Abstract: Systems and devices and methods of making and using the same to prepare nut milk products. An exemplary system of the present disclosure includes a blending device capable of blending a quantity of nuts with a quantity of a liquid to break down the quantity of nuts into pieces to generate a blended product, a porous vessel defining an opening and configured to strain the blended product so that when the blended product is introduced into the opening, at least part of a solid fraction of the blended product remains within the porous vessel, and at least part of a liquid fraction of the blended product passes through the porous vessel which is collected as a filtered or strained product, and a non-porous vessel configured to receive at least part of the porous vessel therein and further configured to receive the filtered or strained product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cheese analogue compositions and the manufacturing processes in making the same with characteristics similar to that of natural cheeses. These products have properties such as melt, stretch, firmness, body and shredability similar to natural cheese products.

Abstract: A composition having an oil-in-water dispersion with enhanced stability is provided. The oil-in-water dispersion has particles of a hydrophobic agent with an average particle size between about 100 to about 999 nm, where the distribution of particle sizes are a monodispersity about the average particle size, and the negative charge on the particles generates a force of repulsion that exceeds the force of coalescence among the particles of the hydrophobic agent in the oil-in-water dispersion. A method for applying the composition to a food and/or beverage is also provided. The submicron average particle size, dispersity, and force of repulsion of the particles in the dispersion increase the extent of penetration and accelerate diffusion of the particles of the hydrophobic agent throughout a water phase of a food or beverage, to enhance the physical, chemical, nutritional and/or sensory properties of the food or beverage, and to prevent freezer burn.

Abstract: Porous micronized fat powder, a process for making such powder, a process for mixing such powder with an oil to make a fat slurry and a process for making an emulsion by mixing such fat slurry with an aqueous phase. More in particular, the porous micronized fat powder comprises a structuring fat and lecithin.

Abstract: A structured coffee composition and to various items made using such coffee composition are provided. The structured coffee composition is suitable for use in one or more of automatic drip coffee makers, single serving coffee makers, percolating coffee makers, moka pot coffee makers, French press coffee makers, vacuum coffee makers, expresso coffee makers, thermal coffee makers, or any combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A coated coffee particle and to various items made a coated coffee particle are provided. The coated coffee particle may be formed or molded in to structured coffee composition. The coated coffee particle is suitable for use in one or more of automatic drip coffee makers, single serving coffee makers, percolating coffee makers, moka pot coffee makers, French press coffee makers, vacuum coffee makers, expresso coffee makers, thermal coffee makers, or any combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for preparing edible bottle casings that allow for efficient and standardized fabrication, and customization, thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for post-extrusion filling and closing of an extrudate includes a feeder arranged in relation to an extruded rope of material flowing from an extrusion die of an extruder, wherein the rope of material has an opening that can receive a filler material. The feeder deposits the filler material into the opening of the rope of material as the rope of material flows by the feeder. A former receives the rope of material after the feeder has deposited the filler material into the opening of the rope. The former shapes the rope of material and close a portion or all of the rope around at least a portion of the deposited filler material to retain the filler material within the rope. A cutter may axially cut the rope to form the opening. A finisher may cut the shaped rope into portions containing the deposited filler material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to unique soluble pea protein product can be used alone to make aerated bakery products, confections, desserts, sauces, and beverages. The soluble pea protein product can be combined with insoluble pea protein product to make a range of food products with higher protein content than when insoluble, globular pea protein product is used alone, due to the viscosity reducing nature of the soluble pea protein product when it is combined with insoluble globular pea protein product. The soluble pea protein products when combined with insoluble pea protein products, make a resulting pea protein product that has a PDCAAS of about 0.75-1.00. The process to make this unique soluble pea protein includes means of selectively separating the soluble pea protein product from the insoluble fractions of ground peas, as well as selectively separating the soluble pea protein from soluble carbohydrates and ash.

Abstract: A method of producing a hybrid foodstuff is provided. The method comprises combining a plant-originated substance with an amount of cultured animal cells so as to enhance a meat organoleptic and/or meat nutritional property in the hybrid foodstuff, wherein the animal cells do not form a tissue, and wherein the amount is below 30% (w/w) of the hybrid foodstuff.

