Patents Issued in July 14, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160198720
    Abstract: This can provide a volatile disinfectant produced by bubbling ozone gas into a volatile solvent, the volatile solvent containing at least one volatile liquid paraffin, one volatile silicone oil, or a mixture thereof as a base under stirring the volatile solvent to thereby allow the volatile solvent to contain the ozone gas, the volatile disinfectant characterized in that, when applied to an object, the volatile disinfectant inactivates pathogens on the object and then volatilizes from the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: E-TECH CO., LTD
    Inventor: Eiichi YOSHIDA
  • Publication number: 20160198721
    Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a one-liquid stabilized hypobromous acid composition which contains substantially no bromate ions, has excellent sterilization performance, exhibits almost no corrosiveness relative to metals, and displays excellent storage stability. This method for producing the stabilized hypobromous acid composition includes a step in which a reaction is induced by adding, under an inert gas atmosphere, bromine to a mixed solution including water, an alkali hydroxide, and sulfamic acid, wherein the proportion of bromine added is not more than 25 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: ORGANO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiro YOSHIKAWA, Shintaro SOMEYA, Masato TSUJI, Chiharu OHMORI
  • Publication number: 20160198722
    Abstract: An attractant and distance marking device for indicating predetermined distances from a hunting position, includes a solution having a dispersing agent and a suspension suspended in the dispersing agent. The suspension includes base paint, animal attractant, and pigment. A pressurized aerosol container has a body portion defining a sealed interior space and has an actuator, the interior space housing the solution, the actuator being configured to selectively disperse the solution from the interior space. The solution further includes an effective amount of thickening agent sufficient such that the solution has a consistency capable of adhering to environmental structure when dispersed from the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory S. Fisher, Robert E. Brooks, III
  • Publication number: 20160198723
    Abstract: A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the same for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier 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, 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Fefer
  • Publication number: 20160198724
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Niranjan Ramanlal Gandhi, Victoria Palmer Skebba, Gary A. Strobel
  • Publication number: 20160198725
    Abstract: A limonoid composition for the prevention and control of marine ectoparasites on fish is provided herein. Said composition comprises at least one limonoid selected from the group consisting of azadirachtin, salannin, meliantriol, karanjin, and nimbin or is an extract from Neem, Milletia pinnata, or Azadirachta indica. Said composition may be deposited on a polymer which is in the form of a net or cage. Alternatively, said composition may be incorporated into a fish feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Nikhil A. Gunari, Gilbert C. Walker
  • Publication number: 20160198726
    Abstract: A baking tray for holding ice cream cones or similar objects. The baking tray includes a rectangular panel having a pair of legs extending from opposing sides thereof, wherein the legs serve to dispose the rectangular panel in a horizontal orientation and in an elevated position. The rectangular panel further includes openings thereon arranged in a grid pattern, wherein the openings are sized to receive a portion of an ice cream cone or similar object therein so as to support the ice cream cones in an upright orientation. The rectangular panel also includes a pair of handles extending from opposing sides of the rectangular panel to assist the user when transporting the baking tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Sharron E. Cochran
  • Publication number: 20160198727
    Abstract: An absorbent food pad in which the rate of release of carbon dioxide is controlled through either or both the chemistry and architecture of the absorbent food pad. In a preferred embodiment, the absorbent food pad has two carbon dioxide generation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald Jensen, Sayandro Versteylen, Brett N. Stoll
  • Publication number: 20160198728
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition, a process of making the composition, and a method of using the composition for attaining a longer shelf life for poultry. The antimicrobial composition comprises buffered vinegar (BV) and lauramide arginine ethyl ester (LAE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Sandra Sandra, Henry Liu
  • Publication number: 20160198729
