Patents Issued in July 16, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200221672
    Abstract: An aquaculture premix and a method of manufacturing a granulated or powdered aquaculture premix are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: George W. Chamberlain, Anant Bharadwaj
  • Publication number: 20200221673
    Abstract: Provided is an aquacultured crustacean having improved umami, uses thereof, and a method for producing the same. The crustacean does not burrow in sand, contain glycine and alanine, and has 2400 mg or more of free amino acids per 100 g of abdominal muscle. The content of glycine is 550 mg or more per 100 g of abdominal muscle, and the content of alanine is 140 mg or more per 100 g of abdominal muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Itaru SHIOYA, Kosuke MATSUOKA
  • Publication number: 20200221674
    Abstract: A salt-composition for stabilising the carbonate balance in the aquaristic area is suggested, in which the salts stabilise with major components with at least 10 weightpercent via formates the carbonate balance. The salts contain no fatties, proteins or sugars and stabilise the carbonate balance individually, being essentially disconnected from biochemical metabolism-cycles. The alkaline, ready to use solution of the salt composition supports advantageously skeleton- and reef-building sea-water-systems in their biomineralisation. Use of the salt-composition to acidicly activate carbonate-containing aquaristic ornamental stones provides special substrates, on which biomineralising systems of sea-water aquariums settle and grow quicker and better.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Ernst PAWLOWSKY, Hans-Werner BALLING
  • Publication number: 20200221675
    Abstract: Non-human animals, tissues, cells, and genetic material are provided that comprise a modification of an endogenous non-human heavy chain immunoglobulin sequence and that comprise an ADAM6 activity functional in a mouse, wherein the non-human animals express a human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain and a cognate human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Lynn Macdonald, Cagan Gurer, Karolina A. Hosiawa, Sean Stevens, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20200221676
    Abstract: Non-human animals, tissues, cells, and genetic material are provided that comprise a modification of an endogenous non-human heavy chain immunoglobulin sequence and that comprise an ADAM6 activity functional in a mouse, wherein the non-human animals express a human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain and a cognate human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Lynn Macdonald, Cagan Gurer, Karolina A. Hosiawa, Sean Stevens, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20200221677
    Abstract: A fishing reel having easily selectable gears is disclosed. A gear assembly is disposed on the side of the reel opposite the crank handle, which has a gear ratio selector knob to easily and quickly change gear ratios to thereby change retrieval speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Bryan Benson
  • Publication number: 20200221678
    Abstract: A dual-bearing reel for casting a fishing line in a forward direction includes a first side plate on a first side, a second side plate on a second side, a rod mounting portion, a front cover and a handle. The second side plate is apart from the first side plate in a lateral direction so as to form a space therebetween. The rod mounting portion is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The front cover has a distal end portion, and covers the space between the first side plate and the second side plate from a front. The handle disposed on the first side. The center of the distal end portion of the front cover in the lateral direction is positioned toward the first side relative to a center of the rod mounting portion in the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Motohiro NIITSUMA, Hiroki OOGOSE
  • Publication number: 20200221679
    Abstract: A fishing gear transport assembly for ice fishing equipment includes an upper band, a lower band, a plurality of slats, a pair of couplers, a plurality of pairs of strap clips, and a plurality of retainers. Each coupler is coupled to the upper band and is configured to couple to a bucket to couple the upper band to the bucket. Each pair of strap clips is coupled a rear face of a respective slat so that the strap clips are positioned to couple singly and removably to the upper band and the lower band to couple the respective slat to the upper band and the lower band. Each retainer is coupled to a front face of a respective slat. The retainer is configured to hold a respective item so that the respective item is coupled to and transportable with the bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Frank Werlein
  • Publication number: 20200221680
    Abstract: Fly traps that do not require toxic chemicals and that can un-intrusively be present in public areas. An example trap includes a housing to contain a solution and including opening(s) for ingress of flies, a conduit or nozzle, a pump to cause solution to flow via the conduit/nozzle and along the inner surface of the housing to capture flies, and a timer to activate the pump. Another example trap includes a gathering vessel, conduit coupled to the vessel and to be submerged in a fluid trap, a vacuum to remove air from the fluid trap, and a timing device to activate the vacuum. Another example trap includes an outer wall to contain a solution, an inner wall extending into the solution, an air pump and conduit(s) to form bubbles in the solution that rise in a space between the outer and inner walls and cascade down the inner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Michael D. Bernhardt
  • Publication number: 20200221681
