Abstract: A food product includes at least one shell that contains one or more ingredients within the at least one shell. The at least one shell can be dissolved or melted into a heated liquid to release the one or more ingredients and form a heated beverage. As a particular example, multiple shells could be formed from chocolate and can contain ingredients for hot cocoa (such as cocoa mix and marshmallows). The multiple shells could be arranged in a particular pattern and decorated to form a character, such as a snowman.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for preparing a cooled food product, comprising: a receiving seat (1), for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container, comprising a heat exchange element (1a) having a heat exchange contact surface (21) arranged to be in contact with an outer surface of a side wall (8d) of the container when the container is placed in the machine, and a stirring unit (5) connectable to a stirring member (9) and arranged for driving the stirring member (9) according to a combination of movements, wherein at least one of the combination of movements has a component directed towards the interior of the container when placed in the receiving seat (1). The method further relates to a system comprising the machine and a container and a method of preparation.

Abstract: A device for monitoring the dispensing of a soft serve product from a soft serve product dispensing machine has a housing with an open pocket formed in its side wall so that the monitoring device may be mounted on a handle of the product dispensing machine. The device includes electronic circuitry, including an accelerometer, that senses the position of the handle of the product dispensing machine. When the handle is sensed to be in a product dispense position, a timing circuit within the device monitors the time during which a soft serve product is dispensed by the machine. Knowing the flow rate of soft serve product from the dispensing machine, the monitoring device will cause a light emitting diode to illuminate to signal the user of the device to re-position the handle of the product dispensing device in the non-dispensing position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an aerated dairy product. Specifically, the invention relates to a method of producing an aerated soured dairy product. The present invention relates also to an aerated dairy product. The present invention also relates to a method of producing a premix for an aerated dairy product. The present invention relates also to a premix for an aerated dairy product.

Abstract: Soy protein products are provided which lack the characteristic beany flavour of conventional soy protein isolates and can replace conventional isolates in various food products to provide food products having improved flavour.

Abstract: Granulated animal feed additives having high bulk density were obtained by adding a surface-active substance to a fermentation broth containing amino acid before spray-drying, wherein low residual moisture levels were achieved at high spray rates and low granulator temperatures.

Abstract: By substituting biomass with a surface-active substance in a fermentation broth containing amino acid before spray-drying, granulated animal feed additives with improved product specifications were obtained.

Abstract: Dietary compositions containing at least one carbohydrate are described herein, as well as methods for their preparation and use. A premix dietary composition may include a fatty acid component and a carbohydrate component. The fatty acid component may include at least about 90% saturated fatty acid by weight. The fatty acid component may be present in the dietary composition in an amount of at least about 30% by weight of the dietary composition.

Abstract: Dietary compositions containing at least one protein component are described herein, as well as methods for their preparation and use. A premix dietary composition may include a fatty acid component and a protein component. The fatty acid component may include at least about 90% saturated fatty acid by weight. The fatty acid component may be present in the dietary composition in an amount of at least about 10% by weight of the dietary composition.

Abstract: A nutraceutical supplement for providing enhanced mitochondrial energizing activity and reduced inflammation, thereby resulting in enhanced resistance to training injuries and diseases and enhances peak athletic performance. The supplement may be provided as a formulation including Coenzyme Q10, d-Ribose, Boswellia and Curcumin. These ingredients may provide enhanced mitochondrial energizing activity and reduced stress, inflammation and injuries.

Abstract: Dried airy chip manufactured form pureed frozen berries and/or fruits, sugar, has reduced sugar content and further comprises a sweetener and agent binding water emitted from the berries or fruits.