    Abstract: The invention achieves control over mixing controlled atmosphere storage of fruit vegetables by preparing an air-conditioned cold store, selecting fruits and vegetables, precooling, and stacking. Fruits and vegetables, upon pickup. are precooled to 9-11° C. in a vacuum pre-cooler for 12-24 hours. They are then stacked in a controlled atmosphere storage house. O2, CO2, N2 and Ar with different proportions are used for modified atmosphere packaging. The invention can extend the storage of mixing storage of various kinds of typical fruits and vegetables to more than 50 days, during which the fruits and vegetables are maintained in good color and flavor and have higher peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase and cellulose activity; also, accumulation of hazardous substances such as superoxide anion free radical, hydrogen peroxide and malonaldehyde is effectively reduced, the retention rate of Vc is up to 80%-90%, and the weight loss ratio can be controlled to be below 8%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicants: Jiangnan University, Wuxi Delin Marine Equipment Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Zhang, Jiali Fan, Feng Dai, Yongliang Song, Dongcui Fan
  • Publication number: 20160198730
    Abstract: A produce ripening chamber is described which comprises an air conditioning system for circulating air through the chamber and regulating the air temperature and a doping system for regulating the concentration of a ripening agent in the recirculated air. The chamber 10 has a floor 12, a ceiling 14 and side walls 16 extending between the floor 12 and the ceiling 14. At least one kerb 20 is arranged on the floor for spacing a pallet 24 resting on the floor 12 from a side wall 16 and a duct 18 arranged is at the ceiling end of the latter side wall 16 to seal against the side facing the latter side wall of an upper produce box supported by the pallet. In this way, an air flow channel 30, 32 is defined between the boxes 20 stacked on the pallet 24 and the side wall 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Alan GARRATT
  • Publication number: 20160198731
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for providing creamer compositions with enhanced coffee taste and/or coffee aromas. In addition the invention relates to the use of such creamer compositions in coffee mixes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Martine Daenzer-Alloncle, Cedric Dubois, Kevan Elsby, Lennart Fries, Mathieu Murith, Gerhard Niederreiter, Matthieu Pouzot, Marija Srbljin
  • Publication number: 20160198732
    Abstract: Present embodiments generally relate to a sweetened soluble beverage component and a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge includes a cup, a lid and a single serving of sweetened soluble beverage component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Charles
  • Publication number: 20160198733
    Abstract: A chocolate contains 25 to 65 mass % of fats and oils, the fats and oils containing 5 to 40 mass % of triacylglycerol containing constituent fatty acid of 6 to 10 carbons. Furthermore, a provided method of manufacturing a chocolate includes: performing a tempering treatment to a melted chocolate prepared so as to contain 25 to 65 mass % of fats and oils, the fats and oils containing 5 to 40 mass % of triacylglycerol containing constituent fatty acid of 6 to 10 carbons; and subsequently cooling and solidifying the tempered chocolate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyomi OONISHI
  • Publication number: 20160198734
    Abstract: A machine for simultaneously making first and second liquid or semi-liquid products includes a first stirrer operating on a first container and a second stirrer operating on a second container. A thermodynamic heat treatment system includes a circuit filled with a heat exchanger fluid, a compressor operating on the fluid, a first heat exchanger affected by the fluid to exchange heat with the first container, and a second heat exchanger affected by the fluid to exchange heat with the second container. A first device for adjusting the flow rate of the fluid allows adjustment of the thermal power exchanged by the first heat exchanger. A second device for adjusting the flow rate of the fluid allows adjustment of the thermal power exchanged by the second heat exchanger. A control unit controls the first and second devices as a function of a measured operating parameter of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Andrea Cocchi, Roberto Lazzarini
  • Publication number: 20160198735
    Abstract: A system, machines and consumables for the preparation of portioned amount of a cooled edible product constituting a defined number of servings which may be 1, 2, 3, etc. are provided. One example of such an edible product is ice cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: BARAK BETH HALACHMI
  • Publication number: 20160198736
