Abstract: The present invention relates to the strain Lactobacillus plantarum TC92, as well as to mutants thereof, and to the use of said strain as a pesticide for controlling fire blight in plants of the Rosaceae family. Additional aspects of the invention relate to methods for producing the L. plantarum strain TC92, pesticide compositions containing said strain and an extract of L. plantarum TC92 exhibiting antagonistic activity towards E. amylovora, which is useful for controlling fire blight. The invention further relates to a method for the biological control of fire blight in plants of the Rosaceae family, which comprises treating said plants with the L. plantarum strain TC92 or the extract of L. plantarum TC92.

Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.

Abstract: Provided are method of induce plant drought and/or salinity tolerance using microbes such as Bacillus, and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling plant drought and/or salinity tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to a spray formulation. In particular, said spray formulation is a spray formulation adapted for colonisation of plants with spores of endophytes, in particular, entomopathogenic endophytes. The spray formulation according to the present invention includes a surfactant, an UV-protecting compound, a nutrient and spores of the endophytes. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the use of said spray formulation in plant protection, in particular, crop plant protection, and control of plant pests and plant pathogens. Moreover, a method of preventing or treating infestation of plants with plant pests or plant pathogens, is provided comprising the step of applying a spray formulation according to the present invention onto the plants or a part of the plants. Finally, a kit is provided comprising spores of endophytes and a spray formulation as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as rodents, birds including geese, deer and other herbivores such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms such as predators. Specifically provided are FIFRA exemption-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces.

Abstract: A bun machine includes: a pressing device for forming a first layer and a second layer; an overlaying device for forming a bun crust with the first layer and the second layer; a main transporter, wherein a first end of the main transporter is connected to the overlaying device for transporting the bun crust; a feeding device provided aside the main transporter, comprising: a filling tank for storing and inputting fillings into the feeding device; and a feeding unit feeding the fillings onto the bun crust; a wrapping device provided above the main transporter, wherein the wrapping device wraps the fillings with the bun crust for forming a filled roll; and a separating device connected to a second end of the main transporter, wherein the separating device squeezes the filled roll for separating and sealing the filled roll, so as to produce buns.

Abstract: An apparatus to form a flat rolled-out continuously conveyed dough strip has a first roller and a second roller driven in mutually opposite rotary directions. A roller nip between the first and second rollers roll out a dough strip. A terminating ring is disposed concentrically with the first roller and the first roller projects radially for lateral sealing of the roller nip. A conveying device supplies the dough strip to the inlet region of the roller nip, where a movable inlet plate provided. The inlet plate is movable by a moving device from an operating position in which the inlet plate laterally seals the inlet region of the roller nip into a maintenance position in which the inlet plate is disposed at a distance from the roller nip. A clamping device moves the inlet plate onto the second roller in the operating position.

Abstract: A rotary drive nozzle die machine for an extruder includes a rotatable nozzle having first and second axial ends and at least one opening at the second end, a compression head for directing a food material to the nozzle, and a drive assembly including a tubular drive sleeve configured to rotate the nozzle and from which the nozzle is axially removable. A housing is provided in which the nozzle rotates. A wire ring coaxially surrounds at least a portion of the nozzle and provides a snap-fit connection with the housing such that relative axial movement of the nozzle and the housing is prevented while allowing rotary movement of the nozzle with respect to the housing. A rotary seal is between the nozzle and the housing and includes a first segment extending from the first axial end of the nozzle radially outwardly to and contiguous with an axially extending second segment.

Abstract: A machine for making filled pasta, comprising a first modular unit (10), consisting of a kneading machine equipped with a container (11) within which the dough is formed, and a second modular unit (16), constituted by a ravioli machine, which is able to place filling doses inside the dough for continuously producing tortellini, ravioli, etc.; an extruder or die (12) is placed in correspondence of the bottom of said container (11) of the kneading machine, so as to give a desired shape to the dough at the extruder's output. The extruded pasta is thus conveyed downstream the extruder (12) and inside the ravioli machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for retarding the staling of flat breads, as well as flat breads obtainable by the method of the invention.

Abstract: A composition includes a gluten free flour mixture constituting from 31% to 50% by weight of the composition, at least one oil constituting from 4.5% to 5.5% by weight of the composition, shortening constituting from 20% to 30% by weight of the composition, fructose constituting from 1% to 4.5% by weight of the composition, water constituting from 20% to 25% by weight of the composition, and sucrose constituting less than 5% by weight of the composition. The composition has a water activity of 0.94 or less and a pH of 7 or less. Methods of manufacturing the composition are also provided.

