Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a cleaning operation applied to the internal neck skin of slaughtered poultry by removing the windpipe, gullet, glandular tissue or remainders thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out an operation on slaughtered poultry. In one exemplary aspect such includes suspension devices for suspending the poultry by the legs. A first drum at its periphery is provided with a first curve formed by a first groove, which is being traced by a first projection that connects to a first processing means so as to arrange that movement of the first processing means along the periphery of the first drum causes the first processing means to be placed in an operational position with respect to the poultry being suspended by the legs. Second processing means cooperate with a second drum provided with a second curve formed by a second groove which is being traced by a second projection connected with the second processing means so as to arrange that by its movement along the periphery of the second drum the second processing means is positioned in its operational position with reference to the poultry.

Abstract: A barbecue grill smoker assembly (10) is disclosed including fuel grate handles (21) and food grate handles (31) connected to components internal to the cooking chamber of the grill smoker defined by the firebox base (11) but extending outward beyond the cooking chamber in order to allow for manipulation of the components within the grill smoker using clean and cool handles. The grill smoker assembly also includes a fuel grate assembly (30) in the form of a basket that, when combined with the food grate assembly (20), the solid fuel is contained within the area defined by the grate. This enables the fuel to be managed by manipulating the food grate assembly (20) and fuel grate assembly (30). The fuel grate assembly (30) may also include an aperture to facilitate transfer of residual solid fuel to a charcoal starting device.

Abstract: The present application relates to a new method for treating fruits or vegetables comprising the use of hot phosphorous acid (PA) as well as PA-based combinations and corresponding kits.

Abstract: Aerated edible water-in-oil emulsion with an overrun of from 2 to 200% comprising from 10 to 85 wt. % of liquid oil; from 0.5 to 50 wt. % of hardstock fat; from 10 to 85 wt. % of water-phase; from 0.45 to 3 wt. % of lecithin.

Abstract: Provided is a coffee beverage, including the following components (A), (B), and (C): (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of catechol and pyrogallol; (B) 3,4-dicaffeoyl-1,5-quinolactone; and (C) chlorogenic acids, in which a ratio of a total peak area of the component (A) to a peak area of the component (B), ((A)/(B)), as determined by liquid chromatography-time of flight mass spectrometry (LC-TOF/MS) of the coffee beverage, is from 0 to 2.0, and in which a content of the component (C) in the coffee beverage is from 0.05 to 2% by mass.

Abstract: A method of making coffee is provided. After a cold-brewed coffee is extracted from coffee beans, nitrogen gas is charged into the cold-brewed coffee. The cold-brewed coffee into which nitrogen gas is dissolved, is cooled to form a nitrogen-charged coffee. Therefore, the nitrogen-charged coffee may keep a rich density of foam and a flavor.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a method of preparing a flavored coffee using reduced amount of flavorant, and a coffee composition used for preparing such flavored coffee. An amount of colorant is used to replace up to 20.1% by weight of the flavorant present in a flavored coffee beverage. The flavor perception of the coffee beverage containing reduced amount of flavorant is equivalent to that of the original coffee beverage containing regular amount of flavorant.

Abstract: There is provided a cutter or mold having at least one sidewall defining a cavity, wherein the cavity draft angle varies. In some embodiments, the cutter may also include a base, i.e., the cutter can be a mold. The cutter or mold exhibits better release properties of food products molded or cut therewith than conventional cutters or molds having no cavity draft angle, or a uniform cavity draft angle. Rotary cutting wheels, that in some embodiments may be ultrasonically activated, as well as systems incorporating the cutters or molds are also provided, as are methods of forming food products using the cutters or molds.

Abstract: High-protein crisp products and methods of making these products are provided. The products are made from a mixture of ingredients, including a hydrolyzed soy protein isolate and a source of a Group I or Group II metal (e.g., CaCO3). The mixture preferably further comprises a filler (e.g., a starch) and water. The blended dry ingredients are preferably first introduced into a preconditioner, after which they are passed through an extruder barrel to yield an extrudate that expands upon exiting the extruder outlet to form the crisp rice-like product.

Abstract: Animal feed formed with a base of palm fronds and combined with palm fruit, such as dates, is a sustainable and affordable feed product that can be developed in hot climates. Palm fronds with a desired moisture content are shredded, chopped, and/or ground, and mixed with palm fruit. Additives such as urea can increase the nutritional content. Feeds with palm fronds, palm fruit, and/or additives can serve as a base feed for other components. Palm fronds can also serve as a base feed for other components. Animal feeds with a variety of bases can have palm fruit added. Animal feeds with a variety of bases, including palm fronds, can include a variety of other components added.