Abstract: A rebaudioside D containing sweetening composition exhibiting taste like sugar containing a carrier and rebaudioside D is disclosed. A method of making the rebaudioside D containing sweetening composition; and a method of using the rebaudioside D containing sweetening composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving tolerance to hypoallergenic infant formulas. The method comprises neutralizing the pH of infant formulas containing ingredients exhibiting fishy, sour, or beany characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed are emulsions including an aqueous phase with an emulsifier dissolved in the aqueous phase, an oil phase including oil droplets, and a solid weighting agent encapsulated in the oil droplets. The ratio of the solid weighting agent to the oil phase in the emulsion may be from about 1:5 to about 1:2000. The emulsions may be used with ready-to-drink and liquid concentrate beverages. Methods for making such emulsions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method for decontaminating bulk food and/or feed material, in particular raw food and/or feed materials, comprising the following method steps: —inserting the bulk material into a rotary tube dryer, —increasing the temperature of the bulk material by means of at least one infrared radiator up to a defined treatment temperature range while at the same time rotating the bulk material, —maintaining the temperature of the bulk material in the treatment temperature range during a treatment phase by means of the infrared radiator while at the same time rotating the bulk material, —reducing the temperature of the bulk material to a discharge temperature while at the same time rotating the bulk material, —discharging the bulk material from the rotary tube dryer.

Abstract: Food additives and food packaging materials having phase change materials are provided. Examples of phase change materials include gallic acid esters, tannic acid esters, fulvic acid, chitosan esters, hemicellulose derived esters, and the like. Methods of making and using the same are also provided.

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for removal of undesired portions of a fruit or vegetable, such as removal of calyxes from strawberries before they are flash frozen. An automated process for high-throughput fruit or vegetable calyx removal includes a loading system, an identification system, and a removal system. The loading system is configured to transport the fruit or vegetable through the automated process. The loading system may also orient the fruits or vegetables along an axis of the fruit and or align the fruit or vegetables in a desired pattern, orientation, and/or arrangement. The identification system is configured to locate the calyx and determines calyx position data and an optimal cutting path for individual fruit. The removal system uses data received from the identification system to separate the calyx from the fruit or vegetable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) and method for shaping a food product comprising: an open container (102) for receiving food mix, the container (102) being divided into a plurality of open container chambers (104) in which each container chamber (104) has a side wall forming an opening for receiving the food mix; a mould insert (114) comprising a plurality of mould chambers (116), each mould chamber (116) having a side wall which cooperates with the side wall of one of the container chambers (104) to define a plurality of interior mould cavities (120) when the container (102) and the mould insert (114) are joined.

Abstract: The invention relates to the tobacco substitutes, in particular to smoking compositions without tobacco and is intended mainly for smoking with the hookah use. In the method of preparation the smoking composition without tobacco for the hookah which comprises the preliminary preparation of the main organic material, at least one type of fruits is used as the main organic filling material and the mix of propyleneglycol and food glycerin. The method of preparation the smoking composition without tobacco for the hookah allows to reduce the burning rate and the consumption for one filling. This method improves the quality of the smoking composition.

Abstract: An e-vaping device includes a first cartomizer section including a housing body with an inner tube extending longitudinally within the housing. A tubular reservoir for storing an e-vaping liquid is positioned between the housing body and the inner tube, with a wick is in fluid communication with the tubular reservoir. A heater is configured to vaporize the e-vaping liquid in the wick. The tubular reservoir is helically wound around the inner tube, and a vent hole is included in a distal end of the tubular reservoir. A cross-sectional diameter of the wick equals a cross-sectional diameter of the tubular reservoir.

Abstract: An atomizing device of an electronic cigarette is disclosed. The atomizing device comprises a liquid cup used for accommodating tobacco liquid, an outer tube wrapped outside the liquid cup and a heating atomizing component disposed at a bottom of the liquid cup. A bottom of the heating atomizing component is sealed by a liquid blocking plug. A top of the liquid cup is provided and disposed with a detachable top cover and a detachable sealing plug used to seal the top of the liquid cup. A liquid filling hole and an exhaust hole are respectively disposed and installed at the liquid cup. The atomizing device of an electronic cigarette of the present invention is able to avoid any difficulty of pouring tobacco liquid due to incapability of exhausting air resided in the liquid cup out, and to accelerate a pouring speed of tobacco liquid so that production efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: The design and structure as well as the control scheme of a smart electronic vaporizer device having a micro-machined (a.k.a. MEMS, Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) mass flow sensor and control electronics that provide the vaporizing process in proportional to the user inhalation flowrate or strength for the best simulation of the experience for traditional cigarette. The device further incorporates a MEMS gas composition sensor that is coupled with the mass flow sensor to measure the user's respiratory health data, including but not limited to asthma status and metabolism related respiratory exchange rate. The device is further capable to relay the data to the designated mobile device and further to the designated cloud for big data process and sharing.

