Abstract: Chemical agents are conventionally used to control or prevent termites. Potent agents such as organophosphorus compounds have been used. A termite control agent is provided that is not only high in control effect against termites but also safe to the human body. This is achieved by a termite control agent comprising particles containing two or more kinds of oxide or hydroxide which contain at least one kind of each of a first component and a second component, wherein the first component consists of zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide, and the second component consists of at least one kind of oxide or hydroxide of magnesium, calcium and aluminum.

Abstract: A bio-stimulant composition for obtaining improved plant growth, either combined or uncombined with urea and/or other agricultural compounds, as well of methods of producing and using said composition.

Abstract: The duct assembly of the present disclosure includes one or more air impingement ducts and a plenum plate for receiving the impingement duct. Each impingement duct includes a housing, a columnating plate with one or more columnating orifices, and a cover plate with one or more cover orifices. The housing, columnating plate, and cover plate are arranged in stacked arrangement, and collectively define an interior space in the duct. Heated air is passed through the interior space and out through the orifices. At least one of the plenum plate, housing, columnating plate, and cover plate includes a mechanical feature that mates with a corresponding feature on another of the duct components, to ensure that only specific duct components can be assembled together. In one embodiment, the columnating plate includes a pin protruding with an end that mates with a corresponding notch on the cover plate.

Abstract: A dough proofing apparatus includes a proofing chamber for holding dough during proofing operations and having a door for accessing the proofing chamber. An air duct assembly includes at least one inlet opening and at least one fan for drawing in air from the proofing chamber. At least one heating element is located within the air duct assembly for heating the air and a flow path for delivering the heated air back to the proofing chamber. A vent chamber is divided into an exhaust side and an intake side, the exhaust side fluidly connected to the air duct assembly, the intake side fluidly connected to the proofing chamber.

Abstract: This relates to a method for making a soft cake batter comprising at least 40 wt. % cereals material and at most 30 wt. % sugars against the total weight of the soft cake after baking, the method comprising: —providing flour, sugars and other ingredients for the soft cake; —forming a pre-mixture by mixing a portion of flour representing at least 60 wt. % of the total flour to be incorporated into the soft cake batter with water and sugars and increasing or maintaining the temperature thereof, so that at the end of the mixing, the temperature of the pre-mixture reaches at least 45° C.; —maturing the heated pre-mixture at a temperature of at least 45° C. to form a dough; and —mixing the dough with the remaining flour and the other ingredients for forming the soft cake batter comprising at least 40 wt. % cereals material after baking.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a venturi effect in a food product molding machine. The venturi effect accelerates food product in order to cause the product to be stretched aligning the fibers of the product.

Abstract: A roller-type peeler having a rack gear retractable for servicing peeler rollers and a method for servicing peeler rollers by retracting the rack gear. A jack attached to the rack gear allows an operator to jack the rack gear up to a service position and out of engagement with roller gears so that the rollers can be removed and replaced and to lower the rack gear back into engagement with the gears of the replaced rollers.

Abstract: Peeling apparatus and cam followers for lowering and raising the finger frames of roller-type peeling apparatus. The cam followers have monolithic hardened stainless steel cam rollers with journals extending outward of central wheels into bronze bushings retained stationarily in holders. The monolithic cam rollers roll on pivoting cams at the four corners of the finger frame to raise and lower the finger frame in synchrony with the back and forth rotation of peeling rollers forming peeling channels. Support rollers supporting the ends of the peeling rollers also rotate in stationary bronze bushings.

Abstract: A method for improving frozen fish fillets treated by way of a salt-water immersion process includes the following steps: pretreating raw fish to obtain fish fillets; precooling the fish fillets; stacking the precooled fish fillets to obtain a fish fillet stack; freezing the fish fillet stack by using a salt-water immersion process, and performing power-variable ultrasonic wave treatment; and feeding the fish fillets into a cold storage, and performing freezing storage at minus 18 degrees centigrade. The power-variable ultrasonic wave treatment includes: firstly treating for 5 to 10 min under the power of 800 to 600 W, and then changing the power to 200 to 600 W for treating for 5 to 15 min. The freezing time of fish flesh is shortened, and formed ice crystals are fine and uniform, thereby preventing the damage of the formed ice crystals to cell walls.

