Abstract: Novel agrochemical oil dispersion formulations include at least one active ingredient suspended in oil phase, dispersants, a clay-based rheological additive, a cellulose derived rheological additive and emulsifying agents, wherein they can further include at least one active ingredient solubilized in the oil phase. These agrochemical oil dispersion formulations can be used in spray mixtures for controlling pests in agriculture. The novel agrochemical oil dispersion formulations are obtained by a process which includes dispersing at least one active ingredient in the oil phase with dispersants and a clay-based rheological additive, followed by milling the dispersed mixture and a final mixing step where cellulose- and clay-based rheological additives are added in addition to emulsifying agents, wherein at least one active ingredient can also be added by solubilization.

Abstract: Polymeric composite particles are provided that can be used for the storage and delivery of various biologically active agent. The polymeric composite particles contain a porous polymeric core and a coating layer around the porous polymeric core. The porous polymeric composite particles typically further include a biologically active agent positioned within the porous polymeric core but not covalently bonded to the porous polymeric core. The biologically active agent can be released from the polymeric composite particle by diffusing out of the porous polymeric core through the coating layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules comprising one or more biocides such as, in particular, algicides, and at least one melamine-formaldehyde polymer, to a method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof for protecting technical materials.

Abstract: A process for making microcapsules may include i) forming a solution of a cross-linker in a liquid; ii) forming a slurry of a surface-modified particulate inorganic material in an aqueous medium; and iii) dispersing the solution of step i) in the slurry of step ii) and causing or allowing the cross-linker to react with the surface-modified particulate inorganic material so as to form a cross-linked microcapsule wall.

Abstract: Composition and method for production of peroxycarboxylic acid solutions for various disinfection and cleaning compositions that utilizes non-equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid. More specifically compositions comprise peracetic acid (PAA) and methods for making non-equilibrium PAA are provided. Frozen compositions useful as antimicrobial ice are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant strengthener in the form of a formulation comprising tocopherol or a derivative of a tocopherol, and to the use thereof for increasing the tolerance of crop plants to stress events, in particular to chemically induced stress, cold-induced stress, drought-induced stress or light-induced stress. The plant strengtheners are present in the form of formulations which comprise the following components A, B and C: a) at least one tocopherol or derivative of a tocopherol (component A); b) at least one nonionic emulsifier (component B); and c) at least one water-soluble boron compound (component C), and, if appropriate, d) one or more UV absorbers (component D) and e) one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition for the treatment of plant propagation material, comprising at least two active ingredient components together with a suitable carrier, wherein component I is fludioxonil (=4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxo1-4-yl)pyrrole-3-carbonitrile) and wherein component II is azoxystrobin (=methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate) or picoxystrobin (=methyl (E)-3-methoxy-2-[2-(6-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxymethyl)phenyl]acrylate) or kresoxim-methyl (=methyl (E)-methoxyimino[2-(o-tolyloxymethyl)phenyl]acetate.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods to increase bud break in order to increase aspects of one or both of plant vegetative and reproductive growth, by use of a natural metabolite. In particular, the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite either alone or as part of a fertilizer blend to increase crop production. Additionally the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite in combination with one or both of a plant growth regulator and a bio stimulant to increase crop production.

Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-emergent and non-selective herbicidal composition comprising an isothiocyanate and caffeine and to methods of controlling unwanted vegetation. The isothiocyanate can be obtained from an aqueous extract of garlic mustard roots and the caffeine can be obtained from an aqueous extract of used coffee grounds. Isothiocyanate and caffeine can also be provided in substantially pure form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an acidified aqueous solution of (1) micro colloidal silicic acid, (2) boric acid, and (3) a water absorbing additive, having a pH value of equal to or less than 1, wherein the micro colloidal silicic acid has particle sizes in the range of 1-8 nm, especially in the range of 1.5-6 nm. The invention also provides a particulate product obtainable by the method according to claim 18, wherein the particles comprise (1) silicic acid, (2) boric acid, and (3) the water absorbing additive, and wherein at least 90% of the particles in the particulate product have particle sizes in the range of 0.3-5 ?m.

Abstract: Aspects relate to an aqueous composition for use on produce. The aqueous composition includes an acid, an organic diol, and an oxidizing agent in the form of chlorine, wherein the aqueous composition has acidic pH and has antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A method of processing an object is disclosed. The method comprises heating the object by applying radio frequency (RF) energy, monitoring a value related to a rate of absorption of RF energy by the object during the heating, and adjusting the RF energy in accordance with changes in a time derivative of the monitored value.