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, comprising: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller a dispensing system in communication the operator interface; the programmable controller, being wirelessly connected to the interne, and being operable to associate the at least one edible item with the least one flowable edible and/or inedible product; and the dispensing system dispenses an amount of the at least one flowable edible and/or inedible product associated with the selected edible item when the at least one edible and/or inedible item is selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony V. FEOLA
  • Publication number: 20160198737
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a method for recovering useful fish meat proteins from waste water generated during fish paste or fishmeal production is provided. The provided is a method for recovering water-soluble proteins from fish paste leaching waste water or stick water, comprising: adjusting the pH of fish paste leaching waste water or stick water to 4.5-5.5 to insolubilize water-soluble proteins; heating the insolubilized proteins to 30° C. to 90° C. to cause the proteins to flocculate so as to form flocs; subjecting the flocs to solid-liquid separation using a decanter centrifuge during heating; and recovering proteins in the form of solid content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: MARUHA NICHIRO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuya SHIROTA, Ryusuke NAKASHIMA, Shin-ichiro NISHIMOTO, Kenji FUNAKI, Takeshi SUZUKI, Itaru KAWADA
  • Publication number: 20160198738
    Abstract: Embodiments herein related to multi-component packaged food products which have been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package, including at least a first component and a second component in contact with (e.g., immersed in) the first component, wherein said first component is comprised of a substantially water-based, liquid, pasty or gelled food such as sauce, gel, gravy, jus or the like, and wherein the second component consists of one or more relatively hard, manufactured pieces that substantially retain their initial shape and hard or crunchy textural functionality for at least an expected shelf-life of the product whilst exposed to the moisture content of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Sleigh, Brad William Woonton, Estelle Lifran, Tanoj Singh, Aung Htoon, Susan Finnegan
  • Publication number: 20160198739
    Abstract: Dietary compositions for ingestion by ruminants and methods for feeding the dietary compositions to ruminants are disclosed. The dietary compositions may include ruminant feed products having at least one saturated fatty acid component including at least about 90% of a palmitic acid compound. The ruminant feed product may be fed to the ruminant according to a feed program that is based on physical characteristics and/or a time period associated with the ruminant. For example, an amount of the ruminant feed product fed to the ruminant may be based on the calving cycle and/or lactation cycle of the ruminant and one of a body weight or a milk yield of the ruminant. Ingestion of the ruminant feed product by a ruminant according to the feed program may increase the milk yield and/or the milk fat content of milk produced by the ruminant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Benemilk Oy
    Inventors: Feng Wan, Ilmo Pellervo Aronen, Merja Birgitta Holma, Christopher John Buntel
  • Publication number: 20160198740
    Abstract: An edible pet chew is disclosed that is comprised of fibrous protein, water absorbing polymer, plasticizer, water, and a combination of anthocyanins and turmeric. The pet chew provides excellent textural properties and improved solubility in the stomach and intestinal environment for improved pet safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Brad Quest, Alex Camire, Ralf Reiser, Francis Shields
  • Publication number: 20160198741
    Abstract: Formulation choices and/or process parameters can be used to modify the texture of extrusion cooked food products. Interactions between formulation choices and process parameters may be used in concert to produce extrusion cooked food products of low density and low hardness. Low density and low harness may make the kibble texture easier or more pleasant to chew or swallow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagran, Isoken Omosefe Airen, Joan Helen Mooney, Gregory William Duritsch, William Christopher Schildknecht
  • Publication number: 20160198742
    Abstract: Formulation choices and/or process parameters can be used to modify the texture of extrusion cooked food products. Interactions between formulation choices and process parameters may be used in concert to produce extrusion cooked food products of low density and low hardness. Low density and low harness may make the kibble texture easier or more pleasant to chew or swallow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagran, Isoken Omosefe Airen, Joan Helen Mooney, Gregory William Duritsch, William Christopher Schildknecht
  • Publication number: 20160198743
