Abstract: An herbal formulation including Symphytum Officinalis extract and Phytolacca Decandra extract may be combined to treat bone fractures and osseum defects. Specifically, the herbal formulation provides for the regeneration of osseum tissue for treating bone defects such as imperfect osteogenesis, pseudo-arthrosis infected or not, bone union delay of fractures, osteoporosis, osseum tumors, aneurismatic osseum cyst, and myeloma multiple.

Abstract: Described are four, novel supercritical fluid extracts of Nigella sativa seeds containing about 0.01 to about 40% (w/w) thymoquinone that can be produced using commercial-scale quantities of N. sativa seeds. These formulations provide antioxidant, thermogenic, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities qualitatively and quantitatively distinct from thymoquinone alone and are useful as dietary supplements or therapeutics for inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides derivatives of dodecapeptide ISSIKEKYPSHS which interfere with binding of calbindin to inositol monophosphatase, and their use in treating mood disorders.

Abstract: To provide a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis with minimal concerns of adverse drug reactions and high safety, various researches were conducted. As a result, it was found that an extract extracted from a mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) peel with a polar solvent prevented or healed atopic dermatitis. That is, the present invention provides a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis comprising an extract extracted from a mangosteen peel with a polar solvent. Furthermore, the present invention provides a food containing the above-mentioned prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: A composition is provided, containing an extract of a plant of the genus Hemerocallis as an active ingredient and having antidepressant-like effects or fatigue-relieving effects based on sleep improvement. A composition is also provided, containing a hot-water extract of a plant of the genus Hemerocallis as an active ingredient and having antidepressant-like effects or fatigue-relieving effects based on sleep improvement.

Abstract: A cementitious material delivery system comprising may include a flow divider, a first and second chemical agent, a first and second mixer, and a nozzle. The flow divider may be configured to divide a flow of cementitious material into a first stream and a second stream that is separate from the first stream. The first chemical agent may cure the cementitious material at a first rate when mixed with the cementitious material. A first mixer may be configured to mix the first chemical agent with the first steam of cementitious material to produce a first mixed stream of cementitious material. A second chemical agent may be configured to cure the cementitious material at a second rate when mixed with the cementitious material which is faster than the first rate. A second mixer separate may be configured to mix the second chemical agent with the second steam of cementitious material to produce a second mixed stream of cementitious material.

Abstract: A method of forming an imprint template using a substrate having an inorganic release layer and a layer of imprintable medium is disclosed. The method includes using a master imprint template to imprint a pattern into the imprintable medium, causing the imprintable medium to solidify, and etching the imprintable medium and the inorganic release layer to form a pattern in the inorganic release layer.

Abstract: A method of determining an offset between an imprint template and a substrate using an alignment grating on the imprint template and an alignment grating on the substrate is disclosed. The method includes bringing the imprint template alignment grating and the substrate alignment grating sufficiently close together such that they form a composite grating, directing an alignment radiation beam at the composite grating while modulating the relative position of the imprint template and the substrate, detecting the intensity of alignment radiation which is reflected from the composite grating, and determining the offset by analyzing modulation of the detected intensity.

Abstract: Provided are processes such as a photo-imprinting process having high productivity without causing defacement of an expensive mold. In the photo-imprinting process of the invention, a pattern is transferred to a resin layer 2 by forming the resin layer 2 by applying a rework type photocrosslinking/curing resin to a substrate 1, pressing a mold 3 to the resin layer 2, irradiating the resin layer 2 with light having a first wavelength, and detaching the mold 3 from the resin layer 2. The rework type photocrosslinking/curing resin crosslinks/cures by irradiation with light having the first wavelength and is solubilized in a solvent by irradiation with light having a second wavelength shorter than the first wavelength or by heating. Therefore, even if grooves of the mold 3 are obstructed with the crosslinked/cured resin, the crosslinked/cured resin can be easily removed by resolubilizing it by, for example, irradiating the mold 3 with light having the second wavelength.