Abstract: FOOD SECURING DEVICE consisting of a plastic pick which is secured to a plastic base with an adhesive bottom; allowing a food item to be impaled on to the pick; while the base of the plastic pick remains secured to a surface keeping the pick and food item in place.

Abstract: The pumping system includes a pipe section having a uniform inside diameter, and a production water piping circuit connected to branch pipes on the upstream and downstream ends of the pipe section, forming a loop with the pipe section. The production water circuit comprises a pump and valves for pumping production water into the pipe section through the inlet branch pipe and out through the outlet branch pipe. There is also provided a method for pumping upload water and fish along the pipe section, comprising the steps of drawing production water out of the pipe section through the downstream end of the pipe section, and simultaneously inducing a flow of upload water and fish through the pipe section. The method also includes the step of pumping production water into an upstream end of the pipe section and causing a flow of upload water and fish along the pipe section.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a container for removing antimicrobials from an antimicrobial composition includes a container body having an exterior and an interior. The interior is at least partially filled with carbon granules configured to remove a portion of the antimicrobials in the antimicrobial composition. The interior is further filled with a liquid to at least a level that completely submerges each of the carbon granules. The container further includes an agitator configured to agitate at least a portion of the carbon granules. The container further includes a drain and a drainage valve. The location of the drainage valve is configured to prevent the drainage valve from lowering a current level of the liquid below the level that completely submerges each of the carbon granules.

Abstract: The flavor loss that occurs after a cut piece of fresh fruit or vegetable is preserved with calcium ascorbate and then stored is remedied by adding flavor augmenting chemicals to the cut piece of fruit or vegetable along with the calcium ascorbate. The types and amounts of flavor augmenting chemicals are selected to just compensate for this flavor loss and not introduce any new, foreign flavor notes into the fruit or vegetable.

Abstract: An improved weight for use in fermenting vessels (e.g., glazed ceramic fermenting crocks) comprises a multi-sectioned weight made from a non-porous material. The non-porous material is preferably glass, and the glass is preferably non-leaded. In one embodiment, a number of sections of the multi-sectioned weight is 2, and in another embodiment, the number of sections is 4. Use of non-porous material renders the weight impenetrable by the fermenting liquid, and also by mold, harmful bacteria, and/or foul smells that may occur if something goes wrong during the fermentation process.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for processing milk for spray drying. The system may have a pre-evaporator configured to receive and concentrate the milk stream producing an intermediate concentration milk. The system may also have a first buffer tank configured to receive the intermediate concentration milk and store the intermediate concentrate milk at a reduced temperature. The system may further have a first finisher evaporator configured to draw the intermediate concentration milk from the first buffer tank and concentrate the intermediate concentration milk producing a final concentration milk. The final concentration milk may be suitable for spray drying.

Abstract: A Workstation with a Heat Sink for the Iso-thermal, Beta Crystal Stabilization of Tempered Chocolate designed to maintain the temperature of chocolate above 85° F. for up to 60 minutes and within 1° F. degree of its temperature at removal from the tempering equipment for 15 minutes. The heat sink is designed to hold up to four types of chocolate at a time in a useable tempered state by providing a homogenous temperature environment for the bowl base. In conjunction with the heated base, a cover is provided to prevent the contact of the chocolate's surface with the 70° F. to 80° F. room air when the chocolate is not being used. This allows white, milk, and dark chocolates which have different final tempering temperatures to be housed in the same heat sink.

Abstract: The invention relates to the non-medical use of a phosphorus compound binding agent in a slow release oral delivery system comprising chewing gum, wherein said phosphorus compound binding agent is chitosan, for reducing the level of free phosphorus compounds in the digestive juice.

Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing liquid, semi-liquid and/or semi-solid food products and which includes at least a cylinder for containing and processing basic products, means for heating and cooling the cylinder wrapped around at least part of the cylinder and a mixer unit positioned inside the cylinder which is able to mix the basic products during their processing; the machine also includes a supply duct for supplying the products into the cylinder, a dispensing duct for withdrawing the food products from the cylinder and means for recirculating the products contained in the containment and processing cylinder which are able to withdraw the products from the cylinder through the dispensing duct and to return them into the cylinder through the supply duct.

