35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150237789 | DEVICES FOR REMOVING VEGETATION FROM GROUND SURFACES - A device is provided for removing vegetation from ground surfaces. The device generally includes a base, multiple tines extending from the base, and a handle coupled to base for moving the base relative to a ground surface for removing vegetation from the ground surface. The tines are arranged on the base in an array comprising at least two rows, where at least one of the at least two rows is offset from at least another one of the at least two rows. In addition, each of the tines has a shaft and a generally rounded head. As such, the tines allow the device to remove the vegetation when operated in a plurality of directions and to improve grasping of the vegetation such that the vegetation may be removed from the ground surface with roots included. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237790 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ODOMETRY CALIBRATION FOR PRECISION AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS - A method including: recording a first image of a first field region; automatically treating a plant within the first region in-situ based on the first image; automatically verifying the plant treatment with a second image of the first region; and automatically treating a second region concurrently with treatment verification. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237791 | MODULAR AUTONOMOUS FARM VEHICLE - A modular autonomous agricultural vehicle includes a drive module having a frame, a ground-engaging element rotatably coupled to the frame, a power source, and a drive motor receiving power from the power source and coupled to the ground-engaging element for rotating the ground engaging element. At least one toolbar module is detachably coupled to the frame for coupling the drive module to an agricultural implement or another modular toolbar segment. The modular toolbar preferably includes multiple toolbar modules coupled to each other in series to form the modular toolbar. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237792 | Seed Testing Method and Apparatus - To provide an accelerated aging seed testing kit system, a single sheet of plastic or other suitable formable sheet material is pressed into the shape of a compartment base having recesses for mounting a seed holder. A seed holder that includes a seed support and a seed support holder is formed. The seed support holder is formed of a single sheet of plastic having radially extending tabs that fit into the recesses of the container to support the seed support above the bottom of the test kit. A bypass channel for addition of an aqueous solution used in the prescribed test condition is provided in the seed holder. A lid is formed out of one piece of plastic having a bendable tab to serve as a port and the openings and connecting points of the lid and seed holder are positioned so they can only fit together in one orientation having the port above the bypass channel. The saturated cold germination test kit includes a compartment base, a lid and a holder for an oxygen scavenger. The base is water and airtight and includes a liquid gas exchange control trough around its perimeter. It is sized to house a high moisture holding seed planting surface pack at the bottom so seeds can be placed on top of the surface to imbibe and initiate pre-germination mechanisms. The lid has an edge that fits into a trough that houses a gas barrier liquid in the base to form an airtight seal and has an attachable compartment for an oxygen scavenger so the kit may be placed together in an airtight configuration with the oxygen scavenger inside to provide an anaerobic atmosphere for performing the saturated cold germination test in a cool location. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237793 | DUAL BELT SEED DELIVERY MECHANISM - A seed delivery mechanism for an agricultural planter that receives seeds from a seed meter of the planter and delivers the seeds to a seed trench as the planter moves in a planting direction has a first endless belt trained about a first drive pulley and a second endless belt trained about a second drive pulley. The first and second drive pulleys rotate the first and second endless belts to provide confronting belt segments that form a seed delivery path between a conveyor entry point and a release point. The first and second endless belts are configured with a downward reach oriented to move seeds predominantly downward and a rearward reach oriented to move the seed predominantly rearward. The rearward reach provides a rearward velocity component to seeds at the release point that offsets a forward velocity of the planter as the planter moves in the planting direction. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237794 | CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARTUS - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237795 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL, MONITORING AND MAPPING OF AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - A system and method for monitoring an agricultural implement. The system includes a monitor device, a communication module and a display device. The monitor device is in electrical communication with a plurality of sensors monitoring the operation of agricultural implement. The implement sensors generate “as-applied” data. The as-applied data is processed and transmitted to a display device via a communication module. The display device renders maps representing the as-applied data. The generated maps may be accessed and displayed as map overlays on a display device with a common view characteristic. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237796 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCALIZED IRRIGATION AND APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS, HERBICIDES, OR PESTICIDES TO ROW CROPS - An apparatus and method are provided for selectively providing delicate nascent plants with a predetermined volume of water containing fertilizer, pesticide, or herbicide to row crops in agriculture operations. The hydraulic apparatus, together with certain electronic controls, delivers aliquots of aqueous solution rapidly, yet under low pressure, thereby ensuring that delicate nascent plants are not damaged by high-pressure flows and also ensuring that bare soil is not subject to erosion. The on/off control of the hydraulic apparatus is provided by means of light emitters. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237797 | DRIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING ENGINE STALL PROTECTION IN A SELF-PROPELLED MACHINE - Drive systems and methods for implementing engine stall protection in a self-propelled machine are disclosed. In one aspect, a drive system of a self-propelled machine incorporating engine stall protection includes an engine being in communication with a control unit and transmitting power and an engine load signal to the control unit. An actuation mechanism can be actuatable to assign a desired ground speed of the self-propelled machine, the actuation mechanism being in communication with the control unit and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the desired ground speed to the control unit. In some aspects, the control unit is configured to control a transmission motor to achieve an actual ground speed of the self-propelled machine based on both the engine load signal and the control signal. In other aspects, the engine load signal is an engine speed signal, wherein engine speed is dependent on a load applied to the engine. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237798 | Blade Rotor for a Mower and Mower Having Such a Blade Rotor - A blade rotor includes a mower disk, at least one mowing blade, at least one bearing pin mounted on the mower disk for pivotable mounting of the mowing blade, and a spring plate arranged on the mower disk for retaining the mowing blade on the bearing pin. In order to facilitate maintenance work when replacing the bearing pin, the invention proposes to provide a mounting hole in or on the mower disk, into which mounting hole the bearing pin can be screwed from a side of the mower disk facing away from the spring plate, wherein a threaded region and a retaining region are formed on the bearing pin, and the retaining region can be introduced through the mounting hole and brought into engagement with the spring plate when the bearing pin is screwed in. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237799 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A HEADER OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - A hydraulic system for use with an agricultural harvester header is provided. The hydraulic system includes a reversible hydraulic pump that drives a reversible hydraulic motor in a forward or harvesting direction and a reverse or header cleaning direction. The system can further include a second reversible pump similarly driving a second reversible hydraulic motor in forward and reverse directions. The pumps and motors can be used to operate various header implements, e.g., the first pump and motor may be used to operate at least a crop cutting knife and the second pump and motor can be used to operate at least one conveyor. The pumps and motors operate within hydraulic circuits which share their hydraulic fluid with the harvester's hydraulic fluid reservoir, thereby reducing system weight, complexity and maintenance requirements. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237800 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING LAWN WASTE - A lawn waste collection system is designed to be removably coupled to a side-discharge, riding lawn mower in order to assist in the collection of leaves, The collection system includes an oversized collection bag for retaining a large quantity of lawn waste, an adapter kit for connecting the collection bag to the mower, and a shield coupled to the mower for supporting and protecting the collection bag. The adapter kit includes a multi-sectioned chute, which establishes a discharge communication path between the mower and the collection bag, and a frame for retaining the chute, collection bag, and shield. As a feature of the invention, the chute includes a primary section comprising a flexible outer layer, which universally connects to a wide variety of mower blade decks over the discharge exit port, and an initially planar, rigid inner layer affixed to the outer layer to provide structural reinforcement, | 2015-08-27 |
20150237801 | SWATHER WITH A SINGLE OR DOUBLE RAKING FRAME, DEVICE FOR ARMS WITH WHEEL RAKES AND CORRESPONDING WHEEL RAKES - A swather having a horizontal bar with a device for connection to a towing vehicle and a generally horizontal bar, transverse to the first one, each end of which is associated with a generally vertical member bearing a wheel. The assembly of the transverse bar and the vertical members being associated with generally horizontal long arms directed toward a first end of the first horizontal bar and pivotally connected to the transverse bar or the vertical members, so that the arms, when extended to a working position, provide a V-shaped or Y-shaped configuration. Each arm is equipped with a pivoting wheel with tyre at its end remote from the transverse bar, or distal end, and with wheel rakes. At least the pivoting wheels with tyres are equipped with shock absorbing means capable of attenuating impulsive loads due to impact of the wheels against ground irregularities. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237802 | Improved Caster Wheel Assembly of a Pickup for an Agricultural Machine - A caster wheel assembly of a pickup for an agricultural machine, comprising a wheel on a carrier shaft mounted rotatably within a bushing of a pickup arm. The wheel being biased by a spring to be oriented in a predetermined direction relative to the pickup arm. The spring is mounted over the pickup arm between a first arm fixed to the carrier shaft and a second arm fixed to the pickup arm. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237803 | Transfer Conveyor and Farm Implement For Transporting Same - A system for transferring material from a storage container to a farm implement includes a transfer conveyor transportable on a farm implement including a trailer, a bin mounted on the trailer, a cart conveyor, and a dock mounted on the trailer forwardly or rearwardly of the bin to stow the transfer conveyor. The transfer conveyor includes a wheeled receptacle defining a receiving area with an open top and first and second conveyor portions. The first conveyor portion is disposed within the receiving area and the second conveyor portion pivotable between a storage position in which the second conveyor portion is positioned across the top of the receptacle and an operating position in which the second conveyor portion extends outwardly from the receptacle. The dock is mounted to pivot from a horizontal stowed position disposed across the trailer to a tilted deployed position extending from the trailer to the ground to allow the transfer conveyor to be loaded onto and unloaded from the trailer. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237804 | Grain Cart With Folding Auger Having Adjustable Elevation - According to one aspect, a cart for transporting and conveying agricultural materials is provided. The cart includes a frame and a plurality of wheels coupled with the frame. The cart further includes a bin supported on the frame and including a plurality of bin walls defining a storage space for an agricultural material. The cart further includes a conveyor assembly having an intake end configured to receive agricultural material from the bin and a discharge end configured to discharge agricultural material, the conveyor assembly including a lower conveyor section, an intermediate conveyor section, and an upper conveyor section. The lower conveyor section includes a lower conveyor housing and a lower conveyor extending within the lower conveyor housing, the intermediate conveyor section includes an intermediate conveyor housing, and the upper conveyor section includes an upper conveyor housing and an upper conveyor extending within the upper conveyor housing. The cart further includes a folding assembly coupled to an end of the intermediate conveyor housing and having a fold axis, the folding assembly configured to move the upper conveyor section between a stored position and an operating position. The cart further includes a tilting assembly coupled to an end of the intermediate conveyor housing and having a tilt axis, the tilting assembly configured to pivot the upper conveyor section relative to the tilt axis when the upper conveyor section is in the operating position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237805 | Threshing and Separating Device and Combine Harvester Having the Same - A threshing and separating device comprises a first threshing and separating mechanism, a second threshing and separating mechanism, and an intermediate feeding mechanism therebetween. The first threshing and separating mechanism comprises a first cylinder in a form of a toothed rod and a first concave in a form of a wire-grate, and a surface of the first concave facing the first cylinder is provided with no part protruding into a tip circle of threshing teeth of the first cylinder; the second threshing and separating mechanism comprises a second cylinder in a form of a toothed rod and a second concave in a form of a wire-grate, and a surface of the second concave facing the second cylinder is provided with no part protruding into a tip circle of threshing teeth of the second cylinder; the second cylinder comprises a forced feeding portion located at front end thereof and comprising a truncated cone and helical blades on the truncated cone; and a toothed-rod cylinder portion located behind the forced feeding portion and comprising a plurality of second rods parallel to the rotation axis of the second cylinder and uniformly arranged in a circumferential direction thereof, and each second rod is provided with a plurality of second threshing teeth. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237806 | Method of internal seed disinfection by combining seed priming with vacuum infiltration - Embodiments of the disclosed technology are directed to a method for combining seed priming and vacuum infiltration to facilitate deep penetration of chemicals or other substances into seeds. By combining the two processes, the germination process of seeds can be started allowing a relatively lengthy period of disinfection. The lengthy period of disinfection under vacuum provides maximum penetration into the seed in order to eradicate diseases occurring deep inside the seed. Any type of seed priming may be used in the disclosed method, including, but not limited to, osmopriming, matrix priming, or hydropriming. Further, any type of seed may be treated, including most vegetable crops, ornamentals, and agronomic crops. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237807 | Continuous bioprocess for organic greenhouse agriculture - A method of plant cultivation which comprises inoculating plants in a plant growing system comprising a container and an insert therefore, the microbial inoculant containing at least one species from the following group of microorganisms comprising arbuscular mycorrhizae associated bacteria, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, yeast microorganisms and substrate conditioning bacteria. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237808 | Blower Apparatus - A blower apparatus has a drive motor and a blower device operatively connected to the drive motor. A blower tube is connected to the blower device and has an outlet opening remote from the blower device. A blower air stream conveyed by the blower device passes through the blower tube in the direction of a longitudinal center axis of the blower tube and exits through the outlet opening in an outflow direction. A pivoting device that pivots the blower tube is provided. A nozzle is supported to be freely pivotable on the blower tube about at least one pivot axis, wherein the outlet opening is formed on the nozzle. The nozzle forms the pivot device for pivoting the blower tube and utilizes a transverse force that is generated by the blower air stream in the nozzle for pivoting the blower tube. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237809 | GARDENING SHEARS CAPABLE OF SWITCHING CUTTING MODES - A gardening shears includes a first blade, a driving arm pivoted to the first blade, a second blade pivoted to the first blade, and a link arm pivotally connected between the driving arm and the second blade. The bottom portion of the second blade has a sliding groove and positioning recesses. A switching device installed inside the driving arm is locatable at a first usage position where an end of the link arm is stationarily engaged with a positioning recess next to the top end of the sliding groove for enabling a direct cutting mode for cutting a small-sized branch, and a second usage position where the end of the link arm is slidable in the sliding groove and selectively engageable with one of the positioning recesses for enabling a stepwise cutting mode for stepwise cutting off a large-sized branch by changing the force-applying fulcrum. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING A PLANT IN AN AT LEAST PARTLY CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT - A system for growing a plant ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150237811 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR PLANT GROWTH AND AIR PURIFICATION - A modular system for plants and air purification having a plant module with a containment portion for holding a plant growth medium and a conduit for passage of air therethrough. The modular system also contains an exhaust module having an inlet aperture for receiving air flow from the plant module, an outlet aperture and an air pumping unit arranged to pump air from the inlet aperture to the outlet aperture. The plant module and exhaust module are connectable one with the other, and wherein when connected air flow is permitted between the two units. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237812 | ENVIRONMENT CONTROLLED STRUCTURED GREEN HOUSES FOR COST EFFECTIVE FOOD PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to the environment controlled multibay structured greenhouses provisioning modules Z1 to Z7 and plurality of sensors. Z1 provisioning compressor, tanks T1, T2, Ta, capture manifold, release manifold, Z2 provisioning cost effective material earth tube heat exchanger for very cost effective heating of premises in cold/freezing cold locations, drastically reducing crude (fossil fuel) demand, Z3 maintains greenhouse relative humidity defined precise set point, Z4 generates geo-thermal energy, Z5 ameliorates global warming by abhorting greenhouse carbon dioxide release into atmospheres, Z6 uses activated fertilizers, nutrients solutions reducing input cost, ˜50% drip dozing, ˜75% foliar dozing, Z7 offers greenhouse roof and sides' polyethylene film fixed and automated roll on/off thermal screen cum shading curtains 0-100% convertible and cost effective means or methods eliminating gutters, increasing light energy into greenhouse, Z7 Z3, and Z5 offer best integrated pest management obviating toxic crop protection agents' use | 2015-08-27 |
20150237813 | SYSTEMS FOR DECREASING LOCAL TEMPERATURE USING HIGH ALBEDO MATERIALS - A system comprises a plurality of albedo-increasing materials distributed on a surface of a man-made structure and having an albedo that is greater than an albedo of the surface of the man-made structure, wherein the albedo of the albedo-increasing materials is at least 0.15. The plurality of albedo-increasing materials are positioned and sized to increase an evaporation rate at the surface for a given temperature and decrease a temperature characterizing the man-made structure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237814 | AUTOMATED TREE AND PLANT WATERING SYSTEM - An apparatus for providing fluid to a container bearing a plant, tree, shrub, fern or other vegetation wherein the apparatus comprises a vessel having at least one exterior surface sufficiently strong enough to withstand the weight of the container, a fluid reservoir and pump concealed within the vessel, a pump concealed within the vessel making fluid contact with the fluid reservoir via a pump intake and a pressure switch or moisture switch operatively connected to the pump also concealed within the vessel and methods for providing fluid from the fluid reservoir to the container thereof. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237815 | LOCI ASSOCIATED CHARCOAL ROT DROUGHT COMPLEX TOLERANCE IN SOYBEAN - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237816 | SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM PLANTS HAVING NON-TRANSGENIC ALTERATIONS IN THE ACS4 GENE - The present invention relates to cultivated plant of the species | 2015-08-27 |