Abstract: The present invention includes a nutritional supplement composition that may be used for livestock and the like, as well as to a livestock feed mixture containing same. Also included are methods of preparing the nutritional supplement composition, the livestock feed mixture, as well as methods of providing nutrition to livestock and the like. The livestock feed composition comprises: (a) a solid particulate livestock feed material and (b) a solidified particulate mixture of (i) free fatty acid and (ii) a calcium salt of a fatty acid, the calcium salt of a fatty acid being present in a molar ratio amount in the range of from about 25% to about 55% of the amount of the free fatty acid. The preferred mixture is a solid having an onset melt point of between about 140 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit, and a hardness of from about 5 to about 15 Shore A units at 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: It was found that feeding a composition including activated growth factor(s) increases feed to gain ratio, increases overall weight gain, reduces necessary antibiotic or electrolyte therapy and reduces mortality in animals. The composition is derived by first separating growth factor(s) from a source such as whey or blood, then subjecting the factor to an activation process, and then providing the activated growth factor to the animal A feed additive comprising activated growth factors in appropriate amounts, shows results that are an improvement over standard therapies of supplementation. Application of activated growth factors may be by topical, injection or oral application.

Abstract: A liquid enzyme formulation, an enzyme granule formulation, methods for manufacturing enzyme granules using a fluid bed dryer, wherein the enzyme granules are thermostable without the need for a thermostable coating is provided. The enzyme granules are phytase granules used in the manufacturing of an animal feed, wherein the phytase granule is thermostable without the need for a thermostable coating and the phytase retains about 63% to about 134% of its activity after pelleting at 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a texture modified food product, the process comprising the steps of: providing a food product; adding a fructan and a texturizing agent to the food product in order to obtain an admix food product; and crushing the admix food product to obtain a texture modified food product thereby initiating the formation of a fructan gel. The temperature of the food product during the process is maintained below about 50° C. The texturizing agent is a heat-set texturizing agent. The present invention also provides a texture modified food product obtained by the above mentioned process. The present invention also provides a texturizing composition.

Abstract: Powdered composition for pastries adapted to obtain a creamy substitute product of pastry cream; the composition comprises: 22% to 39% by weight, relative to the overall weight of the composition, of erythritol; 28% to 45% by weight, relative to the overall weight of the composition, of at least one bulk sweetener; 16% to 30% by weight, relative to the overall weight of the composition, of starch; and (from 0.3%) up to 1.5% by weight, relative to the overall weight of the composition, of carrageenin.

Abstract: The application relates to a process comprising retorting a food product comprising thermally inhibited flour for a time from about 15 minutes to about 80 minutes to achieve a F0 value of at least 10.

Abstract: A frozen gratin production method involves: obtaining fresh pasta by extruding a dough including durum wheat flour at a pressure of from 100 to 200 kgf/cm2; boiling and cooking the fresh pasta; and then freezing the boiled-and-cooked fresh pasta together with a sauce. It is suitable to use, as the aforementioned dough, a dough including from 2 to 6 parts by mass of a vegetable protein with respect to 100 parts by mass of the durum wheat flour. It is also suitable to boil and cook the fresh pasta such that the yield-after-boiling of the fresh pasta is from 190% to 250%.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a manufacturing method of instant rice which may be restored to edible rice simply by adding hot water. The method includes a first pressurized-steaming step for steaming raw material rice under pressure while the raw material rice is being agitated, and forming a gelatinized layer on a surface of the raw material rice, a hydration step for hydrating the raw material rice having the gelatinized layer formed on the surface, a tempering step for making moisture content of the hydrated raw material rice uniform, a second pressurized-steaming step for steaming the hydrated raw material rice under pressure while the raw material rice is being agitated, and gelatinizing the raw material rice to a center, a dehydration step for dehydrating the raw material rice that is gelatinized to the center, and an expansion step for expanding the dehydrated raw material rice.

Abstract: This application concerns compositions including at least one whole or partial food fruit component and/or at least one whole or partial food vegetable component. Also, methods for preparing a fruit and vegetable-based food product formulation for animal or human consumption including blending said composition and a liquid in a blender to form a slurry. Further, uses of said composition as a nutritional source or supplement for humans or animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining aromatics.

