Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate acidulant composition comprising 20-70 wt. % malic acid, 3-40 wt. % lactic acid and 0-40 wt. % of food acid selected from citric acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid and acetic acid and combinations thereof, wherein the acidulant composition comprises: 40-90 wt. % of M-particles comprising co-crystal of malic acid and partially neutralized polycarboxylic acid selected from malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, and combinations thereof, said M-particles containing at least 30 wt. % malic acid and at least 30 wt. % of the partially neutralized polycarboxylic acid; 5-60 wt. % of L-particles comprising co-crystal of lactic acid and at least partially neutralized carboxylic acid selected from lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, and combinations thereof, said L-particles containing at least 30 wt. % lactic acid and at least 30 wt.

Abstract: An ingredient-containing liquid seasoning is provided in which preferable fermentation feeling in its ingredient and entire seasoning is enhanced, food texture of the ingredient is not impaired even after cooking with heat, and satisfaction in eating of the ingredient is sufficient. The liquid seasoning in a hermetically sealed container has an ingredient, a lipid-containing fermented product, and a vinegar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use and formulation as weight management products and in particular fermented dairy foodstuffs. The compositions generally comprise two or more of the following components: a) a microbiome modifying component; b) a satiety modifying component; and c) a metabolic modifying component and at least one of the following: d) Streptococcus thermophilus CBS 139100 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus CBS 139099 microbial strains or mutant strains or fragments or fractions thereof; e) a combination of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus microbial strains which together, or individually, are capable of secreting polysaccharides having high levels of galactosamine and no or low levels of rhamnose and glucuronic acid when grown on a dairy substrate; or f) polysaccharides formed of: i) 15-25% galactosamine; ii) 45-60% galactose; and iii) 20-30% glucose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food supplement comprising at least the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, valine, threonine and lysine and Chromium. The invention further relates to food compositions comprising the food supplement as well as uses of both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated machine comprising an apparatus for processing a fresh produce such as apples, pears and the like and then serving it as shown in FIG. 1, that is generally positioned in public places for use by customers and people directly. This machine comprises means for washing, potentially peeling, coring, and cutting into pieces said produce according to the request of a user, and means for cleaning internal components of the processing apparatus. Said automated machine comprises also a processor and a human-machine interface enabling the user to order the produce according to his preferences. The invention also relates to a method for processing a produce and dispensing it to a customer by said machine in order to solve the problem and hassle of consuming apples directly in public places with the lowest cost attainable.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a method for producing an oil and fat composition in which it is possible to enhance the flavor of a flavor oil. [Solution] This method for producing a powder oil and fat composition includes a step for heating an oil mixture including a vegetable ingredient and an edible oil or fat at a temperature that is at least 45° C. and less than 100° C., and a step for obtaining the powder oil composition from a raw-ingredient mixture including the flavor oil and a diluent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing process for the production of a bouillon tablet. In particularly the invention relates to a process for the production of a bouillon tablet comprising a lipid-fiber powder, The invention also relates to the tablet itself and the use thereof for preparing a food product.

Abstract: Starch-based edible coating compositions for preserving food products are disclosed. The starch-based coatings comprise both a polymerized starch, comprising intertwined amylopectin chains and/or amylose chains, and native (unmodified) and/or modified starch granules dispersed in a liquid carrier. When the starch granules are heated to a temperature to induce swelling, the swollen starch granules become embedded in the intertwined amylopectin and/or amylose chains, improving physical properties of the coating needed to extend shelf-life of food products. Also disclosed are coatings made from the coating compositions, methods of making the coatings, and methods of applying the coatings to food products.