Abstract: A mold comprises a core plate receiving a core insert, a cavity plate receiving a cavity insert and an ejection mechanism configured to eject the core insert. The core insert defines a first molding surface and the cavity insert defines a second molding surface cooperating with the first molding surface. The ejection mechanism includes a top plate; a sleeve fastening to the core plate and an ejection member to eject the core. The ejection member including an ejection rod and an ejection head slidably received in the sleeve. The ejection rod includes a main rod fastened to the top plate, a connecting body, and an engaging body. The ejection head includes an ejection portion and an engaging portion defining an engaging hole, a slot, and an opening, wherein the connecting body extends through the slot causing the engaging body to engage with the engaging hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing and filling containers, in which at least one tube made of a plasticised material can be extruded in an open form (17). A filling device (9) comprising several individual functional channels (21, 39) enables at least the filling material to be introduced into the respective container by means of a filling mandrel (11) associated with a related form (17). Said device is characterized in that it comprises a mandrel cover (27) that has at least one functional space (31, 35), establishes a media-guiding connection between the respective functional space (31, 35) thereof and the respectively associated functional channel (21, 39) of the filling device (9) for cleaning and/or sterilizing and/or drying, in its functional position, and is removed from the functional position thereof during the production and filling of the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated anaerobic bacterium Bacteroides sp. for use as a fibro-biotic for livestock. More specifically, the fibro-biotic supplements a fiber diet to Sus scrofa scrofa with the fibro-biotic improving fiber digestion and decreasing fecal output in these livestock. The present invention also relates to the use of the isolated bacterium as a food composition to improve the health of monogastric livestock and as a feed supplement to livestock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing baked goods from sourdough. The present invention further relates to the composition of a triebferments for improved, accelerated and easier production of sourdoughs, while at the same time maintaining stabile quality, and the baked goods resulting therefrom.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a diacylglycerol-rich fat or oil efficiently under an industrially advantageous condition. Provided is a process for producing a diacylglycerol-rich fat or oil, including subjecting monoacylglycerols to a transesterification reaction by using a lipase in the presence of water.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a milk processing system receives a mixture including milk and one or more gas additives. The system sonicates the mixture according to sonication settings selected to reduce the amount of gas in the milk. The sonication settings include a frequency, a power, and a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A pre-packaged, sealed container enclosing whole coffee beans is sized to correspond to a single serving of coffee, or multiple servings. The container is used with a machine that selectively lowers a grinding blade into the container for grinding the whole beans. The freshly made grounds remain in the same container and heated water is introduced into the container. Freshly brewed coffee is produced and drips out of one or more openings in the bottom of the container after passing through the filter. The container is sealed for storage and shipping with an airtight membrane or cover such as plastic, foil etc.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a beverage involves the use of a filter aid, e.g., that is provided in a beverage cartridge with a beverage medium in a dry state. In one embodiment, a cartridge including a dried fruit material may also include a filter aid, such as perlite, diatomaceous earth or cellulose, that is mixed together with the fruit material. The filter aid may assist in flow through the beverage medium or through a filter, e.g., by helping prevent the clogging of pores of a filter used to remove particulate from a beverage formed by interaction of the beverage medium with water introduced into the cartridge. Thus, the filter aid may permit the use of some beverage media that would otherwise clog a filter and/or prevent proper dissolution of materials in the beverage media without the filter aid.

Abstract: The present invention is for a smart container that allows consumers the ability to quickly and easily disassembled the container to allow families to extract the substance from the bottom of the container, so families can save food and money. The smart container is equip with a tamper proof label that has a seal to alert consumers when a label of the container has been broken or tampered with. The label for said container is applied to the hollow body member and the receptacle base member. The label has advertising indicia place on the container so as to be able to market the manufacturer's brand of goods. The smart container is also able to adjust the size of the container so as to save fridge and/or counter space, when the top portion of the container has been used.

