Abstract: A hook adapter for attaching a fish hook or lure to a fishing line without tying a knot is described. The hook adapter includes a wire having a first end wrapped into at least two coils that form a cylindrically coiled eye and an inlet guide between a first end of the wire and a first coil, an elongated body, a bend connecting the cylindrically coiled eye to the body, and a second end that is formed into a conic spiraled eye having a gap between the second end of the wire and an adjacent spiral. The hook adapter further includes a protrusion that is disposed on body. The body has sufficient space to wrap a fishing line multiple times around the body between the protrusion and the conic spiraled eye.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder device supports a fishing rod above a ground surface. The device includes a first shaft having a top end and a bottom end. A second shaft is provided having an upper end and a lower end. The second shaft is positioned in spaced parallel relationship relative to the first shaft. The bottom end of the first shaft and the lower end of the second shaft are configured for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the top end of the first shaft and the upper end of the second shaft above the ground surface. A support assembly is coupled to the top end of the first shaft and the upper end of the second shaft. The support assembly is configured for receiving a fishing rod and supporting the fishing rod above the ground surface.

Abstract: An animal overshoe has a base plate and a plurality of elongate members connected to the base plate. The elongate members are each provided with a formation configured to enable securing of the overshoe to a foot of an animal by an elongate securing member engaging the formations with the elongate members in an upstanding condition with respect to the base plate.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a packaged terminal device for killing pests in an affected area includes a housing configured to be positioned at least partially within an affected area, a fan positioned within the housing, and one or more heating elements positioned within the housing. The fan is operable to draw a flow of air from the affected area into the housing. The one or more heating elements are operable to generate heated air by transferring heat to the flow of air. The packaged terminal device further includes a control unit operable to control the operation of the one or more heating elements in order to cause the packaged terminal device to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the operation of the one or more heating elements is controlled such that sufficient heated air is generated to heat at least a portion of the affected area to a temperature less than or equal to a first predefined temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for dispensing foam onto plants and other objects. According to one example, the dispenser for dispensing foam comprises: a supply line in which a foamable solution flows under pressure and which comprises a gas inlet, a wand, a mixing chamber, and a nozzle, wherein the gas inlet introduces a gas into the foamable solution, the mixing chamber helps process the foamable solution into a foam, and the nozzle ejects the foam. In a variation, the mixing chamber can be located distally on the wand. In another example, the dispenser for dispensing foam comprises: a wand fluidly connected to a nozzle for ejecting a foam and a wiper attached to the wand, the wiper being for temporarily retaining ejected foam and making the foam available for wiping the foam onto a target surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus comprising an illumination system which produces a light pattern ahead of the turbine blades which disrupts a bird's flight pattern and thus reduces and/or prevents the bird's impact on turbine blades.

Abstract: A mounting bracket and hanger system for securing a tree stand to a tree includes a mounting bracket comprising a body and at least one recess defined in the body, and a hanger comprising a securing member, a body, and at least one extension member extending from the body of the hanger. The at least one extension member of the hanger may be configured for insertion into the at least one recess of the mounting bracket. The securing member of the hanger may be configured for insertion into a solid object.

Abstract: An easy fold layout hunting blind framework structure comprises two upper supporting frames, a downwardly turning hinged joint control device, a front supporting frame, a rear supporting frame, and a front sustention stand which can be easily folded and developed for conveniently and rapidly usable in the hunting site.

Abstract: Provided are novel compositions methods for use in maintaining the fresh appearance of cut flowers and extending their vase life. In particular, double stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecules that suppress EIN2 expression and extend the vase life of cut flowers is provided.

Abstract: A biocide composition comprises a biocide and an adjuvant comprising a ketal having the formula (1) wherein a is 0 or an integer of 1 to 12, specifically 1 to 6, more specifically 1 to 4, still more specifically 2 to 4; b is 0, 1, or 2; R is —C(?O)OR1 or —CH2OH; R1 is a C1-18 alkyl or C5-8 cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic group; R2 is a divalent C1-8 alkylene group optionally substituted with up to 5 hydroxyl groups; R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; and R5 is hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl.