Abstract: Food processing and packaging systems and processes by which the food being processed and packaged is never exposed to oxidizing air throughout entire processing and packaging cycle. One or more processing chambers are provided by which juice extraction, cold sterilization/pasteurization, waste purging and packaging all occur in an oxygen-free environment maintained either by maintaining a vacuum or by positive pressure purging. The processing line can be configured to operate automatically or with robotic assistance, or manually through an air barrier, or can be operated by human labor provided with appropriate breathing apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of processing meat. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention and flavor during storage and cooking by infusing the meat with an aqueous composition containing salt and sodium carbonate at a pH in the range of from 10.1 to 11.3.

Abstract: A corrugated metal vent pipe includes a helically corrugated pipe structure formed by helical winding of a corrugated metal strip, wherein the helically corrugated pipe structure has a diameter of between 15 inches and 36 inches and a plurality of vent openings distributed thereon. A first pipe end treatment is located on a first end of the helically corrugated pipe structure, and a second pipe end treatment is located on a second end of the helically corrugated pipe structure.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a simple and effective methods for sterilization of milk without degradation or loss of biologically active agents in the milk and the products produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of plant protein microparticles as whitening agents in creamer compositions. The invention also relates to a method of producing a creamer composition, and a method of preparing a beverages composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a gelled composition of mung bean protein comprising a mung bean protein and an alkali metal ion, wherein the gelled composition of mung bean protein comprises the alkali metal ion at 50 mM or greater based on the total amount of the gelled composition of mung bean protein.

Abstract: This invention relates to environmentally preferred frying oils, such as high oleic oils. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high oleic oil compared to conventional oil when used in frying applications is provided.

Abstract: A process for making a fermented liquid drink comprising separating and selecting a colony of a suitable bacterial strain, preparing a seed liquid from a live culture of the colony, and culturing the seed liquid in a large scale liquid culture. The bacterial strain is of the genus of Acetobacter or Gluconobacter. The seed liquid is prepared by culturing the colony on a slant surface on a solid medium, followed by multi-stage active liquid culture. The multi-stage active liquid culture has an initial stage of small scale active liquid culture and at least one enlarged scale active liquid culture.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel composition for a non-cariogenic confectionery or pharmaceutical product obtained by a hard sugar-coating method, and having improved crispiness relative to the prior art products. The invention also concerns the method of implementing said composition in the production of a non-cariogenic sugar-coated chewing-gum, characterised in that it helps considerably reduce the time taken to produce said products.

Abstract: A method of forming a frozen beverage vessel, the vessel having a shell of desired thickness and transparency surrounding an interior volume, the method including: (i) providing a mould having an interior surface, the interior surface having a shape corresponding to a desired external surface shape of the shell; (ii) at least partially filling the mould with a liquid; (iii) refrigerating the at least partially filled mould; (iv) rotating the at least partially filled mould, whilst under refrigeration, about an axis of rotation such that unfrozen liquid flows over the interior surface of the mould; (v) varying the axis of rotation; and (vi) repeating steps (iv) and (v) under conditions and for a time sufficient to form the shell of desired thickness and transparency.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pulse protein products, very low in, or substantially free of, pea/vegetable flavour notes characteristic of conventional commercial pulse protein products and useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The pulse protein products of the present invention are obtained by extracting pulse protein source with water to form an aqueous pulse protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous pulse protein solution from residual pulse protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous pulse protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.4 to solubilize the bulk of the protein and form an acidified pulse protein solution then separating the acidified pulse protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material. The acidified pulse protein solution may be dried following optional concentration and diafiltration to form a pulse protein product, which may be an isolate.

Abstract: The invention provides palatability enhancing compositions comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, one or more animal by-products, and one or more microbial proteins and comestible compositions comprising one or more comestible ingredients and the palatability enhancing compositions.

Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition comprises allulose, acesulfame K (Ace K) and fructose. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.

Abstract: Method for producing a tablet and tablet thus produced; the tablet is obtained by direct compression and comprises at least 60% by weight of fructose extracted from grapes; the tablet shows characteristics of colour, friability and cracking off definitely superior with respect to corresponding tablets obtained with fructose of different origin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fermented nutritional compositions comprising non-digestible oligosaccharides for improving the bioavailability of iron and preventing or treating of iron deficiency, in particular for infants and young children or pregnant women.

Abstract: The present invention describes a food supplement comprising isomaltulose, milk serum protein concentrate, linseed, milk serum mineral complex, short chain fructooligosacharides, lactoferrin, and vitamin B6. This food supplement was developed for use as support in the nutritional therapy in people suffering from Trisomy 21, Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity.

Abstract: A nutrition system for use during a preconception period, during pregnancy, during lactation, and/or during postnatal weight loss is disclosed herein. Also disclosed are compositions and kits for use therein, as well as methods of making and using same. Also disclosed are a range of preconception, prenatal, pregnancy, postnatal, and/or lactation food and/or beverage products, assemblies containing same, and methods of production and use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to an alginate composition for coating food products, in particular cooked meat products such as sausages and a method for producing the alginate composition. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing coated food products with the use of the alginate composition of the invention.

Abstract: A juice beverage includes 96.00% to 94.00% watermelon juice, 5.00% to 3.00% lime juice, and 2.50% to 0.50% beet juice. A method for making a juice beverage includes extracting watermelon juice from watermelons, extracting whole beet juice from whole beets, and adding the extracted whole beet juice to the extracted watermelon juice in a specified percentage by volume.

Abstract: Provided herein are beverage compositions to be ingested by a patient prior to administration of anesthesia or sedation comprising: a) one or more carbohydrates, wherein the total Calories available from the carbohydrates is at least about 200 and wherein the one or more carbohydrates are the sole source of significant Calories in the beverage; b) an acid, in a quantity sufficient to result in a pH of at least about 3.7 to about 4.5 and to enhance the shelf life and flavor of the beverage; c) a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is also a cerebro-vasoconstrictor; d) a sweetener and e) water, wherein the beverage composition, when ingested at least about two hours prior to administration of anesthesia or sedation is effective to relieve one or more symptoms associated with prolonged fasting. Further provided herein are methods of using the pre-operative beverage compositions disclosed herein in preparation for the safe induction of anesthesia or sedation in a patient before surgery.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flavor deterioration inhibitor which is capable of significantly suppressing a flavor deterioration phenomenon caused by light, heat or the like. The present invention relates to a flavor deterioration inhibitor which contains a solvent extract of parsley leaves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for cleaning up fruits, particularly strawberries and radishes, comprising: closed loop conveyor belt (5) for conveying fruits, provided with an upper conveying branch (5a), a lower returning branch (5b) and two front and rear connecting portions (5c, 5d), respectively, being arranged between said upper conveying branch (5a) and lower returning branch (5b), a plurality of holes (6) are formed in said conveyor belt (5), each hole being adapted to receive a fruit; actuating means for moving said conveyor belt (5) along a predetermined advancing direction (A); vacuum-generating means (8) comprising distributing means (10) being arranged under at least a predetermined portion of said upper conveying branch (5a) and within at least an operative portion of the front connecting portion (5c), said at least an operative portion being adjacent to said predetermined portion of said upper conveying branch (5a) to generate an attracting force directed towards said conveyor belt (

Abstract: An alkaloid composition for an e-cigarette contains a solvent and at least about 25 wt. % anatabine based on the total alkaloid weight of the composition. The alkaloid composition may be contained in a refilling cartridge for an e-cigarette, or in a container as part of a kit for refilling an e-cigarette. The alkaloid compositions disclosed herein feature a balanced form of alkaloids to provide an attractive alternative to smoking tobacco, in which nicotine makes up about 90 wt. % of the total alkaloid content. The alkaloid compositions are characterized by a significant quantity of anatabine, which has lower toxicity than other alkaloids such as nicotine. The alkaloid compositions enable individuals to experience the pleasure-enhancing attributes of conventional cigarette smoking, while avoiding exposure to combusted materials and other potentially hazardous components present in tobacco.

