Abstract: A method for producing a beverage container have a rim pre-coated with a flavored solid substance for use with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages utilizes a commercially available butter spreader to coat the rim of the beverage container with a food-grade adhesive. The adhesive-coated rim is then placed in contact with margarita salt or other flavored solid substance and the coated rim is dried.

Abstract: A system for separating multiple stacked slices of food slices includes a plurality of overlying food slices that are arranged in at least two columns, with a first column having a side adjacent to a side of a second column. Each of the plurality of food slices are separated by a divider that includes a weakened region between the sides of the first and second columns of food slices. A method of separating multiple stacks of food slices includes stacking a plurality of food slices into at least two columns of food slices, placing a divider between each food slice in each of at least two columns, wherein the divider includes a weakened region located between the at least two columns of food slices, and separating the at least two columns of food slices by separating the plurality of dividers along the weakened region of each divider.

Abstract: A container includes a first tray, and a second tray disposed within the space of the first tray to define a reservoir therebetween. The first tray has a first bottom wall and a surrounding first sidewall, which extends generally upwardly from the first bottom wall to define a space therein. The second tray has a second bottom wall and a surrounding second sidewall, which also extends generally upwardly from the second bottom wall. The second bottom wall has at least one aperture defined in a central region thereof, and also has an upper surface, which slopes downwardly toward the at least one aperture. The reservoir defined between the first and second trays is in fluid communication with the aperture.

Abstract: Apparatus for making variously shaped pastry shells includes an annular baking ring supported on a horizontal lower plate to define an upward-facing female die. A gasket is disposed between the baking ring and the plate. An upper plate is positioned above and parallel to the lower plate, and includes a downward-facing male die configured to be inserted concentrically into the upper end of the female die and thereby define a die space having a flat floor and annular, vertical side walls between the dies. An annular collar is disposed concentrically about the male die and resiliently supported on the upper support plate such that, when the two plates are urged toward each other, the collar seals the upper and lower ends of the die space, and a volume of pastry dough disposed in the cavity of the female die is formed into a pastry shell conforming to the die space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least 0.1 wt. % of granules suitable for use in foodstuffs, said granules having an average diameter in the range of 30-3000 ?m and comprising: a. 3-70 wt. of a plurality of non-lipophilic particles with an average diameter in the range of 3-300 ?m, said particles containing at least 0.1 wt. % of one or more functional food ingredients; b. 10-80 wt. % of a discrete continuous phase containing at least 90 wt. % lipids, which continuous phase envelops the non-lipophilic particles and holds them together, the combination of non-lipophilic particles and the continuous phase forming an agglomerate with a diameter in the range of 20-2000 ?m; and c. 10-80 wt. % of an exterior lipophilic layer that encompasses the agglomerate, which lipophilic layer exhibits a slip melting point of at least 30° C.

Abstract: An edible candy confection and a method of making the confection is disclosed. The method includes the steps of freezing fresh fruit, coating the frozen fruit with sugar solids sufficient to reach a critical mass, keeping the fruit frozen during the coating process, depositing a wafer, placing the coated fruit on the wafer, and sealing the coated fruit and wafer in a confection layer such as chocolate. The wafer may be formed from chocolate or yogurt. Optimally, the critical mass if the coated frozen fruit is at least 67 Brix with water activity of at least 0.60.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a novel transformation process of fruits and vegetables for manufacturing industrial derivatives such as hypoallergenic juices, puree and concentrates, etc. mainly intended for individuals suffering from OAS (Oral Allergy Syndrome) following the consumption of traditional industrial derivatives, but also for general consumption to prevent sensitization in atopic patients. In a second aspect, the present invention also relates to the products obtainable by means of said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recovering a secondary plant metabolite from a seed material. The present invention further relates to a extract comprising the secondary plant metabolite, which extract is obtainable by a method according to the invention and to a foodstuff, cosmetic or medicament comprising such an extract.

Abstract: Orange juice is provided which includes as a component juice extracted from a very early season round orange cultivar which is not a Hamlin cultivar. The juice extracted from such very early season cultivar has sensory attributes which are superior to those of Hamlin fresh juice. The very early season juice has a Brix-to-acid ratio and a color intensity in excess of those provided by Hamlin cultivars which are harvested at the same time as the very early season cultivar. Preferred very early season cultivars are within the Seleta family or are Westin cultivars or are Ruby Nucellar cultivars.