Abstract: Deterring wild bird consumption of animal feed involves, in a location accessible to wild birds, providing non-avian animals an animal feed particle having nutrients susceptible to wild bird consumption and a color that is effective to reduce the wild bird consumption of the animal feed particle. The animal feed particle may be provided alone or in combination with other feed components and fed to a target animal. Producing the particle may involve combining a selected color with nutrients susceptible to wild bird consumption and forming the particle, such as through extruding or pelleting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid, and more particularly, a method for preparing organic coating porous granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid using the blood of livestock and clay minerals. The present invention is to provide granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid, wherein the granule contains useful minerals, such as zeolite and bentonite, suitable to be used for a feed, and includes an organic coating layer mainly composed of proteins formed on a surface of the granule by using the blood (let blood) of livestock, so that the time while water infiltrates into pores inside the granule mainly composed of inorganic substances is delayed, thereby obtaining having excellent fluidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-adhesive edible particles for applying and adhering to the surface of food or foodstuffs. The invention further relates to the preparation of foodstuffs comprising the self-adhesive edible particles according to the invention.

Abstract: A system for applying indicia to food products comprises a dispenser for successively dispensing a quantity of food paste onto a respective surface of a portion of food. The food paste comprises a carrier, a setting agent and a contrasting agent. A fusing unit fuses a dispensed portion of the paste to provide at least one solid indicium on the food product, the indicium optically contrasting with the portion of food.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a cavitation effect and/or flash effect. The apparatus and method can be used in a food product molding machine.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fermented food product, including the step of providing a rinsed whole grain mixture including whole grain sweet rice, whole grain quinoa, whole grain amaranth, and not including soy. The method includes the step of sprouting the whole grain mixture thereby forming a sprouted mixture. The method includes the step of cooking the sprouted mixture thereby forming a cooked mixture. The method includes fermenting the cooked mixture using a starter culture. The method includes the step of converting the cooked mixture into a paste.

Abstract: A method to provide processed brown rice, in which the content of free ferulic acid that contributes to the amelioration of dementia, can be increased. High water pressure-treated processed brown rice characterized by being obtained by applying hydrostatic pressure of 100 MPa to 600 MPa to brown rice in water at 0 degrees C. to 35 degrees C. to thereby increase the content of free ferulic acid in the brown rice, and drying the brown rice immediately after the application of the hydrostatic pressure. Fermented food such as bread, sake or sake lees that are manufactured by using the processed brown rice as raw material, characterized in that the content of free ferulic acid in the fermented food has been increased by fermenting the processed brown rice with using yeast or by pregelatinizing the processed brown rice and then fermenting the same with using yeast.

Abstract: In order to provide sweetpotato condensed extract (that is imo-mitsu) as a dietary supplement having a feeling of high quality with emphasis on nutritional functionality, which is obtained from sweetpotato, does not have extraneous flavors or odor of malt, and also improve taste and flavor enables the setting of a long periods for consumption and storage, a method for producing a imo-mitsu composition adds ?-amylase contained in liquid from squeezing sweetpotato or from sweetpotato dry powder as saccharifying enzyme to a raw ingredient derived from sweetpotato by adding water and heating processing, and performs saccharification processing by heating at 60 to 75° C. for 30 to 60 minutes.

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: The present invention relates to salt products coated with the natural amino acid extracts effective in reducing sodium intake. Precisely, the salt products of the invention are able to maintain taste of food with 30˜50% reduced salt, suggesting that they can effectively reduce daily intake of salt consumed with food. It is also expected that the salt products of the present invention can also be effectively used for the preparation of meal for a patient who needs sodium limited diet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sweetening composition comprising rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B and rebaudioside D wherein, based on the total weight of rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B and rebaudioside D, rebaudioside A is present in an amount in the range from 85.0 to 95.0 wt-%, rebaudioside B is present in an amount in the range from 0.2 to 1.2 wt-%, and rebaudioside D is present in an amount in the range from 4.8 to 13.8 wt-%, and also to a sweetening composition comprising rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside D and at least one natural sweet-tasting carbohydrate, in particular a natural sweet-tasting monosaccharide and/or disaccharide, and/or at least one sweet-tasting sugar alcohol. Moreover, the present disclosure is about the use of said sweetening compositions for sweetening and preparing beverages as well as for preparing syrups as precursors and for the preparation of such beverages.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions, methods and kits for regulating energy metabolism. In one aspect, the invention provides for compositions that comprise a combination of (a) branched chain amino acids, such as leucine, and (b) vitamin B6, or any precursors or metabolites of (a) or (b). These combinations may be synergistic and/or effective for reducing weight or adipose volume. In another aspect, the invention provides for methods of regulating energy metabolism by the administration of one or more compositions comprising branched chain amino acids and vitamin B6. The invention also provides for kits comprising compositions of branched chain amino acids and vitamin B6 packaged in an oral dose form with usage instructions.