Abstract: A stable aqueous suspension comprising a crystalline carotenoid; a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol alginate and gum acacia; a dispersant which comprises at least one sucrose ester of a fatty acid; and water. These suspensions exhibit desirable stability and are particularly useful for the production of red colors which are not animal sourced. In addition, consumable products comprising such suspension; and a solid composition formed by drying such suspension are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for the production of oligosaccharides, including functionalized oligosaccharides, from one or more sugars, such as one or more monosaccharides, using polymeric and solid-supported catalysts containing acidic and ionic groups. Also provided are the oligosaccharide compositions, including functionalized oligosaccharide compositions, obtained using the methods.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a frozen onion soup au gratin, wherein heating of the frozen onion soup au gratin produces an onion soup au gratin comprising, in the following order from bottom to top: a first layer comprising onion soup, a second layer comprising at least one partially submerged bread piece or crouton and a third layer comprising gratinated cheese, wherein the first layer remains substantially free of immerged cheese.

Abstract: An automatic pressure canning appliance for high-acid recipes has pre-programmed canning recipe programs (i.e., pre-determined times and temperatures) with which it has been programmed to can the high-acid food that the user wishes to can. A user selects the canning recipe program for the food to be canned via a canning recipe program input on a control panel of the appliance. The appliance processes the food to be canned (which is in jars in the appliance) in a pure steam environment for a pre-programmed processing time of the selected canning recipe program.

Abstract: In a state where food ingredients, degradative enzymes, and liquid seasonings are housed and sealed in a hard vessel, it has become possible to develop food products packaged in the hard vessel for normal temperature distribution or chilled distribution by a method of carrying out all of the steps inside the hard vessel, which method comprises carrying out an enzyme impregnation step and an enzymatic reaction step by heating and carrying out an enzyme deactivation step and sterilization step by continuous heating; or by a method of carrying out, after introducing the degradative enzyme into the food ingredient, some steps of enzymatic reaction step, enzyme deactivation step, and sterilization step inside the hard vessel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing expanded tobacco stems, characterized in that the method contains steps as follows: purification, stem expansion, hypoxia heat retention (hypoxia heat retention refers to heating the expanded stems at hypoxia environment and maintaining the temperature), natural stacking, sorting, and packaging. An expanded tobacco stem product prepared according to this method has uniform size and color. Taste is modest and plain when it is combusted, which does not affect the original taste flavour. Expansion volume, the ratio of the expanded stems to the total stems, and quality are stable, which can be used as adsorption material. More important, expanded tobacco stems made from stems of different origin, texture and year according to this method have uniform odor component, which can not be acquired by other expansion technologies. This technology has met the requirement for product fabrication.

Abstract: Smoking articles include a colour shifting marking. The marking may be provided on a wrapper, such as a plug wrap, a smokable material wrap, or a tipping paper wrap. The marking may be produced by a gonichromatic pigment to provide a smooth transition between colours as viewing angles change. The marking may allow a consumer to identify the smoking article as genuine, opposed to counterfeit.

Abstract: A component for an inhalation device having a first end for connection to a body of an inhalation device and a second end. A passage extends through the component from the first end to the second end for the flow of inhalant therethrough. The first end includes a blind cavity, separate to the passage and containing an organoleptic material. Also, an inhalation device comprising a body with a first end connected to such a component of the inhalation device and, a second end configured to receive an inhalant-generating component, is disclosed. A conduit extends through the body between the first and second ends.

Abstract: An inhalation device to hold an inhalant-generating component to generate an inhalant to be drawn through the device and inhaled by a user. The device has a body (10) having a first open end (11b) configured to receive an inhalant-generating component and, a second open end (11a) in fluid communication with the first end through which a user may draw inhalant from the inhalant-generating component. The body is configured to receive a flavour delivery component (63) having an organoleptic material to selectively allow or prevent addition of an organoleptic additive into an inhalant stream drawn through the device. The device includes a ventilation control mechanism (15) configured to selectively allow different amounts of ambient air into the body to mix with and dilute the inhalant stream as it is drawn through the device in use.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a housing, an atomizer disposed in the housing, and a control circuit disposed in the housing and configured to control operation of the atomizer based on time data regarding a current time.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for controlling operation of a device based on a read request. For example, a method for performing an operation in response to a read request may include a first computing device receiving a request to read a value sent to the first computing device by a second computing device via a wireless communication link between the first and second computing devices. The method may further include the first computing device determining an operation corresponding to the value. The method may additionally include the first computing device performing the operation corresponding to the value in response to the request.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a heating member that can be formed of a heating element conformed to a heater substrate configured as a truncated cone (or similar shape) having a first end of a first size and a second end of greater size. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides methods of forming an aerosol delivery device, which can include providing a shell, providing a heating member formed of a heating element conformed to a substrate, configuring the heating member as a truncated cone (or similar shape) having a first end of a first size and a second end of greater size, and inserting the heating member within the shell.