Abstract: An apparatus is arranged to heat smokable material (5) to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a housing and a plurality of heater segments longitudinally arranged within the housing for heating smokable material contained within the apparatus. At least one heater segment is arranged so as to heat smokable material contained within the at least one heater segment more quickly than at least one other heater segment heats smokable material contained within the at least one other heater segment.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device comprising a storage portion (113, 501) for storing aerosol-forming substrate (115, 505). The device comprises: a vaporizer (119, 509) for heating the aerosol-forming substrate (115, 505), a capillary material (117, 507) for conveying the liquid aerosol-forming substrate (115, 505) from the storage portion (113, 501) towards the vaporizer (119, 509) by capillary action, and a porous material (201, 301, 405, 511) between the capillary material (117, 507) and the vaporizer (119, 509).

Abstract: The invention concerns a cup (12) for a bra (10) that comprises an outer shell (38) forming a recess (40) of a generally hemispherical shape and that is defined by a peripheral edge (32), characterised in that the cup (12) comprises at least an inner skin (42) forming a lining that is fixed to the peripheral edge (32) of the cup (12) and that partially covers the recess (40) formed by the outer shell (38), defining a space with the outer shell (38), and in that the inner skin (42) is designed to be tensioned when the cup (12) is placed on a breast.

Abstract: A brassiere steel ring having an irregular cross section that is comfortable to wear and has a long life is provided. The steel ring has an overall arc shape comprising an arc-shaped inner edge and an arc-shaped outer edge. A reduced neck section is provided in the middle part of the cross section of the steel ring. The reduced neck section divides the cross section of the steel ring into a upper section and a lower section, and has a width smaller than those of the upper section and the lower section. The upper section forms the arc-shaped inner edge of the steel ring, and the lower section forms the arc-shaped outer edge of the steel ring. By this way, the anti-fatigue ability of the steel ring will not be decreased when its cross section is enlarged, which increases the life of the steel ring.

Abstract: Tights, leggings, training pants, spots pants, and other types of pants include multiple pants-regions. A first pants-region covers a first body-part; and a second, non-adjacent, pants-region covers a second body-part. A decoupling pants-region is connected in between the first pants-region and the second pants-region. The decoupling pants-region expands or shrinks or otherwise modifies its size or dimensions or properties, in order to decouple between movement of the first pants-region and movement of the second pants-region, in response to a human wearer movement of one or more body parts.

Abstract: A device is provided for covering and/or protecting at least one part of the outer surface of a human or animal body. Such a device includes at least one fixed portion for cooling at least one region of the part of the outer surface of the body, able to be refrigerated and/or frozen, and presenting at least three layers arranged in the following order: a breathable layer intended to be applied on and/or near the region; a flexible cold storage and restitution layer; and a heat insulation layer, intended to delay heating of the cold storage and restitution layer.

Abstract: A protective covering is provided having a central protective plate portion and a terminal edge portion encircling the central protective plate portion. A coupling region is interposed between the terminal edge portion and the central protective plate portion. The coupling region transitions from a pliable material of the terminal edge portion to a rigid material of the central protective plate portion, where the coupling region extends from a first edge to a second edge. The first edge has a higher concentration of the pliable material than the rigid material and the second edge has a higher concentration of the rigid material than the pliable material. A first surface of the coupling region has a higher concentration of the pliable material than the rigid material and a second surface of the coupling region has a higher concentration of the rigid material than the pliable material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-use garment including each of a torsal portion, a pair of sleeve portions attached to the torsal portion and a pair of leg portions attached to the torsal portion. The torsal portion may be configured to be worn over a torso. Further, each sleeve portion may be configured to accommodate at least a part of an arm. Furthermore, each leg portion may be configured to accommodate at least a part of a leg. Additionally, the multi-use garment may include a pair of fasteners attached to one or more of the torsal portion and the pair of leg portions. Further, each fastener may be configured to create a closed end.

Abstract: A scarf having pockets near the ends of the scarf wherein pockets are created by attaching patch pockets to the scarf near the ends of the scarf, or by folding the ends of the scarf and sewing the sides to create a pocket. A scarf having pockets and hood.