    Abstract: This method for producing cooked fresh pasta with a sauce involves: a fresh pasta preparation step of preparing a dough by adding water to a raw material flour, obtaining a fresh pasta by extruding the dough at a pressure of from 35 to 100 kgf/cm2, and subjecting the fresh pasta to a dry heating treatment to adjust the mass of the fresh pasta after the treatment to 80 to 97 mass % with respect to the mass of the fresh pasta before the treatment; and a cooking step of obtaining cooked fresh pasta by boil-cooking or steam-cooking the fresh pasta after the dry heating treatment. Preferably, the raw material flour contains an emulsifier, and a flour material including wheat flour as a main component; and the content of the emulsifier is from 0.2 to 2 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the flour material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Youhei SUGA, Hitomi YAMAGUCHI, Youichirou MIYA, Takenori WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20160198744
    Abstract: A frozen ready-made polenta in the form of frozen granules or flakes with a greater dimension of 1-60 mm and an average weight ?6.0 g, homogeneous in size and able to be thawed and/or heated rapidly to produce polenta having texture and organoleptic characteristics of freshly cooked polenta; a process for producing a frozen ready-made polenta in the form of granules or flakes, comprising steps of: providing a traditional polenta at a temperature ?40° C.; dividing it into semifinished products in the form of granules or flakes; deep-freezing the semifinished products by keeping them into a bath of a liquid at a temperature of ??30° C. for a first time interval, thus obtaining partially deep-frozen granules or flakes of polenta; subjecting such granules or flakes for a second time interval to a second deep-freezing step at a temperature between ?90° C. and ?30° C., thus obtaining deep-frozen granules or flakes of polenta.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Maurizio Vezzani
  • Publication number: 20160198745
    Abstract: This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kerry C. Huber, Wei Chen Yu
  • Publication number: 20160198746
    Abstract: Provided are a novel compound useful for adjusting sweetness or saltiness or inhibiting ENaC, and use thereof. An octenyl sulfate ester of the following Formula (1) or a salt thereof, wherein the wavy line represents any one of cis- or trans-configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Masanori MATSUURA, Tomohiro NAKAGAWA, Keiichi YOSHIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20160198747
    Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to 1H-pyrrole-2,4-dicarbonyl- derivatives of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, Z. Z? and J are as defined in the description, to mixtures thereof and to the use thereof as flavoring agents. The compounds in accordance with the present invention are suitable for producing, imparting, or intensifying an umami flavor. The invention further relates to flavoring mixtures, compositions for oral consumption as well as ready-to-eat, ready-to-use and semifinished products, comprising an effective amount of the compound of Formula (I) or of a mixture of compounds of Formula (I) and to specific methods for producing, imparting, modifying and/or intensifying specific flavor impressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Marcel Winning, Stefan Lohmer, Paolo Pevarello
  • Publication number: 20160198748
    Abstract: Methods of preparing highly purified steviol glycosides, particularly rebaudiosides A, D and M are described. The methods include utilizing recombinant microorganisms for converting various staring compositions to target steviol glycosides. In addition, novel steviol glycosides reb D2 and reb M2 are disclosed, as are methods of preparing the same. The highly purified rebaudiosides are useful as non-caloric sweetener in edible and chewable compositions such as any beverages, confectioneries, bakery products, cookies, and chewing gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Indra Prakash, Cynthia Bunders, Pankaj Soni, Avetik Markosyan, Jarrin Cyrille, Aurelien Badie, Rober Ter Halle
  • Publication number: 20160198749
    Abstract: A sweetener composition comprising: at least one high potency sweetener; and at least one anti-foaming agent, wherein the at least one high potency sweetener contains hydrophilic and hydrophobic structural moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Nehemiah FLETCHER, Jason C. COHEN, Adrienne Stucky POHRTE
  • Publication number: 20160198750
    Abstract: Sweetener compositions including at least 3% Rebaudioside N by weight based on the total weight of sweetener campounds in the sweetener composition are disclosed. The sweetener compositions are used to prepare sweetened compositions including food, beverages, dental products, pharmaceuticals, and nutriceuticals. Disclosed are methods of preparing sweetener compositions and sweetened compositions including Rebaudioside N, providing improved sweetener flavors, including providing a sugar-like flavor and temporal profile to sweetener and sweetened compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Ting Liu CARLSON, Nathan Edward KNUTSON
