinafter referred to as “plant material”, from damage by crawling insects, antrhopoda, and gastropoda, hereinafter referred to as “crawling pests”, and various beetles, moths and butterflies, hereinafter referred to as “flying pests”, and for enhancing the rate of growth which comprises a formed smooth plastic or metal frame the lower portion of which is inserted into the ground, the upper edge of which extends outwards and then downwards wherein this formed edge creates a barrier for crawling pests, the inside of which is a reflective colour wherein sunlight reflected from the interior surfaces enhances the early stage growth of plants contained within, the top of which can be covered with a removable frame with integrated insect cloth wherein such cloth prevents access to flying pests, the top of which can be covered with a removal frame with integrated transparent material to help create a warmer and more humid microclimate to counteract unfavorable weather, the inside of which can be fitted with a micro-watering system wherein this system conserves water and prevents plant foliage from being excessively wetted thus reducing susceptibility to certain diseases such as powdery mildew. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264873 | METHOD FOR TRAINING GRAPEVINE PLANTS - The invention is a method of training grapevines comprising dividing fruiting canes into three horizontal zones and two vertical zones. One aspect of the present invention is a method of training grapevines having a plurality of fruiting canes comprising: separating the fruiting canes into an upper canopy and a lower canopy, then dividing the upper canopy into a first upper cane section and a second upper cane section, restraining the first upper cane section to grow along a substantially horizontal first upper wire and restraining the second upper section to grow along a substantially horizontal second upper wire, and tying the lower canopy to grow along a substantially horizontal low wire. The method of training grapevines may also comprise defining a plurality of renewal canes. The renewal canes may be down to renewal spurs. The renewal spurs may have two buds. Each of the renewal spurs may be about 2.5 cm long. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264874 | MISTING DEVICE - Technologies are generally described for systems, devices and methods effective to implement misting devices. In various examples, the misting devices may include a nutrient solution in a basin. In some other examples, the misting devices may further include a motor. In still other examples, the misting devices may include a misting apparatus connected to the motor. The misting apparatus may have an external surface at least partially submerged in the nutrient solution. In some examples, the motor and misting apparatus may be arranged such that when the motor spins the misting apparatus the nutrient solution adheres to the external surface. The nutrient solution may be atomized into a mist and the mist may be propelled toward roots of a plant. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264875 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH QUALITY DURUM WHEAT HAVING INCREASED AMYLOSE CONTENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods of altering/improving Durum wheat phenotypes. Furthermore, methods of breeding Durum wheat and/or other closely related species to produce plants having altered or improved phenotypes are provided. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264876 | PEPPER HYBRID SV4844PB - The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV4844PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV4844PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264877 | HYBRID PEPPER 'E20S1012777' - A hybrid pepper designated ‘E20S1012777’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper ‘E20S1012777’ to the plants of hybrid pepper ‘E20S1012777’ and to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20S1012777’. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264878 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR WN1116094-1 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1116094-1 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1116094-1 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1116094-1. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264879 | NON-DEHISCENT SESAME IND VARIETY SESACO 37 - Non-dehiscent sesame ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264880 | NON-DEHISCENT SESAME IND VARIETY SESACO 38 - Non-dehiscent sesame ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264881 | NON-DEHISCENT SESAME IND VARIETY SESACO 39 - Non-dehiscent sesame ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264882 | INBRED CORN LINE BC147 - Inbred corn lines, designated BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264883 | INBRED CORN LINE II15 - Inbred corn lines, designated BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn lines BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn lines. BB208, BB209, BB210, BB211, BC146, BC147, CB21, CB34, CB39, II15, II17, IM5, LK1, and MM65. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264884 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED SALT WATER TOLERANT PLANT - Genetically modified plants are described which stably express the Salt Tolerance Protein that improves the salt tolerance of the plant when compared with to a corresponding genetically unmodified wild-type plant cells or wild-type plants are described. Also described are methods of increasing the salt tolerance of a plant by stably introducing into the plant a nucleic acid encoding the Salt Tolerance Protein. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264885 | ROBOT AND METHOD FOR MILKING A COW BY THIS ROBOT - A milking robot comprises a frame that is movable along a guide track that is positioned adjacent to a rotary platform such that the frame can move in conjunction with the movement of the rotary platform. The milking robot further comprises a moveable arm having a first end that couples to the frame and a second end that extends in a longitudinal direction, and at least one gripper coupled to the movable arm at the second end. The gripper is extendable in the longitudinal direction of the movable arm. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264886 | Pelletized Tree Nut Animal Litter And Method Of Making Same - A method of making animal litter from a tree nuts, such as from a walnut composition of shells, pelica and membrane, by grinding or crushing the walnut composition, removing all or almost all of the shells from the walnut composition by vibration and aspiration to form muller, adding any desired additives to the muller (e.g. fragrances, fillers and extenders, clumping agent such as guar bean, mold inhibitor agent such as calcium propionate, etc.), and pelletizing the muller by heating and compressing the muller through small apertures and cutting the muller exiting the apertures at desired lengths. The heating and compression of the muller results in pellets that have odor absorbing characteristics that outperform commercial animal litters. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264887 | COMBINATION PET RESTRAINT AND VEHICLE TRAVEL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a novel combination pet restraint and vehicle travel system wherein a unique travel system has been created around utilizing the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) mechanism and includes proprietary pet restraints, adapters, vehicle seat covers, and multiple accessories which affix thereto. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264888 | Selectively Concealed Animal Crate - An animal crate assembly including an animal crate with a vertically operable access door and a securing assembly for mounting the animal crate to an architectural structure. The architectural table may be a table having a flexible cover. The animal crate is supported by a platform that is moveable between a retracted, concealed position and an extended, exposed position. The animal crate may be selectively concealed within an environment and appear as an article of furniture. The crate includes a door assembly which may be opened and positioned within the article of furniture in the concealed position to enable the crate to be used by the animal even in the concealed position. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264889 | Cattle Hoof Trimming Chute - An animal restraining chute having a four sided cage with a closeable front and rear opening and two sides constructed from a series of ribs made from a single bent component to provide structural support. A partially closable front gate closes the front opening and restrains the head of the animal, and a curved rear pusher gate secures the hindquarters of an animal. A rotatable belly restraint pins the animal to one of the sides. The chute is rotatably mounted on a vehicle or platform to lay the animal on its side. The chute includes four hydraulic activated leg latches for securing the legs of the animal. There is a movably attached staging area located at the rear of the chute to allow for the positioning of animals waiting to enter the chute. Each of the movable components of the chute are hydraulically and remotely controlled. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264890 | ANIMAL CONTAINMENT FENCE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING ANIMAL CONTAINMENT FENCE - An animal containment fence includes posts that may be anchored to a surface, connection members that may be transversely coupled to the posts, and flexible cross-members disposed between the posts by telescopically and reciprocally engaging the connection members transversely coupled to the posts. The engagement between the connection members and the cross-member moves reciprocally upon a flexion of the cross-member due to application of a force less than a release force to the cross-member. The engagement between the connection members and the cross-member releases upon a flexion a flexible cross-member due to application of a force equal to or greater than a release force. A method of assembling the animal containment fence includes anchoring posts to a surface, transversely coupling connection members to the posts, and telescopically and reciprocally engaging cross members with the connection members. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264891 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING PASSIVE INTEGRATED TRANSPONDER TAGS - An apparatus for locating an embedded passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag is provided. An embodiment of the locating apparatus includes a resonator capable of electromagnetically coupling to the PIT tag, and a feedback circuit connected to the resonator and configured to monitor a load conductance of the resonator. A distance between the resonator and the PIT tag is indicated by a change in the monitored load conductance when the resonator and the PIT tag are electromagnetically coupled. Another embodiment includes a resonator capable of stimulating a response signal from a PIT tag, and a processing circuit capable of calculating the distance between the resonator and the PIT tag based on the amplitude of the response signal. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264892 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DOG TRAINING - Apparatus for training a subject dog to perform target odor detecting operations within a completely confined compartment, which comprises a partial compartment having at least three angularly different surfaces to define an interior. The surfaces are sufficiently long to provide a subject dog located within the interior with a sensation of being at least partially confined. An air inlet is defined by a configuration of the partial compartment, by which odor laden air is introducible into the interior and is detectable by the nose of the subject dog. A dog interfaceable member is operatively connected to the partial compartment and activatable upon detection of a predetermined target odor. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264893 | WILD BIRD TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - A system for treating wild birds includes an enclosure formed of a mesh material large enough to accommodate a plurality of wild coveying birds targeted for treatment. A call bird box is positioned within the enclosure. A call bird of the same species as the targeted birds is housed in the call box and makes calls for attracting the targeted birds. At least one ground level entrance is provided, sized and located to permit the entry of targeted birds into the enclosure while excluding non-targeted animals. A feeder containing medicated feed is provided within the enclosure for feeding the targeted birds entering the enclosure in order to treat the targeted wild coveying birds for parasites or disease. A cover is provided for protecting the medicated feed in the feeder from the environment. Methods for installing such a treatment system and treating wild birds using a treatment system are disclosed. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264894 | AVIARY CAGE WITH MANURE REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - An aviary is provided including an aviary cage having a first side, a second side, and a nesting area. The nesting area is positioned between the first side and the second side. A belt extends beneath the nesting area. A grate having a first end and a second end is positioned over the belt. The first end of the grate extends to the first side of the aviary cage, and the second end of the grate extends to the second side of the aviary cage. A first egg conveyor is positioned adjacent the first end of the grate. A second egg conveyor is positioned adjacent the second end of the grate. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264895 | GRAVITY FEED DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR POULTRY AND OTHER SMALL ANIMALS - A gravity feed dispensing system for small animals in multi-level cages includes a rectangular hopper for containing a supply of animal feed and a number of multi-level cages. The system also includes a number of pipes with one pipe for each cage. The pipes are gathered together to form a pipe rack of upwardly facing open ends forming a planar array below the hopper. A first chute connects the hopper to the pipe rack for delivering food to the cages. A control plate having a small central opening is disposed in the chute between the hopper and the pipe racks. In addition, a pair of sliding gates is disposed between the control plate and the pipe rack together with a mechanism for opening and closing the pair of gates. The system also includes a mechanism for adjusting the vertical distance between the control plate and the pair of gates. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264896 | BEEHIVE INSULATING COVER - A beehive cover is provided. The beehive cover includes at least one heating pad. The heating pad includes an outer insulating layer and an inner insulating layer. At least one heating cable is disposed in between the outer insulating layer and an inner insulating layer and the layers are sealed together. Electrical wiring connects the heating cables to a power source. A waterproof cover covers the heat pad. The beehive cover is then secured to the outer sides of a beehive in order to keep the beehive warm. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264897 | Aquaculture System - A recirculating aquaculture system is configured for growing aquatic animals. The system includes an inlet conduit, a tank, a water treatment unit, a clarifier, and an outlet conduit. The tank is in fluid communication with the inlet conduit to receive water displaced from the inlet conduit. The tank also contains water and aquatic animals. The water treatment unit is arranged within the tank and includes algae capable of removing aquatic animal waste from the water within the tank. The clarifier is in fluid communication with the tank to receive displaced water from the tank. The clarifier is also configured to remove solid waste from the displaced water. The outlet conduit is in fluid communication between the clarifier and the inlet conduit. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264898 | MATURE MODULAR REEF - Methods of reef construction are disclosed that include exposing a man-made scaffold to environmental conditions such that bivalve organisms grow on the man-made scaffold for a duration sufficient to create a scaffold having two generations of bivalve attachment. Certain methods involve moving the biologically accreted scaffold to a second location to serve as a reef or breakwater after substantial growth of bivalve organisms has occurred. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264899 | AQUAPONICS SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An aquaponics system comprises an aquarium module configured to hold a water, a garden module that sits above the aquarium, a contiguous growth media bed within the garden module configured to physically support the growth of plants, a pump and piping for drawing water from the aquarium module to the garden module, a siphon tube for reoxygenating and delivering water from the garden module back to the aquarium module, and a light source Molded bodies form the base (bottom) and dome (top) of each module, and are connected at the corners by connectors that slidably fit into hollow stabilizing pillars, which permit internal passage of wires, cables and piping on the interior of the system, creating an easily assembled, modular, aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient way to house fish and grow plants. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264900 | DOUBLE KNOCKOUT (GT/CMAH-KO) PIGS, ORGANS AND TISSUES - The invention provides double knockout transgenic pigs (GT/CMAH-KO pigs) lacking expression of any functional aGAL and CMAH. Double knockout GT/CMAH-KO transgenic organs, tissues and cells are also provided. Methods of making and using the GT/CMAH-KO pigs and tissue are also provided. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264901 | Model Animal for Pregnancy-induced Hypertension Syndrome, and Treatment Method Therefor - A lentiviral vector was used to produce non-human animals that express human sFLT1 specifically in the murine placenta, to provide model animals of diseases such as pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome that are close to the clinical conditions, methods for producing the model animals, methods of screening for candidate compounds as therapeutic agents for diseases such as pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome by using the model animals, and therapeutic agents for diseases such as pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. As a result, the model animals were found to exhibit symptoms that are very close to the clinical conditions in human, which are presentation of hypertension as well as placental insufficiency, intrauterine growth retardation, glomerulosclerosis, and proteinuria during pregnancy, and improvement of those symptoms postpartum. Furthermore, when pravastatin was administered to this model animal, it was found that diseases such as pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome were improved by the activation of placenta-derived growth factor (PIGF) which antagonizes sFLT1. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264902 | FISHING LURE - An artificial fishing lure having a hollow body wherein inside the hollow body is a sound plate, a clapper, and a clapper spring that provides sound and vibrations to the artificial fishing lure. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264903 | SELF-DESIGNED FISHING LURE - A customizable fishing lure and kit is provided. The customizable fishing lure includes a body in the shape of an animal having at least a head portion and a tail portion. The present invention further includes a customizable portion that extends from a periphery of the body. The customizable portion is planar and therefore in the shape of a flat sheet. The customizable portion may surround at least one of the head portion and the tail portion of the body. The customizable portion is made of a cuttable material so that a user may cut out a unique appendage and create a customized lure. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264904 | MULTIPLE MODE ARTIFICIAL FISHING LURE - A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264905 | GUIDE LIP FOR FISHING LURES AND BAIT - The present invention relates to guide lip ( | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264906 | FISHING SPINNING REEL - One object is to provide a fishing spinning reel which ensures the concentricity of the spool shaft with respect to the pinion gear and enables the spool shaft to be smoothly and accurately reciprocated back and forth without rattling during rotational operation of the handle. The fishing spinning reel includes a support member supporting the front end of the spool shaft and having a concentric fitting portion for achieving concentricity with respect to the pinion gear. The spool shaft is supported at two points, one at the support member positioned in front of a front end of the pinion gear, and the other is a slide member of an oscillation device, whereby an outer circumferential surface of the spool shaft does not contact the inner circumferential surface of the pinion gear and the gap is maintained. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264907 | BOWFISHING REEL WITH AUTOMATIC BAIL OPEN - A bowfishing reel system that can use a standard reel or a normally biased open reel each having a lever that when actuated forces the bail into the open state. A mechanical coupling, such as a string is connected between the lever of the reel and the bow cable or bow string. When the bow is drawn, the mechanical couple causes the lever to be actuated and thus forcing the reel into the open state. As such, when a user goes to shoot an arrow at a target, as soon as the bow is drawn the bail is opened thus preventing back lash and injury. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264908 | Knot Maker (TKM) - The disclosed invention is related in general to tools and accessories that help to tie knots for fishing. Specifically, the present invention provides a knot-tying device having a body, a controller, left and right terminal wheels that can securely hold fishing line, one or more clips, left and right apertures, and means for transferring rotational energy from the controller to the terminal wheels so that the terminal wheels rotate in a synchronized fashion when the controller is rotated. The device is capable of entwining line and thereby aids in the knot-forming process. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264909 | Modular, Configurable Bait Board System - A bait board with modular attachments is disclosed. The bait board has a sidewall and additional secondary walls that define compartments. The sidewall and secondary walls have essentially the same thickness and height, such that a number of attachments with depending flanges can fit over the walls and in the compartments to removably attach to the bait board. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264910 | LIVE BAIT ATTRACTANT AND METHOD - A composition and method are provided for coloring and odorizing live bait such as minnows and the like which include dispersing a biological stain, an alkaline agent, a salt, and a scent attractant including anise, methionine, and soybean oil, in a preferably aqueous carrier medium. The bait is immersed in the solution for a period of time dependent on the degree and length of time of desired color and scent. The active ingredients preferably comprise no more than about 0.15% by weight of the total solution. Also disclosed is a pressed tablet, preferably an effervescing tablet, which disperses the active ingredients upon immersion in the carrier medium. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264911 | Insect Trap - The insect trap includes a funnel body having wide open end and an opposite narrow open end. A cover is attached to the funnel body and is disposed at a vertical spaced distance from the wide open end and forms a gap between the cover and the wide open end. One or more light sources are positioned on a bottom side of the cover. A striker element is attached to the funnel body and operable to strike upon the funnel body. And, a vacuum hose has a first end connected to the narrow open end of the funnel body and a second end connectable to another vacuum hose of a conventional vacuum cleaner. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264912 | HINGED INSECTICIDE STRIP - An insecticide-carrying device is provided and may include a first insecticide-carrying strip and a second insecticide carrying strip. The second insecticide carrying strip may be rotatably coupled to the first insecticide-carrying strip to permit relative movement between the first insecticide-carrying strip and the second insecticide-carrying strip. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264913 | INSECT BLOWING AND SUCTION SYSTEM - An insect blowing and suction system including at least two tangential blowers, each creating an air stream at a suitable angle relative to the ground but in opposite directions to each other. The two air streams combine and are diverted upward, thereby lifting insects upward. The upward air velocity is increased by at least one upper axial blower that sucks the air from the housing. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264914 | System for Balancing and Tilt Biasing a Self-Leveling Crop Spraying Apparatus - A crop spraying vehicle includes a mast arm having a mast arm sleeve slidingly engaged with it A crop spraying apparatus is coupled to the mast arm sleeve with a pendulum arm. The engagement between the mast arm and mast arm sleeve restricts and allows the transverse and longitudinal rotation, respectively, of the crop spraying apparatus. The crop spraying apparatus includes a trim system, which is adjustable to adjust the rotation of the crop spraying apparatus. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264915 | DEVICE FOR REPELLING WILD ANIMALS AND HARMFUL ANIMALS USING LASER - The present invention relates to a device provided in a rice field, a dry field, an orchard, a fish farm and the like for repelling wild animals and pest birds, and particularly, to a device for repelling wild animals and pest birds using a laser which can emit light by using a laser beam to startle pest birds or wild animals, and is thus provided more conveniently without regard to place or time to effectively repel pest birds and wild animals. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264916 | Tool For Killing a Snake - A snake killing tool includes an outer body and a handle extending into the outer body. The handle retains a blade member at its bottom end. The outer body defines a pair of tines arranged to grasp a snake. The blade member is arranged for sliding movement within the bottom end of the outer body down to abutting contact with the tines. The blade member may be deployed mechanically or manually in a downward direction to sever the head of a snake. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264917 | Cell Washing Device Using Non-Mechanical Fluid Vortex Flow - A device for washing a suspension of cells. The device includes a bowl-shaped basin having a top end and a bottom end and an axis extending from the top end to the bottom end, and an inlet port formed in the basin. The inlet port is positioned at an angle to allow for a wash solution to be injected or delivered into the basin and circulate around the basin about the central axis. A suspension of cells can be washed in the circulating wash solution. The circulating wash solution forces the cells to settle at the bottom of the basin, where they can be extracted. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264918 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING AN ORGAN - Compositions, methods, systems/devices and media are provided for maintaining a harvested organ in a functioning and viable state prior to implantation. The organ perfusion apparatus includes a preservation chamber for storing the organ during the preservation period. A perfusion circuit is provided having a first line for providing an oxygenated fluid to the organ, and a second line for carrying depleted fluid away from the organ. The perfusion apparatus also includes a device operably associated with the perfusion circuit for maintaining the organ at a substantially normothermic temperature. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264919 | CARBONATE ESTER TUBER TREATMENT COMPOSITION - A carbonate ester composition containing at least one carbonate ester, preferably an alkylene carbonate, and a sprout inhibitor. A tuber having, on at least a part of a surface thereof, the disclosed carbonate ester composition. A method of applying the carbonate ester composition onto the surface of a tuber. A method of applying a carbonate ester composition onto the surface of a potato tuber. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264920 | Encapsulated Wood Preservatives - A method of incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product, the method including the steps of synthesising a plurality of capsules each having an outer shell of polymer and incorporating within each said capsule an additive which includes an organic biocide, and then applying the said capsules to the wood or wood product in a manner whereby the capsules penetrate the wood or wood product. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264921 | Encapsulated Essential Oils - A process for the preparation of essential oil microcapsules including dissolving a di- or polyisocyanate into an essential oil, emulsifying the resulting mixture in an aqueous solution containing a di- or polyamine, and or a di or polyhydroxy compound to effect encapsulation of the essential oil through interfacial polymerization, whereby there is formed a polyurea and/or polyurethane film around the essential oil droplets which film enhances the stability of the essential oil, reduces its evaporation rate and controls its release rate when applied to a substrate. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264922 | CATIONIC MICELLES WITH ANIONIC POLYMERIC COUNTERIONS METHODS THEREOF - The invention relates to polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a positively charged micelle selected from the group consisting of a monomeric quaternary ammonium compound, a monomeric biguanide compound, and mixtures thereof. The positively charged micelle is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a negative charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264923 | LIQUID AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMERIC THICKENER AND AN ALCOHOL-CONTAINING SOLVENT SYSTEM, AND LIQUID HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS HAVING AN ALCOHOL-CONTAINING SOLVENT SYSTEM - The invention provides a liquid agrochemical composition, preferably in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate (EC), comprising a mixture of: one or more agrochemically active ingredients (in particular comprising one or more herbicides); a C | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264924 | LOW VOLATILITY HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates generally low volatility herbicidal compositions comprising at least one auxin herbicide and at least one monocarboxylic acid, or monocarboxylate thereof. The invention further relates generally to methods for preparing and using such low volatility herbicidal compositions, including methods for controlling auxin-susceptible plant growth on agricultural and non-agricultural lands. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264925 | PEST CONTROLLING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEST - The present invention provides a composition having an excellent controlling activity on a pest. The composition comprising a compound represented by Formula (1) and one or more pyrethroid compound(s) selected from Group (A) shows an excellent controlling activity on a pest. Group (A): a group consisting of acrinathrin, bifenthrin, cycloprothrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, lamda-cyhalothrin, gamma-cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cypermethrin, theta-cypermethrin, zeta-cypermethrin, deltamethrin, etofenprox, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, esfenvalerate, flucythrinate, fluvalinate, tau-fluvalinate, halfenprox, permethrin, protrifenbute, silafluofen, tefluthrin and tralomethrin | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264926 | Corrosive Ingredient(s)-Containing Compositions Having Reduced Toxicity And Method Of Obtaining - Compositions, preferably cleaning compositions, containing at least one component which is corrosive by nature and present at a level to render the compositions corrosive, are provided with reduced corrosivity by increasing the viscosity of the compositions. Reduction in corrosivity of the compositions is provided to a degree so that the compositions are classified as non-corrosive under EPA or OECD/GHS regulations and do not have to be stored in and dispensed from child-resistant packaging and do not require regulated hazard warning labeling. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264927 | METHOD FOR TREATING PLANTS AGAINST FUNGI RESISTANT TO FUNGICIDES USING CARBOXAMIDE OR THIOCARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to the use of N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivatives and/or salts thereof for improving growth in crops, comprising preventively and/or curatively controlling resistant strains of fungi, particularly for controlling strains of fungi resistant to SDHI fungicides. The invention further relates to associated methods. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264928 | ACTIVE COMPOUND COMBINATIONS COMPRISING CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT - The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A)) a N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivative and (B) a biological control agent. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264929 | SYNERGISTIC PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a chloride channel activator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridine-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by pests comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264930 | ACTIVE SUBSTANCE COMBINATIONS THAT HAVE NEMATICIDAL, INSECTICIDAL, AND FUNGICIDAL PROPERTIES AND ARE BASED ON TRIFLUOROBUTENYL COMPOUNDS - Disclosed are novel active substance combinations comprising specific heterocyclic trifluorobutenyls and previously known fungicidal agents. Said active substance combinations have a very good synergistic fungicidal, nematicidal, insecticidal, and/or acaricidal effect. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264931 | STABLE NEEDLE-SHAPED CRYSTALS OF NATAMYCIN - The present invention describes natamycin comprising needle shaped crystals. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264932 | 1,3,6-DIOXAZOCAN-2-ONES AND ANTIMICROBIAL CATIONIC POLYCARBONATES THEREFROM - Eight-membered ring cyclic carbonates comprising a ring nitrogen at position 6 (1,3,6-dioxazocan-2-ones) were prepared by reaction of precursor diols with active carbonates. The ring nitrogen is linked to a pendant group Y′ via a methylene linking group. The cyclic carbonates undergo organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization to form an initial polycarbonate comprising a backbone tertiary amine group. Quaternization of the initial polycarbonates forms cationic polycarbonates comprising a positive-charged backbone quaternary nitrogen. The cationic polycarbonates can be potent antimicrobial agents. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264933 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING N-TETRAZOL-5-YL)- OR N-(TRIAZOL-5-YL)ARYLCARBOXAMIDES - Herbicidal compositions are described, comprising active compounds from the group of the N-(tetrazol-5-yl)- and N-(triazol-5-yl)arylcarboxamides and further herbicides and optionally safeners. These herbicidal compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants in crops of useful plants. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264934 | ODOR-REDUCED PYRETHROID-ORGANOTHIOPHOSPHATE FORMULATIONS - Microparticles comprising (a) a water-soluble solid organothiophosphate, (b) one or more odor-absorbing components, and (c) one or more odor-masking components are disclosed, as well as a method of making the microparticles, and odor-reduced insecticidal formulations comprising the microparticles. The microparticles and formulations can also contain other crop protection agents. Odor-reduced insecticidal formulations comprising (a) a pyrethroid, (b) an organothiophosphate, (c) one or more odor-absorbing components, and (d) one or more odor-masking components are also disclosed. Additionally disclosed is a method of reducing the odor of an organothiophosphate-containing formulation by incorporating one or more odor-absorbing components and one or more odor-masking components. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264935 | Semi-Fluidic Composition for Lubricating, Moisture Retaining, Disinfecting, Sterilizing and Method Using the Same - A semi-fluid composition for lubricating, moisture retaining, disinfecting and sterilizing, which comprises of hypochlorous acid, thickening agent, emollient and water-binding agent, wherein the water and the thickening agent, emollient; and water-binding agent are mixed and stirred to form a hydrogel or a viscous substance, a method of using the semi-fluid composition for lubricating, moisture retaining, disinfecting and sterilizing, comprising following step: attaching the semi-fluid composition with effective amount to a subject-matter or applying the semi-fluid composition on the surface thereof, the subject is an adult intimacy product or a medical supply. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264936 | SYNERGISTIC ANTIMICROBIAL PREPARATIONS CONTAINING CHLORITE AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - An anti-microbial preservative for use in ophthalmic and dermatologic products. The preservative includes from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % chlorite compound and from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.05 wt. % peroxy compound. Additionally, the preservative does not generate chlorine dioxide within the pH range of 5.0-8.8. Also included are an antimicrobial ophthalmic and dermatologic compositions for direct application onto an eye or skin of a living being including from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % chlorite compound and from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.05 wt. % peroxy compound. Also included are methods for treating dryness of the eyes and skin disorders (e.g., wounds, burns, infections, ulcerations, psoriasis, etc.) and for disinfecting and cleansing contact lenses while in place upon an eye by applying the composition to the eye or to the contact lens. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264937 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING PLANT GROWTH - Methods of improving the growth of a plant by applying a plant growth effective amount of a plant growth composition that includes a hydrated aluminum-magnesium silicate and at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of a sucrose ester, a lignosulfonate, an alkylpolyglycoside, a naphthalenesulfonic acid formaldehyde condensate and a phosphate ester to plant propagation material in the absence of insect pest pressure. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264938 | Microbial Carriers for Targeted Delivery of Agricultural Payloads - The present invention provides compositions that include an agriculturally suitable carrier and encysted or sporulated protozoa present on or in the agriculturally suitable carrier, for use in improving plant growth. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264939 | Combinations Comprising a Fungicidal Strain and an Active Compound - Fungicidal mixtures, comprising 1) a fungicidal strain (I) selected from a) the | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264940 | CRY1D FOR CONTROLLING CORN EARWORM - The subject invention relates in part to the surprising discovery that Cry1Da is active against corn earworm (CEW), | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264941 | SHAVING CUTTER - A shaving cutter includes a handle; a head coupled to the handle and at least one groove. The head includes an upper surface; a bottom surface opposite the upper surface and substantially parallel to the upper surface; a first sidewall coupling the upper surface to the bottom surface; and a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall and further coupling the upper surface to the bottom surface. Each groove is protruded from the upper surface, and extends from the upper surface to the second sidewall slantwise and crookedly, and protrudes out from the second sidewall, and further forms a blade on one end of the groove distal from the first sidewall. One part of each groove close to the first sidewall is a cutter back, and the other part of each groove away from the first sidewall is a cutter groove. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264942 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, CABINET ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Fluid distribution systems for use in meat-handling facilities include a fluid distribution assembly for fluidly coupling with a fluid supply where the fluid distribution assembly comprises at least one valve for alternately supplying fluid to a first nozzle assembly and a second nozzle assembly. The fluid distribution assembly may further include at least one motor for oscillating the nozzle assemblies. Cabinet assemblies for use in meat-handling facilities may include a fluid distribution system. Valve assemblies may include a diverter for selectively supplying fluid to at least two outlets. Methods of washing at least a portion of a carcass include spraying fluid onto the at least a portion of the carcass with a first set of nozzle assemblies and with a second set of nozzle assemblies positioned over the first set of nozzle assemblies. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264943 | FLAVOR DISPENSING SYSTEMS - An apparatus for marinating foods; the flavor dispensing system is used to improve the ease, convenience and reliability of dispensing flavorings into comestibles. The device is a flexible container with marinade or other fluid stored within the flexible container, and a dispensing needle suitable for injection dispensing. The container assembly serves to safely store the dispensing needle within the confines of the flexible container during non-use periods. The flexible container is able to be sealed to promote content longevity in store-shelf life. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264944 | METHOD, PROCESSING DEVICE AND PROCESSING LINE FOR MECHANICALLY PROCESSING AN ORGAN OR ORGANS TAKEN OUT FROM SLAUGHTERED POULTRY - A method and processing device are provided for processing an organ package taken out from slaughtered poultry. The device uses at least two cooperating rollers that define a nip between the rollers for selectively allowing preselected organs from the organ package to pass through the nip. During operation, the rollers rotate in opposite directions in order to convey the organ package and simultaneously promote that the preselected organs pass through the nip. The rollers have a cross-sectional diameter, the value of which varies as seen in the longitudinal direction of the rollers and depends on the location of the cross-section between an entrance portion and an exit portion of said rollers so as to provide each of the rollers with a superficial curved contour. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264945 | METHOD, PROCESSING DEVICE AND PROCESSING LINE FOR MECHANICALLY PROCESSING AN ORGAN OR ORGANS TAKEN OUT FROM SLAUGHTERED POULTRY - A method and processing device for processing an organ package taken out from slaughtered poultry is provided. The device uses at least two cooperating rollers that define a nip between the rollers for selectively allowing preselected organs from the organ package to pass through the nip. During operation, the rollers rotate in opposite directions in order to convey the organ package and simultaneously promote that the preselected organs pass through the nip. The rollers have a cross-sectional diameter, the value of which varies as seen in the longitudinal direction of the rollers and depends on the location of the cross-section between an entrance portion and an exit portion of the rollers so as to provide each of the rollers with a superficial curved contour. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264946 | METHOD, PROCESSING DEVICE AND PROCESSING LINE FOR MECHANICALLY PROCESSING AN ORGAN OR ORGANS TAKEN OUT FROM SLAUGHTERED POULTRY - A method and processing device for processing an organ package taken out from slaughtered poultry is provided. At least two cooperating rollers that define a nip between the rollers selectively allow preselected organs from the organ package to pass through the nip. The rollers during operation rotate in opposite directions in order to convey the organ package and simultaneously promote that the preselected organs pass through the nip, wherein the rollers have a cross-sectional diameter, the value of which varies as seen in the longitudinal direction of the rollers and depends on the location of the cross-section between an entrance portion and an exit portion of the rollers so as to provide each of the rollers with a superficial curved contour. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264947 | RAPID PARTIAL DRYING OF SAUSAGE LOGS - A process for manufacturing dry sausage comprising rapid partial drying of sausage logs. The process includes preparing a meat mixture, stuffing the meat mixture into a casing or mould, or extruding into moulds, to form sausage logs, fermenting the sausage logs, heat treating the sausage logs, placing the sausage onto a conveyor, passing the conveyor and sausage log through a chamber, and drying the partially-dried sausage logs. The process also includes introducing a supply of conditioned air into the chamber, the air having a relative humidity below about 60% and a temperature in the range of at least about 40° F. to 130° F., and introducing a supply of microwaves into the chamber. The air supply and microwaves, as well as The drying conditions, are selected to reduce the moisture content of the meat to a predetermined moisture to protein ratio. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264948 | PORTABLE SMOKER OVEN - A portable smoker oven comprising a framed housing, where the housing includes a set of top edges, a set of bottom edges and a set of side edges to comprise a cuboidal structure; detachable supports attached to the side edges to support a cooking rack; a fuel container at a bottom of the housing, where the fuel container contains a fuel source; a nonflammable material draped over the framed housing, where the nonflammable material includes at least one vent by the bottom edge of the framed housing; a chimney hole in a top surface of the nonflammable material to allow smoke to escape the framed housing; a plurality of securing means to secure the nonflammable material to the framed housing; an opening at a front face of the nonflammable material; and a pair of flaps over the opening, where the pair of flaps close the opening with at least one closure. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264949 | Water Bath Shell Egg Pasteurization System - A batch processing control system for a shell egg pasteurizer controls the time and temperature in which batches of shell eggs are held in a pasteurization bath in accordance with a predetermined pasteurization protocol for designated egg size and start temperature. The predetermined pasteurization protocol is preferably statistically verified to optimize batches of eggs having the designated size and start temperature. The system also includes reporting software that generates daily reports to track each respective batch and verify that the batch has been pasteurized according to the statistically verified protocol. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264950 | SPECIAL COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR MAKING NUTRITIOUS DRIED FRUITS - A special composition and process for making nutritious dried fruits in which the principle osmotic drying agent of the infusion solution is Trehalose. Pectinase enzyme and/or other osmotic drying agents are used in the infusion solution. The resulting dried fruits have typical natural fruit color, natural fruit flavor and softer texture. They have lower sugar content, are shelf stable and have water activity of <0.60. The use of sulfites is not necessary. | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264951 | PROCESS FOR THE PROLONGATION OF THE STORAGE LIFE OF GRAPES - Grapes while attached to the stems where they formed are cooled with the removal of excess moisture and are enclosed within an enclosure containing a gaseous atmosphere (e.g., air) bounded by a semi-permeable film having an oxygen transmission rate of approximately 100 to 400 cm | 2015-09-24 |
| 20150264952 | CARBOHYDRATE COMPOSITION OBTAINABLE FROM MEDITERRANEAN FRUITS - The present invention is directed to a composition comprising carbohydrates obtainable from carob and carbohydrates obtainable from at least one further fruit. | 2015-09-24 |