    Abstract: A method for applying a spray, in particular a plant protection product, onto a field, including: detecting plants in a field section of the field with the aid of an optical and/or infrared detection unit; identifying at least one plant row in the detected field section; defining a plant area encompassing the at least one identified plant row and a weed area, different from the plant area, in the detected field section; ascertaining a plant identifier of the weed area; and applying spray onto the weed area, in particular onto the field section, depending on the ascertained plant identifier with the aid of a spraying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Schwaderer, Jochen Fehse, Nicolas Houis
  • Publication number: 20200221682
    Abstract: A system for applying fluid to an agricultural field includes a fluid source, a plurality of nozzles connected in fluid communication with the fluid source, and a plurality of electrically actuated valves configured to control fluid flow through the plurality of nozzles. The plurality of electrically actuated valves are divided into a plurality of groups. The system also includes a plurality of section control valves. Each section control valve is connected in fluid communication between the fluid source and a corresponding one of the groups of electrically actuated valves. Each section control valve is positionable to adjust a flow coefficient of the section control valve. The system further includes a controller configured to control the position of each section control valve to provide a predetermined flow coefficient for each section control valve based on a predetermined fluid pressure for the corresponding group of electrically actuated valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey John Grimm, Duane Needham
  • Publication number: 20200221683
    Abstract: A mite trap for the purpose of early detection, viewing and assessment of mite infestation. A mite trap that includes a mite attracting material. A mite trap made of transparent plastic including a mite attractant. Inside the trap is a compartment containing double sided tape or adhesive, hydrated super absorbent polymer, the pheromone neryl propionate, fish food flakes and fabric to absorb the attractants. The absorbent material may be made of cotton, paper, wool, nylon or any other absorbent material. The trap has an opening to allow mites to enter the trap and get stuck on double sided tape or adhesive in such a way that they can be easily viewed with the aid of a magnifying device. The absorbent material that contains the mite attractant is positioned in the center of the trap with double sided tape or adhesive on each side of the mite attractant. The attractant and double sided tape or adhesive are placed between transparent plastic slides and are visible through the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Belak, Christopher Dwight Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20200221684
    Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicants: The United States of America, Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200221685
    Abstract: A method of repelling mosquitos from a locality or proximity where humans or animals will be present and/or inhibiting the mosquito from seeking a blood meal, may include positioning lighting at a location and in an orientation that will at least one of generate a photo-taxis repellent response and inhibit blood seeking by the mosquito, such that the mosquito at least one of (i) may be discouraged from entering a defined zone which the lighting protects, and (ii) may have a reduced tendency to seek a blood meal within the zone. The lighting may be LED lighting and may generate an intense light of at least 100 lux, with a colour temperature of greater than 5000K and may have a cool white spectra with two peaks, a first peak at about 450 nm-470 nm and a second peak at about 500 nm-700 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Shankar SEETHARAM
  • Publication number: 20200221686
    Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a wrapping tape for repelling insects, the wrapping tape having a number of male engagement elements on a front surface of a tape, and a number of loop-shaped engagement elements on a rear surface of the tape, wherein the male engagement elements and the loop-shaped engagement elements can be engaged each other, and an insect repellent component is applied at least to the front surface of the tape and the male engagement elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: KURARAY FASTENING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kouichi KAWABATA, Satoru ONO, Takaya HIRANO, Masahiro SASAKI
  • Publication number: 20200221687
    Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presence
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, JR., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
  • Publication number: 20200221688
    Abstract: A moving wing waterfowl or migratory bird decoy including a decoy body constructed of a predetermined material with exterior ornamentation to simulate a live waterfowl or migratory bird, the decoy body being arranged in a predetermined orientation to simulate a waterfowl or migratory bird, the decoy body having a top and a bottom. The decoy has at least one decoy wing connected to the decoy body, the decoy wing being constructed and arranged to simulate the wing of a waterfowl or migratory bird. The decoy body is constructed and arranged of a particular plastic material to hyper-realistically resemble a waterfowl or migratory bird. The control and power module is plug and play software controllable. The decoy is mountable on a male type member post via a female type receptacle on the decoy body. The decoy has a biased stabilizer cord that also mimics the legs of the waterfowl or migratory bird.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Tim Noe
  • Publication number: 20200221689