Abstract: The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflammation in the animal compared to control food kibbles having a different shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid food composition comprising a Sophora japonica and a broad-leaf bamboo extract, and more particularly, to a liquid food composition including a Sophora japonica extract, a broad-leaf bamboo extract, and xanthan gum. The liquid food composition includes a high content of the Sophora japonica extract while simultaneously ensuring the liquid properties, and thus can be used widely in the field of foods because the liquid food composition is applicable to liquid formulations.

Abstract: A stuffed pasta food item comprising a stuffing dose comprising at least one of the following ingredients: meat, vegetables, fish, eggs, cheese, mushrooms; and a wrap, which is provided with at least one sheet obtained from a dough comprising at least flour and water; the wrap and comprises two side flaps joined to one another; two central portions, one of which is rounded so as to define a housing for the stuffing dose ; and a plurality of ribs, which extend along at least one portion of the rounded central portion.

Abstract: A method for producing a vegan food product particulate (X, Y) based on almond flour, as a recipe component or directly as a final food product, includes: a) providing partially de-oiled almond flour having between 5 and 20% by weight fat and between 43 and 57% by weight protein, b) providing water, c) producing a liquid mixture of the partially de-oiled almond flour and the water, the percentage by weight of the almond flour being between 1 and 40% by weight and of water being between 60 and 99% by weight, d) heating the liquid mixture to a temperature between 72° C. and 138° C. and obtaining a heated liquid, e) high-pressure homogenizing the heated liquid in a hot high-pressure homogenization step and obtaining a heated hot high-pressure homogenized liquid, f) cooling the heated hot high-pressure homogenized liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing food ingredients from Stevia rebaudiana plant and their use in food products, beverages and other consumables. Obtained compositions are useful as flavors, sweeteners, antioxidants, and other functional ingredients.

Abstract: Cyclic ketal compounds provide excellent foam protection when having at least one moiety of a threshold size (comprising 4 or more carbon atoms) pendant from a ketal carbon. The carbons in such moieties may be present in one or more chains. The cyclic ketal compounds of the present invention are compatible with foodstuff manufacturing. In particular, it has been discovered that the cyclic ketal compounds of the present invention exhibit excellent foam control performance in both potato and sugar beet processing systems.

Abstract: A powdery food containing at least a micronized first powder having myrosinase activity and a second powder containing a glucosinolate.

Abstract: A thermal-reversible gelling agent derived from the modified starch of a waxy corn variant having an endosperm genotype with one or two doses of the recessive amylose-extender gene (ae). The starch may be modified enzymatically, physically, or by acid hydrolysis. Such gelling agents exhibit properties that may be useful in thickening or providing otherwise unique textures to foods.

Abstract: Method of reducing weight regain in mammals after a hypocaloric weight-loss diet. A quinoa extract without saponins are used.

Abstract: This document provides dietary supplement compositions as well as methods for using dietary supplement compositions to lower blood sugar, increase immunity, improve cardiac function and increase physical stamina of humans or animals. An herbal dietary supplement composed of American Ginseng, Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, and one or more of Rhizoma Coptidis, Radix Trichosanthis, Radix Puerariae Lobatae, Propolis, and chromium. The dietary supplement is effective as shown in various clinical trials to provide health benefits of lowering blood sugar, increasing immunity, improving cardiac function, supporting kidney health, and increasing physical stamina field of the invention.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting oral pathogens comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of lactobacillus strain-containing food composite, medical composite and oral cleaning composite. The food composite, medical composite and oral cleaning composite comprises at least one lactobacillus strain, which is at least one isolated lactobacillus strain selected from a group including Lactobacillus acidophilus F-1 strain, CCTCC NO: M2011124; Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 strain, CCTCC NO: M2011127; Lactobacillus reuteri GL-104 strain, CCTCC NO: M209138; Lactobacillus paracasei GL-156 strain, CCTCC NO: M2014590; Lactobacillus helveticus RE-78 strain, CGMCC No. 13513; Lactobacillus rhamnosus CT-53 strain, CCTCC NO: M2011129; and Lactobacillus paracasei ET-66 strain, CGMCC No. 13514, which are respectively preserved in China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) and China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC).

