Abstract: The invention provides for cannabinoid formulations, including self-emulsifying formulations and micellar dispersions, as well as methods of making and using the same. The formulations comprise a cannabinoid and surfactant. The formulations have improved dissolution, stability, and pharmacokinetics, including absorption and/or oral bioavailability. The invention also provides for formulations comprising at least one active ingredient, including self-emulsifying formulations and micellar dispersions, as well as methods of making and using the same. The formulations comprise a least one active ingredient and surfactant.

Abstract: A device for indicating exposure to a pressure. The device may include a base layer, a plurality of microcapsules, and a coating, with the microcapsules being disposed between the base layer and the coating. The microcapsules contain a indicator material that can be released once the microcapsules burst. The microcapsules then have a compressive bursting strength that is chosen or designed to be less than a selected pressure (e.g., the pressure being that to which a particular article may be exposed during high pressure processing). Thus, when the device is subjected to a pressure greater than the compressive bursting strength, at least some microcapsules burst, the indicator material is released from the microcapsules, and the release of the indicator material can be detected by observation of the device. The device may be a label that is associated (such as by being affixed) to the article being subjected to pressure (or multiple labels being associated (such as by being affixed) to multiple articles.

Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, an air-conditioning membrane assembly and an air pump assembly. The refrigerator body defines a storage space and a compressor chamber therein, a storage container is arranged in the storage space, and a freshness-keeping space is defined inside the storage container. The air-conditioning membrane assembly is configured to allow more oxygen than nitrogen in airflow in a surrounding space of the air-conditioning membrane assembly to pass through the air-conditioning membrane and enter an oxygen-rich gas collection chamber. An inlet end of the air pump is communicated with the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber in a controlled manner via a pipeline and a pipeline switching mechanism, for pumping gas in the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber to the outside of the freshness-keeping space, such that the actual content of oxygen in the freshness-keeping space is in a range of 2% to 19%.

Abstract: Composition of a hypoallergenic, plant-based vegan product by combining water with a hypoallergenic-substrate, and a plant-based butter and/or cream including at least one or more of sunflower seed butter and/or coconut cream. The resulting slurry is then subjected to a preservation process. In an alternative method, the resulting slurry is inoculated in order to reduce its pH.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing peeled nuts includes: freezing shelled raw material nuts rapidly in a temperature condition of ?50° C. or lower; peeling off thin seed coats from the nuts through an agitating or crushing process, in a state in which frozen nuts are frozen as are; and separating and removing the thin seed coats from the nuts in a low-temperature condition in which re-attachment of the thin seed coats to the thin seed coat-peeled nuts does not occur, and obtaining the peeled nuts. In such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently manufacturing high-quality peeled nuts without a damage to an original flavor of the nuts, with little mixing of the seed coats generated through decoating with the decoated nuts, and without the nuts being crushed into too small pieces.

Abstract: A dried pasta based on a meal comprising a pre-cooked flour of peeled legumes in an amount of at least 50% by weight of the total weight of the meal, wherein said dried pasta is free of binding agents and said legume flour has a protein dispersability index (PDI) greater than or equal to 55.

Abstract: A mix for fried food contains 20 mass % or more of a high-fiber resistant starch having a dietary fiber content of 60 mass % or higher. The mix for fried food is rich in dietary fiber and therefore beneficial as a healthy low-carb foodstuff and yet enables making fried food with the coating of which has a non-sticky, brittle, and crisp texture and also maintains such a pleasant texture even after an elapse of a certain period of time from the cooking or when reheated, e.g., in a microwave oven. Also disclosed are a batter containing 100 parts by mass of the mix and 100 to 1000 parts by mass of a liquid, and a method for making fried food including the steps of coating a food with the batter and cooking the coated food.

Abstract: Method for making a hypoallergenic, plant-based vegan product by combining water with a hypoallergenic-substrate, and a plant-based butter and/or cream including at least one or more of sunflower seed butter and/or coconut cream. The resulting slurry is then subjected to a preservation process. In an alternative method, the resulting slurry is inoculated in order to reduce its pH.

Abstract: A flavor modifier composition for a meat analog is provided. The flavor modifier composition includes a yeast extract; a fatty acid; peptide material having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 daltons; and at least two free amino acids wherein at least one free amino acid is a sulfur containing amino acid.