  • Publication number: 20160198751
    Abstract: A sweetener composition comprising: at least one sweetener; at least one anti-foaming agent; and at least one flavour enhancer, wherein the flavour enhancer is: at least one high potency sweetener that contains hydrophilic and hydrophobic structural moieties; and used in an amount below its sweetness threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Nehemiah FLETCHER, Jason C. COHEN, Adrienne Stucky POHRTE
  • Publication number: 20160198752
    Abstract: A nutritional plan based on a person's individual genetic APO E genotype, which has been shown to be the number one gene affecting diet, cholesterol, heart disease, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and chronic illness, possibly autism, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases, and that focuses on the right percentages of macronutrients for each individual's genetic type, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Pamela McDonald Cassidy
  • Publication number: 20160198753
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to concentrated liquid human milk fortifiers using extensively hydrolyzed casein as a protein source, a stabilizer system comprising octenyl succinic anhydride modified corn starch in combination with a low acyl gellan gum, and the carotenoid lutein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: MUSTAFA VURMA, BRIDGET BARRETT-REIS, TERRENCE MAZER, CORYN COMMARE, MAGGIE HRONCICH, JEFFREY BOFF
  • Publication number: 20160198754
    Abstract: A method and composition comprising hydrolyzed starch. In a first aspect, the method comprises several steps. A first step comprises combining at least a portion of pulse and a suitable enzyme to form an enzyme-pulse starting mixture. The enzyme-pulse starting mixture comprises starch. A second step comprises heating the enzyme-pulse starting mixture to between about 48.89° C. and about 93.33° C. to begin to hydrolyze the starch, thereby providing a heated pulse mixture. A third step comprises extruding the heated pulse mixture to continue hydrolyzing the starch and further to gelatinize and cook the heated pulse mixture thereby providing a pulse product comprising gelatinized, hydrolyzed starch. In a second aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising at least a portion of pulse, and the at least a portion of pulse comprises gelatinized, hydrolyzed starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Carder, Robert E. Chatel, Yongsoo Chung, Justin A. French, Wesley Twombly
  • Publication number: 20160198755
    Abstract: Homeopathic water compositions are described, as well as beverage articles for making drinking water formulations with such compositions. One such beverage article includes a water bottle, and a dispensing cap adapted to be secured to the water bottle. The dispensing cap contains dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch particles that are dispensable into water in the water bottle by user actuation of the dispensing cap, to constitute the homeopathic water formulation for consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: ESSENTIALIFE HOMEOPATHICS
    Inventor: Ramin Stephan Bayani
  • Publication number: 20160198756
    Abstract: A method of pascalizing foodstuffs using a blockless high pressure processing (HPP) machine is used to kill bacteria, viruses, molds, etc. in foods in order to extend shelf life without preservatives. In order for the method to be performed, an externally-frame, a tubular shell, a first plug, and a second plug are provided as components of the HPP machine. The tubular shell is used to hold foodstuffs which are to be pascalized. The first plug and the second plug are placed onto either end of the tubular shell to form a pressurable vessel. In order for the pressurable vessel to stay intact during the pascalization process, the pressurable vessel is placed within the externally-bracing frame. As water is pumped into the pressurable vessel, the first plug and the second plug move outward and rest against the externally-bracing frame, instead of blocks which would otherwise be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Adrian Staruszkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20160198757
    Abstract: A food forming and shaping device. The food forming and shaping device may comprise: a mixer, forming and shaping portion, and cutter. The mixer may comprise: at binder container, a cereal base container, and a hopper. The binder container may store and dispense a binder to the hopper. The cereal base container may store and dispense a cereal base to the hopper. The hopper may mix the cereal base and the binder to create the food mixture. The hopper may pour the food mixture onto a mixing surface of the frame. The forming and shaping portion may comprise: a frame; rollers, motors, pistons, and top mixing surface. The rollers may be rotatably connected to the frame and may be adjacent to one another. The motors may actuate the rollers, such that the motors may actuate the feed roll heads in the same direction. When the food mixture is placed onto the top mixing surface, the shoulder plate may move the food mixture to the rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Brian B. Park