20150237817 | TOMATO FRUIT HAVING INCREASED FIRMNESS - This invention relates to a tomato fruit with significantly increased firmness due to the presence of at least one genetic element (or quantitative trait loci; QTLs) in the cultivated plant producing said tomato fruit, compared to fruit from a control tomato plant which does not have said genetic element(s). A cultivated tomato plant producing tomato fruit with significantly increased fruit firmness and a method for detecting QTLs linked to significantly increased fruit firmness are also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237818 | VARIETY CORN LINE ID5754 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ID5754, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ID5754 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ID5754, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ID5754, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237819 | VARIETY CORN LINE ID3823 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ID3823, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ID3823 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ID3823, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ID3823, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237820 | METHOD OF CREATING A SPRING BRASSICA NAPUS - Crossing a winter | 2015-08-27 |
20150237821 | MUSHROOM LINE B12998-s39 AND METHODS AND USES THEREFOR - A culture comprising at least one set of the chromosomes of the | 2015-08-27 |
20150237822 | PET HABITAT WITH DISPOSABLE BEDDING LINER - A pet habitat comprising a cage structure supported on a base structure, the base structure comprising a reusable tray and a disposable liner, the disposable liner comprising a disposable tray locatable within the reusable tray and the disposable tray having two opposing sides, wherein each of the opposing sides includes a deformable pull tab to separate the disposable tray from the reusable tray. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237823 | STALL FLOOR COVERING MADE OF EXPANDED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE PARTICLE FORM - The invention relates to a stall floorcovering comprising a foam mat comprising expanded thermoplastic polyurethane-bead foam, to processes for producing same, and also to the use of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane-bead foam for producing the stall floorcovering. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237824 | Animal Bed Assembly - An animal bed for supporting an animal includes a body having a bottom member and a bolster forming an outer wall of the body. The outer wall is positioned about a perimeter of the bottom member and extends outwardly therefrom to define a recessed area for accommodating the animal. A plurality of straps is coupled to and extending at least partially across the bottom member opposite the recessed area. Each of the plurality of straps includes a degree of elasticity configured to hold a rigid member in contact with the bottom member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237825 | SOW FEEDING SYSTEM - A system for individually feeding sows within a snuggery includes entry, feeder station and exit assemblies. The entry assembly includes an entry gate module for individually admitting a sow therein. The exit assembly includes an exit gate module. The feeder station assembly includes at least one feed dispenser for dispensing a selected amount of feed into a trough and a carrier for supporting said trough. The carrier is displaceable between an extended position wherein the trough is positioned within the snuggery to permit access by a sow and a retracted position wherein the trough is inaccessible to the sow and the trough is positioned for filling by the feed dispenser. Feed may be dispensed in individualized rations to the sow under the control of a computer-driven controller. Movement of the sow within the snuggery may be controlled by sequentially illuminating regions of the snuggery, under the control of the controller. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237826 | ANIMAL WATERING DEVICE - An animal watering device includes a trough for holding water, a water conduit system in fluid communication with the trough and arranged to be connected to a water supply, an electric power consuming water level control system including a controller and at least one water level sensor arranged to sense a water level in the trough, and an electric power unit is provided. The electric power unit includes an electric generator and an electrically chargeable unit. The water level control system is connected to the electrically chargeable unit. The electric generator is connected to the water conduit system. The electric generator is arranged to be driven by water from the water supply and to charge the electrically chargeable unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237827 | PORTABLE PETTING DEVICE FOR PETTING OR SCRATCHING OF PETS, SUCH AS DOGS OR CATS - A portable petting device for petting or scratching of pets, such as dogs or cats. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237828 | FUN BALL - An interactive fun pet toy that contains both remote and sound activated capabilities comprising a hollow, transparent, spherical ball having a wheeled toy inside which is capable of emitting light and sound in response to external sound or remotely controlled signals. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237829 | Fetch and Retrieve Tossing Toy - A pet toy is provided having a linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by plug forming an anchor plug. A replaceable wing assembly is affixed to each anchor plug. A sound generation mechanism is further incorporated in one said anchor plug. As the toy is flying through the air, the wings provides a visual ‘flapping’ like stimuli, similar to that of the wings of a bird. An audible stimuli is added during the tossing or retrieval of the toy. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237830 | ANIMAL BALL AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - The present disclosure relates to an animal ball. The animal ball includes a hollow sphere having a first half and a second half mate-able with said first half. The first half includes a first wall and a first rim and the second half also a second wall and a second rim. In addition, the animal ball includes a mating fastener including a first fastening portion and a second fastening portion. The first fastening portion is connected to the first wall and the second fastening portion is connected to the second wall and the first fastening portion is spaced from the first and second walls. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237831 | Pet Leash - Described is a pet leash that helps a pet owner to train a dog to walk on a leash without pulling. The pet leash includes an elongated strap having a fixed loop at a first end for a user to hold, and having an adjustable loop at a second end. The adjustable loop can be disposed about a dog's head and around the dog's muzzle so as to assist the user in restraining or controlling the dog while out on a walk. The adjustable loop is adapted to tighten if the dog pulls too strongly on the leash. Once the dog becomes accustomed to being walked in this manner, the user may instead dispose the adjustable loop on an upper portion the dog's neck. The leash additionally includes an attachment strap extending from the adjustable loop that can be secured to a dog's collar by means of a fastener thereon. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237832 | Retractable Leash - A two or more subject retractable leash, and methods of use thereof, is disclosed, which includes a roll-back feature on each retractable leash. The leashes may be locked in place by engaging a single lever. The leashes retract regardless of whether the spools are locked or unlocked. Each leash retracts independently of the other leashes, such that a dual leash may be used to walk one subject. In some embodiments, a single subject retractable leash includes a roll-back feature that provides and allows for leash retraction, whether or not a brake associated with a spool thereof is engaged. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237833 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR REAL TIME DETECTION OF THE POSITION AND BEHAVIOR OF A PLURALITY OF ANIMALS - The present invention relates to a system and a method for real time detection of the position and behaviour of a plurality of animals which system comprises radio transmitter tags carried by the animals, where sensors receives signal from the tags, which system based of time delay of received signals at the sensors from the tags, perform calculation the position of the animals. It is the first object of the invention to achieve real time position of animal in a limited area. The object can be fulfilled by letting the system comprise a computer bases real time position calculation of the position of the animals, which system comprises a plurality of fixed reference radio transmitter tags, which system continuously based of received signal from the reference tags performs a calibration of the measured position of the animals. By using fixed reference radio transmitters together with tags that are performing equal radio transmission functions, it is possible by fixed placed sensors to receive first signals from the animal tags, but also signals from the fixed reference radio transmitter tags to perform an automatic calibration of all received signals from animals. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237834 | MOBILE ANIMAL SURVEILLANCE AND DISTRESS MONITORING - A method for remote animal surveillance and distress monitoring includes detecting biometric and behavioral parameters of the animal, identifying novel events based on comparison of detected parameters to predefined parameter values and qualifications; determining whether a composite parameter value exceeds a predefined composite threshold value indicative of possible distress in the animal; and notifying remote caretakers of possible distress in the animal based on the composite value exceeding the predefined composite threshold value. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237835 | EGG TRAY ADVANCEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an advancement system is configured to advance an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly. The advancement system includes a guide assembly configured to receive the egg carrier and provide support thereto during advancement of the egg carrier. A manual advancement device slidingly engages the guide assembly such that the manual advancement device is movable along the guide assembly. The manual advancement device is capable of interacting with a trailing end of the egg carrier to advance the egg carrier to an injection position. At least one stop is positioned to interact with the manual advancement device during advancement of the egg carrier so as to prevent progression of the manual advancement device beneath the injection assembly, thereby locating the egg carrier at the injection position. An associated method is also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237836 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device for cleaning the back side of a panel with a control member and a cleaning member, which is separate from the control member and which has a base member and two blades disposed thereon. The control member and the cleaning member interact magnetically through the panel, so that the cleaning member disposed on the back side of the panel can be guided along the panel while pressing the cleaning edges of both blades on the back side of the panel by means of the control member disposed in a manner corresponding to it on the front side of the panel. The two blades may be of different lengths and, by suitable geometry and arrangement of the blades or of magnetic elements, the shorter of the two blades exerts a greater pressing force on the panel with its cleaning edge than does the longer. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237837 | Non-Human Model for Wound Healing - The present disclosure provides a rodent scar contracture model to study scar contractures and methods of using such a model. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, testing mechanisms or action or developing new anti-scar contracture compounds. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237838 | REGULATION OF INSECT POPULATIONS - The present technology generally relates to compositions, methods, and populations that allow for the regulation of insect population. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237839 | ICE FISHING TIP-UP HOLDER - A tip-up holder for use with a tip-up while ice fishing comprising a hollow housing, where the housing includes at least four walls extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, and where the housing is positioned over an ice hole; a plurality of indentions positioned along the top edge of the housing, where the plurality of indentions receive a tip-up, where a first end of the tip-up is positioned within one indention and a second end of the tip-up is positioned within an indention on an opposing wall; and a set of anchors at the bottom edge of the housing, where the set of anchors secure the housing above the ice hole. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237840 | PAD-LIKE SUPPORT DEVICE - The present invention concerns a pad-like support device ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150237841 | Clasp Hanger - Disclosed herein is a clasp hanger for hanging. The clasp hanger includes a hanger hook comprised of an elongated part. The hanger hook has a hanger hook section and a neck section opposite the hook section. The neck section is expandable to allow the clasp hanger to be quickly hung on a support object such as a branch. The clasp hanger further includes an object attachment device attached to the neck section of the hanger hook. This object attachment device is configured for attaching an object to be hung. The object may be, for example, configured to dispense a chemical or formulation useful in agricultural pest management. The hanger hook, and object attachment device are disposed such that, after the support object is pushed through the neck, the hanger hook will automatically rotate such that the support object is disposed at an interior part of the hanger hook that is away from the neck section. This prevents the support object from passing back through the neck section. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237842 | BED BUG TRAP AND MONITOR - A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237843 | HEATABLE ENCLOSURE FOR PEST ERADICATION - Disclosed are heatable enclosures useful in treating materials for eradication of pests. Specifically, a heating layer which can be fitted or retrofitted into a numerous and wide variety of containers and enclosures, such as suitcases, boxes, trucks and trailers, which are operable to heat the enclosed space of the container to treat heatable materials over a period of time to eradicate pests. Heating films can be utilized that are inexpensive and lightweight. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237844 | HORNET TRAP - The invention relates to a hornet trap, characterised in that it comprises: a metal chamber ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150237845 | Suspension Systems for Flexible Frame Vehicles - A flexible frame for a high clearance agricultural vehicle has left and right frame rails, an axle suspended beneath the frame rails, and a suspension system coupling the axle to the frame rails. Left and right vertical mounts are coupled to the frame rails. Upper and lower torque rods couple the axle to the vertical mounts with brackets. The suspension system also has a cross torque rod having a left end coupled to an inward facing bracket on the left vertical mount and a right end coupled to an inward facing bracket on the right vertical mount. Each of the upper, lower and cross torque rods are coupled to its respective torque rod brackets with rotatable joints. The rotatable joint permits angular rotation of the torque rod about its torque rod bracket. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237846 | RACCOON TRAPPING MODULE AND RACCOON TRAPPING SYSTEM - A raccoon trapping module which can be attached to an existing wildlife trapping cage to enable only raccoons to be trapped in the trapping cage, comprising at least a door which opens and closes an entrance of a horizontally long cage, a lock mechanism which locks the door in an open state, and a linkage member which is linked with a trigger member which performs a lock release operation of the lock mechanism, wherein a hollow housing is provided which is attached to an end part of the cage at the opposite side from the door, a surface of the housing at the door side has an arm insertion hole which enables a raccoon to insert a forearm, a baiting part in which bait is placed is provided inside of the housing within a range which a hand of the raccoon can reach when the raccoon inserts its forearm from the opening part, and a connecting member makes a linkage member perform a lock release operation of a lock mechanism by the action of a raccoon which takes bait from the baiting member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237847 | RABBIT CALL DEVICE - A portable electronic animal call device comprising a housing, a memory, a plurality of user inputs, a speaker, an amplifier, a power source, a status indicator, and a controller for controlling the electronic components. The housing encloses the electronic components and includes a plurality of sound openings near the speaker. The housing also includes a plurality of ridges and recesses for gripping the device. The memory stores animal sound files therein. The inputs include a power button, a plurality of animal sound selection buttons, and one or more volume inputs. The user holds or presses the power button to turn on and off the device and to resume and pause an animal sound. The user presses one of the animal sound selection buttons to select and play a desired animal sound. The status indicator communicates a power or animal sound status via LED light or similar alert. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237848 | Straw for the storage of a predetermined dose of a liquid-based substance, in particular a biological substance - The straw comprises a tube ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150237849 | Dosage Regime for Animal Treatment - The invention relates to a dosage regime for treating an animal over a pest season, the dosage regime comprising a first dosage projectile having a unique identifier and containing a first pesticide; a second dosage projectile having a unique identifier and containing a second pesticide; and a third dosage projectile having a unique identifier and containing a third pesticide; wherein the dosage projectiles are configured for remotely delivering the pesticides to an animal; and wherein the unique identifiers indicate the timing of administration of each pesticide over a pest season. The invention also relates to use of the dosage regime to treat an animal over a pest season. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237850 | COMPOSITION, METHOD AND USE - A molluscicidal composition, comprising: a molluscicidal activity promoting additive comprising a calcium-containing salt of ethylene disuccinic acid or calcium ions and ethylenediamine disuccinic moieties, having at least 1 mole of calcium per mole of ethylenediamine disuccinic acid; and a carrier material edible to molluscs. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237851 | SPRAY DRIFT ADJUVANT FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USE - A spray liquid adjuvant comprising a spray drift agent dispersed in a non-ionic surfactant. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237852 | ALKOXYLATE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS AGRICULTURAL ADJUVANTS - Provided is a surfactant blend and its use as an adjuvant in agricultural compositions. The surfactant blend comprises: (a) an alkoxylate of formula I: R | 2015-08-27 |
20150237853 | DEVELOPMENT OF PHEROMONE ASSISTED TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE EFFICACY OF INSECTICIDE SPRAYS TARGETING URBAN PEST ANT SPECIES - A method and system of improving efficacy of an insecticide, which includes attracting a target species to a treatment area using a synthetic trail pheromone, and exposing the target species to an insecticide at the treatment area. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237854 | TRANSDERMAL VENOUS ACCESS LOCKING SOLUTIONS - Microbial growth inhibiting solutions and methods of employing the microbial growth inhibiting solutions in flushing and coating medical devices are disclosed. In alternative embodiments, the microbial growth inhibiting solutions include combinations of a chelating agent with a C | 2015-08-27 |
20150237855 | MOSQUITO SOLUTIONS REPELLENT DETERGENT - Mosquito Solutions Repellent Detergent is a successful and effective combination of detergent and mosquito repellent agent, used to launder textiles or articles including but not limited to: clothing such as but not limited to shirts, jackets, shoelaces and bags or gear used for hunting, fishing or outdoor backpacking; bedding items such as but not limited to tents, nets and throw blankets; household items such as but not limited to entryway rugs, outdoor rugs, and weather-stripping for doors, windows and vents. For prevention of vector-borne illnesses and public health threats including but not limited to: Malaria, Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, Rift Valley Fever, and Arboviral Encephalitides such as Eastern equine encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, West Nile Virus and Western equine encephalitis; by creating a mosquito repellent impregnated barrier out of your clothing, bedding or other textiles. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237856 | CHITOOLIGOSACCHARIDES AND METHODS FOR USE IN ENHANCING CORN GROWTH - Disclosed are methods of enhancing growth of corn plants, comprising treating corn seed or the corn plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the corn plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated corn plants or corn plants harvested from untreated corn seed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237857 | ANTIBACTERIAL INHIBITORS - Anti-bacterial compounds have been identified having the general structures defined by Formula (I), Formula (II), and Formula (III). | 2015-08-27 |
20150237858 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING RYANODINE-MODULATOR INSECTICIDE RESISTANT INSECTS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling insects, especially from the order Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Diptera, that are resistant to ryanodine-modulator insecticides, especially chlorantraniliprole and cyantraniliprole,
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20150237859 | Thiazol-4-Carboxylic Acid Esters and Thioesters as Plant Protection Agents - The use of thiazole-4-carboxylic esters and thioesters of the formula (I) | 2015-08-27 |