Abstract: The invention relates to edible films, and more particularly to a method for preparing a food packaging film with antibacterial activity. By adding konjac glucomannan and glycerin in starch to obtain a composite film, the aggregation and rearrangement effect among molecules of amylose starch can be weakened, the defects such as high brittleness and low ductility of high-amylose corn starch can be improved, and, since the konjac glucomannan is rich in dietary fiber that is slowly digestible, a low-calorie edible packaging film can be produced by compounding. By adding the embedded product of perilla oil and cyclodextrin in the mixed dispersion of high-amylose corn starch and konjac glucomannan to prepare an active film, the film can have a smoother surface and more perfect and uniform structure, and also, the composite film can have a function of bacteria inhibition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutraceutical delivery system, particularly for a controlled administration of one or more active nutraceutical ingredients to a body, and further particularly for oral administration of one or more active nutraceutical ingredients to a body. The system may thus comprise a base component soluble in body fluids and also a separate first component. The base component and the separate first component may be soluble in body fluids. The first component may furthermore comprise an effective amount of a first active nutraceutical ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for producing a nutraceutical delivery system. The method comprises the steps of screen-printing a base paste, and curing the base paste. The method furthermore comprises the steps of screen-printing a first paste being separate to the base paste, and curing said first paste.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bobbin comprising a plurality of wounds of a laminated sheet, the method comprising the steps of: •providing a continuous sheet of alkaloids containing material having a free surface; •providing a continuous sheet of a first protective material having a free surface; •adhering the free surface of the continuous sheet of the first protective material to the free surface of the continuous sheet of alkaloids containing material to form a continuous laminated sheet comprising at least one layer of alkaloids containing material and at least one layer of a first protective material, wherein said at least one layer of alkaloids containing material and said at least one layer of a first protective material define an adhesion surface between them; •feeding said laminated sheet to a rotatable center core; •rotating the center core so as to wind said continuous laminated sheet around it in such a way to form said bobbin comprising a plurality of wounds of a continuous la

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for crimping a sheet (40) of material, the apparatus comprising a first and second facing crimping roller (11, 21) defining a first and second rotation axis, respectively, the first roller including:•a first plurality of circumferential ridges (16), each ridge defining a ridge amplitude;•wherein each of said first plurality of ridges is interrupted along its circumferential extension forming an interruption gap where for a given interruption angle an amplitude of the ridge differs from the ridge amplitude in the remaining circumferential extension of the ridge;•wherein said plurality of interruption gaps forms an interruption band defining a direction of extension, said direction of extension being angled with respect to a direction defined by the first rotation axis of an angle comprised between about 2° to about 25°. The invention also relates to a method for crimping a sheet of material as well as a crimped sheet of material and a rod made of a crimped sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method or apparatus (10) for crimping a sheet (70) of material The apparatus comprises a transport device to transport the sheet of material along a transport direction (1), and a set of crimping rollers (11, 21). The set comprises a first (11) and a second (21) main crimping roller, defining a first (18) and a second (28) rotational axis and being faced one in front of the other, the first roller including a first plurality of ridges (17) across a portion of its width (16), and the second roller having a second plurality of ridges (27) across a portion of its width; and a pre-crimping roller facing the first roller and having a third plurality of ridges across a portion of its width, the pre-crimping roller having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the first and second main roller.

Abstract: The invention discloses a sucking particle for heat-not-bum cigarettes, which comprises the following components by weight fraction: 8-20 parts of microcrystalline cellulose, 50-80 parts of tobacco powder, 0.5-2 parts of tobacco pyrolysate, 1 part of physiological taste adjusting component of tobacco, 8-30 parts of atomizing agent, 0.1-2 parts of tobacco essence and 1-10 parts of propylene glycol; the present invention further provides a manufacturing method for the above product. The product has the benefits of good heating performance, rapid atomizing when heated at 250-310° C. with a heating sheet, complete heating and considerable smoke, similar tobacco aroma and physiological satisfaction as smoking traditional cigarettes and less processing difficulty.

Abstract: A plug of vaporisable material for a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating at least the base of the plug includes vaporisable material shaped such that it defines a cavity within the vaporisable material, wherein the cavity is frusto-conical in shape, with the apex adjacent to the base of the plug.

Abstract: Various embodiments and variations of the present disclosure are related to smokable products and methods of preparing smokable products. Each smokable product has a tubular wall that is defined by overlapping leaves. At least some of the leaves have primary veins that lie in parallel with a longitudinal axis of the smokable shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod-shaped aerosol-generating article for use with an electrically heated aerosol-generating device. The article comprises a substrate core and a filler sleeve surrounding the substrate core. The substrate core comprises an aerosol-forming substrate and has a non-circular outer cross-section. The invention further relates to electrically heated aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating system for use with an aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to form a rod for an aerosol generating article from a sheet of material (11), the method comprising the steps of: crimping the sheet of material (11); flattening the crimped sheet of material (11) by forcing it to contact a sliding edge, transversally arranged with respect to a feed direction of the sheet of material (11); giving a substantially tubular shape to the flattened sheet of material (11); and forming the rod with the so-shaped sheet of material (11). The present invention also relates to an apparatus to form a rod for an aerosol generating article from a sheet of material (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylindrical rod (10) for aerosol-generating articles comprising a rod component (12) being circumscribed by a wrapper (14). The wrapper comprises laterally opposed edge portions which overlap so as to form an overlapping zone (16). Glue (24) is applied to the overlapping edge portions of the wrapper, by which the overlapping edge portions are adhered to each other. The glue is applied in such way, so as to form one or more glue zones (22) within the overlapping zone. The wrapper further comprises a plurality of cavities (26), wherein at least a part of the cavities is provided in the one or more glue zones. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a cylindrical rod for aerosol-generating articles.