Abstract: Apparatus for roasting coffee beans, the apparatus comprising: a casing that defines an internal void, a baffle for dividing said internal void into first and second zones that are in fluid communication with one another; a heater for heating air to temperatures suitable for roasting coffee beans, said heater being located in said second zone; a control system for controlling the apparatus; said control system being located in said first zone; and a fan operable to draw ambient air into said first zone and drive said air from said first zone past said baffle into said second zone for heating by said heater, the arrangement being such that in use said first zone is cooler than said second zone.

Abstract: A sheet is provided including a cellulosic material including cellulose powder, a weight ratio of cellulose powder to total cellulosic material in the sheet on a dry weight basis being greater than about 1:2; and one or more nicotine salts, at least about 20% by weight of the one or more nicotine salts being monoprotic.

Abstract: Various embodiments and variations of the present disclosure are related to smokable products and methods of preparing smokable products.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic cigarette, and a method and a device for controlling the same. A battery in the electronic cigarette is connected to an atomizing device through a first power supply circuit, and to a first detecting device through a second power supply circuit, where first information detected by the first detecting device is configured to indicate whether the electronic cigarette is in a state of being sucked. An on-off key is configured to control a connectivity of the first power supplying circuit, second information detected by a second detecting device is configured to indicate a position of a switching member, a microcontroller unit (MCU) controls a connectivity of the second power supplying circuit according to the second information, and the MCU controls the connectivity of the first power supplying circuit according to the first information in case that the second power supplying circuit is closed.

Abstract: The invention discloses an installation structure of a conductive contact of an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette, wherein the installation structure of the conductive contact of the electronic cigarette comprises an electronic cigarette body provided with a receiving groove and a conductive contact which is installed in the receiving groove and is exposed to an opening of the receiving groove at one end thereof. The conductive contact comprises a first contact, a second contact, an insulating part and a sealing part provided with an installation hole, and the second contact is partially received in the installation hole; the insulating part is sleeved on the second contact and is partially received in the installation hole to separate the first contact from the second contact.

Abstract: The invention discloses a tobacco cartridge and a cigarette air heating device thereof; the cartridge comprises a tobacco container that has openings at both ends where a mental foil is encapsulated; the tobacco can be sealed with the metal foil to prevent moisture; the metal foil has low strength and is convenient for puncturing, with the advantages of resistant storage, convenient transportation, and quick use; the central portion of the cigarette air heating device has an air guiding device that comprises a base and an air guiding tube; when in use, the tube is inserted into the cartridge and sequentially pierces through two layers of metal foil; the cartridge conducts heat flow to the cartridge, so that the heating is more uniform, and the hot air flow can be buffered, which enables that the air temperature in the later period is longer and the taste is more pure.

Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge system includes a vaporizer assembly containing a heating element, a mouthpiece that is selectively attachable with the vaporizer assembly, a battery assembly that is selectively attachable with the vaporizer assembly, and a cartridge configured to store liquid in a reservoir, the cartridge being selectively attachable with the vaporizer assembly such that liquid stored within the reservoir is in fluid communication with the vaporizer assembly. The vaporizer cartridge system is configured such that when the cartridge and the mouthpiece are attached to the vaporizer assembly, the cartridge fits within the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A male undergarment including a combination of double-lined interior and exterior pockets is provided. The device includes a fabric base including an upper waist opening and pair of leg sleeves including lower openings. The upper waist openings include an elastic waistband disposed about an interior perimeter thereof. The fabric base includes a first pocket on an interior side thereof and a second pocket on an exterior side thereof. The first and second pockets include multiple fabric layers in order to increase the absorptive properties of the undergarment. A shroud extends downwardly from a front portion of the upper waist opening and is adapted to cover the wearer's genitals. The shroud and second pocket define a fly access opening therebetween. Further, the first pocket can be utilized to support the wearer's genitals in a comfortable position and keep the genitals away from the body, or separate the phallus from the scrotum.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a fabric element (30). The fabric element (30) comprises a tubular fabric (32) and a pair of attachment flaps (34). The tubular fabric is (32) for receiving an underwire. Each attachment flap (34) includes an attachment surface for attachment to a second fabric. The method comprises the steps of arranging the pair of attachment flaps (34) to project from the tubular fabric (32) in opposite directions so as to define opposingly projecting attachment flaps (34), and arranging the tubular fabric (32) to partially or fully overlap the attachment surfaces of the opposingly projecting attachment flaps (34).