Abstract: A method for creating bite-sized or segmented pieces of a cold formed bar such as a granola bar. The invention is an improved process for manipulating and shaping granola without having the granola lose its characteristic texture. In one aspect, the invention adds a rotary cutter to a conventional slabbing operation. In one aspect, the invention uses a rotary molder to force granola into female molds where it can be shaped as desired.

Abstract: An assembly line technique is described in which food items with a sticky deposited layer of smear prior to baking can be cut and segregated into small pieces. In an embodiment of the invention, an ultrasonically driven knife is used to cut strips of dough having sticky smear deposited on top into square portions. An ultrasonic knife prevents the smear from sticking to the knife blade resulting in clean cut edges of the food pieces and efficient mass production. The food pieces are deposited randomly into a serving container in such a way as to minimize contact between the sticky smear surfaces of the food pieces. This results in a “pull-apart” food product that can be rapidly microwave heated without drying or overheating the areas of the overall food product.

Abstract: An anhydrous flavor delivery composition comprising a water-insoluble component, a surfactant and an alcohol is provided. In addition, a method of making the anhydrous flavor delivery composition and a method of flavoring a beverage are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for industrial application for preparing icing sweeteners colored with any coloring agent for food use. The process basically consists in subjecting to a simultaneous mixing-refining step a mixture comprising sugar or a surrogate thereof, and one or more coloring agents for food use, by means of a high speed mill. The mill also relates to colored sweetening products that can be obtained with said process and to their use in the alimentary field.

Abstract: Methods of making dough pieces that can be baked to form baked bread articles having a reduced number of voids in the crumb are provided.

Abstract: An aerated food product comprising at least 0.05 wt %, and preferably at most 50 wt %, of hydrophobic denatured protein particles whereby at least 50% of the number of said protein particles have in a hydrated state a diameter of more than 3 micron, and preferably less than 10% of the number of said protein particles have in a hydrated state a diameter of more than 300 micron.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing a high-lactose aqueous fluid (HLAF), such as permeate from ultrafiltration of whey fluid, are described. The preferred process includes concentrating HLAF containing from about 1 to about 35% solids, wherein at least 50% of the solids are lactose, to form a concentrated HLAF containing from about 45 to about 65% solids; further concentrating the HLAF to form a highly concentrated HLAF containing from about 70 to about 80% solids; cooling the highly concentrated HLAF with a gaseous fluid to create a cooling, concentrating, crystallizing cascade to further concentrate the HLAF to form a partially crystallized HLAF containing from about 78 to about 88% solids; and drying the partially crystallized HLAF in an air-lift dryer to form a product rich in crystalline alpha-lactose monohydrate. An air-lift dryer having diverging sidewalls and methods of using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing a high-lactose aqueous fluid (HLAF), such as permeate from ultrafiltration of whey fluid, are described. The preferred process includes concentrating HLAF containing from about 1 to about 35% solids, wherein at least 50% of the solids are lactose, to form a concentrated HLAF containing from about 45 to about 65% solids; further concentrating the HLAF to form a highly concentrated HLAF containing from about 70 to about 80% solids; cooling the highly concentrated HLAF with a gaseous fluid to create a cooling, concentrating, crystallizing cascade to further concentrate the HLAF to form a partially crystallized HLAF containing from about 78 to about 88% solids; and drying the partially crystallized HLAF in an air-lift dryer to form a product rich in crystalline alpha-lactose monohydrate. An air-lift dryer having diverging sidewalls and methods of using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for forming sliced cheese directly from a quantity of cheese, without the need to thermally process the cheese. In general, cheese slices are formed from a quantity of cheese in which at least one discrete cheese piece is introduced into an elongated chamber having a longitudinal interior surface and housing a conveyor. Resulting cheese mass is transported forwardly and longitudinally of the chamber via the conveyor to a discharge outlet of the chamber and into a funnel. The cheese mass is extruded at a temperature of less than about 50° F. as a plurality of cheese extrudate sheets through a plurality of elongated orifices of a die plate which receive cheese mass exiting from the outlet of the funnel. The cheese extrudate sheets are cut along their lengths to provide discrete cheese slices.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in aerated milk compositions, such as yogurt based products, and methods for preparation thereof.