Abstract: A shisha device comprises a cooling element (13) disposed along an airflow channel to cool an aerosol. The cooling re) element unit utilizes active cooling and may additionally utilize passive cooling. The cooling element may comprise a conduit (21) comprising a thermally conductive material. The cooling element may be integrally formed with an accelerating element (14) disposed along the airflow channel. Cooling may occur before or during acceleration of the aerosol by the accelerating element. The cooling may contribute to the condensation in the aerosol.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus comprises an aerosol-forming liquid which is adapted to deliver aerosol-forming liquid to a heating device and a downstream chamber or zone containing an functional composition comprising one or more organoleptic components such as a taste, fragrance and/or nicotine delivery components. The method comprises generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming liquid and functionalizing the aerosol by subjecting the aerosol to a matrix for the purpose of transferring, delivering or imparting one or more organoleptic properties.

Abstract: There is provided an electronically controlled, breath actuated vaporization device for generating vaporized material for inhalation by a user. The vaporization device includes a vaporization chamber for accommodating material to be vaporized and a mesh heater or other heater supported upstream of the vaporization chamber which is operable to heat air that passes through the mesh heater or other heater during an inhalation event. A closed loop control scheme may be employed to control heat generated by the heater to maintain a temperature of the air delivered to the vaporization chamber at or within a predetermined tolerance of a desired vaporization temperature for at least a majority of a duration of the inhalation event.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device may include a housing having flexible portion along its length. The flexible portion is configured to transition between a relaxed or unloaded configuration and a flexed or deflected configuration. A flexible heating element and mouthpiece may also be disposed in the housing. When the housing is in a relaxed or unloaded configuration, the flexible heating element and the mouthpiece are at least partially longitudinally aligned with the flexible portion of the housing.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, an atomizer device thereof and a method for assembling the atomizer device are provided. The atomizer device comprises an atomizer assembly (14) having an atomizer base (141), a heating member (142), and a liquid transport member (143). The atomizer base (141) includes a tubular body (1412) having an inserting end (1413); and a side wall of the tubular body (1412) defines at least one slot (1414) extending along a longitudinal direction and communicating with an end surface of the inserting end (1413). The heating member (142) is tubular and arranged in the tubular body (1412), and an air flowing channel is defined inside the heating member (142). The liquid transport member (143) comprises a tubular liquid transport body (1431) and at least one couple of connecting portions (1432) connected together in a circumferential direction of the liquid transport body (1431).

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generation device including: a case into which a cigarette is insertable; a heater arranged in the case and configured to heat the cigarette inserted into the case; a mainstream smoke passage connecting an internal end portion of the cigarette to the outside; and a vaporizer configured to heat a liquid composition to generate aerosol and deliver the aerosol to the mainstream smoke passage, wherein at least a portion of the mainstream smoke passage extends in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the cigarette.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a housing, wherein the housing is elongate and has a head end disposed toward the user and a tail end extending away from the user. The housing comprises a bottom cover and a shell section. A battery is retained within the housing. An atomizer tank cartridge fits to the housing. An electrical heating apparatus powered by the battery. A groove is formed between the bottom cover and the shell section. A trim piece is mounted between the bottom cover and shell section. The trim piece is a hot-melt material, and connected to the groove via a heating process. The trim piece passes around an external periphery of the housing. The trim piece is an epoxy resin material. The housing further comprises a removable mouthpiece cover attached at a head end.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a pre-vapor sector and a heater structure arranged in thermal contact with the pre-vapor sector. The pre-vapor sector is configured to hold and dispense a pre-vapor formulation. The heater structure includes a base wire and a shell layer coating the base wire. The base wire is insulated from the shell layer. The shell layer includes at least one recessed portion between a first unrecessed portion and a second unrecessed portion. The at least one recessed portion is a thinner section of the shell layer that is configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor. As a result of the heater design, the heater structure is stiffer and more robust than other related heaters in the art, thus allowing more options for its implementation.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a housing with an aperture leading to a receiving chamber within the housing wherein the receiving chamber is configured to receive and accommodate a capsule; a piercing member configured to pierce the capsule within the receiving chamber; and a slidable cover configured to be moved between an open position in which a capsule can be introduced through the aperture and a closed position in which the slidable cover covers the aperture; wherein the piercing member and the slidable cover are coupled and configured to be moved in unison.