Abstract: A composition and process for cooked food products is provided to impart the sensorial attributes of fried food products. The composition is in the form of a batter coating, either powdered or wet, which is applied to a food product, and when cooked, has the taste, texture and appearance of a fried food product. The batter coating includes at least an enzyme-modified starch or flour or other starch-containing material having oil absorbing capabilities. The enzyme-modified starch is plated with a liquid cooking oil in order to bring the liquid cooking oil into the process, and the batter coating retains the incorporated liquid cooking oil during processing to impart a fat fried texture, appearance and taste to the cooked food product.

Abstract: The invention provides formulations for use in food products. The formulations provided herein are comprised of stabilizers, including modified food starches, sweeteners, dairy or non-dairy products, and optionally flavorings, and colorings. The formulations can be used in dessert food products, especially in tres leches cakes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing member whose surface interacts sealingly with the surface of a food forming member and which has a first end and opposite a second end.

Abstract: A method for cutting a meat portion to make a plurality of meat slices includes cutting the meat portion from an edge of a first end towards a second position before an edge of a second end spanning a horizontal lengthwise direction in a first cut; and cutting the meat portion from the edge of the second end towards a first position before the edge of the first end spanning the horizontal lengthwise direction in a second cut.

Abstract: An apparatus for acquiring a profile of a food product for use in subsequent processing of the food product includes a scanning area and one or more product drives for driving a product through the scanning area in a longitudinal direction. First line lasers project one first transverse laser line transversely to the longitudinal direction on the first surface and two first cameras arranged to capture different, overlapping first transverse image portions of the first transverse laser line. A reference laser projects a beam on the first surface that indicates a transverse reference position, and the two first cameras also capture the reference position. A control system uses the transverse reference position to combine the different first transverse image portions captured by the two first cameras to calculate a first profile of the first surface at multiple positions along a length of the first surface as the product is driven through the scanning area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of disinfecting produce, comprising the steps of associating the produce with one or more photosensitizers selected from the group consisting of gallic acid, fructose, riboflavin, sodium chlorophyllin and photo-porphyrin; and exposing the associated produce and one or more photosensitizers to UV radiation sufficient to cause the one or more photosensitizers to generate one or more free radicals. The produce may be fresh produce and may be selected from fresh vegetable and fruits. The present invention may also be used to treat waste water by adding at least one photosensitizer to waste water ant then expose the waste water to US radiation.

Abstract: A composition for retarding spoilage of coffee includes tara extract and glutathione along with propyl gallate or a synthetic antioxidant which is tert-butyl hydroquione or butylated hydroxyanisole or ethoxyquin or ethoxyquin phosphate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the manufacture of a cream cheese, the method comprising: providing a milk- and cream-containing dairy composition; fermenting the milk- and cream-containing dairy composition to form a mixture of curds and whey; forming a concentrated mixture by removing at least an aqueous portion from the mixture of curds and whey; forming a cream cheese from the concentrated mixture; the method further comprising obtaining a retentate by ultrafiltrating and/or microfiltrating a mixture of skimmed milk and an acidic aqueous by-product of a cheese-making process, and: a) supplementing the milk- and cream-containing dairy composition with at least a portion of the retentate; and/or b) supplementing the concentrated mixture with at least a portion of the retentate.

Abstract: A baked fat-based confectionery containing a sorbitan fatty acid ester, preferably a sorbitan fatty acid ester with an HLB of 1 to 5. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a baked fat-based confectionery, including a step of preparing a fat-based confectionery material containing a sorbitan fatty acid ester, a step of forming the fat-based confectionery material into a prescribed shape to obtain a fat-based confectionery, and a step of baking the fat-based confectionery.

Abstract: Paste preparation for cake decorations; the preparation comprises: 43% to 47% by weight of erythritol; 24% to 28% by weight of isomalt; 14% to 17% by weight of a mixture of oligosaccharides of glucose; 4% to 6% by weight of at least one vegetable fat; and 4% to 8% by weight of water; the preparation experimentally showed rheological and organoleptic characteristics surprisingly similar to the traditional sugarpaste.

Abstract: An improved s'more-like food product allows the user to achieve the same taste profile as a conventional s'mores food product while greatly simplifying the preparation of the food product by the user. Edible wraps are utilized to further enhance the eating experience.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, methods and products directed to non-contact printing of confectionery products. The confectionery products may include an edible substrate having a surface and an edible ink printed on the edible surface. The edible ink may cover at least about 5% of the surface. An apparatus of the present disclosure may include a removal device for removing at least a portion of a rolling compound from a confectionery material and a printing device for non-contact printing an edible ink-indicia on the confectionery material. An apparatus of the present disclosure may also include a detection device detecting the presence of confectionery material at a predetermined position.

Abstract: A protein fraction and an oxidation stable fat fraction are recovered from meat trimmings. The trimmings are comminuted, mixed with a food grade acid at pH 3.6 to 4.4 to form a liquid protein fraction and a solid fat fraction. The liquid fraction is mixed with a food grade alkali to precipitate the protein . A myoglobin rich fraction is recovered from the protein fraction and mixed with the precipitated protein.