20150237860 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING PLANTS WITH ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237861 | INSECTICIDAL FORMULATIONS OF MICROCAPSULES - Use of formulations consisting of suspo-emulsions comprising a microcapsule suspension, the microcapsules including at least one active ingredient selected from the pyrethroid and/or neonicotinoid classes, at least one synergistic agent, and an emulsion comprising at least an active ingredient of the above classes, and at least one synergistic agent, the microcapsules being formed of polyurea, obtainable by inter-facial polymerization of diphenylmethylen-4,4′-diisocyanate, optionally in admixture with polymethylenpolyphenylisocyanate, the formulations having a prolonged knockdown and killing effect, even of three months, even of six months or even of nine months, the suspo-emulsions comprising: component A): microcapsules in suspension comprising inside the microcapsule at least one active ingredient, a synergistic agent, optionally a solvent, the total amount of these components being not higher than 50% by weight with respect to the weight of the suspension A), the complement to 100% by weight of component A) comprising the polymer of the micro-capsule shell, water and additives; component B): emulsion comprising an amount of at least one active ingredient and one synergistic agent, the amount of active ingredient+synergistic agent being not higher than 50% by weight of the emulsion, of component B) constituted by water, additives, optionally solvents. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237862 | METHODS OF PEST CONTROL IN SOYBEAN - The present invention provides methods comprising applying to a crop of soybean plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound a compound of formula (I) wherein —B | 2015-08-27 |
20150237863 | LIQUID INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid insecticidal composition containing one or more pyrethroid compounds and two or more organic solvents. The pyrethroid compounds may be, for example, compounds represented by the following formula (I), including 4-methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl=2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl=2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; 4-methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl=2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-cyano-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; and the like. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237864 | BROAD SPECTRUM DISINFECTANT - Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for producing broad spectrum disinfectants using a colloidal suspension of chlorine dioxide in deionized water, and more particularly, producing chlorine dioxide compositions that clean, disinfect and/or sterilize in one step with no harmful byproducts. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237865 | METHOD TO CONTROL SPREAD OF NOXIOUS WEED - The present invention relates to a method of controlling spread of a noxious weed comprising the step of injecting a non-toxic solution in the ground proximate to the noxious weed plant. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237866 | ANTIMICROBIAL THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of thermoplastic compositions with antimicrobial properties. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more thermoplastic polymers, a zinc additive component, and an acid stabilizer component, can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring antimicrobial protection while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of thermoplastic compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237867 | Aqueous Alcoholic Microbicidal Compositions Comprising Zinc Ions - Treatment compositions which impart a microbicidal benefit to treated surfaces which compositions comprise (or in certain preferred embodiments may consist essentially of, or may consist of) as constituents: a zinc source material which releases zinc ions into the treatment composition, preferably a source of Zn | 2015-08-27 |
20150237868 | COATABLE COMPOSITION, ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION, ANTIMICROBIAL ARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making a coatable composition includes: a) providing a initial composition comprising silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous liquid medium, wherein the silica nanoparticles have a particle size distribution with an average particle size of less than or equal to 100 nanometers, and wherein the silica sol has a pH greater than 6; b) acidifying the initial composition to a pH of less than or equal to 4 using inorganic acid to provide an acidified composition; and c) dissolving at least one metal compound in the acidified composition to provide a coatable composition. The at least one metal compound includes at least one of a silver compound, a zinc compound, and a copper compound. Coatable compositions, antimicrobial compositions, preparable by the method are also disclosed. Antimicrobial articles including the antimicrobial compositions are also disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237869 | Spray Oil And Method Of Use Thereof For Controlling Turfgrass Pests - A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the spray oil for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier, which is formulated as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for use. The paraffinic oil and emulsifier are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 95:5 to about 99.95:0.05, and preferably from about 98.5:1.5 to about 99.9:0.1. When applied to turfgrass, the O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass to contact pests thereon. When provided at sufficient paraffinic oil dosages, generally at least about 0.5 gal oil/acre and preferably in the range of about 0.5 gal/acre to about 60 gal/acre, the spray oil is effective in controlling a variety of turfgrass pests, particularly insect and fungal pests, with little or no phytotoxic effects. Further, use of the spray oil as indicated for controlling turfgrass pests also enhances the growth of turfgrass. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237870 | INHIBITION OF BIOFILM FORMATION WITH GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BACTERIOPHAGES - Embodiments are directed to engineered bacteriophages that produce polypeptides that interfere with or quench quorum sensing. In certain aspects the quorum quenching enzyme AiiA has a broad specificity for degrading substrates, small signal molecule acyl homoserine factories (AHL) that initiates the quorum sensing pathway with global impact for diverse bacteria in biofilm. Certain embodiments are directed to the engineered T7aiiA phage that effectively degraded AHL from diverse bacteria and inhibited formation of the mixed species biofilms containing | 2015-08-27 |
20150237871 | MICROBIAL CONTROL OF AETHINA TUMIDA WITH METARHIZUM ANISOPLIAE - The fungus | 2015-08-27 |
20150237872 | HOT AIR OVEN - In order to improve the transfer of heat from a warm fluid inside a heat exchanger tube ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150237873 | CONFIGURABLE DEVICE TO BREAK DRIED PASTA - A configurable device includes a body, driveshaft, plate and driver. The body includes a receptacle, recess, and axial bore. The receptacle is disposed about the bore, and the recess is disposed below and in communication with the receptacle. The receptacle is to receive a pasta strand and communicate a portion of the strand into the recess. The driveshaft includes a first portion and second portion. The first portion extends through the bore, and the second portion extends into the recess. The plate is secured to the second portion and includes a surface having a radial projection extending toward the recess. The planar surface is to abut the portion of the strand in the recess. The driver has an axial opening to removeably engage the first portion. The driver is enabled to rotate the driveshaft that in turn rotates the plate causing the projection to break the portion of the strand. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237874 | System for producing end products by cutting flat blocks, in particular flat and hollow wafer blocks - A system for producing end product by cutting flat blocks, in particular flat and hollow wafer blocks. The system includes a main cutting station in which a contour cutting apparatus, which cuts the blocks through contour cuts transversely to a rectilinear transport path, is provided and which extends in longitudinal direction of the system. A main conveying device disposed along the transport path conveys the blocks through the contour cutting apparatus. At least one contour cutting module of the cutting apparatus is provided with at least one cutting tool that can be moved to and fro in the transverse direction of the system to produce a contour cut in the blocks passing the contour cutting apparatus in the longitudinal direction of the system. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237875 | ALCOHOLIC CUPCAKE PREPARATION METHODS - A method of baking alcohol infused cupcakes is provided. The cupcakes may be at least partially baked and then dehydrated. A user may then inject alcohol into the dehydrated cupcake. The cupcakes may be chilled and then eaten. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237876 | DISPOSABLE FOOD SMOKING APPARATUS, A FOOD SMOKING CAKE, AND A METHOD OF FORMING A FOOD SMOKING CAKE - A food smoking cake | 2015-08-27 |
20150237877 | METHODS OF HANDLING PERSIMMONS - Provided is a method of storing persimmons comprising the step of exposing persimmons to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound, wherein either (a) the persimmons are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or (b) the persimmons are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the persimmons remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours. In some embodiments, the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of persimmons. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237878 | MULTI-PACKET SYSTEM FOR THICKENED BEVERAGES - Thickened milk and fruit containing beverages and components thereof are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a shelf-stable beverage component product including a dry components packet and a wet components packet. The dry components packet includes milk powder. The wet components packet includes a fruit component and a carrageenan component. The wet components packet is at least in a partially liquid state. The dry components packet and the wet components packet are combined together in a liquid carrier to provide a thickened beverage. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237879 | Method of Producing Whole Soybean Milk Having Improved Storage Stability - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a whole soybean milk with superior storage stability which shows almost no change in viscosity when stored for a long time, and a whole soybean milk prepared thereby. As a method of the present invention provides a whole soybean milk having small particle sizes based on a procedure simpler than pre-existing methods, time for preparing a whole soybean milk can be shortened. Further, as the whole soybean milk obtained by this method shows almost no change in viscosity when stored for a long time, its shelf life can be extended dramatically as compared to pre-existing whole soybean milk containing both soybean milk residue and soybean liquid, which shows viscosity increase over time. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237880 | CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing a chocolate product. The method includes delivering liquid chocolate having a viscosity through a pipe along a delivery path to a production station for producing the chocolate product. The liquid chocolate includes solid particles suspended within the liquid chocolate. The method changes the viscosity of the liquid chocolate by applying an electric field to the liquid chocolate in a direction along the delivery path of a strength and duration determined to aggregate the suspended solid particles into streamlined shapes extending along the direction of the delivery path. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237881 | HEAT RESISTANT CHOCOLATE - The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237882 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OVEN-TYPE CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS WITHOUT ADDITIVES, FROZEN/LOWERED IN TEMPERATURE, WITH QUICK RECOVERY BEFORE EATING THEM - A process is described for producing oven-type confectionery products without additives, frozen/lowered in temperature, with quick recovery before eating them, that comprises the steps of: completely cooking the confectionery product; immediately freezing/lowering in temperature the cooked confectionery product by using liquid nitrogen; packaging the confectionery product frozen/lowered in temperature; and possibly storing and transporting the packaged confectionery product. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237883 | FONDANT HAVING A NONCRYSTALLINE PHASE COMPRISING ISOMALTULOSE AND SUCROSE - The prevent invention relates to a fondant comprising a sugar system made up of a first non-crystalline phase and a second crystalline phase, wherein the non-crystalline phase contains isomaltulose and sucrose and wherein the crystalline phase contains isomaltulose. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof, the use of the fondant as icing, coating or filling for baked goods and baked goods that are completely or partially coated with the fondant according to the invention. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237884 | DISPENSING APPARATUS - Individual portions of ice cream are dispensed from a bulk container. A motor drives a lead screw, to expand a scissor linkage and drive a dispensing head against the bulk container. Pressure applied to the container causes it to collapse and discharge ice cream from an outlet. The lead screw is orthogonal with the movement of the dispensing head and the axis of collapse of the container. The container, motor and lead screw are carried on a drawer which is slidably mounted in a refrigerated housing. Pressure is monitored to regulate operation of the motor. An encoder controls the motor for a specific portion size. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237885 | ASSEMBLY OF AT LEAST ONE VEGETABLE PROTEIN AND AT LEAST ONE DAIRY PROTEIN - A method for producing an assembly of at least one dairy protein and at least one vegetable protein, and the assembly obtained by the method. Also, the uses of the assembly, in particular in the food processing field. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237886 | PREMIX FOR BROILER FEED AND A METHOD OF FEEDING A BROILER TO PRODUCE DHA AND EPA ENRICHED CHICKEN - A premix for broiler feed and a method of feeding a broiler that produces DHA and EPA enriched chicken while avoiding or reducing negative effects to the taste, colour, texture, aroma, pH and shelf life which may be significant enough to make the chicken unacceptable to consumers. One embodiment of the method involves feeding a broiler over about 14 to 21 days with a broiler feed supplemented with the premix. The premix includes marine-sourced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), plant-sourced alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and organic selenium. The broilers are fed until their total DHA, EPA and ALA intakes are in a certain range. The broilers are then slaughtered and processed into chicken products. This may result in chicken products with an enrichment of omega-3 EFAs in the range of about 239.9 to about 472.7 milligrams of total omega-3 per 100 grams of total edible meat. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237887 | USE OF FAT COMPOSITIONS FOR SUSTAINING AN ENHANCED PALATABILITY OF PET FOOD OVER TIME - The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237888 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 2015-08-27 |