Abstract: Subject matter of the present invention is an emulsifiable concentrate comprising a water-insoluble pesticide, a) an alkyl lactate, b) an amide of the formula (I), and c) a diester of the formula (II) as defined below. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of said concentrate; an emulsion obtainable by mixing water, a water-insoluble pesticide, the components a), b) and c); and to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants, where the concentrate or the emulsion is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the crop plants to be protected from the respective pests, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or their environment.

Abstract: A method is provided for measuring the interaction of a disinfecting composition with a floor wax. The method include coating a surface with floor wax, allowing the coating to dry, applying a selected amount of disinfecting composition to the coated surface, and measuring, after a pre-determined amount of time, the tack of the surface, by using a controlled force measurement inverted probe machine. A detectable amount of tack indicates that the disinfecting composition has interacted with the floor wax. Alternatively, any tacky residue on the dried product surface may be sampled and analyzed by Fourier transform spectroscopy. Absorption at a wavelength associated with the floor wax indicates that the product has interacted with the floor wax. A foamable disinfecting composition having reduced interaction with floor wax is also provided.

Abstract: The current invention involves compositions methods and apparatus for killing various soft-bodied animals of interest (more specifically, Coqui frogs and Coqui frog eggs are targeted) with a low pH adjusted pesticide. The method and apparatus involves contacting the soft-bodied animal of interest with the low pH adjusted pesticide, wherein the pesticide is a propionic acid composition, a citric acid composition, an Acidic Calcium Sulfate (ACS) composition, or combination thereof. The preferred pesticide composition has a working concentration that is less than about 15% (w/v), and a pH less than about pH 2.5, which has a lethal effect on Coqui frogs, but is less phytotoxic than higher concentration pesticides. The method and apparatus includes spraying any of the pH adjusted pesticides thoroughly an area inhabited by the soft-bodied animals of interest, which includes the under brush, under bushes, and typically any hiding places. An apparatus for spraying potted plants is disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling filbertworm capable of reducing the number of release positions without changing a dosage amount per unit area. More specifically, there is provided a method of controlling filbertworm comprising the step of: providing E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate or a composition comprising 80% by weight or more of E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate at 1 to 100 release positions/ha to release the E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate at a release rate of from 0.01 to 5 g/day/ha for mating disruption.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: Herbicidal emulsifiable concentrates containing an aryloxyphenoxypropionic acid herbicide and a non-petroleum derived built-in adjuvant such as a plant-derived methylated seed oil or a vegetable oil concentrate are useful for controlling undesirable vegetations, and exhibit improved herbicidal efficacy on weeds, particularly in an aquatic environment such as in flooded rice paddy or field.

Abstract: The novel active compound combinations comprising compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) have very good insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling ectoparasites that infest companion and livestock animals by applying to the animal an effective amount of 4-tert-butylphenethyl quinazolin-4-yl either or 4-chloro-5-ethyl-2-methyl-N-[(4-tert-butylphenyl)methyl]pyrazole-3-carboxamide or 5-chloro-N-[2-[4(2-ethoxyethyl)-2,3-dimethylphenoxy]ethyl]-6-ethyl-4-pyrimidinamine.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing flurochloridone and 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing chlorotoluron and 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: A method for electrolytically generating a biocide, including providing a brine solution carrier fluid; providing a vessel for creating a first passageway and a second passageway, flowing the carrier fluid through the vessel; applying an electric potential to the electrodes to produce an anolyte fluid, an anolyte gas, a catholyte fluid, and a catholyte gas in the vessel; removing the anolyte fluid, anolyte gas, catholyte fluid, and catholyte gas from the vessel; mixing a portion of the anolyte gas with the catholyte fluid to produce ozone gas and hypochlorite bleach mixture; re-circulating the ozone gas with the ozone gas and hypochlorite bleach mixture; mixing the anolyte fluid with the hypochlorite bleach solution; mixing a chlorite brine with the hypochlorite bleach solution to produce a chlorite brine/hypochlorite bleach solution mixture; and mixing the anolyte fluid with the chlorite brine/hypochlorite bleach solution mixture to the produce the biocide.

Abstract: The application relates to disinfectant formulations comprising calcium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite and further relates to a method of manufacturing the disinfectant formulations and methods of disinfecting an object using the disinfectant formulations.