Abstract: An improved carbonated protein beverage/drink composition which provides a relatively bill protein content, ranging from about 2% by weight to about 15% by weight, while simultaneously employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (per volume of liquid drink solution or liquid drink suspension) to about 4 volumes of carbonation. Preferably the protein is whey protein. The carbonated protein beverage has been heat treated to inactivate microbes in the presence of the carbonation which is used to provide taste and mouth feel for the drink. Typically, the treatment for microbe inactivation is carried out in the individual package used for storage and handling of the carbonated protein drink.

Abstract: A beverage creamer composition comprises de-bittering agents for reducing or blocking the negative flavor attributes of a beverage, such as artificially sweetened beverages, and coffee. The negative flavor attributes include bitterness, and ashy, or burnt flavors. The de-bittering agent is preferably provided as a blend of sodium salt and potassium salt, a gluconate, a commercial bitter blocker or a combination thereof. Also provided is a beverage system comprising a coffee base component and the creamer composition.

Abstract: A composition for promoting weight loss comprising black tea extract, white tea extract, oolong tea extract, guarana extract, green maté extract, thiamine, choline and N-acetylcysteine. The composition may be administered in methods for promoting weight loss by increasing fat oxidation and/or controlling appetite.

Abstract: Prepared soymilks and soymilk beverages which contain palatinose. The use of palatinose in soymilk compositions allows the preparation of prepared soymilks and soymilk beverages excellent in their light and smooth mouth feels and having a good aftertaste.

Abstract: Food products containing legume products, as well as processes for producing and distributing the legume containing food products are disclosed.

Abstract: Cell walls having asparagine are weakened by one or more cell weakening mechanisms to permit penetration of one or more acrylamide-reducing agents into the cell walls prior to cooking in order to reduce the formation of acrylamide. The methods disclosed herein are especially applicable to sliced food products such as sliced potatoes. Alternatively, the mechanism can be applied to non-sliced foods such as cocoa beans and roasted coffee beans. The cell weakening mechanisms can include microwave energy, ultrasonic energy, pulsed or constant pressure differentials, a cell weakening enzyme, and lime.

Abstract: Alloys of tricalcium phosphate and metal oxide such as TiO2 and SiO2 (ACP) are disclosed as well as method for making these alloys. Method for making these alloys include the steps of milling amorphous tricalcium phosphate and at least one metal oxide together in, for example, a ball mill operated under ambient conditions. Various aspects also relate to treating disease or damage to tissues such as enamel, dentine or bone by contacting tissue with these alloys. As well as formulations for oral care such as tooth pastes, mouth washes, tooth whiteners, and like that comprise ACP. Still another aspect is amorphous tricalcium phosphates that have antimicrobial activity. Various aspects disclosure methods for manufacturing these materials and for using them in various formulations and preparations such as dentifrices, mouth washes and rinses, teeth whiteners, gels, drenches, ointments, slaves, pastes, soaks, sprays, glues, cements, foodstuffs, and the like.

Abstract: Scaffold-supported metal or pseudometallic film covers suitable for use as medical devices are disclosed together with methods of fabricating the devices. Methods for making the medical devices consist of either providing or forming a scaffold, then depositing a metallic or pseudometallic film cover onto the scaffold in such a manner as to form an integral, substantially monolithic junction between the deposited cover material and the scaffold.

Abstract: Improved radiopaque coatings particularly suitable for polymer substrates are described. A modified ion plasma deposition (IPD) method is used to provide coatings with macroparticle-dense surfaces that have excellent radiopacity. The coatings are particularly adapted to polymer surfaces because of high adherence and resistance to peeling and flaking.

Abstract: A coating and drying apparatus for the application of a coating substance to a stent and drying the stent is provided.

Abstract: One pixel is divided into a first region including a first light emitting element and a second region including a second light emitting element, wherein the first region emits light in one direction and the second region emits light in the direction opposite to that of the first region. Independently driving the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element allows images to be displayed independently on the surface.

Abstract: For lasting stable vapor deposition of a material for a long term, the present invention provides the vapor deposition crucible comprising an evaporation chamber defined by a container part of the material and an orifice plate controlling vapor pressure of the material evaporated therein, and a pressure-controlling chamber defined in a space between the orifice plate and a discharge plate through which the material is discharged to the exterior of the vapor deposition crucible. A protrusion extending outwardly from the pressure-controlling chamber and having a second opening on its distal end may be provided on the upper surface of the discharge plate, and a heater may be provided on the side surface of the protrusion to oppose the side surface of the protrusion with an insulation mechanism provided at a position higher than the heater but lower than the second opening.