    Abstract: There is described a preservation solution for the preservation of cells, tissues and/or organs, said solution comprising: (i) water for injection; (ii) at least one saccharide; (iii) at least one component with pH buffer properties; (iv) optionally at least one component with calcium transport blocking properties or an anti-calcium action activity; (v) salicylic acid, in free form or in salt form, or aspirin; and (vi) glutamic acid, in free form or in salt form, or glutamine; provided that acetamide is absent and/or if aspirin is present glutamine is absent and if glutamine is present aspirin is absent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: ORGAN PRESERVATION SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Terence Simon Corbitt, Malgosia Jarmolowicz, Clare Lankester, Jeremy Peter Alan Lodge, Oluseun Olarewaju, David John Potts
  • Publication number: 20200221690
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate cryopreservation of a cell or a mass of a plurality of cells such as oocytes or embryos. A device of the disclosure can, for example, store oocytes or embryos during the vitrification and/or warming processes of in vitro fertilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Santiago MUNNE, Tamara MARTIN VILLALBA, Jonathan Patrick Casey, Peter Lee Crossley, Hannah Victoria Hare, Rebecca Helen Wray, Michael Ian Walker, Edwin James Stone, Michelle Louise Seth-Smith
  • Publication number: 20200221691
    Abstract: A vial is described herein that comprises a tubular body which comprises an opened end, a closed end, and a cavity, wherein the opened end is located at one end of the tubular body and the closed end is located at an opposing end of the tubular body. The tubular body further comprises a tear line located therein, wherein the tear line extends across at least a portion of one side of the tubular body, across the closed end, and across at least a portion of another side of the tubular body. In addition, the tubular body further comprises two flanges extending from the closed end, wherein the two flanges are configured to separate from one another outwardly from the tubular body and apply a force to break-open at least a portion of the tear line to open at least the closed end of the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Kurt Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20200221692
    Abstract: Techniques regarding chemical compounds with antimicrobial functionality are provided. For example, one or more embodiments describe herein can comprise a monomer that can comprise a molecular backbone. The molecular backbone can comprise a bis(urea)guanidinium structure covalently bonded to a functional group, which can comprise a radical. Also, the monomer can have supramolecular assembly functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Mareva B. Fevre, James L. Hedrick, Nathaniel H. Park, Victoria A. Piunova, Pang Kern Jeremy Tan, Yi Yan Yang
  • Publication number: 20200221693
    Abstract: This invention provides antibacterial and antiviral compositions and methods. The compositions possess prolonged and powerful antibacterial/antiviral functions under light exposure and even under completely dark conditions, while daylight exposures could recharge the functions repeatedly. In some embodiments, compositions of the invention can be employed in personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks, biologically self-cleaning air and water filters, medical devices, and products. The biocidal PPE can prevent transmission of infectious diseases such as Ebola and respiratory viruses. In some embodiments, compositions of the invention can be employed in food protectant materials to provide antimicrobial and antiviral bio-protection during food transportation and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Gang SUN, Yang SI, Zheng ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200221694
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Janina Purschwitz, Stephan Hüffer, Alejandra Garcia Marcos, Menno Hazenkamp
  • Publication number: 20200221695
    Abstract: Techniques regarding polymers with antimicrobial functionality are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can regard a polymer, which can comprise a repeating ionene unit. The repeating ionene unit can comprise a cation distributed along a degradable backbone. The degradable backbone can comprise a terephthalamide structure. Further, the repeating ionene unit can have antimicrobial functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Mareva B. Fevre, James L. Hedrick, Nathaniel H. Park, Victoria A. Piunova, Pang Kern Jeremy Tan, Chuan Yang, Yi Yan Yang
  • Publication number: 20200221696
    Abstract: This invention refers to an active ingredient enhancing formulation for insecticide paint, characterized by having, at least, one microencapsulated active ingredient (insecticide) selected from Cypermethrin, Deltamethrin or a mix thereof, including Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) as catalyzing agent of such active ingredient (insecticide); where the microcapsule forming composition consists of mineral oil, Cypermethrin, or Deltamethrin or a mix thereof as an active ingredient (insecticide), Propylene Glycol, Piperonyl Butoxide, as a catalyzing agent for the active ingredient, Nonyl phenol 10, Melamine, Chitosan, Acetic acid, Glutaraldehyde, Sodium hydroxide and calcium chloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Supernova Coatings SA DE CV
    Inventors: JOSE MARIA RIBOT BARROSO, BERNARDO AGUSTIN MENDOZA FLORES
  • Publication number: 20200221697
    Abstract: Disclosed are materials having an antifouling and a biocidal property. The materials include a polyvinylchloride plastic covalently linked to a polymer, where the polymer includes an antifouling component and a biocidal component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: The Trustees of Indiana University
    Inventor: Dong Xie
  • Publication number: 20200221698
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a fungicidal sterol biosynthesis-inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Adama Makhteshim Ltd.