Abstract: A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including potato.

Abstract: A food composition comprises starch and sodium and enhances saltiness perception while maintaining good taste and texture. The sodium is added to the composition after a food polymer transition in which an insoluble starch gel is formed, and the food polymer has reduced affinity for sodium after the transition. As a result, the sodium is more in the aqueous phase of the composition rather than in the polymer phase. Distribution of the sodium more in the aqueous phase causes the sodium to be more available for saltiness perception when the composition is consumed relative to compositions in which the sodium is mainly in the polymer phase. Potassium chloride can be added before the food polymer transition and entrapped or bound by the food polymer to decrease the sodium affinity of the food polymer and also mask the off taste associated with high levels of potassium chloride.

Abstract: A fruit snack manufactured, in summary, by removing moisture from commercially available juice concentrates (e.g., containing about 30% moisture) by heating for a short time the juice concentrate and vacuuming away excess moisture to produce a fruit juice concentrate with about a 15 to 20% moisture content, mixing the reduced moisture content fruit juice concentrate with fruit purees and gelling agents, preferably both pectin and gelatin, to produce a cooked mass, and depositing the cooked mass in a Mogul machine to produce the molded fruit snack.

Abstract: An aqueous, liquid or semi-liquid pharmaceutical or dietary composition, including at least one L-arginine salt on the basis of at least one gram of the salt per dosage unit. Adding the quantity of water necessary to dissolve an arginine salt, maltitol and, optionally, an alcohol or an alcoholate, ensures the removal of the bitterness from the liquid or semi-liquid compositions made from salified arginine. This specific composition allows considerable doses of arginine to be taken directly via oral administration, by drinking, without adding additional water. Also, a food composition containing a dietary composition as defined above.

Abstract: A low-calorie sweetener composition, and method of manufacturing the same. The method includes providing a first sweetener having a mean particle size of between 100-350 ?m in diameter and coating the first sweetener with a second sweetener. The first sweetener is sucrose. The second sweetener is an enzymaticaly modified steviol glycoside. The sweetener composition optimally includes at least 95% table sugar and at least 1% steviol glyoside. The steviol glycoside having been modified by action of at least one enzyme, the enzyme being a fungal exoenzyme selected from the group consisting of: laccase, manganese-dependent perioxidase (MnP), lignin peroxidase (LiP), versatile peroxidase (VP), monooxygenase, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Synergistically acting mixtures are introduced into drinks for sterilizing and subsequent preservation of drinks which have been contaminated with acetic acid bacteria.

Abstract: Coated particulate material used to enable the incorporation of calcium materials in a beverage product (especially those having a low pH) preserved with sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) are disclosed. The particulates are made up of a substrate material, such as a calcium salt, such as calcium phosphate. The substrate material can, in preferred embodiments, be incorporated into a prill which utilizes a sterol as the prilling material. The substrate material, preferably in the form of a prill, is then coated with a phospholipid coating, such as hydrogenated phosphatidyl choline, such that the final coated particulate product includes from about 70% to about 200% (by weight of the substrate) of the phospholipid coating. Beverage compositions which include these coated particulates are also disclosed.

Abstract: A solution for treating a surface with ultraviolet radiation is provided. A movable ultraviolet source is utilized to emit a beam of ultraviolet radiation having a characteristic cross-sectional area smaller than an area of the surface to be treated. The movable ultraviolet source can be moved as necessary to directly irradiate any portion of the surface with radiation within the characteristic cross-sectional area of the beam of ultraviolet radiation. The movement can include, for example, rotational movement and/or repositioning the movable ultraviolet source with respect to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a food product in order to preserve the product wherein the food product is treated with a solution comprising a nanofibrillated polysaccharide. The invention further relates to a food product being treated with a solution comprising a nanofibrillated polysaccharide.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system of using a three-dimensional (3D) printer to include a cannabinoid comprising: one or more extruders; one or more processors; and a storage module communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, the storage module comprises logic, upon execution by the one or more processors, that receives particulars of a 3D object; receives particulars of a cannabinoid dosage; and instructs the one or more extruders to print the 3D object based on the particulars of the 3D object and the particulars of the cannabinoid dosage, wherein at least a portion of the printed 3D object contains the type of cannabinoid described in the instructions of the particulars of the cannabinoid dosage, and the printed 3D object is edible is provided.