  • Publication number: 20160198758
    Abstract: This invention relates to nicotine microparticles formulations made with the help of a diketopiperazine compound, in particular fumaryl diketopiperazine (FDKP). The invention relates to the various types of microparticles that can be made, in particular nicotine-coated and nicotine-loaded microparticles. The invention further relates to the various methods that can be used in making the microparticles. One particular method involves making FDKP microparticles which are further surface-coated with nicotine. Another particular method involves mixing nicotine with FDKP2? and/or FDKP and then forming microparticles which contain nicotine throughout their volume. The invention also relates to the use of this microparticles in tobacco related therapies, such as tobacco replacement or tobacco withdrawal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Stenzler, Noe Zamel, Arthur Slutsky, Steven Ellis
  • Publication number: 20160198759
    Abstract: Improved vaping fluids for energy boos, relaxation, appetite and other functions contain active ingredients combined with cyclodextrin to enhance absorption and avoid irritation. Active ingredients include caffeine, theophylline, yerba mate and valerian as well as taurine, carnitine and L-tryptophan. The active ingredients are combined with an aqueous solution of hydrophilic solvents (such as glycerin or propylene glycol) as well as traces of scents or flavors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: ZIP LLC
    Inventors: Shyam Kuntawala, Lawrence Moy, Ashish Patel
  • Publication number: 20160198760
    Abstract: A wrapper for a smoking article includes a web; and a patterned deposit on at least a portion of one surface of the wrapper, wherein the patterned deposit comprises catalyst particles. The patterned deposit can include a nanoparticle catalyst that is capable of catalyzing the conversion of a constituent gas component in the mainstream and/or sidestream smoke of the smoking article. The constituent gas component can be carbon monoxide and/or nitric oxide and the catalyst particles can be iron oxide. Also provided is a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod having a wrapper formed around the tobacco rod, the wrapper including a patterned deposit on at least a portion of one surface of the wrapper. A method of making the wrapper and a method of making a smoking article utilizing the wrapper are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
    Inventors: Ping LI, Shalva GEDEVANISHVILI, Firooz RASOULI, Weijun ZHANG, Rajesh K. GARG, Hector ALONSO
  • Publication number: 20160198761
    Abstract: A cigarette paper is disclosed that has at least one treated area to which a composition that contains filler particles or a mixture of filler particles is applied. The diffusion capacity thereby in the at least one treated area is less than in an untreated area of the cigarette paper, wherein at least 20% by weight, preferably at least 50% by weight and particularly preferably at least 70% by weight of the filler particles in the treated area are formed by a filler with a flaked shape or a filler with a cubic shape. Additionally or alternatively, a filler with a scalenohedral or rhombohedral crystal structure can be used, as long as the particle size distribution is selected appropriately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Dietmar Volgger, Roland Zitturi
  • Publication number: 20160198762
    Abstract: A Hookah Heat Management Accessory comprising a base plate configured to rest on the tobacco bowl sitting on the top of a Hookah and which conducts heat from charcoal, or other heat source, to the tobacco beneath it; an insulating wall connected to the base plate; an inner lid that mates to the aforementioned wall piece; and an outer lid that is loosely attached to the inner lid allowing for rotation, ventilation, and thermal regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Reza Bavar
  • Publication number: 20160198763
    Abstract: A case with a decorative external surface, wherein a hollow, durable cylindrical compartment is provided to store an e-cigarette, covered by a magnetic, flip-top cap comprises a carrying case for an e-cigarette. The case is provided in a range of sizes to fit any e-cigarette, and provides an external clip, enabling the user to secure it to a belt, the edge of a pocket, or the shoulder strap of a backpack, purse, or similar accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis Adkins, Terry Adkins
  • Publication number: 20160198764