    Inventors: W. John Owen, Chenglin Yao, Beth Lorsbach
  • Publication number: 20200221699
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pyrazole amide compound as represented by general formula I, wherein, R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl and C2-C6 alkyl; and R2 and R3 can be the same or different, and are respectively and independently selected from the C1-C6 alkyl. The general formula I compound has an excellent bactericidal activity, and can be used to prevent and control fungal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Liang LV, Yugang LI, Zhonggang SHAN, Shasha WU, Bin WANG, Jiyong LIU, Peng LIU, Jizhong ZHOU, Huibin YANG, Bin LI
  • Publication number: 20200221700
    Abstract: An avermectin-based topical formulation is disclosed which is useful for prevention and treatment of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis). This topical formulation may be formulated as a shampoo-condition which comprises an effective amount of avermectin, solubilizers, suspending agents, preservatives, nonionic surfactants, humectants, a silicone compound, and water. Also disclosed are methods of using the topical formulations disclosed within this specification to treat either a susceptible or treatment-resistant strain of lice, as well as uses in the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing a lice infestation from a susceptible or treatment-resistant strain in a human patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Spring, Garry T. Gwozdz
  • Publication number: 20200221701
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use of chlorine dioxide in controlled environmental agriculture settings and postharvest applications are provided. A method can comprise application of gaseous chlorine dioxide at a level effective to prevent microbial proliferation in a setting containing growing plants. A system can comprise a chemical microorganism control agent dispersal system, an airborne microorganism detection system, and a cultivation environment monitor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: ALEX JOSEPH CUSHMAN, Bret Bernard Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20200221702
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to herbicide compositions and methods of inducing phyotoxicity in a plant, by administering an aqueous composition to foliar portions of the plant. This aqueous composition includes at least one nutrient, and at least one adjuvant, and has a pH of about 4 to about 7. In some embodiments, the aqueous composition comprises an organic or mineral acid. In some embodiments, the phytotoxicity is topical. In some embodiments, the phytoxicity is systemic. Without being limited by theory, the nutrient is absorbed by the plant in excess, thereby killing the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: David A. Cobb
  • Publication number: 20200221703
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing plant disease are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a bacterial strain that control one or more pathogens that cause plant disease or improve at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant. The bacterial strain can be used as an inoculant for plants. Therefore, methods for growing a plant susceptible to a plant disease and methods for controlling plant disease on a plant susceptible to the plant disease are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: AgBiome, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip E. Hammer, Mark A. Roberts, Mathias Twizeyimana, Steve Ronyak
  • Publication number: 20200221704
    Abstract: A method for producing a plant life enhancing product is described. The method includes: (i) anaerobically digesting agricultural residue to produce an anaerobically activated organic residue and an ammonia-enriched water; (ii) aerobically digesting the ammonia-enriched water to produce an aerobically activated organic residue; and (iii) blending the anaerobically activated organic residue with the aerobically activated organic residue to produce the plant life enhancing product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher R. OTT
  • Publication number: 20200221705
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a biological system of plant growth promotion, pest resistance and disease resistance by application of strains of T. viride, Trichoderma harzianum K2, Bacillus amyloliquifaciens AS2, Bacillus amyloliquifaciens AS3, or a combination thereof. These strains can be used in conventional or organic agriculture for the promotion nematode resistance when applied topically as a foliar spray or as a seed coating. The highly active strains also are expected to increase plant productivity and improve quality of fruits, vegetables, flowers or other plant products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL MARKETING, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Harman, Molly Cadle-Davidson, Walid Nosir
  • Publication number: 20200221706
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved system for releasing beneficial mites and the use of such a system. Mite species that can be used beneficially for human purposes may for example be employed in the control of pests, such as in the field of agriculture, including agricultural production systems for plant products, agricultural production systems for animal products, and animal husbandry, or in the field of storage of food products. The system of the invention may find use in any of these fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Yvonne Maria Van Houten, Arend Veenman, Hans Hoogerbrugge, Nicholas George Petrus Beveridge, Thomas Volkert Marie Groot
