Abstract: A pressure device has a rifled barrel, a rifled end cap, a section clamped to the barrel, a circular flange welded to a threaded male pipe connection, a plate with holes or a cone, a female cap receiving the plate and aligning the holes to the rifling in the barrel, and the flange threadily engaging the cap, securing the plate. The rifled barrel provides shearing, increased pressure, and higher temperatures upon the passing crop residue. The increased surface area of the rifling grooves increases temperature and pressure between the crop residue and the barrel wall. The rifling, when misaligned, creates a pressure chamber that further breaks down the molecules in the crop residue. The crop residue then enters a popper device. The pressure in the popper device forces the crop residue through the holes of plate or around an encased cone, relieving excess pressure and producing a nutritional animal feed.

Abstract: A liquid composition including a soya derivative and at least a vitamin for use in animal nutrition is described. The liquid composition includes ethoxylated fatty acids derived from soya oil or E487 combined with at least a vitamin, preferably at least a fat-soluble vitamin.

Abstract: A ruminant feed composition having a granulated core of L-lysine sulfate having a granular size of about 0.3 mm to about 3.0 mm, and two or more layers of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material including a vegetable oil that is at least partially hydrogenated, and a modifying agent present in an amount of from about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of a final product weight, the modifying agent containing at least one of stearic acid, oleic acid, lecithin, and palm oil. The coating material has a melting temperature in a range of from about 50° C. to about 80° C. The weight % ratio of core material to coating material is from 50:50 to 90:10. The composition exhibits a rumen bypass rate of at least 50% and an intestinal digestibility rate of at least 70%.

Abstract: A method for debittering olives is described. The method includes contacting olive flesh with a granular polymeric resin under conditions sufficient to remove one or more bittering compounds from the olive flesh, thereby debittering olives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the level of asparagine in a food material to be heat-treated comprising soaking the food material in water and contacting at least part of the soaking water with an immobilized asparaginase.

Abstract: Arthropod-fortified alimentary flour compositions are provided. The alimentary flour compositions functionally mimic the properties of traditional wheat-based flours as judged by at least one characteristic selected from nutrition, lightness, elasticity and shelf life without comprising wheat as a majority ingredient in the composition. The flour compositions provide a nutritional, grain-free, environmentally friendly substitute to grain-based flour foodstuffs that satisfy carbohydrate, protein, mineral, and vitamin requirements, without abandoning the capabilities provided by grain-based flour in cooking.

Abstract: Grain-based hot cereal compositions having reduced foam capacity are disclosed. The compositions can include wheat farina, oat groats, rolled oats, and steel cut oats. The compositions comprise a stearyl antifoam agent that prevents boil over of the compositions during stove top or microwave cooking without adversely affecting the taste, texture, or appearance of the finished product.

Abstract: Powder compositions formed from portions of coffee cherries and methods for making same are described. Seeds (or beans) may be removed from coffee cherries to form cherry solids. The coffee cherries may include at least Arabica and Robusta coffee cherries. The cherry solids may be dried and milled to form the powder compositions. The cherry solids may be dried using various wet processing and dry processing methods. The powder compositions may be formed to have various particle sizes, such as about 105 ?m (about 140 mesh) to about 44 ?m (about 325 mesh) and other particular characteristics. The powder compositions may be used as a food ingredient and/or as a component of a food ingredient.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable product for curing oral ulcer, and a preparation method thereof. The fruit and vegetable product is made by mixing the following crude materials of different parts by weight: vegetables and/or fruits of 30-100 parts, food additives of 0-15 parts, probiotics powder of 0-5 parts, and recipients of 0-40 parts, the vegetables and fruits being cool and cold, cool and mild, and cold and mild; and the vegetables or fruits being cool, cold or mild in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.

Abstract: A sweetener composition comprising xylose, a sugar alcohol and brown seaweed extract in solid form, preferably powdered or crystalline form. The sugar alcohol is preferably an erythritol and the brown seaweed extract is preferably obtained from Laminaria japonica. The sweetener composition can further comprise one or a combination of additional vitamins, minerals, probiotic cultures, and other plant-based extracts.

Abstract: A composition that is a substitute for food grade sodium chloride includes crystalline particles containing both potassium chloride and lysine monohydrochloride such that the potassium chloride and lysine monohydrochloride are not susceptible to separation. A process for making the composition includes steps of providing a supersaturated water solution of potassium chloride and lysine monohydrochloride at a temperature of from about 10 to about 70° C., adding ethanol to the solution in an amount sufficient to precipitate crystalline particles containing a combination of potassium chloride and lysine monohydrochloride, separating the crystalline particles from the solution, and drying the crystalline particles.