Abstract: The use of mucic acid gallate compounds in a non-sugar sweetener such as a steviol glycoside-containing consumable to provide lingering aftertaste specific masking effect is provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an emulsion composition having excellent emulsion stability. The object is achieved by an emulsion composition comprising an oily component, gum arabic having a molecular weight of not less than 1 million, and a salt, the salt content being 90 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the gum arabic.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a product for human or animal consumption, in the form of food or drink, comprising between 0.2 and 50% by weight of biomass of a marine microalga and/or at least one extract of said microalga. The invention also relates to the use of this marine microalga and/or at least one extract of said microalga as a flavor booster and/or enhancer in food products or beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food for enhancing mucosal immunity comprising black vinegar garlic as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present application discloses a nutritional composition for protecting liver. The nutritional composition comprises the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: indica rice 60-83, polished round-grained rice 11-29, lycium barbarum 1-4, finger citron 1.5-5, citron 0.05-0.2, and Chinese date 1-3.5. The present invention, in view of the liver's characteristics of preferring free activity and disliking depression, complies with the liver's physiological function characteristics for regulation, and provides the prescription based on the method of nourishing yin blood so as to disinhibit the liver, and it is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption, is easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of soothing the liver and nourishing the liver.

Abstract: Method for enhancing a food item by apply a hypoallergenic, plant-based vegan dressing by combining water with a hypoallergenic-substrate, and at least one or more of sunflower seed butter and/or coconut cream. The resulting dressing is then subjected to a preservation process. In an alternative method, the resulting dressing is also inoculated in order to reduce its pH.

Abstract: A gummy composition including: 10 to 45 percent by weight of the composition of a protein, wherein a portion of the protein is hydrolyzed; Maltitol syrup; sugar; a structurant; and Water. A method of manufacture of a gummy composition including: Forming a mixture comprising 10 to 45 percent by weight of the composition of a protein, maltitol syrup, sugar, a structurant and water, wherein a portion of the protein is hydrolyzed; and cooking the mixture at a temperature of 85° C. or less.

Abstract: A peanut protein vegetarian sausage and a preparation method thereof are described. The peanut protein vegetarian sausage is prepared from components including low-temperature defatted peanut protein powder, soybean protein isolate, vital wheat gluten, and modifier. The vegetarian sausage has a protein content of 60% or more, zero cholesterol and low fat, and has the characteristics of good taste, being rich in nutrients and convenience to eat. Also described are a preparation method of the vegetarian sausage, which includes mixing the main materials, performing an extrusion treatment, adding water and an auxiliary material online during the extrusion, and cooling the product obtained after extrusion molding to give the peanut protein vegetarian sausage. The preparation method is a pure physical processing method with a high degree of automation, and the processing is free from any pollutant discharge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition, particularly an edible nutrition system, comprising an edible filling material (2) and an edible outer shell material (1), and the use thereof for the provision and/or transportation of edible materials. Additionally, in some embodiments, the edible nutrition system comprises an edible or potable substance (3). Further, the disclosure relates to a method for preparing said edible nutrition system.

Abstract: Bacteriophage against Geobacillus are provided, and methods of making and using the bacteriophage also are provided.

Abstract: A diagnostic method for analysing the operation of an automatic machine which processes products in the tobacco industry includes the following steps: introducing into the machine an endoscopic probe whose shape and size correspond to the shape and size of the products the machine is designed to process and which the machine processes as if it were a real product. During processing in the machine, the probe acquires data through a sensor of its own. The method also includes determining the positions adopted by the probe while it is being processed in the machine and associating them with the data acquired by the probe while it is being processed in the machine.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for recovering tobacco material from tobacco rod sections is provided, each tobacco rod section including a wrapping paper wrapped about the tobacco material. The apparatus includes a centrifugal object-orienting device including a disc disposed at an incline within a cylindrical container, the cylindrical container and the disc being rotatable about a rotation axis such that the rotating cylindrical container and disc impart centrifugal force to the tobacco rod sections, the tobacco rod sections being responsive to the centrifugal force to orient lengthwise. A first conveyor device is configured to receive and convey in a conveyor direction the tobacco rod sections, with the tobacco rod sections being oriented lengthwise relative to the conveyor direction. A slitting device is operably engaged with the first conveyor device and configured to lengthwise slit the wrapping paper wrapped about the tobacco material of each of the tobacco rod sections.