Abstract: A method for providing a heat treated liquid product is provided. The method comprises the steps of heating a flow of liquid product; providing an ice slurry of sterile water being separated from said flow of liquid product; and combining said flow of liquid product with said ice slurry for cooling down the flow of liquid product.

Abstract: A system providing for on-site reclamation and re-use of reclaimed antimicrobial solution includes a dispenser, at least one receptacle, piping, and at least one pump. The dispenser sprays antimicrobial solution toward moving raw food products. Unspent antimicrobial solution that did not contact the moving raw food products and rebound antimicrobial solution that did contact the raw food products combine to form a reclaimed antimicrobial solution. The reclaimed antimicrobial solution is collected in the receptacle and is pumped through the piping to a location for reuse.

Abstract: A system for automatically forming chunks and spears at high speed from unpeeled fruit items is provided. The fruit is sliced into unpeeled wedges. The unpeeled wedges are conveyed into a plurality of staggered transverse chunking blades, wherein the flesh, but not the peel, is cut sequentially from the center of each wedge outwardly, flattening each wedge. A peel removal knife is located to sever the peel of each wedge from the center outwardly after the transverse chunk cutting blades have cut the flesh. Spears may be formed by deleting some of the transverse chunking blades.

Abstract: A modular smoking system is provided, including a substantially annular carousel that includes a plurality of smoking article ports configured to receive smoking articles and a plurality of analysis ports, the carousel having an inner surface and an outer surface radially spaced from the inner surface, in which a plurality of identically-dimensioned aerosol-flow channels are defined through the carousel, each aerosol-flow channel extending radially through the carousel between a smoking article port located at the inner surface of the carousel and a corresponding analysis port located at the outer surface of the carousel, and at least one aerosol analysis module located radially outwards from the outer surface of the carousel and configured to couple to the analysis port for analysis of an aerosol generated by a smoking article coupled to a smoking article port.

Abstract: The object of the application is a method for measuring the quality of connection in a tobacco industry's rod-like article comprising a rod (1A, 1B) with a filler (2, 3, 5, 6) and a wrapper (4A, 4B), characterised in that the tested rod (1A, 1B) used in the tobacco industry's article is fixed in a measuring device in a seat (11) for fixing the rod (1A, 1B) in a rotary measuring table (10), then the rotary measuring table (10) is put in rotary motion, by means of the measuring unit the advancement of the filler (3, 6) of the tested rod from the wrapper (4A, 4B) is measured, and the quality of connection between the wrapper (4A, 4B) and the rod (1A, 1B) filler (3, 6) is determined on the basis of the extent of advancement of the rod (1A, 1B) filler (3, 6), and the centrifugal force. The object of the application is also a device for measuring the quality of connection.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette case comprising a cigarette case main body, a case cover, and a connection structure connected to the cigarette case main body and to the case cover is provided. The cigarette case main body, the case cover, and the connection structure are integrally formed. Since the electronic cigarette case comprising the cigarette case main body, the case cover, and the connection structure is designed to be integrally formed, and since the integrally formed cigarette main body, case cover, and connection structure are made of a material with great flexibility, the electronic cigarette case is of good folding endurance, simple processing technology, and high production efficiency, and thus production costs is reduced greatly.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electronic cigarette with a brightness-adjustable head lamp and a brightness adjustment method therefor. The electronic cigarette includes a lamp display module and a manual control module, wherein the manual control module is used for manually adjusting the brightness of the lamp display module. By adding the manual control module, the present application achieves the manual adjustment of the brightness of the lamp display module and can satisfy the requirements of different smokers on the brightness of the lamp display module.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprising a housing and, arranged within the housing, an atomizer apparatus and a power supply control apparatus used for providing power supply to the atomizer apparatus and for controlling the working of same. The power supply control apparatus comprises a battery, a microphone, and a control panel. The microphone and the control panel are both arranged at one end of the battery. The microphone is adjacent to the battery. The control panel is arranged in proximity to an opening end of the housing and is adjacent to the microphone. The microphone and the control panel are insulated and separated from each other. The electronic cigarette is structurally simple and is easy and convenient to assemble.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a main body, an atomizing component received in the main body, and a liquid chamber configured for receiving tobacco liquid. The atomizing component is configured for generating aerosol from the tobacco liquid. The atomizing component and the liquid chamber cooperatively define a liquid passage therebetween. The atomizer further includes a liquid blocking element defining a notch. The liquid blocking element is capable of rotating relative to the main body between a first position where the liquid blocking element prevents the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber from flowing into the liquid passage, and a second position where the notch is in alignment with the liquid passage, so that the tobacco liquid flows to the atomizing component via the liquid passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic atomization device, which includes a suction nozzle, an oil cup assembly, an atomization core assembly and an electrode assembly. The atomization core assembly includes a heater support with a first stepped structure, an atomization core body supported by the heater support, a sealing washer sleeved on the atomization core body and closely contacting with the first stepped structure, an electrode connecting part connected with an end of the heater support via an insulating ring and an air hole connecting part disposed in the atomization core body. The oil cup assembly includes an oil cup body having an airway tube for connecting with the air hole connecting part, a first connecting element removably connected with the suction nozzle and a second connecting element having a second stepped structure formed therein for fitting the sealing washer. According to the present invention, its atomization core is easy to be changed.

