Abstract: A door mechanism for disposing on a bin body, which has an inner periphery defining an opening, includes a door panel unit configured to be pivoted to the inner periphery of the bin body to openably close the opening, a hinge unit configured to pivotally connect the door panel unit to the inner periphery of the bin body, a rotary wheel unit for controlling rotation of the hinge unit, a drive unit pivoted between the rotary wheel unit and the hinge unit, and a motor unit for driving rotation of the rotary wheel unit. When the rotary wheel unit is driven by the motor unit to rotate, the rotary wheel unit drives rotation of the drive unit which in turn drives the hinge unit to rotate said door panel unit to an open or a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an enzyme tablet comprising a high amount of enzyme (having a high pay-load) for use in for example the feed or food industry.

Abstract: Dough with a high sucrose content (such as cake dough) tends to inhibit the activity of an anti-staling amylase such as Novamyl, making it less effective to prevent the staling of dough-based products with high sucrose content such as cakes. A good anti-staling effect in cakes can be achieved by using a carefully selected anti-staling amylase with certain properties. Analysis of a 3D structure of Novamyl shows that sucrose may inhibit by binding in the active site. Sucrose docks into the active site of Novamyl differently from the substrate or inhibitor in published models 1QHO and 1QHP. This finding is used to design sucrose-tolerant variants.

Abstract: A food composition capable of maintaining a crunchy texture after freezing and reheating is disclosed. The food composition includes a crust or an outer casing having a dough-based matrix or a batter-based matrix with a thickness of about 2 to about 150 mm, and texture modifying particles dispersed throughout the matrix. The texture modifying particles generally comprise about 12 to about 40% by weight of the food composition and provide the food composition with a crunchy texture. The texture modifying particles may be crushed particles of food products, such as fried grain chips, fried vegetable chips, extruded cereals, extruded crackers, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Separation chambers, deboning machines, and methods of operating the same are provided. In one aspect, a separation chamber for a compression-type deboning machine includes a body defining an internal cavity therein having a frusto-conical shape. A central longitudinal axis of the body extends from a first opening of the cavity near a first end of the body to a second opening of the cavity near a second end of the body. The first opening is larger than the second opening. The separation chamber also includes a plurality of perforations defined through the body from an inner surface of the body to an outer surface of the body. Each perforation includes a perforation axis extending longitudinally through a center of the perforation. The perforation axes of the plurality of perforations are transverse to a radial axis extending perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the body.

Abstract: A meat processing device comprises a meat processing unit and an external X-ray meat analyser provided with a housing formed with an inlet connectable with an outlet of the processing unit. The housing provides complete shielding of personnel from X-rays except towards the inlet and is movable relative to the processing unit to a first position for analysis at which the unit outlet is collocated with the inlet and at which the processing unit completes the shielding of personnel from X-rays towards the inlet.

Abstract: A method for producing a lactase-containing composition which is purified by selectively removing protease contaminating the lactase using simple and easy means; a lactase-containing composition; and a dairy product containing the lactase-containing composition. A method for producing a lactase-containing composition having a reduced protease content includes: dissolving a composition containing lactase and protease in an aqueous salt solution having an electric conductivity of from 2 to 45 mS/cm; bringing the resultant solution into contact with an ion exchange resin; and collecting a fraction which is not adsorbed onto the ion exchange resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to process cheese type products prepared with calcium-reduced ingredients but without emulsifying salts and methods of producing such process cheese type products without emulsifying salts. The process cheeses of the present invention are advantageously resistant to separation during heating and retain desirable organoleptic properties, such as texture, without using emulsifying salts. The process cheeses of the present invention are also lower in sodium than conventional produces cheese products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tea beverage having a quality similar to that of freshly made tea and a manufacturing method thereof, characterized in that taking the water-soluble components and volatile components in tea leaves as the targets, through choosing the same or different kinds of tea leaves, using different extraction processes to respectively extract and obtain a water-soluble component extract (referred to as a first extract) in the tea leaves and a volatile component extract (referred to as a second extract) in the tea leaves, then mixing well the two extracts in a suitable amount to get a tea liquor for tea beverage production, and blending, sterilizing and canning according to conventional tea beverage production processes, so as to produce a tea beverage product having a quality similar to or even exceeding that of freshly made tea.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions and methods relating to the addition and use of par-baked and milled coffee beans in food products, beverages, and dietary supplements. Par-baked and milled coffee beans are a novel alternative to more costly chlorogenic acid extracts, and are edible and palatable as a food ingredient. The ingredient is prepared from the entire Coffea robusta or arabica green coffee bean and provides substantially increased amounts of dietary chlorogenic acid antioxidants compared to roasted beans. When the green coffee bean is appropriately par-baked at a temperature significantly lower than coffee roasting temperatures, the bean retains significant moisture, yet becomes embrittled, enabling milling to produce fine and beneficially hydrophilic particles, without any significant loss of bioactive chlorogenic acid and without significant pyrolysis occurring.