Abstract: Vaporizers with protection are disclosed. The vaporizers includes a built-in child protective mechanism adapted to connect and disconnect the power source from the heating element of the vaporizer thereby mitigating the ability of a child to activate the vaporizer.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprises a battery portion which is operable to provide power to a heating element of the electronic cigarette, and a cartomizer coupled with the battery portion. The cartomizer comprises a liquid container which provides a liquid toward the heating element wherein the liquid is used for producing and flavoring a vapor of the electronic cigarette when the liquid is heated by the heating element, and a memory which is operable to record and store an amount of the liquid remaining in the liquid container.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a user interface including a pushbutton and a display. A control component contained coupled to the user interface controls operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device. The control component controls the display to present a menu including a plurality of menu items selectable using only the pushbutton. Each menu item of the plurality of menu items is associated with a respective functional element of the aerosol delivery device, and the control component is configured to navigate the plurality of menu items, and select a currently-presented menu item of the plurality of menu items for control of the respective functional element, in response to respective first and second types of presses of the pushbutton, the first and second types of presses being of different durations.

Abstract: A battery section of an electronic vaping device may include a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, the housing having a first end and a second end, a power supply in the housing, a control circuit in the housing, and a conductive contact assembly at the second end of the housing, the contact assembly electrically connecting the power supply and the control circuit. The contact assembly is configured to receive external power and at least one command.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes sensor(s) to produce measurements of properties during use of the device, and processing circuitry to record data for a plurality of uses of the device, for each use of which the data includes the measurements of the properties. The processing circuitry is configured to build a machine learning model to predict a target variable, using a machine learning algorithm, at least one feature selected from the properties, and a training set produced from the measurements of the properties. The processing circuitry is configured to then deploy the machine learning model to predict the target variable, and control at least one functional element of the device based thereon. The device may also include a digital camera to capture an image of a face of an attempted user to enable facial recognition to alter a locked state of the device.

Abstract: A portable vaporizer system and method are provided. The portable vaporizer system includes a housing having an airflow channel connecting an air inlet to a vapor outlet through a mouthpiece disposed at a first end of the housing. A fluid chamber within the housing can store fluid to be vaporized and is operably connected to an atomizer within the housing, between the air inlet and the vapor outlet. A power control is disposed at a base of the housing and can selectively adjust voltage supplied from a power source to the atomizer for controlling a fluid temperature during the vaporizing process. A sensor is disposed within the housing for detecting fluid levels, power usage, flow rates, and the like. The information detected by the sensor is stored as user data and transmitted to a remote electronic device, wherein a graphical user interface (GUI) displays the user data.

Abstract: A foot positioning device is described. The device includes a strap, which can be utilized to place the foot in a desired position. The device can further include an article of footwear, such as a sock, which can assist with placement of the strap.

Abstract: A waterproof sock cover apparatus for keeping feet warm and dry in any boot includes a sock body having a foot portion and a cuff portion. The foot portion is configured to receive a user's foot wearing a standard sock and the cuff portion is configured to extend above the standard sock and below a user's knee. The sock body comprises a breathable and soft inner layer, an insulating medial layer continuously disposed around the inner layer, and a waterproof outer layer continuously disposed around the medial layer. A sole is coupled to a bottom side of the foot portion. An elastic band is coupled to the sock body within an upper perimeter of the cuff portion. The elastic band and the surrounding sock body define an elasticized collar configured to secure a user's leg. The sock body is configured to be worn within a boot.

Abstract: A garment with configurable shoulder sections is disclosed. The shoulder sections may generally be configured in at least an open configuration and a closed configuration. This may allow the garment to be placed on a person's body without having to manipulate the person's arms through the sleeves.

Abstract: Shapewear can be used to enhance the appearance of a wearer's buttocks. Typical buttock-enhancing garments include construction that is visible from the exterior and do not provide a natural shape. The garment disclosed herein has an exterior smoothing layer covering an interior construction. The interior construction includes an inner pocket layer and an outer pocket layer attached to an inner garment layer, thus suspending the pockets in the interior of the garment. Pads can be placed in the pockets. The pads and the interior pocket construction provides natural shape to the wearer without compression or bulk.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modular bra that may allow for full customization of all straps, cup sizes, snapping system and different sizing all together. The modular bra may also have an app that allows for the user to understand the full capability of the bra and aid the user in both proper measurement and choosing style based upon outfits and measurements. There may also exist a fitness portion in the app to track physical activity as well regular mammogram tests. The modular bra may also have an inflation system throughout; to maximize customization for different size breasts and different styles of outfits. Each modular bra may have infinite customization options for each individual user based upon style, measurements, preference, and comfortability.