Abstract: A smoking article and method of manufacture provides a sheet of smokable material having a plurality of edges. One or more score or cuts are made in the sheet that each extend a partial distance from a first said edge toward a second said edge, the score or cut separating large and small sections of the sheet. A hinge is defined by a portion of the sheet of smokable material that is next to a score or cut, said hinge joining the large section to the small section. A conically shaped form is provided for shaping the sheet. The form has an outer surface, a large diameter end, a small diameter end, and a cavity that extends to said small diameter end. Corrugations on the small section of the sheet enable the small section to be fitted into the cavity via the small diameter end. The hinge enables the sheet to fold when the small section occupies the cavity in an assembled position wherein the large section is wrapped around the form outer surface.

Abstract: A tray for containing products with reduced longitudinal dimensions, including a plurality of accumulation chambers, each of which is delimited by a rear wall, a base wall and two side walls for containing a layer of a plurality of the products stored according to an ordered orientation and covering an entire surface of the rear wall The accumulation chambers define modules whose respective rear walls are parallel to each other and a distance between two rear walls of two adjacent modules is substantially the same as reduced longitudinal dimensions of the products contained therein. Each tray includes a plurality of stackable modules which can be closed in a pack to define the thickness of the tray itself. A connecting and disconnecting mechanism is provided between each module and another so that the tray may be composed of a variable number of modules.

Abstract: A cigarette butt extinguishing and disposing apparatus including a cutting arrangement for receiving a cigarette butt from a slot to cut the cigarette butt into cut pieces while extinguishing fire and a container configured to collect the cut pieces. The cutting arrangement includes a pair of cutting rollers having peripheral faces engaging with each other, the peripheral faces each having a plurality of cutting edges. The cigarette butt extinguishing and disposing apparatus further includes a pressing arrangement for receiving and pressing the cut pieces. As a result, a cigarette is reliably extinguished.

Abstract: An electronic inhalation device includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction, an air inlet, an outlet, a formulation, and an abrasive element, which contacts a surface of the formulation. The abrasive element is configured to generate a particle cloud from the formulation by removing particles from the formulation and entraining the particles in an air flow.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to heat smokeable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokeable material, wherein the apparatus comprises a region of insulation having a core region which is evacuated to a lower pressure than an exterior of the insulation.

Abstract: A shirt collar locking system for locking a shirt collar in an upright position adapted for use with a stick-shaped collar stay having a first end and an opposing second end, the system comprising a shirt collar attached to a collar stand at an upper portion of the collar stand, an inner side of the shirt collar facing an outer side of the collar stand when the shirt collar is in a folded down position relative to the collar stand, wherein: the shirt collar includes a shirt collar stay pocket formed on the inner side of the shirt collar and configured to receive the first end of the collar stay, the collar stand includes a collar stand receiving portion formed on the outer side of the collar stand and configured to receive the opposing second end of the collar stay so as to lock the shirt collar to the collar stand, and when the shirt collar is in a folded down position relative to the collar stand, a first end of the shirt collar stay pocket adapted for insertion of the first end of the collar stay is aligne

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a protective stretchable material and a garment made therewith. The protective stretchable material comprises a first protective fabric, and a second protective fabric partially superposing the first protective fabric. The protective stretchable material further comprises a stretchable structure. The first and second protective fabric are affixed to the stretchable structure in such a manner as to allow movement of the first protective fabric with respect to the second protective fabric while remaining partially superposed upon stretching of the stretchable structure.

Abstract: Socks for use with thong sandals provide a stitched recess between the big toe and second toe to accommodate the sandal strap. The socks are provided in ankle, calf, and knee high lengths, and in a variety of colors and designs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a health care sock having an interior cavity for receiving a human foot through an opening portion, comprising an outer layer conforming to the shape of the foot, a toe portion, a heel portion and a base adjacent to the outer layer and conforms to the sole of the foot in order for the sole to rest onto the base.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectable to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to support devices to be worn by a user. The support devices include an elongated strip configured to wrap underneath respective breasts of a user and around the neck of a user to provide support to the breasts of the user.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two shell portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint.

Abstract: A personal protection device for the protection of a portion of the body of a user is described. The device has 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. In the personal protection device the height or thickness of at least one, or each, of the first portion and the second portion is, in the overlapping area or superimposition area, smaller than the height or thickness of a remaining part of the inflatable member.

Abstract: A sport equipment for absorbing and dispersing, at least in part, an impact force, thereby reducing the impact force. The sport equipment can be a helmet having an outer shell, an inner shell, and a tensile sheet located between the outer and inner shells. The outer shell includes an interior side featuring a plurality of outer shell detents extending out therefrom. The inner shell includes an exterior side featuring a plurality of inner shell detents extending toward the outer shell. The tensile sheet is configured to dissipate and redirect, randomly directed impact force applied to the outer shell, to a tensile loading directed along a respective longitudinal axis of the tensile sheet. The outer and inner shells are in a spaced apart relationship with and movable to each other. The outer shell detents extend toward the inner shell.