Abstract: A MEMS vaporizer is described which can be used for electronic cigarettes. The vaporizer mainly composes: a silicon substrate, a micro-channel array, a membrane suspending over the micro-channel array and supported by the silicon substrate, a resistance heater and a resistance temperature sensor are disposed on the membrane. Since the vaporizer is a silicon-based integrated actuator which provides advantages including small size, compact structure, lower power consumption, lower cost, increased reliability, higher precision, and more environmental friendliness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an e-cigarette. The e-cigarette includes: a connecting assembly, a removable mouth piece, an e-liquid tank, a vaporizing assembly, and a rotatable vaporizer tube. The connecting assembly includes: a mouth piece connector, a connecting ring, an e-liquid injection plate, and one or more e-liquid injection holes. Removable mouth piece has a mouth piece plug to be inserted into the mouth piece connector. The e-liquid tank has an e-liquid tank separation plate for dividing e-liquid tank into an upper e-liquid chamber and a lower e-liquid chamber. E-liquid tank is connected to the connecting assembly. Vaporizing assembly is detachably connected to a lower end of e-liquid tank. Rotatable vaporizer tube is disposed on e-liquid tank separation plate. The rotatable vaporizer tube is insertably connected to the mouth piece 1 through the connecting assembly. The rotatable vaporizer tube is also connected to an air exhaust of the vaporizing assembly.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a shell, a liquid supply received in the shell, and an atomizing assembly. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and the liquid supply has an open end. The atomizing assembly includes a liquid conducting element, a heating disk, and a liquid absorbing body. An end of the liquid conducting element is engaged in the open end. The heating disk is arranged at an opposite end of the liquid conducting element. The liquid absorbing body is sandwiched between the liquid conducting body and the heating disk. The liquid conducting element is configured for conveying the tobacco liquid from the liquid supply to the liquid absorbing body. The heating disk is configured for heating the tobacco liquid in the liquid absorbing body to vaporize.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a main body comprising at least one panel of material, three openings having substantially equal dimensions, and three peripheral edges, where one peripheral edge is located between adjacent openings.

Abstract: An article of clothing having an upper garment for covering a torso of a wearer, and a lower garment for covering the buttocks and crotch of a wearer, where a portion of the bottom edge of the front of the upper garment is fixedly attached to a portion of the front of the lower garment, a portion of the bottom edge of the front of the upper garment proximate to each hip of the wearer is detached from a portion of the front of the lower garment proximate to each hip of the wearer, the bottom edge of the back of the upper garment is detached from the upper edge of the back of the lower garment proximate a lower back of the wearer, and the bottom edge of the upper garment is proximate to the upper edge of the lower garment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brief for pregnant woman, specifically, relates to a brief for pregnant woman that, as desired, the height and position of the top line of the front of the brief can be lowered not to press the abdomen of the pregnant woman. The brief includes at least one upper coupling member being positioned adjacent to the top line of an upper portion of the front of the brief along the top line; and at least one lower coupling member being positioned in a lower portion of the front of the brief so as to correspond to the upper coupling member, the upper coupling member being configured to couple to the lower coupling member such that the top line of the brief is lowered to the lower portion of the front of the brief.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for facilitating breast milk pumping and breastfeeding in a discreet and comfortable manner. The apparatus including a bandeau provided within a covering shirt. The bandeau can include a pair of apertures corresponding in location to a wearer's nipples which provide access through the bandeau to the wearer's nipples for pumping purposes. Further, the bandeau and covering shirt being formed of a resilient material for exposing one or both breasts, or alternatively uncovering only the bandeau.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to permit joining a shirt together with a skirt portion or fabric in a retail location to form a dress. The shirt may be brought to the retail location by a customer, or may be purchased within the retail location. The retail location employees assist in the selection of a skirt portion or fabric from which a skirt portion may be constructed, perform physical measurement or otherwise gather measurement data of the customer, and create the dress to the specifications of the customer. The customer is presented with a dress that was created with customer input.