Abstract: A modular ice delivery system (5) includes a beverage dispenser unit (70) for dispensing beverages therefrom and an ice delivery unit (10) linked with the beverage dispenser unit for supplying ice to the beverage dispenser unit. A docking pathway (12) formed between the ice delivery unit and the beverage dispenser unit is provided for operatively linking the ice delivery unit with the beverage dispenser unit. The modular ice delivery system may further include an ice capacity booster unit (50) linked with the ice delivery unit, ultimately, for supplying ice to the beverage dispenser unit. A docking pathway formed between the ice delivery unit and the ice capacity booster unit is also provided for linking the ice capacity booster unit and the ice delivery unit. In effect, each docking pathway enables the modular ice delivery system to be broken down into modular units commensurate with varying demand for ice.

Abstract: An ice cream sandwich apparatus for making and wrapping ice cream sandwiches. The ice cream sandwich apparatus includes a plurality of stations driven by servo motors.

Abstract: Fluorine being present in the exoskeleton of crustaceans, and especially krill represents a problem for using krill as a source for food, feed, food additives and/or feed additives. There has been developed a process for removing such fluorine from krill material by subjecting the krill to disintegration and to an enzymatic hydrolysis process prior to or simultaneously with a removal of the exoskeleton particles producing a fluorine-reduced product. Inherent in the disclosed process is the ability to process krill material with a high polar lipid content for producing superior quality, low fluorine, products suitable for the food and feed as well as the pharmaceutical, neutraceutical and cosmetic industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a tall oil fatty acid in the modulation of microbial population of the animal digestive tract. The invention further relates to use of a feed supplement and a feed composition comprising tall oil fatty acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an edible fiber source to make an animal feed with increased digestible energy. An exemplary method includes hydrolyzing the edible fiber source with an inorganic fiber hydrolyzing agent in a twin screw mixer that shears the edible fiber to a size of between 0.5 to 25 mm. The hydrolysis in the mixer occurs at pressure of about 14 psig or higher with a temperature about 100° C. to 110° C. The inorganic hydrolysis liberates a first portion of soluble carbohydrates from the edible fiber source. The inorganically hydrolyzed material is also treated (before or after) with a fiber degrading enzyme to solubilize a second portion of carbohydrates. The dually hydrolyzed material is dried to form an animal feed or feed ingredient having a soluble and insoluble carbohydrate fraction with the amount of soluble carbohydrate being at least 45% wt/wt of the total carbohydrates obtained from the edible fiber source.

Abstract: A water soluble shell or binder is used to encapsulate nutrients, flavoring, other food grade ingredients or combinations thereof together as a single serving or unit. The unit or single serving may be distributed to people to provide nutrition to people in mass casualty situations. In this manner, more nutrients may be delivered since water which has a significant amount of weight and volume need not be transported to the people. Moreover, in normal situations, the water soluble shell or binder dissolves sufficiently quick so that the user can quickly consume nutrients.

Abstract: A variety of toy polariscopes are simpler in design and less costly than precision instruments used in scientific research and stress analysis of materials and structures. The toy polariscopes are designed for a variety of objects that may exhibit photoelastic properties such as glass, plastic, Plexiglas, gel candle material and other gels, and even edible photoelastic objects. They are specially designed for objects of various sizes with a variety of purposes such as objects to enhance learning in a variety of conditions and experiences. Special objects are designed to go with the toy polariscopes such as edible and inedible photoelastic objects, photoelastic candle material, a variety of photoelastic/photoplastic stands capable of a variety of displays in interaction with other designed photoelastic objects capable of a variety of interaction and displays. Other optical phenomena may also be observed.