Abstract: A co-extruded dual texture animal or human food product with open ends, a harder outer shell component, and a softer inner filling component is disclosed. The inner softer filling component has viscosity characteristics which allow pumping during the manufacturing process yet without leakage from the cut ends of the product during cutting, drying, or storage. The harder outer shell component is at least 75 times harder than the softer inner filling component which has hardness less than about 0.5 kg force. In certain embodiments, the product could be used as a means of delivering medicants to pets where the medicant is held in place and disguised from the pet by the softer inner component, thus inducing the pet to unknowingly ingest the medicant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayered tubular food casing, in particular for foods which are scalded, cooked or heated in other ways in the casing, preferably for cooked-meat or scalded-emulsion sausages, hams, cured products or processed cheese, wherein a composition is applied to the internal surface of the food casing, which composition comprises at least one binder that is suitable for foods and at least one functional substance which can be transferred to the food.

Abstract: A coffee product and process are provided which produce a coffee product having elevated levels of 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol. In various forms, the coffee product is dry roast and ground coffee or a dry soluble coffee product such as a powder or granule form. The process includes adding 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol to roast and ground coffee or a soluble coffee to produce an enhanced coffee flavor beverage, or to an extract or solution thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, non cellular pet chew comprising: a) 51-90 wt % based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a (thermoplastic) cereal flour, wherein the cereal flour has a protein content below 10 wt. %, b) 5 to 30 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a plasticizer, and c) 1 to 35 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a fibrous material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single layer or multilayer tubular food casing, in particular for foods which are scalded, cooked or heated in other ways in the casing, preferably for cooked-meat or scalded-emulsion sausages, hams, cured products or processed cheese, wherein the invention only relates to those casings which have an internal layer which consists of a thermoplastic polymer or predominantly comprises one such, having a substantially smooth, non-absorbent, non-porous and non-felt-like and non-woven-fabric-like surface.

Abstract: A method for removing isoflavones from a soy-based beverage is disclosed. The method includes processing a soy base by subjecting ground or milled soy beans to one or more of sonic vibration and ultrahigh pressure homogenization. The soy base is separated, using centrifugation, into a lipid phase substantially free from isoflavones and a serum phase containing isoflavones. One or more isoflavones are separated from the serum phase. The serum phase is mixed with the lipid phase.

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the invention is to provide a food or a drink containing an acidic protein which has a favorable flavor with relieved astringency characteristic to a protein dissolved under acidic conditions to thereby broaden the flavor variety of protein-containing foods or drinks. The above problem can be solved by adding a water soluble polysaccharide, a water soluble basic salt, an alkali metal salt of an organic acid, a basic monosaccharide, a basic oligosaccharide or the like to a food or a drink containing a protein dissolved under acidic conditions to thereby relieve the astringency originating in the protein dissolved under acidic conditions.

Abstract: Processes for controlling strength of an extracted beverage including providing a pseudo packed bed of an extractable beverage material and contacting at least one liquid extraction stream with the pseudo packed bed of beverage material at a selected depth to obtain at least one zone of minimum extraction and at least one zone of maximum extraction. As the depth at which the liquid extraction stream is introduced into the packed bed increases, the zone of minimum extraction increases and the zone of maximum extraction decreases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the preparation of a beverage comprising: a mixing chamber (1) for mixing a soluble ingredient (2) and a diluent, said chamber comprising: a top opening (4), a diluent inlet opening (5), a beverage outlet opening (6), sealing means (7), said sealing means being able to seal the top opening (4) of the mixing chamber (1) and to prevent any fluid from leaving the mixing chamber through said sealing means. The invention also relates to a method for using this device.

Abstract: Machines for popping corn and producing puffed snacks and other expanded foods are described herein. In one embodiment, a flow-through popper circulates unpopped corn kernels through a popping chamber by use of a plurality of vanes that directionally control a flow of high velocity, high temperature and high pressure air. In this embodiment, the air in the popping chamber causes the unpopped corn kernels to circulate as they move through the length of the popping chamber without the need for an auger or other moving apparatus.