  • Publication number: 20200221707
    Abstract: Sanitizing compositions and methods for making and using these compositions are disclosed. In particular, the compositions comprise a fast acting antimicrobial agent and a persistent microbial agent with alcohol and beeswax among the active ingredients. The ethanol content may vary between about 62 vol.-% and 75 vol.-%. The beeswax content may vary between about 0.01 vol.-% and 3 vol.-%. Log reduction in E. coli bacteria>5 was measured at 1 minute, 8 hours and 24 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: CLEANSPOT, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Corbitt, Charles J. Call, Ana M. Chavez
  • Publication number: 20200221708
    Abstract: A regulator for increasing plant ?-glucan content includes the following components by weight: 30-50 parts of a magnetic material, 20-30 parts of an oyster shell powder, 20-30 parts of an illite powder, and 10-20 parts of a mushroom polysaccharide extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Lezhang CHEN, Junbo YANG
  • Publication number: 20200221709
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bio-stimulant composition for promoting plant growth comprising natural product based extracts, such as, Adhatoda zeylanica extract containing Vasicine, Moringa oleifera extract, algal extract and combinations thereof, and excipients, and a process for preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Ramamurthi RADHAKRISHNAN, Chinnasamy BALAKUMAR, Sadhasivam KATHIRESAN, Arun VENKATACHALAM, Lakshmikanthan BABURAJ
  • Publication number: 20200221710
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a method of using mustard meal or mustard meal extract. Certain embodiments concern controlling vegetable sprouting, such as potato sprouting. Vegetables, such as potatoes, may be exposed to products resulting from mustard meal, or an extract thereof, contacting water. Other embodiments concern a process for controlling plant pests, such as insects, nematodes, fungi, weeds, and combinations thereof, with specific embodiments being particularly useful for weed suppression. Certain embodiments comprise extracting glucosinolates from plant material, or processed plant material, selected from the family Brassicaceae, particularly from the genera Brassica and Sinapis. Extracted glucosinolates can be hydrolyzed to form active compounds, or alternatively, they can be hydrolyzed in situ, by simultaneously or sequentially applying myrosinase. The extract can be applied to plants, to the soil adjacent to the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: University of Idaho
    Inventors: Matthew J. Morra, Inna E. Popova, Jeremiah Dubie
  • Publication number: 20200221711
    Abstract: A dust containment system is provided for containing, collecting and extracting airborne contaminants produced during the operation of a machine, such as a bread dough mixer. The containment system includes a hood to fit over the upper portion of a bread mixer to envelop the space above the mixing bowl in order to contain flour dust produced during dough mixing. A vacuum system may be attached to an exhaust port in the hood to create a negative pressure differential on the interior of the containment system and to extract airborne flour dust. A control access panel through the hood is provided to allow a user to operate the control switch of the bread mixer without removing the containment system from the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Michael D. Ordway
  • Publication number: 20200221712
    Abstract: A food processing attachment for a food processing device includes a rotational adapter configured to be selectively coupled with a drive system of the food processing device. A food holder is coupled to the rotational adapter and having a base, wherein the food holder is selectively rotated by the rotational adapter. A central spear extends perpendicularly from a center of the base. A plurality of radial flanges extend perpendicularly from the base, wherein each radial flange of the plurality of flanges is discontinuous with the other radial flanges, wherein the central spear and the plurality of radial flanges are adapted to secure a food item in a processing space and in communication with the rotational adapter. A blade is coupled to an operable carriage and is adapted to selectively engage the food item within the processing space to remove at least a portion of the food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lucas B. DeVito, Edward Haney, Sandip K. Kardile
  • Publication number: 20200221713