Abstract: A method for “sous-vide” cooking includes receiving food type, food quantity, cook begin time, and cook finish time parameters and looking up a default time-temperature pair in a cooking services database. When the default time-temperature pair is suitable for yielding a cooked food meeting the food type, food quantity, cook begin time, and cook finish time parameters, a cooking control routine is derived from the default time-temperature pair. Subsequently, a cooking process may be performed in accordance with the cooking control routine.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods, devices, and systems for introducing cavitations into a liquid. In some implementations, the methods and devices allow for small batch processing of a liquid with a transducer, which introduces ultrasonic energy into the liquid causing cavitations. In some instances, the cavitations may fragment or degrade compounds within the liquid and enhance the quality of the liquid. This disclosure also describes methods and systems of introducing cavitations into a liquid via a continuous flow system to process a large quantity of liquid.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing an oleogel from ethylcellulose and an oily feed material, wherein the process comprises: (a) feeding ethylcellulose to the feed zone of an extruder, the extruder having a plurality of oil feed ports along its length; (b) feeding at least one oily feed material into at least one of the oil feed ports; (c) mixing the oily feed material with the ethylcellulose to form a substantially homogeneous mixture; (d) cooling the mixture to form an oleogel.

Abstract: A composition comprising a whole grain with hydrolyzed starch. Although the starch can shift from relatively higher molecular weight moieties to relatively lower molecular weight moieties during hydrolysis, the relative proportions of the principal anatomical components of the caryopses of the grain—the starchy endosperm, germ and bran—remain approximately the same as evinced, for example, by the weight percentages and relative mass ratios of starch, fat, protein, dietary fiber, beta-glucan, and sugar in the composition. Additionally, the whole grain composition can be a powder, for example, a flour, and the whole grain composition can be granulated to a desired size to provide a powder that is highly dispersible in liquid. When gelatinized, hydrated and dispersed in a liquid, the whole grain with hydrolyzed starch can have a lower viscosity, grittiness, and graininess compared to the same variety of whole grain with unhydrolyzed starch.

Abstract: A prepackaged, fortified meal provides a substantial portion of the daily recommended requirements, which can be adjusted depending upon the intended consumers for the meals. In a first embodiment, the meal contains macaroni, powdered cheese, soy, vitamins, and minerals. The cheese, vitamins and minerals are contained in a small package, and is added to a larger bag with the macaroni and soy. In a second embodiment, the meal contains rice, beans, soy, dehydrated vegetables, vitamins, minerals and seasoning. The vitamins, minerals and seasoning are contained in a small package, which is added to a larger bag with the rice, beans, soy and vegetables. The meals are cooked in boiling water before consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making milk and cereal bars and finger-foods; said process comprising the steps of: a) modifying raw, whole cereal grains so they become fully-cooked within 30 minutes; b) partially cooking every one to four ounces of modified cereal grains with every one half-cup of fluid-milk at 210° F. and discharging them from the cooker before the starch-granules in the grain-centers are gelatinized; c) depositing said partially-cooked grains into continuous sheets which are then cut into units; d) heating the units of c) with 450° F. blown-air in a convection-oven, and discharging said units from the oven either before or after the starch-granules in the grain-centers have become gelatinized; and e) freezing said units.

Abstract: Use of high acyl gellan in whipping cream.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing capsules comprising a composition comprising coffee oil. The invention also relates to capsules obtainable by such process. In addition the invention relates to compositions, food ingredients and food products comprising such capsules.

Abstract: An extract from sweet blackberry leaves (Rubus suavissimus), method of preparing said extract and its use as a sweetener, a flavor modifier, a flavor enhancer, a sweetness enhancer or a masking agent, as well a food product containing said extract as an ingredient.

Abstract: Described herein are products comprising a xylose (e.g., D-xylose or L-xylose and another sweetener such as glucose). Exemplary products include the following: ice cream, ice milk, sorbet, sherbet, gelatin candies, baby food, animal food, e.g., dog, cat, canine, or equine food, seasonings, sauces, cosmetics, dietary supplements, lip stick, lip gloss, face and body preparations, pharmaceuticals, such as flu and cold preparations, nutraceuticals, surgical preparations, procedure preparations, imaging preparations, e.g.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) compositions containing isomaltulose, methods for preparing the same and uses thereof. Specifically, the IMO compositions according to the present application containing isomaltulose, which is a sugar component not contained in currently available isomaltooligosaccharide products, have a quality of sweetness and degree of sweetness differentiated from the existing isomaltooligosaccharide products and thus can be used as sweeteners for more various applications.

Abstract: Dietetic mixtures that make it possible to follow a aglucidic and hyperlipidic diet for persons in particular conditions of health which require the elimination of carbohydrates (amides and simple sugars); such dietetic mixtures are made from plant proteins, plant fibers and lipids; the elimination of farinaceous products and their substitution with aglucidic and hyperlipidic products made with the above-mentioned mixtures results in the ketogenic diet, a particular diet that is based on a drastic reduction in carbohydrates.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous solution of a methylcellulose having anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups, comprises the step of mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid at a temperature of not higher than 10° C. at a shear rate of at least 1000 s?1.