Abstract: Improvements are provided in filters for use in smoking articles, including the use of randomly oriented discrete fibres. The improvements mainly relate to the loss of additive(s) in said filters and to the manufacture thereof. In one embodiment, a filter for a smoking article includes randomly oriented discrete fibres and at least one particulate additive, the at least one particulate additive being dispersed within the filter, wherein a value obtained by dividing a volume fraction of the at least one particulate additive by a volume fraction of the fibres is less than about 1100%.

Abstract: A multi-compartment storage container for stowing smoking articles and a partially smoked item includes a shell that defines an interior space. The shell has a top that is open. A wall is coupled to the shell and positioned in the interior space. The wall extends between a front and a back of the shell proximate to a respective opposing side of the shell. The wall extends from a bottom of the shell to the top to define a small compartment and a large compartment within the interior space. The large compartment is configured to stow smoking articles and the small compartment is configured to stow a lit smoking item. A lid is hingedly coupled to the shell proximate to the top. The lid is positioned to pivot to sealably close the top to extinguish the lit smoking item.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hydro system for cigar humidification. The hydro system consists of multiple components such as a hydro tray, gel crystals (such as sodium polyacrylamide) that go into the hydro tray to soak up the solution, a humidor solution that is poured into the hydro tray, and a hydro stick i.e., a wet hydro stick with solution. Some models may have a wood cover or a wood tray. All these components work together to help regulate the internal relative humidity inside the humidor (i.e., the cigar cabinet).

Abstract: A vaporizer is provided, including a body, a concentrate chamber provided within the body and including at least one chamber aperture, a concentrate pusher configured to push material through the concentrate chamber, a heating element having at least one element aperture, the heating element positioned proximate the at least one chamber aperture and configured to heat material pushed through the concentrate chamber, and a power source configured to apply power to the heating element.

Abstract: A heat-not-burn tobacco-type device for heating a cigarette has a heater and a vaporizer. The heater heats the cigarette at a heating temperature not greater than 450° C. for discouraging formation of harmful substances, such as tar and carbon monoxide, during heating the cigarette. The vaporizer is used to vaporize a liquid for producing smoke and/or for enhancing a taste of the cigarette. The vaporizer and the heater are arranged to work simultaneously or independently to generate two bodies of aerosol, wherein these two bodies of aerosol pass through two independent gas channels and meet together for a smoker to inhale thereafter. Hence, the device not only meets visual needs of the smoker in the smoke and/or enhances the taste of the cigarette, but also discourages generation of the harmful substance.

Abstract: There is provided an inductive heating device configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate and a susceptor, and to heat the susceptor when the article is received by the device, the device including a DC power supply to provide a DC supply voltage and a DC current; and power supply electronics including a DC/AC converter connected to the power supply, and an inductor connected to the converter to inductively couple to the susceptor when the article is received by the device, the electronics being configured to supply power to the inductor from the power supply, via the converter, for heating the susceptor when the article is received by the device, the supplied power being provided in a plurality of pulses separated by time intervals, and to control a duration of the time intervals between successive pulses based on measurements of the current provided by the power supply.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vapor generating device (10) for generating a vapor from a liquid, wherein said liquid comprises nicotine or a salt thereof, a method for generating vapor and an electronic delivery system for providing nicotine to a user. Vapor generating device (10) comprises a base plate (11) supporting an electric heater (20), said electric heater (20) having an interior space arranged to receive a liquid conveying elongated wick (24), and a plurality of apertures (28) extending from interior space to an exterior surface, said apertures (28) transmitting liquid released from wick (24) to electric heater (20). The invention also relates to a method to use the vapor generating device (10) to inhale nicotine aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor includes an electrically operated heating system to heat the precursor to generate the aerosol, a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user, the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path, and electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry is configured to determine a feature of an oscillation associated with a property of electrical energy through the heating system, the oscillation due to initiation and/or termination of a user inhale through the flow path, and to determine an amount of one or more components of aerosol dispensed in the inhale based on the feature of the oscillation.

Abstract: A vapor provision system configured to selectively generate differently-flavored vapors for inhalation by a user and to make use of this ability to provide user feedback. The system includes a first vapor precursor material having a first flavor and a second vapor precursor material having a second, different, flavor one or more vaporizers arranged to generate vapor from a selectable ratio of the first and second vapor precursor materials to provide a vapor with a selectable flavor for normal use; and control circuitry configured to determine if a user notification condition arises for the vapor provision system, such as a low battery warning, and in response to determining a user notification condition has arisen, to control the at least one vaporizer to generate a vapor using a modified ratio of the first and second vapor precursor materials to provide a vapor with a different flavor by way of an indication that a user notification condition has arisen.