Abstract: Short-sleeve shirt, long-sleeve shirt, sports shirt, athletic shirt, and other articles of clothing. A shirt includes one or more regions that de-couple the movement of arm-regions of the shirt (or sleeves of the shirt), from movement of the chest-area or trunk-area of the shirt. A sports shirt includes: a right-side short or long sleeve; a left-side short or long sleeve; a front area to cover a chest of a wearer; a back area to cover a back of the wearer; an optional collar; a right-side decoupling region to decouple movement of the right-side sleeve from movement of the front area and the back area; and a left-side decoupling region to decouple movement of the left-side sleeve from movement of the front area and the back area.

Abstract: A combination garment with figure enhancing devices provided on the garment itself. The garment, for example a dress, includes an outer dress and a liner made of a four-way stretch material attached to the outer dress. Preferably, the liner is attached to the outer dress only at the arm holes. Otherwise, the liner hangs completely free from the outer dress. The liner includes a w-shaped pocket on a front side adapted to receive bust pads and a u-shaped pocket on a rear side adapted to receive buttocks pads.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a multi-layer waterproof seam (100) comprising a first component (10), and a second component (20); the first component (10) comprising a layer of outer shell fabric (15); and the second component comprising at least one layer of adhesive (25) disposed onto a layer of water barrier membrane (30); the said layer adhesive (25) permits fusion or bonding between the first component (10) and the second component (20).

Abstract: A method of producing a material for protective garment includes step of sheet-forming activated carbon fiber sheet using activated carbon fibers in which a phenolic resin fiber is used as a precursor and a step of reinforcing the activated carbon fiber sheet by interweaving a thread onto the activated carbon fiber sheet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a hand apparatus, such as a glove or a mitten, with attachable securing members is disclosed. The hand apparatus can have a hand receiving portion, one or more finger portions, a thumb portion, and a body portion. The body portion comprises a dorsal side, a palm side, a first securing member, and a second securing member. The body portion can also comprise of a third securing member attached between the far side and near side of the body portion. The securing members can be attachable to the other securing members by fasteners.

Abstract: An economical waistband insert or stay for use in a waistband of a garment to help provide and maintain a neat appearance to the garments during wearing is disclosed. The waistband stay may be integrated with the waistband and of simple construction, to be worn on or as the inner surface of the waistband of a an apparel item or bottom garment (e.g., trousers, pants, shorts, skirt, etc.) and/or as the outer surface of the bottom of the wearer's top apparel item or garment (e.g., shirt, t-shirt, blouse, etc.) to limit and/or restrict the relative movement of the apparel items from sliding with respect to each other when a person moves such as while moving, reaching, standing, sitting or squatting. The waistband stay device may be produced separately from the garment and inserted or attached to the apparel item using an adhesive layer.

Abstract: Artificial hair fiber having shape memory and shape restoration function, artificial hair fiber having excellent flame resistance, and artificial hair fiber having low gloss appearance are provided. Provided is an artificial hair fiber including a resin composition including at least one polyamide, the artificial hair fiber satisfying at least one of constitutions (1) to (3): (1) the fiber has a modulus of elasticity of 2400 to 3000 N/mm2; (2) the polyamide has a weight average molecular weight Mw of 6.5×104 to 15×104 and the fiber has a modulus of elasticity of 500 to 15000 N/mm2; (3) the fiber has a modulus of elasticity of 500 to 15000 N/mm2 and the resin composition contains 5 to 20 parts by mass of fine particles with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyamide.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a head wearable element may include at least one sidewall configured to form a headband having an opening. The head wearable element may further include a first eyelet extending through the at least one sidewall adjacent to a first side of the opening, and may include a second eyelet extending through the at least one sidewall adjacent to a second side of the opening opposite to the first side.

Abstract: A helmet including a protective head covering, information carrier, adhesive, and flap. The information carrier includes a first panel having a terminal edge, and a second panel having a fold line. The second panel is joined to the first panel to define a pouch having an interior space and an opening to the interior space. The opening is defined by the terminal edge disposed proximately to the first panel below the fold line. The adhesive is configured to affix the first panel to the exterior surface. The flap is pivotally attached to the second panel about the fold line, wherein the second panel is bendable away from the exterior surface at least between the terminal edge and the fold line to enable the flap to pivot about the fold line toward the exterior surface in connection with insertion of the flap into and removal of the flap from the opening.