Abstract: An arrangement for increasing the packing density on a printed circuit with surface mounted electrical components. The printed circuit is formed by two films which are pressed against one another with a dielectric arranged between them. At least one of the mutually opposite faces of the films are fitted with surface mounted electrical components. The via holes are provided in the printed circuit in order to connect the two films, with each via hole being a direct connection between the mutually opposite faces of the films.

Abstract: Epitaxial thin films are formed on textured substrates. An electrode is formed on the exposed surface of the thin film; the textured substrate removed, and second electrode is formed on the thin film on the side opposite the first electrode. A capacitor is thereby formed.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal layer on a substrate begins by providing a resin film on the substrate. An organic photo conductor layer having charged and uncharged segments is adhered to the resin film. Metal powder is deposited onto the charged segments of the organic photo conductor layer after which it is heated to form the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a film of magnetic nanocomposite particles including depositing isolated clusters of magnetic nanoparticles onto a substrate surface and coating the isolated clusters of magnetic nanoparticles with an insulator coating. The isolated clusters of magnetic nanoparticles have a dimension in the range between 1 and 300 nanometers and are separated from each other by a distance in the range between 1 and 50 nanometers. By employing PVD, ablation, and CVD techniques the range of useful film thicknesses is extended to 10-1000 nm, suitable for use in wafer based processing. The described methods for depositing the magnetic nanocomposite thin films are compatible with conventional IC wafer and Integrated Passive Device fabrication.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lens-coating gas dispenser and to the corresponding coating device, lens and method. The inventive dispenser consists of a flat outlet plate comprising a plurality of outlet holes which are distributed using the following method consisting in: [a] defining an auxiliary surface; [b] positioning first points on a first flat surface, such that the points are distributed with a constant surface density, said first surface resting on the lower edge of the auxiliary surface; and [c] tracing projection lines from a projection origin, which pass through each of the first points and continue to meet the auxiliary surface, thereby defining projected points on the auxiliary surface, and, finally, tracing downwards from the projected points as far as the flat outlet plate, such as to define the position of the outlet holes.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a multilayer optical recording medium, which is capable of producing the recording medium with high accuracy of distances between layers without necessity of disposing stampers, and which includes the steps of (a) forming a resin layer with respect to a support substrate; (b) disposing a stamper on the resin layer and irradiating a light beam thereto through the support substrate or the stamper to transfer an unevenness pattern of the stamper to the resin layer; (c) forming a recording layer on the resin layer; (d) repeating the steps (a) to (c) n times to stack n layers of resin layer with recording layer on the support substrate; (e) bonding a base substrate to the n-th recording layer through an adhesive layer; and (f) peeling off the support substrate.

Abstract: Precursor compositions in the form of a tape that can be transferred to a substrate and converted to an electronic feature at a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 200° C. The tape composition can be disposed on a carrier to form a ribbon structure that is flexible and can be handled in a variety of industrial processes.

Abstract: The invention discloses a coating method, whereby a metal coating (12) of particles is deposited from the gas phase on a flat, metal substrate (22) retained by a substrate holder (11) at a reduced pressure, and whereby the particles are evaporated by means of at least one energy source (5) from containers constituting at least one evaporation source (7). The metal coating (12) is built up of several sequentially applied individual coatings (21).

Abstract: A technique that enables the formation of a low resistivity barrier film at low temperatures, and a technique that enables the removal of impurities (such as, oxides, fluorides, carbides, and nitrides) from the surfaces of semiconductor substrates and metal thin films at low temperatures. A catalyst is placed inside a vacuum chamber and heated, a raw material gas and a reactive gas are introduced alternately into the vacuum chamber, and a reaction is effected between the raw material gas adsorbed to the surface of an object, and radicals generated by decomposition of the reactive gas on contact with the catalyst, thereby depositing a thin film on the object. A low resistivity barrier film can be obtained at low temperatures. H2 gas, NH3 gas, SiH4 gas, or the like can be used as the reactive gas.