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a convertible garment. The convertible garment may be convertible between a garment in a first configuration to a plush toy in a second configuration. In some embodiments, the garment may include a main body portion and a hood portion with an interior compartment. In some embodiments the garment may be compacted and inverted through the compartment to flip into the plush toy configuration.

Abstract: The Flyte Patch is a patch that made out of cotton fabric or paper laminated that covers the front of the face. The Flyte Patch comes in different shapes and sizes decorated with rhinestones around the frame and around the face of the Flyte Patch. It also has velcro attachments in the back and can also be connected on to another Flyte Patch just like itself showing a double face display of two images on each side front and back showing reversible style. The Flyte Patch goes on all type of clothing and also worn as a medallion.

Abstract: A garment configured to receive a recording device in a protective pocket to facilitate recording of events as the garment is worn by the user. The protective pocket is attached to the inside surface of the garment and having an opening such that the camera of the recording device is positioned to unobstructively capture videos as the user approaches a scene.

Abstract: A functional fabric is formed by bonding a polyester synthetic resin film mixed with carbon black fine particles to a fabric, in which the synthetic resin film is non-porous and has a thickness of 10 ?m to 20 ?m. The functional fabric is produced by producing a polyester synthetic resin film mixed with carbon black fine particles and bonding the synthetic resin film to a fabric, and the produced functional fabric is entirely or partially bonded to an inner wear or an intermediate clothes to produce clothing.

Abstract: A frictional band, and methods of making and using a frictional band. The apparatus includes a base material in the form of an elongated band having a first side and a second side. The band further includes a thickness of base material between the first side of the base material and the second side of the base material. The base material further has a first end and a second end, and a first edge and a second edge. The base material has a width measured between the top edge and the bottom edge. The apparatus further includes a first frictional layer formed on the first side of the base material and fixedly attached thereto. The apparatus also includes a second frictional layer formed on the second side of the base material fixedly attached thereto. The apparatus includes a first fastener fixedly attached to the first end of the base material.

Abstract: A towel is provided, including a main body, a hooded body and a receiving portion. The main body is a strip. The hooded body is connected with the main body and protrudes beyond one side of the main body. The receiving portion has an opening, and the hooded body is storable in the receiving portion.

Abstract: A combined microphone and fluid-delivery apparatus includes a microphone disposed at an end of a support member, and a fluid passageway supported by the support member. A mouthpiece extends from the passageway so as to be positioned adjacent the microphone. The mouthpiece defines an outlet port that is in fluid communication with the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A chin strap with two axes of support for improved helmet retention. A first portion of the strap passes under the chin as per a conventional chin strap, and a second portion holds a cup on the point of the chin. The two portions of strap are disposed at approximately 55 degrees to each other, thus providing the two axes of support and consequently improved retainment of the helmet on the rider's head when impacted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective sports helmet purposely designed for a selected group of helmet wearers from amongst a larger population of helmet wearers. A multi-step method for helmet design starts by collecting information from a population of players that may include information about the shape of a player's head and the impacts the player has sustained. This information is then processed to create player population information that is sorted to create categories. Advanced mathematical techniques are utilized to further sort these categories into player groups or data sets based on player attributes. Once the player groups are identified, another multi-step process is utilized to design optimized helmet prototype models for each player group.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outsole that has a bottom portion and a medial arch portion extending upward from the bottom portion. The medial arch portion of the outsole has a base and a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the base. The plurality of protrusions are arranged in vertical alignments. In each one of the vertical alignments, at least one protrusion of the plurality of protrusions is closer to the bottom portion and has a larger effective diameter than at least one other protrusion of the plurality of protrusions that is further from the bottom portion.