Abstract: Machines having reversible food moving devices for making popcorn and other types of expanded food products are described herein. In one embodiment, a popcorn machine includes an auger that moves a mixture of raw corn kernels and cooking oil along a trough-shaped cooking surface. In this embodiment, the auger can cyclically reverse direction for a predetermined period of time before resuming rotation in the forward direction to facilitate favorable popping of the popcorn. In one aspect of this embodiment, the auger can rotate through a greater angle of rotation in the forward direction than in the reverse direction in each cycle, so that the auger progressively moves the unpopped corn kernels along the entire cooking surface until they ultimately pop and/or are dispensed into a suitable receptacle. In one embodiment, the popcorn machine can also include two or more heating zones to provide favorable popping characteristics.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mixing assembly (1) comprising a mixing chamber (2) adapted to mix a soluble ingredient with a diluent, wherein the mixing assembly comprises an overflow channel (41), said overflow channel running along the external wall of the mixing chamber so that a liquid exceeding the capacity of the mixing chamber is able to flow in the overflow channel and the outlets (3) of the mixing chamber and the overflow channel allowing the liquid contained in the mixing chamber and the overflow channel to exit and mix in the same place. The invention also concerns a process for mixing a soluble ingredient with a diluent using the above mixing assembly.

Abstract: An ice cube machine that generates ice cubes having an alcohol content of at least 2-5%. The ice cube machine operates at temperatures of no greater than 0° F., and typically at least 0° F. or colder. An ice dispensing system monitors the amount of ice cubes dispensed from the machine and can determine the amount of alcohol dispensed from the system.

Abstract: Natural antioxidant composition for meat products, characterized in that it is prepared from phenolic extracts of monofloral honeys that act independently as antioxidants.

Abstract: Provided herein are food products, ingredients, beverages, and the like, comprising a peptide analog that contains one or more ethoid bonds, along with methods for preparing such peptide analogs, related compositions, and the ethoid peptide analogs themselves. The ethoid compounds described are useful as food ingredients, such as sweeteners, flavor enhancers and taste-modifying agents.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of flash freezing an energy beverage liquid into small beads and then packaging the beads for consumers is disclosed. The beads are stored in a conventional freezer, or colder, until desired and then reconstituted into a beverage base as needed. In particular, a warm or cold beverage may be easily and affordably created using the frozen beads.

Abstract: A method of producing at least one of a red meat product, a pork product and a poultry product that is substantially free of unhealthy saturated fats. The method includes the steps of taking hand selected meat cuts from the at least one of red meat, pork and poultry products and grinding up the hand selected meat cuts prior to mixing such ground up meat cuts with a predetermined amount of a pre-selected oil in an amount which is at least sufficient to produce at least one of a high omega-3 and a high omega-6 low fat free product.

Abstract: Methods for processing a starch-based material are provided. Snack based products can be prepared using the methods herein.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a baked snack chip made from a raw potato slice. The snack chip has a light, crispy, expanded texture similar to the texture of a fried potato chip. It is formed by compressing and heating a partially dried potato slice and then expanding the potato slice. Alternatively, the expanded potato slice is compressed again.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant protein preparation, preferably from lupine protein, and a method for producing the same. The protein preparation consists of an aqueous mixture with a water content >75% by weight and a solid material mass, which contains over 70% by weight of plant proteins, wherein a proportion of the plant proteins are denatured. The preparation has excellent techno-functional properties, is easy to process and displays large-scale stability to fat oxidation. It can be used as an ingredient for producing foodstuffs and as a substitute for commercial plant and animal protein preparations.

Abstract: Latent fingerprints on a porous substrate such as paper are developed for viewing and recordal by applying heat to cause the fingerprint to be clearly viewed under radiation to cause the fingerprint to fluorescence (e.g. a few seconds heating with air or client contact with a heated device at around 260° C.) and viewing under e.g. light of 200 nm to 550 nm with a filter in the yellow to orange wavelength region. Alternatively more extended heating can render the fingerprint assemble under ultraviolet light, and under yet more extended heating permits viewing under white light.