Abstract: The thin film-forming material of the present invention comprises a bis(?-diketonato)zinc compound that is liquid at 25° C. and is suitable for forming a zinc-containing thin film. By using the thin film-forming material, a thin film can be produced with stable film-forming rate or stable film composition control without suffering from problems of raw material gas suppliability and in-line raw material transport. Preferred (?-diketonato)zinc compounds include, for example, bis(octane-2,4-dionato)zinc and bis(2,2-dimethyl-6-ethyldecane-3,5-dionato)zinc.

Abstract: A method of applying an anti-corrosive coating to a work piece includes the steps of providing a work piece, cleaning and surfacing, and heating it. The method also includes coating the work piece with anti-corrosive material, and then coating the anti-corrosive-coated work piece with a protective coating. The method also includes quenching the twice-coated work piece.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for patterning coatings which includes the steps of: a) applying coatings onto a flat plate; b) allowing the coatings applied to the flat plate to contact with protrusions of a substrate so as to transfer portions of the coatings on the flat plate which contact with the protrusions of the substrate to the protrusions of the substrate from the flat plate, the substrate having unevenness formed with the protrusions and grooves; and c) allowing the coatings remaining on the flat plate or on the protrusions of the substrate to contact with a print surface of a print object so as to transfer the coatings to the print object. The method has simple processes, and ensures high precision and high speed in patterning functional materials, preferalby, electronic materials.

Abstract: A coating liquid for a plate with a coating having phase retardation which can keep the adhesiveness high when a plate with a coating having phase retardation that includes an organic modified clay complex is pasted to liquid crystal cell glass is manufactured. In the manufacture of a coating liquid by mixing an organic solvent, an organic modified clay complex and a binder resin, an organic solvent, an organic modified clay complex and a binder resin are mixed, and furthermore, an adsorbent which can remove impurities included in the mixture is added for processing, and thereby, a coating liquid for a plate with a coating having phase difference is manufactured.

Abstract: A glossy protective coating for painted or glossy surfaces is formed from a substantially silicone-free aqueous emulsion of film-forming agent, solvent, and a fluoropolymer that reduces soil adhesion and increases water repellency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lab-on-chip substrate, comprising a resin having a silicon content of 10% or less by weight as its base material and a hydrophilic polymer covalently bound onto the surface thereof by high-energy ray irradiation, and in particular, to a protein-processing chip. The present invention provides a lab-on-chip substrate resistant to washing and usable for an extended period of time without adsorption of proteins on the base material surface, i.e., a protein electrophoretic polymeric chip having a microchannel allowing high-accuracy analysis of trace amounts of proteins because of reduction in the amount of detection noise.

Abstract: Process for preparing a photovoltaic device including at least one semiconductive metal oxide with a major amount of a nanosized photo-catalytic crystalline phase, by depositing the oxide in the presence of a hydrosoluble organic polymer and a hydrolysable organic derivative of metal of the metal oxide under non-destructive conditions.

Abstract: In a method of and a device for producing a membrane (1) for an electroacoustic transducer, the procedure is such that a membrane (1), which has been produced for example by deep-drawing, is at least partially coated on at least one surface with a liquid plastic (7), in particular a plastic adhesive, and this liquid plastic is cured.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for applying a faux finish to a surface; as with a water-based base/primer to initially coat the surface with a base coat that is highly viscous and includes a relatively high percentage of solids that provide a three-dimensional coating having upwardly extending solids; the process may include applying a heavy coating of a second base coat, containing said solid particles, using a roller or sponge roller to provide raised areas (a multi-level surface); optionally applying one or more additional heavy base coats, in the same or different directions; optionally immediately flattening a portion of the surface of the base coat(s); rolling or spraying on a final coating of a glaze coat having a different color or tint than the base coat(s); and moving a portion of the glaze coat, preferably with a squeegee from higher areas to lower areas to visibly uncover a portion of the base coat, or to reveal a different shade of the base coat, due to a thinner glaze coat in higher areas where the gl

Abstract: A resin coating apparatus includes a feed tank 2 for feeding a coating material 9 to a coating tank 1 and an extraction cylinder apparatus 3 for extracting the coating material inside the coating tank 1 and returning the coating material extracted to the feed tank in addition to the coating tank 1 for immersing a work 10. The coating material compulsively extracted from the coating tank in which the work 10 is immersed. The extraction cylinder apparatus has a speed regulation apparatus 4 and the extraction speed of the coating material is regulated in accordance with the shape of the work.