Abstract: An undergarment, as in a multi-way sizing bra, whereas present invention is able to change its back size, cup size, strap lengths and secureness of fit all while transforming to a convertible bra for breastfeeding for nursing mothers. An undergarment, and particularly a bra, that can further facilitate the stages of bra-wearing and nursing for individuals within one garment. Present invention eliminates the costs required to purchase different sized bras in response to changes in bra size during different stages of life [as in puberty, pregnancy, weight gain or loss and beyond] by providing a plurality of sizing options in one garment. Present invention is a functional bra which can offer necessary support for nursing, large, average or small breasts; as well as accommodating different sized breasts on an individual. Present invention can withstand the wear, tear and sizing changes because of interchangeable components, adjustable and convertible features of components.

Abstract: This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that requires accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be sports bras constructed from a stiffened or reinforced material and may include decoupled, damping cups for supporting breast tissue, and a fastening system incorporated into a reinforced underband that allows the wearer to more easily wear and remove the undergarment without compromising underband support.

Abstract: The present application provides variable transparent clothes which comprise a protecting film, an intelligent film and a control circuit, the control circuit is used for controlling the intelligent film to be in a transparent state or in a non-transparent state, the intelligent film is used for converting the transparent state or the non-transparent state according to a signal of the control circuit. The technical solution provided by the present application has the advantage of improving the experience of a user.

Abstract: An article of clothing and a method of manufacture thereof, where, the article of clothing includes a weighted material inconspicuously disposed within a material forming the article, where the weighted material is configured to apply a therapeutic pressure to the body of a user when the article of clothing is worn.

Abstract: A jacket that is worn by a person walking a dog includes a main torso covering portion which can be closed to protect and provide warmth to the wearer's torso. A leash that can be utilized as a belt can be used to snuggly fit the jacket around the user's waist. The jacket also includes an exterior pocket that includes a roll of waste bags, typically in a roll. The exterior pocket includes an opening on the front surface of the pocket where a grommet is typically attached around the perimeter of the opening. The bag is pulled through the opening in the grommet to gain access to the bag. The lead bag is removed from the roll along the perforation separating the bags such that the walker can manually remove a bag from the pocket and tear the first bag away from the following bag while leaving the following bag in a position that is easily gripped for the next required cleaning.

Abstract: A women's one-piece bathing suit garment including a bodice panel and an underwear portion is described. The bodice panel has a vertically placed connection mechanism which forms the torso of the garment. The underwear portion includes a plurality of waistband panels, a front panel, and a primary panel. The front of the bodice panel extends below waist-level to form the plurality of waistband panels. The primary panel forms the rear of the underwear portion of the garment. The primary panel is connected to the plurality of waistband panels via continuous pieces of material forming the leg openings of the garment. The primary panel is connected to the front panel to form a crotch of the garment. The front panel connects to the plurality of waistband panels via a connection mechanism, which upon connecting, the front panel forms the front for the underwear portion of the bathing suit garment.

Abstract: A garment convertible between a pair of pants and a skirt is described. The garment comprises a waist region; a pants region positioned below the waist region, the pants region comprising a first pant leg and a second pant leg; a plurality of loops coupled to the waist region, individual ones of the plurality of loops comprising a loop fastener positioned thereon; and a plurality of pant leg fasteners positioned in the pants region on at least one of the first pant leg and the second pant leg, wherein, when the loop fastener of the plurality of loops are coupled to a respective one of the pant leg fasteners, the garment is operable to be worn as a skirt and, when the loop fastener of the plurality of loops is detached from the respective one of the pant leg fasteners, the garment is operable to be worn as a pair of pants.

Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.

Abstract: What has been described is a necktie locking principle that confines movement of the necktie while in use. The intent is to secure the necktie in a general static position and limit relative movement for a larger portion of the necktie.

Abstract: A garment is provided in various styles and fits that includes an accessory pocket configured to comfortably accommodate and retain accessories, such as meditation crystals or stones in discrete pockets strategically placed at chakra locations within the garment. The accessory pocket comprises an elastic pocket opening in the garment fabric. The elastic pocket opening provides access to a pocket bag, dimensioned to accommodate an accessory, such as a chakra crystal. A color strip is implemented interior to the pocket and at least partially visible from an exterior of the pocket, corresponds to the accessory, e.g., indicates a particular chakra crystal that is appropriate to the particular pocket location. Particular chakra crystal pocket locations are selected to place chakra crystals in chakra locations corresponding to at least one of seven chakra locations.