Abstract: A slotted shirt for daily use that includes; a single right or left-hand, short or long sleeve; an inside privacy liner; and a slot hemmed into the front panel, wherein the slot allows for the insertion of a user's hand and wrist daily activities. The slotted shirt according to the present invention may further include a logo on the front panel breast pocket. The front panel may include a V-neck or polo shirt design in alternative embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention is a type of underwear that comes apart at the seams. Whereas other underwear is sewn together at each side, the side seams on this underwear will be attached by some means that allow them to come apart, such as fabric fasteners, buttons, lace, etc. The underwear's design will be otherwise unchanged from typical underwear. In this way, the underwear functions to allow easy removal. The material attaching the sides together will be sewn directly onto the underwear where the side seam should be and be included in such a way that it holds the entire length of the side of the underwear and, when fastened together, is unnoticeable.

Abstract: The Branklet invention of footwear is an ankle sock or ankle stocking that includes two loops on the right and left side of sock and stocking, and one back loop on the sock or stocking, with an ankle bracelet attached to sock or stocking as shown in the Specification Drawings of FIGS. 1-4 of the Branklet. Furthermore, the ankle bracelet with the loops attached around the sock or stocking can be connected through the sock or stocking loops, and the bracelet can be removed for washing the sock or stocking, to preserve and continue to wear for improved variety of styles such as dress, casual, and sports styles. The Branklet gives an elegant new style to women and girls and is not limited to boys and men, to enhance their footwear fashion. The Branklet will expand the footwear and jewelry industries, give opportunity to many footwear and jewelry companies to network improving fashion in the world.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely swaddling an infant, including a pajama component having a hook and loop fastening component provided on a rear panel, and a swaddle component having a corresponding hook and loop fastening component provided on an inner surface wherein the swaddle component and the pajama component adhere to one another via the hook and loop fastening component. The swaddle then wraps around the infant in the pajama component and adheres to itself in a rear location on the infant thus providing a secure and comfortable swaddle to the infant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable bib having a collar portion, a chest portion, and a removable wipe portion located below the collar portion. The bib is in the form of a multi-layer panel having a top layer, a bottom layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the top and bottom layers. The top and bottom layers are each formed of a permeable non-woven material. The intermediate layer is absorbent, e.g., includes superabsorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers. The collar portion includes a pair of tabs, e.g., VELCRO® fasteners, to enable the collar portion to be releasably secured around the neck of the wearer, with the chest portion disposed over the wearer's chest. The wipe portion is releasably secured to the bib so that it can be removed from the bib to be used to wipe the mouth of the wearer.

Abstract: A mic cord access system (10) is provided in a firefighter coat (14) having a storm flap (12). The system (10) includes a pocket (24) in the coat (14) and configured to enclose a radio (18) carried in an interior of the pocket (24), the pocket (24) including a notch (22) configured to allow a mic cord (16) to extend from the interior of the pocket (24), an opening (27) adjacent the notch (22) and configured to allow a mic cord (16) to extend from the notch (22) to an interior side (32) of the storm flap (12), and an interior mic mount (30) on the interior side (32) of the storm flap (12) and configured to hold a mic (20) with the storm flap (12) in a closed position.

Abstract: Making a control top garment includes forming a pocket bag from a first fused composite material and a second material, the first fused fabric composite having stretch and recovery properties in at least one direction thereof; and attaching the pocket bag to an garment by (i) attaching a top side of the pocket bag to a waistband of the garment; (ii) attaching a first side of the pocket bag to a side of the garment; and (iii) attaching a second side of the pocket bag adjacent a connector of the garment.

Abstract: Embodiments of a tactical hand warmer apparatus having a first glove portion defining a first glove recess that is detachably connected to a second glove portion defining a second glove recess for allowing an individual to warm their hands within the first and second glove recesses either closely together when the first and second glove portions are attached or apart when the first and second glove portions are detached are disclosed.