Abstract: An antioxidant formulation for use with electronic cigarettes is provided and the formulation comprises: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Trans-Resveratrol, polyphenol, and tertiary butyl hydroquinone

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a smoking article rod is provided. A forming device is configured to engage a continuous stream of a smokable filler material with a first surface of a longitudinally-continuous web of a wrapping material, the web having first and second edge portions extending along the web, and a second surface opposing the first surface. A wrapping device is configured to longitudinally overlap the first and second edge portions such that the first surface about the first edge portion extends over the second surface about the second edge portion, to contain the smokable filler material within the web. An adhesive applicator device is configured to apply an adhesive material to the second surface about and longitudinally along the second edge portion, between the overlapped edge portions, prior to the wrapping device engaging the overlapped edge portions, with the adhesive material therebetween, to form a sealed seam.

Abstract: A rectangular cigarette rolling paper (1) suitable for use in forming a self-rolled cigarette, comprises a repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive which is coated onto the bottom side of the paper (5) and is suitable for adhering said portion of the bottom side to the top side of the cigarette paper when the paper is formed into a cigarette by rolling the paper around tobacco. The sticky area comprises a plurality of regions (4) consisting of said repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive coated onto the bottom side of the paper and at least one region 6 where the bottom side of the paper is not coated with pressure sensitive adhesive. A plurality of the cigarette rolling papers may be assembled to form a pad of cigarette rolling papers.

Abstract: An aerosol electronics cleaner with trigger sprayer that can be easily held in one hand. The aerosol electronics cleaner can be used on circuit boards, connectors, electronic contacts to clean oil, dirt, flux residue and condensation from sensitive electronics. Also great for use on mods, e-cigs and/or vaporizers. An aerosol electronics cleaner with trigger sprayer that can be sprayed mods, e-cigs and/or vaporizers for removing e-liquid used in tobacco flavored or unfavored, non-tobacco flavored e-liquid and cannabis flavored and unflavored e-liquid.

Abstract: A method of assembling a tubular simulated cigarette, the method comprising providing an elongate hollow housing having an inhaling end and a refill end; inserting an outlet valve tube, a dip tube and a support from the refill end so that the support supports the proximal end of the dip tube in the housing; inserting a refill valve into the refill end and fixing it in place to form a composition reservoir with the dip tube placing the reservoir in fluid communication with an outlet orifice when the outlet valve tube is open; inserting a valve element into a recess in the side of the housing so that the valve element is positioned to selectively close the outlet valve tube; inserting a breath operated valve actuation mechanism laterally into the recess; and applying a cover to the recess.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for testing components of an aerosol delivery device. For example, a system for testing a control board for an aerosol delivery device may include a control board for an aerosol delivery device and a test apparatus. The test apparatus may provide a test initiation signal to the control board. The control board may execute an onboard diagnostic test to test operation of the control board in response to the test initiation signal. The control board may provide diagnostic information generated based on execution of the onboard diagnostic test to the test apparatus. The test apparatus may determine, based on the diagnostic information, whether the control board is faulty.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing and a cartridge including an atomizer and a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The cartridge may be configured to move relative to at least a portion of the housing between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Related assembly methods are also provided.

Abstract: The electronic smoking substitutive device comprises a tubular body (2) of rigid material, inside which a rechargeable electric battery and an atomizer suitable to be powered by said electric battery are arranged. Activation means (5) allow to operate the heating of said atomizer by the electric battery. A tank (10) containing an inhalable substance in aqueous solution is suitable to be placed in disposable manner in contact with said atomizer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a garment (1) having an attachment section (4) and a coverage section (2) connected with the attachment section (4) at a contact section (3). The coverage section (2) has holding means (10) with two holding parts (10A, 10B) for receiving both sides of the labia gap between the outer and inner labia. There are coverage means (11) between the holding parts (10A, 10B), to cover the area between the holding parts (10A, 10B).