Abstract: A food cutter has a cutting portion and a movable portion that is movable between a first position in which the movable portion is raised relative to the cutting portion and a second position in which the movable position is lowered relative to the cutting portion. The cutting portion comprises an upstanding wall with a blade formed on a distal end of the upstanding wall. The movable portion is arranged generally traverse to the upstanding wall. A biasing member extends continuously from the upstanding wall to the movable portion. The biasing member urges the movable portion to the first position when the movable portion is moved to the second position.

Abstract: An erectable module for gassing animals, the module including a frame and at least one cover being supported by the frame to define a chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for processing a meat mass comprising a rotary drum (10) for containing a meat mass with an open front end (14) with a lid (40) for loading and unloading, a closed rear end (13), and inner blades for driving and turning over the meat mass during rotation, a support chassis (20) supporting the rotary drum such that it can rotate about an rotational shaft by operating means, a support base (30) to which the support chassis is articulated by a shaft perpendicular to the rotational shaft and close to the front end (14) of the rotary drum, adjustable inclination means for moving the rear end of the support chassis heightwise in order to change the inclination of the rotary drum, and vibration damping means associated with a rear part of the support chassis adjacent to the rear end (13) of the rotary drum.

Abstract: [Problem to Be Solved] A present invention provides a soy milk fermented substance with a taste and flavor or smooth physicality similar to that of yogurt obtained by fermenting milk with a lactic acid without applying processing treatment such as enzyme treatment or extraction treatment to soy milk which is a material and without adding a material such as a sugar source, even in a case where only Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus are employed as a lactic acid bacteria mixture starter at the time of making a fermented substance which employs soy milk as a material. [Means for Solving the Problem] The problem is solved by a soy milk fermented substance obtained by using a lactic acid bacteria mixture starter including: Streptococcus thermophilus which is capable of accumulating 0.4 g/L or more of fructose in the fermented substance when inoculated and cultured in soy milk; and Lactobacillus debrueckii subsp. bulgaricus which is capable of accumulating 0.

Abstract: A process and system is disclosed for obtaining a dry milk formula, comprising (a-i) ultrafiltration of an animal skim milk composition comprising 70-90 wt % casein and 10-30 wt % whey proteins, based on total protein, and (a-ii) ultrafiltration of an animal whey composition comprising 0-25 wt % casein and 75-100 wt % whey proteins, based on total protein; or (a-iii) ultrafiltration of a mixture of the compositions of (a-i) and (a-ii), (b) removing polyvalent ions from the UF permeate originating from step (a-i) and/or (a-ii) or (a-iii) to obtain at least one softened UF permeate; (c) combining the at least one softened UF permeate with a UF retentate to obtain a combined product; and (d) drying the combined product to obtain a dry milk formula.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating animal skim milk and sweet whey and/or acid whey, comprising: (a) ultrafiltration (UF1) of a first liquid composition comprising animal skim milk with 70-90 wt % casein and 10-30 wt % whey proteins, based on total protein, over a first ultrafiltration membrane having a molecular weight cut-off of 2.5-25 kDa using a volume concentration factor of 1.5-6 to obtain a retentate (UFR1) and a permeate (UFP1); (b) ultrafiltration (UF2) of a second liquid composition comprising sweet whey and/or acid whey over a second ultrafiltration membrane having a molecular weight cut-off of 2.5-25 kDa using a volume concentration factor of 2-15 to obtain a retentate (UFR2) and a permeate (UFP2); and (c) mixing the UF retentate originating from step (a) with the UF retentate originating from step (b) to obtain a mixture of UF retentates.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of making a coffee products containing cannabinoids that are extracted from Cannabis plant. According to one embodiment, the method includes the steps of (a) extracting cannabinoids from Cannabis plant; and (b) admixing the cannabinoids into a coffee product. The disclosed methods produce coffee products that possesses the benefits of both coffee and Cannabis plant. The methods can be used to produce different coffee products including single-serve coffee pods, ground coffee, and espresso. The methods are used to make coffee products with desired and consistent amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a frozen confection with a peelable coating comprising the steps of: a) Providing a frozen confection core; and b) Dipping the frozen confection core in liquid nitrogen and then applying a coating material comprising a chemically setting gelling biopolymer to the frozen confection core, wherein a second material comprising a source of divalent cations is applied to the product between steps a) and b) or after step b).

Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the palatability of liquid animal digests comprise hydrolyzing a substrate, such as animal viscera, and then adjusting the pH of the hydrolysate to at least 8.0, preferably at least 8.5, and more preferably at least 9.5. The resultant hydrolysate can be added to a food composition to form a pet food product, such as a dry pet food product. For example, the hydrolysate can be coated onto dry kibbles. The pH can prevent growth of food pathogens, for example Salmonella.

Abstract: A dispenser for delivering a pourable, edible substance, such as salt, to the exterior surface of a bottle neck provides a body with a closed end and an open end. An interior compartment contains the pourable substance. The closed end has a planar exterior surface for securely positioning the dispenser on a horizontal surface such as a countertop. The open end has a mouth sized to receive the beverage bottle neck. A movable cap is attached to the body or a removable closure assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to ultrasonic extrusion apparatus, methods and products. A flowable substrate may be supplied by an infeed to an extrusion chamber having an ultrasonic horn. The flowable substrate contacts the ultrasonic resonant horn and receives ultrasonic energy before and/or as passing through an extrusion orifice. Suitable flowable substrates may include meat emulsions, pomace solutions, and dough. The extruded product may have virtually any solid or hollow shape. The flowable substrate may form a shape-retaining product that may be cut without significantly deforming.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating grains, in particular cereal grains, pseudocereal grains or grain legumes, as well as to grains treated with this method. The method comprises the following steps: a) soaking the grains in an aqueous medium, wherein the grains are least temporarily soaked in an aqueous medium comprising at least one reactive oxygen species; b) draining the aqueous medium from the grains; c) tempering the grains and allowing them to at least partially germinate; d) hydrothermally treating the grains for a time in the range from 0.25 h to 4 h at a temperature in the range from 60° C. to 100° C. and at a relative humidity in the range from 60% to 100%.

Abstract: A popcorn popper having a heat source transferring heat to a heating surface and also having a reflective surface for focusing the heat radiated by the heat source toward the heating surface. The popcorn popper can include a mechanical stirrer on the heating surface for shifting the kernels during heating and evenly distributing the kernels across the heating surface. The popcorn popper can have a cover with an integrated reservoir for holding toppings for the popcorn, wherein the reservoir is adapted to drain the topping through the cover without fouling the cover air vents and evenly distribute the topping onto the kernels.

Abstract: A process for preparing an orally-enjoyable film of encapsulated plant material includes combining particles of finely divided plant material, a first coating material, and a second coating material, then inducing gelation to form a gel matrix of the particles coated with the first coating material embedded in the second coating material, followed by forming a film from the gel matrix. Also disclosed is a film of coated particles of finely-divided plant material, made of a gel matrix of plant material at least partially surrounded by a first coating material and embedded in a second coating material.

Abstract: A process for preparing an orally-enjoyable film of encapsulated plant material includes combining particles of finely divided plant material, a first coating material, and a second coating material, then inducing gelation to form a gel matrix of the particles coated with the first coating material embedded in the second coating material, followed by forming a film from the gel matrix. Also disclosed is a film of coated particles of finely-divided plant material, made of a gel matrix of plant material at least partially surrounded by a first coating material and embedded in a second coating material.

Abstract: A taste and flavor profile modifying composition is described. The composition includes a blend of glucosylated steviol glycosides and residual steviol glycosides which can modify the intensity of a taste and/or flavor in a food or beverage product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fermented nutritional compositions comprising high concentration of lactosem such as 6 grams per 100 ml, and optionally non-digestible oligosaccharides, such as galactooligosaccharides or fructooligosaccharides for improving the bioavailability of iron and preventing or treating of iron deficiency (anaemia), in particular for infants and young children or pregnant women. In another aspect of the invention, the nutritional composition are used for preventing cognitive disorders and/or socio-emotional disorders in an infant and/or young child.