Abstract: A device for absorbing and retaining sweat that includes at least one moisture-wicking layer and an absorbent core layer. The device may further include a liquid impervious layer, wherein the absorbent core layer is positioned in between the moisture-wicking layer and the liquid impervious layer. The device may be a disposable insert to be positioned on the inside of headwear or it may be a disposable band capable of securing around a user's head.

Abstract: An energy absorbing liner system that offers a multi-stage reaction to impact and is positioned inside a member that receives an impact. The energy absorbing liner system has one or more interconnected energy absorbing modules that rebound after one or more impacts. At least some of the modules in the layer have a basal portion with multiple levels of reaction to impact. For example, a first stage has one or more membranes. A second stage has energy absorbing units with bendable walls. The membranes extend between the walls of adjacent energy absorbing units. The membranes alone or in combination with the side walls of the units at least partially cushion the blow in multiple stages of reaction by progressively absorbing energy imparted by an object that impacts the outer shell.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to a headgear safety apparatus in the form of a single contiguous and homogeneous pad, the apparatus comprising: an inner surface, wherein said inner surface is substantially concave; an outer surface, wherein said outer surface is substantially convex; and a one or more safety features. The single contiguous and homogeneous pad is manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to protective helmets with non-linearly deforming members. Helmets configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can comprise, for example, an inner layer, an outer layer, a space between the inner layer and the outer layer, and an interface layer disposed in the space. The interface layer comprises a plurality of filaments, each having a height, a longitudinal axis along the height, a first end proximal to the inner layer, and a second end proximal to the outer layer. The filaments are sized and shaped to span the space between the inner layer and the outer layer. The filaments are configured to deform non-linearly in response to an external incident force on the helmet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional safety helmet. To this end, the multifunctional safety helmet comprises an outer cap and an inner cap inserted into the outer cap, wherein the inner cap includes: a first air passage formed forward and rearward across the upper surface thereof; a cooling fan mounted on the center of the first air passage to blow heat, dissipated from a head, upward in order to transfer the heat toward the first air passage; and an air circulation vent formed on the front side of the first air passage to guide some air toward the forehead.

Abstract: A position indicator assembly, including first and second positioning units, is attached to a pair of shoes in positions which are spaced when the shoes are aligned together. Each positioning unit includes a first proximity switch element, at least one indicator, a battery and a second proximity switch element. The battery is electrically connected to the indicator when the first proximity switch element of one of the first and second position units is arranged a predetermined, spaced distance from the second proximity switch element of the other of the first and second positioning units in order to provide a visual and/or audible indication to a wearer that the pair of shoes are on the correct feet.

Abstract: This invention relates to sneaker footwear configured to have the appearance of a motor vehicle. The sneaker footwear may come in a variety of motor vehicle appearances. The sneaker footwear has a fastener which connects as a conventional seatbelt.

Abstract: A footwear cover comprising an upper made from a stretchable and waterproof material having a top and a bottom, an inside surface and an outside surface, a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, the sole secured to the bottom of the upper, a front portion where the toes of the user are located when worn, a back portion where the heel of the user is located when worn, and a cuff at the top of the upper body forming an opening for an aperture inside the footwear cover. The footwear cover includes a zipper closure in the upper located between the cuff and the sole. Other closure devices, such as, for example, snaps, button, clasps, hook and tape material, are also included in the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Described is a stabilizing element (10) for a shoe sole, in particular for a mountaineering shoe, comprising: (a) a first plate (11), comprising at least one opening (12); (b) a second plate (13) arranged at least partially in the opening (12); and (c) a third plate (14) arranged at least partially in the opening (12) and arranged at least partially above the second plate (13), wherein the third plate (14) comprises a substantially higher bending stiffness than the second plate (13).

Abstract: A footwear sole, more particularly a sports footwear sole, is provided. The extension of the sole can be adjusted in a transverse direction. The sole comprises a deformable portion made of the same material as the rest of the sole and is made with no discontinuity with the rest of the sole. The deformable portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the sole over the whole length of the sole or at least over a substantial portion thereof. Owing to this solution, the sole does not have any discontinuity areas and the non-uniformities in the structural features of the sole, for instance in terms of flexional and torsional rigidity, are remarkably limited.