Abstract: A method for controlling power supplied to an aerosol-generating element of an aerosol-generating device is provided, the aerosol-generating device including an aerosol-generating element, a control unit, and a battery configured to deliver power to the aerosol-generating element and to the control unit, the control unit being configured to adjust a duty cycle of a current supplied from the battery to the aerosol-generating element; and the method including measuring, using a measuring unit, at least one first characteristic of the battery, the at least one first characteristic comprising a temperature of the battery; and adjusting, using the control unit, a value of the duty cycle based on a predetermined rule which outputs the value of duty cycle based on the measured at least one battery characteristic. An aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge configured to efficiently and effectively heat a non-liquid source material that includes a vaporizable material is described. The cartridge may include a heating element including an electrically resistive material and may be configured to vaporize the vaporizable material by delivery of heat to the vaporizable material. The cartridge may include a cartridge contact in electrical communication with the electrically resistive material. The cartridge contact may be configured to couple to a vaporizer contact positioned proximate to a cartridge coupling feature to allow electrical power to pass from the vaporizer device through the electrically resistive material. The electrical power may cause heating of the electrically resistive material and the vaporizable material to result in generation of an aerosol for inhalation by a user. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: An E-fluid atomizer used with the handpiece for an e-cigarette that includes at least one sliding plunger disc made of magnetically attractive material located inside a cartridge that includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. Disposed between the inner and outer cylinders is a gap filled with an elongated cylindrical coil assembly configured to create a magnetic force on the plunger disc when energized thereby forcing the disc downward in the inner cylinder filled with E-fluid. Located below the cylinders is an inner sleeve and insulator. Formed in the insulator is a combustion chamber containing a heating element. E-fluid flows into the combustion chamber and undergoes combustion with the heating element. Located below the inner sleeve and insulator is an end cap that includes a neck that attaches to a threaded port on the handpiece.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for generating and delivering an inhalable vapor or aerosol. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used to generate and deliver a vapor or aerosol containing tobacco for use in, for example, traditional smoking or, for example, to deliver a smoking cessation therapy. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used for generating and delivering a vapor or aerosol comprising a medicament. For example, in some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used to deliver an inhalable medicament to the lungs of a patient.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with collar stays. More particularly, embodiments disclose dynamic collar stays that are configured to change lengths on multiple axis, and have multiple hinges.

Abstract: An adjustable athletic bra that provides support laterally (side to side), vertically (up and down), and in and out to provide stability in multiple directions.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device is provided that includes a battery, at least one solar panel configured to charge the battery, an output charger connected through a wire to the out least one solar panel, and a controller configured to charge an external electronic device through the output charger.

Abstract: The invention involves a pair of adaptive pants. In exemplary embodiments, the adaptive pants include a waistband having a drawstring and no buttons or belt loops. Moreover, at least one of the pair of legs extending from the waistband include an inseam pocket. Furthermore, ventilation ports may be included at an interior or seam region on each pant leg, or alternatively behind the knee area of each pant leg. Additionally, a posterior ventilation may be provided at a rear section of the adaptive pants situated between the waistband and the pair of legs. In exemplary embodiments, an elongated fly connects or attaches the pair of legs and the waistband. In some exemplary embodiments, the waistband comprises a first material and the pair of legs comprise of a second material.

Abstract: A neck strap force distribution device includes a first surface disposed facing a back of a neck of a user and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface. It further includes a pair of entry holes from the first surface to the second surface disposed approximately one-third of a vertical length of the device from an upper edge of the device. At least one exit hole from the second surface to the first surface is disposed approximately one-third of the vertical length of the device from a lower edge of the device. The first surface comprises a pliable material that at least partially conforms to the back of the neck of the user, and the second surface resists movement of a garment string that passes from the first surface through one of the pair of entry holes over the second surface and through the exit hole.