Abstract: An athletic performance shoe with an open toe and an open heal for improved ventilation and comfort. The body of the shoe should be of suitable flexible material, such as the “Flyknit” fabric used by Nike, Inc. The shoe should include standard laces for enclosing the user's foot in the shoe as the laces suitably secure the shoe about the foot. The interior of the shoe should include soft, malleable padding which forms to the user's foot such that users with wide feet, narrow feet, or other factors will be comfortable in the shoe and the shoe will form around their foot without slipping or uncomfortably compressing the foot. A preferred embodiment would have a thin, highly-flexible sole. The open toe and heel being the primary features of the shoe.

Abstract: An orthopedic shoe appliance includes a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance includes obtaining a pad; and shaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal.

Abstract: A force absorbing device for a footwear appliance includes a shoe upper and a shoe sole having a planar sole surface, such that forces between the shoe upper and planar sole surface in ground contact are absorbed by force mitigation assemblies disposed in the shoe sole. A force mitigation assembly adapted for an athletic shoe includes a linkage to a wearer interface responsive to movement based on activity of the wearer. An attachment to a sole surface receives ground forces transmitted from frictional contact between the sole surface and a surface against which the sole is disposed, such as for running, turning, etc. A force mitigation assembly absorbs these forces received from the sole surface for directing the received force in a controlled manner. An elastic field in the force mitigation assembly is defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force.

Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure connected to the upper. The sole structure includes a casing having a bottom surface and a sidewall. The bottom surface and the sidewall define a cavity. A mixture is provided in the cavity that includes a binder and a plurality of plastic bodies.

Abstract: A method of making a midsole for an article of footwear includes forming a plurality of foam layers, arranging the plurality of foam layers in a mold to form the midsole, piercing the plurality of foam layers with pins, and introducing heat with the pins to bond the plurality of layers together.

Abstract: A force absorbing device for a footwear appliance includes a shoe upper and a shoe sole having a planar sole surface, such that forces between the shoe upper and planar sole surface in ground contact are absorbed by force mitigation structures disposed in the shoe sole. A footwear article includes a split-sole system that redefines a shoe sole as coplanar surfaces having a force mitigating interface for receiving sudden forces and effectively mitigating these forces by storing kinetic energy and releasing it over time. An elastic field in the force mitigation structure is defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force. Frictional engagement between the upper and lower sole may also be augmented by surface characteristics such as dimples, voids and lubricants, in addition to interference engagement with an elastic field.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper with an outer layer, an elastic layer, and a lacing system. The outer layer extends through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear and covers, at least partially, a medial side and a lateral side of the article of footwear. The elastic layer extends through the midfoot region and the heel region of the article of footwear and covers, at least partially, an instep region of the article of footwear. The lacing system extends, at least partially, across the instep region, and the outer layer includes a first elasticity and the elastic layer includes a second elasticity at least three times greater than the first elasticity.

Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate with a foot-facing surface with a recess disposed in the foot-facing surface. An insert plate is disposed in the recess. A length of the insert plate between anterior and posterior ends of the insert plate is less than a length of the recess. The insert plate flexes free of compressive loading by the sole plate when a forefoot portion of the sole assembly is dorsiflexed in a first portion of a flexion range, and operatively engages with the sole plate when the forefoot portion is dorsiflexed in a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range. The sole assembly is dorsiflexed, for example, when the forefoot portion is flexed in accordance with toes bending toward the top of the foot.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a thin plate made of an elastic material having a higher elastic modulus than that of a midsole and stacked on a lower side of the midsole and a shock-absorbing body made of a soft-elastic material and abutting on a lower surface of the plate at least in a hindfoot area. The plate extends from a position corresponding to calcaneus of the foot of a shoe wearer at least to a position corresponding to first interphalangeal joint of the foot in a longitudinal direction, is interposed between the midsole and the shock-absorbing body in the hindfoot area, is interposed between the midsole and an outsole in a forefoot area, and is formed such that at least a portion of the plate serves as an exposed portion in which a lower surface is exposed above a grounding surface in a midfoot area.