Abstract: A mushroom extract is obtained by a specific production process. The production process includes solvent-extracting at least one of a mushroom of the genus Boletus and a mushroom of the genus Amanita, thereby obtaining a solvent extract. A flavor component is removed from the solvent extract.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions that include calcium ?-hydroxy-?-methylbutyrate and protein, and methods of using and making the nutritional compositions are provided. Casein phosphopeptide is utilized to sequester the calcium ?-hydroxy-?-methylbutyrate to reduce the interaction between the divalent calcium ions and protein in the nutritional composition to improve the overall stability, shelf life, and viscosity of the nutritional composition, while also facilitating the absorption of calcium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vitamin, mineral and enzyme premix for a fortified food blend comprising an alpha-amylase and a glucoamylase to increase energy content, reduce viscosity, and improve taste of a porridge prepared from said fortified food blend. Furthermore, the invention relates to a high energy fortified food blend comprising a vitamin, mineral and enzyme premix from which a high energy, low viscosity and tasty porridge can be prepared. It also relates to a porridge prepared form the fortified food blend according to the present invention.

Abstract: A nutritional composition comprising at least one protein, at least one macronutrient other than the at least one protein, and micronized calcium phosphate. The micronized calcium phosphate has a median particle size from about 0.20 to about 1.20 micrometers and may modify the viscosity of the nutritional composition. The micronization of the calcium phosphate may provide for increased bioavailability of calcium and phosphate and protein stability in the nutritional composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a synthetic infant formula composition with a low content of medium-chain fatty acids in specific proportions and a relatively high content of unsaturated fatty acids, preferably polyunsaturated fatty acids. This composition is for infants, preferably preterm infants. This composition has been designed to promote the healthy establishment of cognitive function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surimi food product similar to fresh pasta, which is furthermore ready for immediate consumption. It also relates to the method of manufacturing said food product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising minerals which are soluble in water and juice. The compositions of the present invention dissolve in a beverage without any cloudiness or sedimentation. Methods of making said compositions are also provided. Said compositions are also suitable for tableting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a press for citrus fruits, having a press head (4), which executes a press stroke and comprises two accommodating dies (10), each for one fruit half, which are arranged on either side of a blade (14) and can be pivoted in opposite directions via parallel shafts (11) between an upper accommodating position and a lower pressing position, and having rams (18) which are assigned to the press head (4) and interact with the accommodating dies (10) in the lower pressing position, and having a discharging device for discharging the skins of the pressed fruit halves, In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is proposed that the discharging device for the skins of the pressed fruit halves comprises a discharging comb (22) whose fingers (23) engage in grooves (24) of the rams (18), which grooves are oriented in the direction of the shafts (11) of the accommodating dies (10), and the discharging comb (22) is displaceable between a lower starting position, with fingers (23) lo

Abstract: A juicer combines an augur with a processing disk that breaks down food before it makes contact with the augur.

Abstract: The invention is a medical treatment mechanism. Using an organic material which is ignited and inhaled by a patient, such as tobacco or cannabis, a breakable capsule containing the medicine is contained and selectively released so that heat from the ignited organic material activates the medicine. The medicine is released, ideally by the patient breaking the capsule, the medicine is inhaled by the patient for treatment of a medical condition.

Abstract: There is provided a filter (103) for a smoking article (100). The filter (103) comprises a filter segment (201) comprising filter material, and the filter segment (201) has a cross sectional area measured perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the filter (103). The filter further comprises a flavour delivery member (205) embedded in the filter segment (201) and surrounded on all sides by the filter material (203). The flavour delivery member (205) comprises structural material enclosing liquid flavourant for flavouring smoke during smoking of a smoking article provided with the filter (103), and the flavour delivery member (205) releases at least a portion of the liquid flavourant when the filter (103) is subjected to external force. The cross sectional area of the flavour delivery member (205) measured perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the filter (103) is about 30% of the cross sectional area of the filter segment (201) or greater.

Abstract: A hookah bowl assembly including an insert having a crucible portion with an open upper end, a lower end with a plurality of holes formed therein, a sidewall extending from the upper end to the lower end, the crucible forming a cavity adapted to contain smoking material. A heat resistant material is located over the crucible open upper end. A securement element seals the heat resistant material over the upper mouth to seal the smoking material inside the cavity. A cover is removably disposed on the crucible lower end for sealingly retaining the smoking material inside the cavity. A housing defines an unobstructed passage extending therethrough. The housing has a first open end, and the insert is insertable in the housing first end.