Abstract: A method for reducing the amount of cholesterol and/or improving the texture and/or reducing weight loss and/or increasing the fat stability of a meat based food product comprising: a) contacting meat with a lipid acyltransferase; b) incubating the meat contacted with the lipid acyltransferase at a temperature between about 1° C. to about 70° C.; c) producing a food product from the meat; wherein step b) is conducted before, during or after step c). Use of a lipid acyltransferase to reduce cholesterol in a meat based food product.

Abstract: A method of transforming eggs into a convenient finger food is provided. The method may have multiple stages, including at least two steps involving freezing of the egg product that is intermediately steam cooked, breaded and deep fried.

Abstract: Maltobionate has an antioxidative effect in food and feed products. The antioxidant can be produced directly from starch or maltose already present in the food product, using enzymatic catalyzed processes. The antioxidant production can be performed on an isolated fraction of a food product from which it can be added back to the food production process or the final food product. Alternatively, the antioxidant can be produced as an integrated part of the food production process by adding the relevant enzymes to the process.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a modular food ingredient roller. In one embodiment, a modular food ingredient roller apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of central slats linked together to form a chain of central slats, each central slat comprising at least one connection mechanism wherein the connection mechanism of each central slat is configured to selectively and pivotally connect to the at least one connection mechanism of another central slat; a first end slat comprising at least one connection mechanism, wherein the connection mechanism is configured to selectively and pivotally connect to the at least one connection mechanism of a central slat; and a second end slat comprising at least one connection mechanism, wherein the at least one connection mechanism is configured to selectively and pivotally connect to the at least one connection mechanism of a central slat.

Abstract: An ashtray body having a bottom portion, the bottom portion having both a rubbish receptacle portion and a retaining sidewall disposed about a perimeter of said rubbish receptacle portion; a removable cover portion having a top wall and having cover portion sidewall disposed about a perimeter of the top wall, the top wall having a first opening; and an interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly disposed about both the bottom portion and the removable cover portion.

Abstract: A smoker's tool kit having a plurality of tools and a container to house the plurality of tools when not in use is disclosed. The tool kit container has at least one compartment formed in the container to store certain of the smoker's tool kit tools along with a flat rolling tray or rolling surface formed into the container. The container may also have at least one detachable separate compartment to store tobacco or other smoking material. In one preferred embodiment, the smoker's tool kit tools may include a rolling tray, magnifying glass, removable straight edge, poker or stuffer, a grinder card, and a lighter. The tool kit container may be ruggedized such that the detachable compartment is fabricated to be water-tight and air-tight to ensure freshness of the material stored in the compartment. In a further embodiment, the ruggedized detachable compartment may also have a hardened exterior surface to protect the stored material.

Abstract: An e-liquid dispenser configured to contain and dispense e-liquids for use in e-cigarettes comprising an outer casing having a bottom housing and a pivotally-attached hinged lid, and a removable e-bottle used to hold and dispense the e-liquid. The e-bottle may be made of blow molded plastic and may include a raised portion on a wall of the e-bottle, which raised portion matches an opening in a wall of the bottom housing such that when the e-bottle is inserted into the bottom housing, it is securely held in the bottom housing. E-liquid is expelled from the e-bottle by a user pressing on the raised portion. The e-bottle may be removed by depressing the raised portion and pushing the e-bottle out of the bottom housing. The removable e-bottle may also include a spout that allows the e-bottle to be refilled so that the e-bottle is reusable.