Abstract: Dysphagia is a common health problem, the term describing a range of mechanical disorders that affect the safety, efficiency, or quality of eating and drinking. In dysphagia, every swallowing attempt bears the danger of choking and aspiration of liquids or food particles into the lung. Generally, when patients experience difficulties in swallowing, food thickeners are used to comply with clinically required levels of viscosity of liquid/semisolid products for use in nutrition for such patients. Herein, food thickening compositions as well as their use and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a synthetic infant formula composition with a low content of medium-chain fatty acids in specific proportions. This composition is for infants, preferably preterm infants. This composition has been designed to promote and/or ensure a balanced growth.

Abstract: The invention discloses the use of sedoheptulose as a nutritional supplement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protein composition comprising a milk basic protein fraction; and at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of soybean polysaccharides, xanthan gum, pectin, gum arabic, gum ghatti, carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium caseinate, lecithin, and carboxymethylcellulose. The protein composition significantly improves the heat resistance of the milk basic protein fraction. The present invention achieves heat treatment of a protein composition and food, beverage, feed, and pharmaceutical comprising such a protein composition at a temperature exceeding 90° C. without deactivation of the milk basic protein fraction.

Abstract: A method for producing fish meal for direct human consumption requires an integral processor device comprising a horizontal cylindrical stator having a steam jacket and contains a rotor formed by a central tubular shaft through which steam enters, said rotor being divided into two heating zones, a first zone in which the fish meal is cooked and a second zone in which the dehydration operation is performed. The cooking, flavouring and dehydrating process is partially controlled using the steam pressure in the rotor and the gate valve of the product discharge chamber. The operation allows the evaporation capacity and the percentage of water in the product to be adjusted within the required limits. The device also comprises a gearbox and an electric motor. Flavouring is performed during the entire fish meal production process and the ingredients are fed into the device through metering units located on the upper part of same.

Abstract: A juice extractor has a fruit receiving cavity having a center axis with first and second cavity portions movable along the center axis between an open position in which the first and second cavity portions are spaced away from each other a distance sufficient to allow a fruit to be inserted therein and a compressed position in which the first and second cavity portions are brought toward each other to compress the fruit. The first cavity portion has a press with a center recess. The second cavity portion has a bowl. The first and second cavity portions have cooperating geometry that allows the first and second cavity portions to be brought toward each other to the compressed position. The fruit receiving cavity has a blade support with cutting blades exposed therefrom. The cutting blades are positioned about the center axis and define planes parallel to the center axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bean roasting device, comprising: a drum unit comprising a base, a drum pivotally provided in the base and having a receiving space, and a rotation device provided on one side of the base and configured to drive the drum into rotation relative to the base; a heat lamp unit comprising a positioning seat connected to the base, one or a plurality of heat lamp tubes connected at one end to the positioning seat and extending into the receiving space, and one or a plurality of air inlet ducts each provided around a said heat lamp tube and configured to guide air into the receiving space of the drum; and an air supply/venting unit provided on one side of the base, the air supply/venting unit comprising an air guiding portion in communication with the receiving space of the drum and an air blower/air extractor provided on one side of the air guiding portion and configured to provide a positive pressure/negative pressure to the receiving space of the drum through the air guiding portio

Abstract: A dispenser for delivering a pourable, edible substance, such as salt, to the exterior surface of a bottle neck provides a body with a closed end and an open end. An interior compartment contains the pourable substance. The closed end has a planar exterior surface for securely positioning the dispenser on a horizontal surface such as a countertop. The open end has a mouth sized to receive the beverage bottle neck. A movable cap is attached to the body or a removable closure assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for coating and mixing granular products, in particular food products, more in particular peanuts, the device comprising a compartment defined by a rotary bottom part and a stationary circumferential side wall, the device further comprising: a product supply for supplying the products into the compartment, a substance supply for supplying a substance into the compartment, a drive for rotating the rotary bottom part about its substantially vertical axis, wherein the rotary bottom part and the stationary circumferential side wall comprise non-stick parts which define a substantial part of an inner surface of the compartment and which are manufactured from a non-stick material, wherein said non-stick parts are mechanically connected to the device via detachable connectors, allowing fast replacement of worn-out non-stick parts by new, same non-stick parts.