Abstract: A sock is provided containing a non-slip sole connected to the bottom part. Specifically, the non-slip sole contains soft plastic material, fabric material, and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) layers placed on top of each other respectively.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for reducing the risk of infant suffocation. The system generally comprises pants, shirt, and at least two straps that secure the top side of the pants and the bottom side of the shirt either on the front, back, interior, or exterior sides of the pants and shirt. Those straps may also be adjustable for tautness. A further embodiment includes foot coverings that extend from the pants to cover the infant's feet. Such foot coverings may be made from a breathable material. The invention may also include cushioning to protect the infant from falls. The invention also includes a method for reducing the risk of infant suffocation. The method may include steps of dressing an infant in a pair of pants and shirt while using fabric straps to secure the shirt to the pants so the shirt does not ride up.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for holding up diaper in infant pants. The system generally comprises pants, shirt, and at least two straps that secure the top side of the pants and the bottom side of the shirt either on the front, back, interior, or exterior sides of the pants and shirt. Those straps may also be adjustable for tautness. A further embodiment includes foot coverings that extend from the pants to cover the infant's feet. Such foot coverings may be made from a breathable material. The invention may also include cushioning to protect the infant from falls. Finally, the invention generally includes elastic bands and cushioning on the buttocks portion of the pants to prevent an infant's diaper from sagging downward.

Abstract: The instant application discloses, among other things, a textured undergarment. In one embodiment, it may comprise an undergarment having stitching or appliqués which, when worn under fitted clothing, may produce an image visible through an outer layer of clothing. A textured undergarment may comprise an undershirt, underwear, bra, girdle, legging, or sleeve, for example. The image produced may include a decorative design such as stripes, circles, flowers, hearts, letters, religious symbols, or logos, for example. In another embodiment, a textured undergarment may have detachable designs which may allow a user to customize the images or pattern produced. In yet another embodiment, it may include raised designs which may dually function as a padding or cushion, for example.

Abstract: A garment portion comprises a flexible resilient belly panel portion adapted to substantially conform to and cover a wearer's belly. The belly panel portion extends from an upper edge portion below the wearer's breast area and over the wearer's abdomen to a lower edge portion below the wearer's waist. A waistband is selectively connected with the lower edge portion of the belly panel. The belly panel portion is removably attached to the waistband.

Abstract: The present invention provides a garment with cup sections, which can lift up entire breasts to a higher position and thus can attain improved breast-shaping properties. The garment with cup sections according to the present invention includes: a pair of cup sections 101; and a back section 103. The back section 103 is arranged on lateral sides of the pair of cup sections 101. Each of the cup sections 101 includes an upper breast retaining section 105 arranged between a front-center-side upper edge portion and a lateral-side upper edge portion on an inner side of the cup section 101. The upper breast retaining section 105 is formed so as to cover at least part of an upper breast region positioned obliquely upward to a lateral side relative to a nipple and apply a pressing force to the part.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments. The invention provides a wearable garment that is configured to integrate a sensing device into the garment. The garment is configured to counter-balance weight of a sample device, thereby evenly distributing weight about the garment. It may also be configured to releasably hold a sensing device, to retain components of the sensing device to the garment, and to position a distal end of the sampling device within a personal breathing zone of a wearer. In this manner, the invention provides a garment that seamlessly integrates the sensing device into the garment, is ergonomically balanced, and ensures that samples are consistently measured in the personal breathing zone of individuals.

Abstract: The present invention provides pants, such as pants that are worn as work uniform pants, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the pants comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the pant at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. Additionally, the manner in which the various portions of the pant are connected together may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility.

Abstract: A jean with integrated molding serving to shape the female body one desired areas of a lower and/or upper female body parts. The jean with integrated molding preferably comprise an first fabric providing compressing characteristics with tension elements for shaping the female's silhouette, a second fabric providing expandable characteristics and a third fabric surrounding at least said first fabric.