Abstract: A personal cooling assembly includes a housing. A distal edge of a perimeter wall of the housing relative to the back wall of the housing defines an opening into the housing. The housing may insertably receive an electronic device. A plurality of intakes extends through the back wall. The housing includes a plurality of ducts. The plurality of ducts each has a first end and a second end. Each of the ducts extends through the perimeter wall. The first end of each of the ducts is in fluid communication with at least one of the intakes. The second end of each of the ducts is directed outwardly from the housing. A motor is coupled to the housing. A fan is coupled to the motor. The motor rotates the fan. The fan urges air inwardly through the plurality of intakes and outwardly through the second end of the plurality of ducts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and useful athletic shorts garment apparatus with improved interfemoral gusset and surrounding modesty panel. This invention is believed to be useful by offering an apparatus which stays in place when in use, does not ride-up the legs, prevents chafing, provides a flared modesty panel that is flattering, accommodates all hip sizes and hides the body shape and contours of the user, has readily accessible large pockets for carrying items, has a double gusset located between the legs to prevent splitting that can occur from a single seam, allows for the addition of a drawstring, and is reversible. The aforementioned existing apparatus in the field is indicated to be used by athletes, most commonly women who are runners, walkers, tennis players and the like.

Abstract: A gardening glove is provided. The gardening glove is configured to facilitate the removal of weeds from a yard or garden. The gardening glove includes a palm side, a back side, and a wrist encircling cuff that forms an interior volume configured to receive and support a user's hand. The gardening glove further includes finger extensions and a thumb extension that extend from the palm configured to receive and support a user's fingers. The finger extensions for a user's ring finger, middle finger, and index finger further include a cap portion disposed on the distal end of the finger extensions. Each cap portion includes a blade extending outwardly therefrom configured to facilitate the removal of weeds. Each blade forms a sharp apex configured to allow for digging and can be substantially shaped like a shovel or garden trowel blade.

Abstract: The Support Towel is designed for comfort and easy use. It is made of an extremely absorbent and soft stretchy terry-cloth or similar fabric. There is a band of thicker, yet breathable fabric beneath the breasts, and shoulder straps to support the breasts. To put it on, the user will slip one arm under the shoulder strap, and the other arm under the other shoulder strap. It is secured with two drawstrings, one above the breasts and one below. The gathered fabric can be adjusted for comfort and to provide coverage needed. This could be worn as a comfy nightshirt with shorts, pants or a skirt made to match. This product will be available in different lengths and sizes, and with adjustable shoulder straps so women of all sizes and shapes can enjoy the comfort of wearing this towel.

Abstract: The invention embodies a process of combining two fabric blend materials to create a flexible open ended pocket for jeans, pants and garments in an external dedicated location. The pocket provides easy accessibility for cell phones and other technical devices. The pocket conforms to said devices securing it in place with a compression force to prevent undesired removal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device which is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, can quickly and easily attach and detach from the shirt in any order, is effective at preventing a shirt from becoming untucked, does not pull on leg hair, provides knee support, and will not project the pants behind the knee outward when kneeling or sitting. As such, the present invention serves to keep formal attire tucked and taught, promoting an all-day impeccable professional appearance without undue burden or discomfort.

Abstract: A modification of the traditional baseball hat brim. The invention consists of a partially detachable covering for the underside of a hat brim. By partially detaching a flap, the user would be able to store small items within the flap ideally by attaching the objects to the brim itself.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a helmet. The helmet can include at least one vent. A vent adapter can be configured to secure into the at least one vent. The vent adapter can include a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. A mount can be configured to secure into the vent adapter. The mount can include a first attachment portion configured to mate with the first attachment surface. The mount can also include a second attachment portion configured to mate with the second attachment surface.

Abstract: An improved protective shell for a helmet, where the shell has angled panels forming pyramid-like surface structures covering the surface of the helmet. Each pyramid-like structure has three or more panels conjoining to form an apex. In one embodiment, each of the panels is a triangle having a base and a point that conjoins adjacent panels, thereby forming the apex. The limited number of apex points and the orientation of the angled panels reduce the probability that an impacting object will deliver a square blow to the helmet. The probability is increased that such blows will be only glancing in nature, thereby reducing the severity of the blow and head injury to the wearer.