    Abstract: A tobacco pouch with a front panel and a back panel, which are connected with one another via a first folding line at a first lateral edge, via a first connecting means at a second lateral edge, and via a second connecting means at a lower edge, a strip-shaped, openable first closure running along an upper edge from the first folding line to the first connecting means, sealing an opening, and at least one strip-shaped, openable second closure located in between the first closure and the second connecting means and miming from the first folding line up to the first connecting means, dividing the inside of the tobacco pouch into at least two chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel SÜSS, Carmen BÜHR
  • Publication number: 20160198765
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprising an outer sleeve pipe (1) and a light cap (2) arranged at one extremity of the outer sleeve pipe (1). A snapping-connection structure is provided on the light cap (2). The snapping-connection structure is either a snapping-connection part (23), a snapping-connection piece (4) or a snapping-connection ring (5). An insertion part (22) is arranged within the outer sleeve pipe (1). The snapping-connection part (23) extends from the outer wall of the insertion part (22) towards the inner wall of the outer sleeve pipe (1). The light cap (2) is snappingly connected with the outer sleeve pipe (1) via the snapping-connection part (23).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: KIMREE HI-TECH INC.
    Inventor: Qiuming Liu
  • Publication number: 20160198766
    Abstract: A battery component and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. The battery component comprises an outer sleeve pipe and a battery. The battery comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The battery component also comprises a first charging electrode-arranged at an one end of the outer sleeve pipe and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second charging electrode arranged on the outer wall of the outer sleeve pipe and electrically connected to the second electrode. The beneficial effect of implementing the present invention is that: the battery component employs the first charging electrode arranged on one end of the outer sleeve pipe and the second charging electrode arranged on the outer wall of the outer sleeve pipe, when charging the battery component, only the first charging electrode and the second charging electrode need to be inserted into a charger, thus conserving charging operation time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Qiuming Liu
  • Publication number: 20160198767
    Abstract: A vaporizer may include a battery housing and a cartomizer connectable to the battery housing. A battery may be housed within the battery housing. The cartomizer may have a cartomizer body dimensioned to hold a vaporizable substance. The cartomizer may also include a heating element to heat the vaporizable substance. A cutoff device may be connectable to the heating element to disrupt the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: VMR Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jan Andries Verleur
  • Publication number: 20160198768
    Abstract: An atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette with the atomization assembly. The atomization assembly comprises an oil guide member, a heating member wound round on the oil guide member, and a first electrically-conductive connecting member and a second electrically-conductive connecting member are being connected with two ends of the heating member respectively; the heating member includes at least one plane, and one plane in the at least one plane is attached to and wound towards an outside surface of the oil guide member with a close fit. Since the heating member is designed with at least one plane and the plane is wound towards an outer surface of the oil guide member, the contact area between the heating member and the oil guide member is increased so that the amount of atomization generated per unit time is improved, the atomization effect is improved, and user experience is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Kimree Hi-Tech Inc.
    Inventor: Qiuming Liu
  • Publication number: 20160198769
    Abstract: An atomization assembly and electronic cigarette are provided. The atomization assembly is used for combining with a battery assembly to form an electronic cigarette. The atomization assembly comprises an outer sleeve (1), and a suction nozzle cover (2) inserted at one end of the outer sleeve (1). A sealing component (3), which is fixedly connected to the suction nozzle cover (2), is provided and protrudes radially from a circumferential outer side wall of the suction nozzle cover (2). The hardness of the sealing component (3) is smaller than that of the suction nozzle cover (2). The suction nozzle cover (2) is integrated with the sealing component (3) into one piece by double-shot molding, so that the suction nozzle cover (2) has a sealing function. A gap between the engagement surfaces of the suction nozzle cover (2) and the outer sleeve (1) is sealed, thereby preventing leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Qiuming Liu