Abstract: A garment having a torso portion with arm openings and a head opening, and at least one padding element attached to an inner surface of the torso portion, is provided. The at least one padding element can be positioned to prevent nipple show-through. A garment having a torso portion with arm openings and a head opening; an underlining extending laterally across a chest of a wearer, wherein the underlining is adapted to be between the torso portion and a wearer of the garment; and at least one padding element attached to the underlining, wherein said at least one padding element is positioned to prevent nipple show-through, is also provided. A garment having a torso portion with arm openings and a head opening, and a protective element integrated into an inner surface of the torso portion, wherein the protective element is positioned to prevent nipple show-through, is provided.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a stowable garment system that allows for quick deployment and donning of an upper-body garment that is stowed within a pouch located on the front of a belt structure configured to encircle the waist of a wearer. The garment comprises at least a front section and a back section, where a portion of the front section is attached to the pouch. The garment further comprises a first tab extending from a bottom margin at a first side of the back section and a second tab extending from the bottom margin at a second opposite side of the back section. When stowed within the pouch, the tabs extend through one or more openings in the pouch. The wearer may exert tension on the tabs to actuate a quick-release mechanism causing the pouch to open, and enabling the garment to be deployed and donned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a garment (100) for moving an incapacitated person, comprising a wearable body portion (102); and a support portion (104) comprising a plurality of attachment elements (110) attachable to a lifting device, wherein the plurality of attachment elements comprises a first attachment element located at a first location on a first side of a sagittal plane of the garment and a second attachment element located at a second location on a second side of the sagittal plane and substantially opposed to the first location. A method of moving an incapacitated person and a system comprising a garment (500) and a sling (600) are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a chest pad that significantly reduces the occurrence of commotio cordis among athletes. The chest pad may be utilized as a stand-alone chest protector intended to provide coverage primarily for the upper chest wall and the cardiac area. The chest pad may also be implanted into or utilized in traditional chest protectors that provide full coverage of the user's torso. The chest pad of the present invention provides additional protection to the heart of the wearer such that impact in the heart area with a projectile is absorbed by the chest pad.

Abstract: A motorcycle thermal protective leg covering for preventing motorcycle related leg burns includes a pair of tubular leg sleeves each having an upper aperture, a lower aperture, a lateral side, and a medial side. Each of the pair of leg sleeves is configured to be worn by a user from the ankle to the knee. Each of the pair of leg sleeves comprises a plurality of layers configured to prevent burns from a motorcycle to the user's legs. A pair of stirrups is coupled to the pair of leg sleeves and is configured to pass underneath the user's feet and prevent the pair of leg sleeves from moving. Each of the pair of stirrups has a lateral end coupled to the lateral side adjacent the lower aperture and a medial end coupled to the medial side adjacent the lower aperture.

Abstract: A muff for receiving both hands of a person includes an upper horizontal tube having a first open end and a second closed end, and a lower horizontal tube attached below the upper tube and having an open first end and a closed second end with the open end of the upper tube positioned above the closed end of the lower tube.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves and the use of said gloves, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Because of its unique finger configurations, grip enhancers, and/or its hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove now operable on a football quarterback's throwing hand and on golfers dominant hand, for example.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is are systems, methods, and devices for automatically custom-fitting one or more glove on a user hand.

Abstract: Various different embodiments of headbands are disclosed, each having a light apparatus and, in particular, a removable light apparatus that is rechargeable through a USB connection. The embodiments each has a grommet that accommodates the passing of a portion of the light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit therewith such that the light apparatus is retained in place by the frictional fit with the grommet and light is projected by the light apparatus outwardly from the grommet when the light apparatus is turned on. The embodiments of the headband differ in the structure of the body and the relationship of the grommet to the body. A preferred embodiment is formed from a cotton elastane blend and includes a pocket from within which the light apparatus is partially received by the grommet. The pocket is formed by overlapping end portions of two interior fabric panels forming the interior surface of the headband.

Abstract: An article of apparel and method of making the article of apparel for a wearer is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the article of apparel comprises a fabric defining a first, inner surface facing the wearer, and a second, outer surface opposite the first surface. A plurality of compression areas are formed along the inner fabric surface, each compression area comprising compressed yarns. A sealing agent effective to reduce the air permeability of the fabric is applied to each compression area. The sealing agent secures the yarns in a compressed state.

Abstract: The present device is a device for creating breast lift and enhancement. It attaches to the front of the left and right bra straps and pulls them closer together. The device can have an adjustable length and also be designed to have the appearance of jewelry or any other decorative material to give it an esthetic quality, along with the functional aspect.