Abstract: A system and method for making a biomaterial device includes a support structure providing a shape for a biomaterial device. At least one applicator has a supply of biomaterial solution and is positioned along the support structure. The at least one applicator forms a biomaterial fiber by applying shear force to the biomaterial solution and delivering the biomaterial fiber to the support structure. A controller causes relative movement between the support structure and the at least one applicator, and the biomaterial fiber is arranged on the support structure according to the relative movement to form the biomaterial device. The biomaterial may be silk fibroin which may be wound onto a reciprocating and rotating mandrel. Control over the properties of the biomaterial device is achieved through appropriate selection of material processing, winding strategy, and post-winding processing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and composition for loading one or more drugs in a solution onto one or more ion exchange resin particles to form a drug-loaded resin particle. The drug-loaded resin particle is separated from the solution and dried before recombining the drug-loaded resin particle with the solution to load more drugs onto the drug-loaded resin particle from the solution.

Abstract: A stent fixture for supporting a stent during formation of a coating is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for imparting antibiotic activity to a surface of a solid substrate by exposing a solid substrate composition to conditions suitable for covalent grafting and thermal polymerization of the substrate.

Abstract: A composition for use in a fiber modified layer, comprising an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each fiber has a length of greater than 0.25 inches. Also provided is a method of selecting a fiber modified layer for applying on an existing surface, comprising the steps of: providing a binder mixture having an effective amount of an aggregate material, a binder, and a plurality of fibers, wherein each of the plurality of fibers has a length greater than 0.25 inches; applying the binder mixture to a selected surface to form a fiber modified proposed layer; testing the fiber modified proposed layer for fatigue or crack resistant properties; and selecting the binder mixture for application on the existing surface for performance if the fiber modified proposed layer has fatigue or crack resistant properties.

Abstract: A deposition source which improves deposition characteristics and uniformity of a deposited film, and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting device. The deposition source includes a heat source, a heat transfer plate arranged on the heat source and adapted to receive heat generated by and transferred from the heat source and a planarization layer arranged on the heat transfer plate, the heat source to supply more heat per unit area to outer portions of the heat transfer plate that surrounds a central portion of the heat transfer plate than to the central portion of the heat transfer plate.

Abstract: Methods are provided for multi-step Cu metal plating on a continuous Ru metal film in recessed features found in advanced integrated circuits. The use of a continuous Ru metal film prevents formation of undesirable micro-voids during Cu metal filling of high-aspect-ratio recessed features, such as trenches and vias, and enables formation of large Cu metal grains that include a continuous Cu metal layer plated onto the continuous Ru metal film. The large Cu grains lower the electrical resistivity of the Cu filled recessed features and increase the reliability of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions that contain thermally conductive carbon-based materials that are also electrically insulated; methods for using such adhesive compositions and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: Batteries and related compositions and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of making a battery can include heating at least one cathode including a cathode material in an atmosphere including oxygen, heating the cathode in a vacuum, adding the cathode into a housing, adding a separator into the housing, and adding an anode into the housing.

Abstract: Methods for fabrication of magnetic write heads, and more specifically to fabrication of magnetic poles and trailing magnetic pole steps. A write pole may first be patterned on a substrate. Then a side gap material may be patterned along sidewall portions of the write pole. Thereafter, a masking layer may be deposited and patterned to expose a portion of the write pole. A trailing magnetic pole step may be formed on the exposed portion of the write pole.

Abstract: An optical sheet manufacturing apparatus includes a first master including a first three-dimensional structure, a second master including a second three-dimensional structure, a first processing unit to heat a first surface of a resin sheet to a first temperature and transfer the first three-dimensional structure onto the first surface heated, a second processing unit to cool the first surface to a second temperature lower than the first temperature, heat a second surface of the resin sheet to a third temperature higher than the second temperature, and transfer the second three-dimensional structure onto the second surface heated, a third processing unit to cool the second surface to a fourth temperature lower than the third temperature, a first conveyance mechanism to perform conveyance from the first processing unit to the second processing unit, and a second conveyance mechanism to perform conveyance from the second processing unit to the third processing unit.