    Abstract: A rounding device and method of rounding that provides improved rounding of semi solid material portions by introducing changes or variations in the contours or profiles of rounding bars to produce two or more changes in the axis of rotation of the semi solid material portion through rapidly changing release sections along the working length of the rounding bars and round the surfaces of the semi solid material portion with greater uniformity and consistency. By substantially changing the axis of rotation of the semi solid material portion in the working length of the variable contour rounding bar as it passes through a rapid transition area one can improve the rounding and avoid blemishes and deformities that occur to the surface of the semi solid material portion in existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Norman SCHMIDT, Adam Baran
  • Publication number: 20200221714
    Abstract: A noodle band cutting apparatus for cutting a noodle band having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined width with cutting devices comprises a moving mechanism and plural cutting devices. One cutting device is selected from the plural cutting devices. The selected one pair of the cutting devices is moved and fixed at a position to cut the noodle band within the moving mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: YUTAKA MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masayasu KURACHI
  • Publication number: 20200221715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the solubilisation of cereal bran, for preparing compositions comprising soluble fractions of cereal bran and the use of these compositions comprising solubilised cereal bran for the preparation of food products, such as bread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jens Frisbaek SØRENSEN, Rene Mikkelsen, Charlotte Horsmans Poulsen, Karsten Matthias Kragh
  • Publication number: 20200221716
    Abstract: A tool, and a method using the tool, for skinning game animals. Specifically, the tool relates to a curved blade knife, sharpened on the curved, top edge, and possessing a spherical or non-spherical structure at the tip. The tool is used by forming a cut through the soft skin of a game animal, inserting the spherical or non-spherical structure through the cut, and pushing or pulling the blade such that the sharpened curved, top edge cuts through the skin and connective tissue. This tool and method takes advantage of the fact that the spherical or non-spherical structure at the tip of the blade is retained inside the skin and connective tissue of the game animal and the blade is automatically properly positioned to cut the skin of the game animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200221717
    Abstract: This invention relates in general to a pellet-fired smoker which includes a housing having a smoke chamber defined within it. A hopper holding pellet fuel supplies pellets through one or more augers to one or more fire pots configured to enhance smoking a food product by increasing the smoke flowing to a food product at various cooking temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Jordan Jackson
  • Publication number: 20200221718
    Abstract: A smoke generation pod for use in a smoke generation system includes an enclosure that has there within a material such as wood that is heated or ignited by a heating element housed within the smoke generation pod receiving energy from an induction coil. The smoke generation pod has an input vent for accepting air and an output vent for distributing smoke. The smoke is routed to an object such as a glass (with or without a liquid there within) for infusing the smoke into the liquid or onto the object. In some embodiments, the output vent has a filter and, some such filters also remove some or all carcinogens from the smoke that is emitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Flood
  • Publication number: 20200221719
    Abstract: The treatment unit includes an evaporation device including a gas circulation pipe, and a material with a large specific surface filling an evaporation section of the circulation pipe; a device for circulating the gas through the circulation pipe; a liquid impregnating the material with a large specific surface, the liquid containing at least one product or a mixture of volatile biocide and/or phytoprotective products, with a boiling temperature between 130 and 280° C., the material with a large specific surface having a liquid retention capacity greater than 50 L/m3 of material with a large specific surface at 20° C.; a recharging device, arranged to re-impregnate the material with a large specific surface with liquid or to replace the spent material with a large specific surface with a new material with a large specific surface impregnated with liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Alberto SARDO, Stefano SARDO, Laura PAITEL
  • Publication number: 20200221720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to long shelf life milk and milk-related products having an improved taste and particularly a reduced cooked taste as well as to a method for reducing cooked taste of such long shelf life products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Hans Henrik HOLST, William Stuart GUNTHER, Kristoffer LUNDGREN, Jørgen ANDERSEN
  • Publication number: 20200221721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterile-filtered liquid lactase preparation and to a method of sterile filtering a liquid lactase preparation. At least 0.01% w/w of at least one salt having a monovalent cation is added in order to improve filterability. The system may further comprise a polyol stabilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Cedric Hobel, Karen Jensen