Abstract: A pressurised refill canister containing a reservoir of composition including a propellant, and a non-metered refill outlet valve comprising a stem displaceable from a first position to a dispensing position against the action of a resilient member. The stem comprises a blind bore open at an outlet end and closed at the opposite end and a lateral bore in the side wall of the stem leading to the blind bore. The refill outlet valve further comprises an annular seal which surrounds the stem whereby, in the first position, the lateral bore is not in communication with the inside of the canister, and in the dispensing position, the lateral bore is arranged to move inside the canister with respect to the seal to open a flow path from the inside of the canister via the lateral bore and along the blind bore to the outlet end.

Abstract: Implementations if a baby wrap are provided. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be used to wrap, lift, and/or transport a baby therein. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be configured to support the baby's head, neck, and/or spine during use. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be used to provide a warm, clean, dry, and/or soft surface on which a baby may be placed. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be used for any other purpose for which a typical blanket may be used. In some implementations, the baby wrap comprises one or more layers of fabric. In some implementations, the baby wrap may have three or more handles. In some implementations, the baby wrap may have a pocket thereon. In some implementations, each handle may comprise an opening that extends through the one or more layers of fabric.

Abstract: A body-shaping intimacy garment for a woman has an upper portion that supports or at least contacts undersides of the breasts while leaving the breasts exposed, a torso portion extending from the upper portion, a lower portion that encircles the waist, buttocks and hips while defining a crotch opening through the garment for access during intimate encounters, and leg portions that extend to below the knee. The torso portion, lower portion and leg portions each include respective portions of inner and outer layers of stretchable fabrics. The inner layer fabric is worn stretched about the torso, waist, buttocks, hips and legs, with tension in shoulder straps maintaining some inner layer stretch along the torso portion while worn.

Abstract: A bra including first and second breast portion each having a top and a bottom, and a junction section which is substantially smaller than the first and second breast portions. In at least one embodiment, the junction section connects the top of the first breast portion to the top of the second breast portion, and there is an open area from the junction section to the bottom of the first and second breast portions; and the open area is substantially greater than the junction section. The bra may further include first, second, third, and fourth straps, which are connected at their first ends to left side at the top of the first breast portion, right side at the top of the first breast portion, left side at the top of the second breast portion, and right side at the top of the second breast portion, respectively.

Abstract: A post medical procedure garment includes front and rear panels with height adjusting straps that extend over the wearer's shoulders. The front panel includes an outer compression fabric and an inner cup assembly, which is essentially non-compressive. The cup assembly includes individual cups for each breast. An elastic band extends around the bottom portion of the garment. Tensioning structures, such as side flaps extending from the back to the front, can be provided to adjust the circumferential size of the garment. The garment can include releasable closures on the side of the garment to aid in putting on and taking off the garment. A connector can removably attach a fluid storage device to the side flaps or the elastic band. The fluid storage device can hold post-medical procedure drainage fluid.

Abstract: A breast support system having a support connected to a breast lift member for maintaining a user's breasts in a suspended position. The support preferably includes a leg that is substantially linear or that includes a slight bend therein, wherein the leg can contact the user's torso and rest flush thereagainst. The breast lift member supports the underside of a breast of the user and includes a crescent shape in order to conform to the natural contours of a woman's breast in order to support and lift the same. The support is flexible so as to allow the user to move about as desired without having the device become dislodged or removed. The support can frictionally secured to the user or may include an adhesive thereon. Further, the breast lift member can be disposed at an angle relative to the support in order to comfortably support the wearer's breast.

Abstract: The present invention is a slip-proof bra comprising of a pair of bra cups being connected by a center panel, wherein each said bra cup having a concave surface being in contact with a user's body and a convex surface being in contact with an article of clothing; a pair of bra bands being connected to said pair of bra cups, each said bra band having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein said inner surface being in contact with the user's body and said outer surface being in contact with said article of clothing; and a non-slipping material layer being attached to said convex surface to engage with and to prevent slipping of said article of clothing.

Abstract: The invention is a reusable personal cooling apparatus that utilizes exclusively pourable pellet forms of Carbon-Dioxide Pellets as an expendable coolant. This coolant is placed in one or more compatibly designed, refillable Coolant Chambers that are integrated into a wearable garment that can be either a Hard-Shell Design (by example, an impact-protection helmet) or a Soft-Shell Design (by example, a vest), or a combination thereof. The Carbon-Dioxide Pellets are of machine manufacture and high density. They enhance the conformability of the Soft-Shell Design garment, promote ease of filling both garment designs and make possible the application of the pellet form of coolant to rigid, thin, curved structures like a helmet. The application of vibration expedites the speed of filling the apparatus and maximizes the fill volume by minimizing void formation within the Coolant Chamber.