Abstract: A nicotine dispensing apparatus and method including at least one nicotine insert, wherein nicotine can be released from the at least one insert by applying pressure to the wall of the dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer is disclosed. The personal vaporizer comprises a container configured for containing at least one substance and a vaporizer configured for converting the at least one substance into vapor form. Further, personal vaporizer comprises at least one sensor configured for sensing at least one variable associated with at least one component of the personal vaporizer, at least one actuator configured for changing at least one variable associated with at least one component of the personal vaporizer, a communication interface configured for communicating information between the personal vaporizer and an external device, a power source configured for providing power to at least one component of the personal vaporizer and a controller configured for controlling at least one of the at least one sensor and the at least one actuator, wherein the controlling is based on at least one location of the personal vaporizer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for controlling particle size, flow direction, and flow rate of an aerosol in an electronic smoking device. A flow discharge device 100 for an electronic smoking device 800 comprises a body and a through-hole 140. The body is configured for assembly with a housing 810 of an electronic smoking device 800, and has a first surface 110 and a second surface 130. The through-hole 140 extends from the first surface 110 to the second surface 130, and is shaped to adjust characteristics of flow between the first surface 110 and the second surface 130. In one particular embodiment, the through-hole 140 is shaped as a nozzle having a throat region 190 and a diverging region 180 downstream of the throat region 190.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system for delivering aerosolised medicament particles to a user is provided, including a cartridge and a device configured to receive the cartridge. The cartridge includes a first compartment including a delivery enhancing compound source; a second compartment including a medicament source; a vaporiser configured to heat the medicament; and a transfer element configured to convey the medicament from the second compartment to the vaporiser. The device includes an outer housing; a power source; a temperature controller configured to control the temperature of the first compartment; and electronic circuitry configured to control power to the temperature controller from the power source. The electronic circuitry is configured to maintain the first compartment at a temperature of between about 30° C. and about 50° C.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an upper body garment that contains a mechanism which allows the user to adjust the bust size of said garment. Said mechanism would consist principally of a panel located generally below the armpit. A zipper would be located at the top of the panel under the armpit, at the location of the vertical seam commonly found on most upper body garments. As the zipper tab is lowered from the armpit, the strands of the zipper will separate and expose the panel. This action would gradually increase the amount of bust room available for the user.

Abstract: A brassiere includes two cups, a bridge that connects the two cups, and a wing attached to a side of each of the cups, where at least one of the cups comprises an outer layer including a first material defining an outer contour, an outer perimeter, an outer depth, and an outer volume; and an inner layer including a second material defining an inner contour, an inner perimeter, inner depth, and an inner volume, wherein the second material is flexible and stretchable, where the inner layer is attached to the outer layer by the inner perimeter, the inner depth is smaller than the outer depth, and wherein the inner volume is less than outer volume.

Abstract: A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast cups, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the front underband segment and terminating in a first free end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the front underband segment and terminating in a second free end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment unaffixed to the front underband segment in an un-worn configuration.

Abstract: A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast cups, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment having a first end and a second end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the back underband segment and terminating in a first end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the back underband segment and terminating in a second end. The first and second ends of the back underband segment are adapted to releasably and adjustably secured to the front underband segment in an as-worn configuration.

Abstract: According to various examples, a bra accessory device includes a strap having a first end and a second end; and a first connector connected to the first end of the strap and attachable to a bra, the second end of the strap attachable to a non-bra garment. According to various other examples, a bra includes a left cup; a right cup; and a bottom band disposed beneath the left cup and right cup and having a front section extending from the left cup to the right cup, the bottom band including a connector on the front section.

Abstract: The ankle monitor guard, or AMG, is a neoprene and rayon sleeve that is worn over a personal ankle monitor. The purpose of the guard is to deter an incident of tampering from being reported should an ankle monitor be temporarily submerged in water. The guard also serves to help muffle the noise emitted by these devices. The guard also serves a discretionary purpose by concealing the underlying device allowing the user to more freely wear clothing that exposes the ankle in public. It is the intent of this invention to provide the user with more freedom of choices with regards to activities performed, clothing worn, and therefore know that they have options gained by the use of the ankle monitor guard.

Abstract: A separable compression garment, comprising: a garment, wherein said garment has a right portion, a left portion; and two fasteners. The two fasteners may comprise a right fastener and a left fastener. The right fastener may run along an entire length of the right portion. The left fastener may run along an entire length of the left portion. The right portion may comprise a right front portion and a right rear portion. The left portion may comprise a left front portion and a left rear portion. The right front portion and the right rear portion of the right portion may be configured to be separably joined by the right fastener. The left front portion and the left rear portion of the left portion may be configured to be separably joined by the left fastener. When both the right portion and the left portion are joined, a joined separable compression garment is created.

Abstract: A personal protection device for the protection of a portion of the body of a user is described. The device includes an inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of a user. The personal protection device includes at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area. The personal protection device includes at least one connecting device or structure associated with the first portion of the inflatable member and the second portion in the superimposition area.

Abstract: A garden glove features a body including a number of finger portions having distal end portions. Webs extend between the finger portions. The webs do not extend beyond the distal end portions of the finger portions. At least one fingertip cover is positioned on a distal end portion of a finger portion. The fingertip cover includes a digging tip.