Abstract: A garment, such as a sports uniform, may provide visibility zones and/or flicker zones to enhance the ability of teammates to perceive the wearer. Different zones on a garment may have different sets of visual properties that may contrast with one another and/or a visual background. A denier differential between layers of a garment may facilitate moisture transport across the layers of the garment. Flicker zones may be discrete from or combined with visibility zones. One or more zones of a garment may also be substantially non-reflective at wavelengths associated with the visual background encountered while wearing the garment.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method for manufacturing an article of clothing with a permanently embedded protective covering over at least one predetermined portion of the clothing that can be worn by infants, children and adults. The protective covering is made from a thermoplastic material that is applied to and thermally bonds with the outermost fabric fibers of the clothing article creating a permanently embedded liquid impermeable, non-porous protective covering that retains the same flexibility as the underlying fabric of the clothing article with a ridge formed along the outer edge to retard the outward flow of splashed or spilled material onto the article of clothing. The protective covering can be positioned across the top front portion of the clothing article and extend downward to a lower portion of the front of the clothing article creating an easy to clean particle and dirt resistant covering for the clothing article.

Abstract: A gauze mask which can be worn with one hand includes a mask body, a nose clip member, and a chin pressing member. The mask body is formed with a covering space to cover user's mouth and nose. Around the inner periphery edge of an opening of the mask body is disposed an adhesive layer which enables the gauze mask to be adhered around the user's nose and mouth. The nose clip member and the chin pressing member allow the gauze mask to be firmly positioned on the user's face. The gauze mask is made of breathable material, or the gauze mask can also be made of non-breathable material but is equipped with a filter, so as to allow for air exchange between inside and outside of the gauze mask.

Abstract: A convertible garment may be provided. This convertible garment may be a two-piece “bikini style” bathing suit or bra and panty set which may be convertible to a “baby-doll” bathing suit or bra and panty set, providing abdominal coverage. This may be accomplished through the provision of a removable midriff apron which attaches to the top of the bikini style swim suit or bra providing partial or circumferential coverage of the midriff (abdomen and/or back) during pregnancy or otherwise when desired.

Abstract: A disposable plastic film glove is provided with a reduced dimension in all directions of the wearer's hand from the distal phalanges to the carpal region portion in order to provide a tight fit around the wearer's hand for multiple uses.

Abstract: An article of personal protective equipment, such as a protective glove, headgear, footwear, suit, or other protective device, wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against noxious agents, such as an article of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) personal protective equipment. The article of personal protective equipment may comprise a plurality of regions that cover different parts of the wearer's body and have different properties, such as different levels of protection against noxious agents, breath ability, heat loss capability, dexterity, tactility, stretchability, and/or another function.

Abstract: The inventive concept is a wristband or sweatband towel combination which is attached to the wrist of a user who is involved in sporting or working activities and who uses the towel for wiping perspiration from various parts of the body of the user. The wristband or sweatband surrounds the wrist and may have a way of separately attaching the towel to the wristband. This means that it can be separated at any time. The towel itself can be folded into half or completely into a fully retracted position to thereby be placed on top of the wristband. At this location the towel is usable to wipe perspiration in a limited fashion.

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: A protective pocket is provided for a substantially two-dimensional object, such as a race bib. The protective pocket includes cooperating first and second lightweight fabrics, and an opening for receiving the object. The first fabric may be an item of a race participant's apparel or a backing that itself is attached to such an apparel item. The second fabric may be a mesh member having spaced apertures through which the object is visible and exposed to elements. The protective pocket is configured to maintain the object in a substantially vertical planar orientation, and thereby in an “upright” position, such that it that is (a) substantially parallel to the plane defined by the adjacent surface of the race participant's apparel item, and (b) substantially parallel to the plane defined by the adjacent body part of the race participant (e.g., a torso or leg). This positioning also improves the visibility of the indicia printed on the object through the mesh member.

Abstract: An undergarment for accommodating an external medical device is provided. The undergarment includes a front portion, a rear portion; a crotch portion, a waist opening; at least two leg openings, and at least one pocket defined by at least one piece of fabric secured to the front portion upon an exterior of the undergarment. At least one opening is provided between the piece of fabric and the front portion, and at least one aperture is located in proximity to a corner formed near to upper border and an inner side border of one pocket. The at least one pocket is positioned at the front portion of the undergarment in a slanted fashion. A lower border of the pocket forms an angle of between about 15 and about 30 degrees with respect to a horizontal line extended across the undergarment and, preferably, an angle of about 22 degrees.

Abstract: The invention discloses a hook coupling comprising a principal hook body and two blocking members disposed thereon to block any object inserted into the principal hook body. The hook coupling can make the inserted object (such as shoulder belts) to be very conveniently inserted into the hook coupling. In addition, after the shoulder belts are inserted, one blocking member can compress the shoulder belts, and the other blocking member can completely seal the clearance for inserting the shoulder belts, which result in the shoulder belts being not slid out from the hook coupling.

Abstract: A fastener has first and second fastening parts inter-engageable for fastening two side parts of a brassiere or similar article of clothing. The first and second fastening parts include co-operable fastening members for detachable fastening. The fastening members, at least when attached, are concealable by a concealing member, the concealing member being movable between an operating position to conceal the fastening members and a non-operating position to expose the fastening members.

Abstract: An adjuster for adjusting a length of a cord is provided. The adjuster comprises a t-component having a sliding member and a cross member that are integrally formed to form, at least, a first angle. In response to an application of force, the t-component is adapted to move from a first position to a second position, which increases the first angle. The adjuster also comprises a channel body that has a recessed cavity that is adapted to receive the cross member when the t-component is moved from the first position to the second position. The channel body further comprises a sliding channel, where the sliding member is slidably engaged with the channel body within the sliding channel. A first guide channel extending from a first side surface of the channel body to the sliding channel is also a component of the channel body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eyelash structures, kits comprising said eyelash structures and methods for preparing the same. The eyelash structures of the invention comprise at least two eyelash units, which optionally differ in terms of design, material, length and curvature, are connected in a cascading fashion. The invention further provides a kit comprising said eyelash structures, and optionally a glue. In addition, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing the eyelash structures of the invention.

Abstract: An adhesive device for false eyelashes and false eyelash kit for reducing the feeling of irritation by foreign matter, producing more natural looking eyelashes, making processing easier and reducing the rate of occurrence of defective products, and false eyelash kit that includes said adhesive device for false eyelashes. The adhesive device for false eyelashes with one of the sides attached to the upper portion of the false eyelashes and the other side to the skin is made by solidifying the liquid phase adhesive with the special feature of any one of the stick type line, arc type line and dot configurations when viewed from the top. The lateral aspect of the adhesive device for false eyelashes with either stick type line or arc type line configuration has lateral aspect that is in any one of the shapes including circle, star shape, rectangle, oval shape, semi-circle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon and octagon.

Abstract: One variation of a helmet system includes: a shell defining an interior volume and an aperture proximal an anterior end of the shell; a primary visor coupled to the shell and transiently arranged over the aperture; a secondary visor adjacent the aperture, including an elongated translucent member suspended from the shell, and defining a first discrete reflective region on a right side of the elongated translucent member and a second discrete reflective region on a left side of the elongated translucent member; a camera coupled to the shell and defining a field of view extending outwardly from a posterior end of the shell; and a projection system projecting an image onto the first discrete reflective region and onto the second discrete reflective region, the image comprising a subregion of a video frame recorded by the camera, the secondary visor reflecting the image toward the interior volume.

Abstract: A head protection assembly for transferring impact forces directed toward a head of a user to a torso of the user, a groin protection assembly for transferring impact forces directed toward a groin of a user to a torso of the user, and a protective body covering comprising a head protection assembly and a groin protection assembly.

Abstract: Material for mitigating impact forces with collision durations in nanoseconds to milliseconds range is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an object wearable on or against a human body comprises one of a layer of polyurea material and plug of polyurea material, and the layer of polyurea material or plug of polyurea material is positioned within the object or on the object between the human body and an outer structure of the object.

Abstract: A protective helmet for successive impacts includes a head cap adapted to surround and move with a wearer's head and an outer shell which surrounds the head cap. An energy absorbing flexible liner predominantly comprised of radially oriented foam columns is attached to both the head cap and outer shell. The liner establishes a preset initial relative position and spacing between the head cap and the outer shell and compliantly absorbs energy imparted to the outer shell during a helmet impact to enable the outer shell to move linearly and angularly relative to the head cap during the helmet impact and to be returned to the initial relative position with the head cap following the impact.