Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition having two components. The first component is a nonionic surfactant with structure: R1O(CH2CH(CH3)O)5(CH2CH2O)9H, where R1 is a C8 alkyl group. The second component is 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is from 1:0.005 to 1:1.3714.

Abstract: PEHAM dendrimers of the formula: Specific PEHAM dendrimers are used in a formulation with an active agent for agricultural purposes. In particular, the PEHAM dendrimers may be used for increasing the efficacy of the active agent in various ways, such as by improving solubility of the active agent in the formulation, by improving adhesion and penetration of the active agent to plant surfaces, or by improving the water-fastness of the active agent to the plant or seed. The PEHAM dendrimers may also increase the efficacy of the active agent by increasing soil penetration of the active agent to reach the plant roots or under soil parts, by reducing soil adhesion of the active agent to reach the plant roots or under soil parts, or by reducing enzymatic degradation of the active agent by the plant or seed or microorganisms in the soil.

Abstract: The invention relates to synergistically effective ternary antimicrobial mixtures.

Abstract: An aqueous microbicidal composition having two components. The first component is a nonionic surfactant with structure: R1O(CH2CH(CH3)O)5(CH2CH2O)9H, where R1 is a C8 alkyl group. The second component is phenoxyethanol. The weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to phenoxyethanol is from 1:1 to 1:18.2766.

Abstract: Aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising contacting an fluid, optionally containing an added organic material, with a non-thermal plasma to form a disinfection composition, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid, and contacting a surface with the disinfection composition, wherein the surface is at least partially disinfected upon contact with the disinfection composition. Additional aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising forming a disinfection composition by contacting an organic material with a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid. A further aspect of the present subject matter is directed to a disinfection composition comprising an organic material contacted by a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical mixture for increasing the health of a plant, comprising as active ingredients a herbicidal compound (I) selected from the group consisting of: Benzoic acids, Pyridine carboxylic acids, Quinoline carboxylic acids, and benazolin-ethyl; and a fungicidal compound (II) in synergistically effective amounts. The present invention further relates to a method for improving the health of a plant, wherein the plant, the locus where the plant is growing or is expected to grow or plant propagation material from which the plant grows is treated with an effective amount of a mixture as defined above. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a mixture as defined above for synergistically increasing the health of a plant.

Abstract: 3-Phenylisoxazoline derivatives of the formula (I), and the use thereof as herbicides, are described. In this formula (I), X2 to X6 and R1 to R3 are radicals such as hydrogen, halogen, and organic radicals such as substituted alkyl. W* is carboxyl, cyano or CHO.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures comprising saflufenacil, flumioxazin, and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic, and methods of controlling weed growth with the composition. The mixtures of the present invention are especially effective on Horseweed (Conyza Canadensis) and grasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved ophthalmic solutions that employ select B vitamins; pyridoxine and its salts; and thiamine and its salts in order to more effectively preserve solutions and to reduce the degree to which cationic preservatives will deposit on contact lenses. Ophthalmic solutions are here understood to include contact lens treatment solutions, such as cleaners, soaking solutions, conditioning solutions and lens storage solutions, as well as wetting solutions and in-eye solutions for treatment of eye conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.

Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.

Abstract: Peracid stable fluorescent active compounds in highly acidic, equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid sanitizing compositions are disclosed as having improved fluorescent stability allowing for monitoring of peroxycarboxylic acid concentration by conductivity and/or optical sensors. Beneficially, the compositions are also low odor and low/no VOC dual functioning acid wash and sanitizing compositions.

Abstract: A disinfectant comprising the following (a), (b), (c) and (d), but no other microbicidal disinfecting agents intended for microbicidal disinfection: (a) 40 to 90% (w/w) of ethanol, isopropyl alcohol or a mixture thereof; (b) 0.1 to 2% (w/w) of lactic acid; (c) 0.01 to 2% (w/w) of citric acid; and (d) 0.001 to 0.1% (w/w) of a zinc-containing compound which releases zinc ion in solution, relative to the whole disinfectant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: An oven with a sensor positioned to detect an event that will cause a decrease in the internal temperature of a tunnel. The oven includes a controller configured to increase the thermal output of a heating element in anticipation of the upcoming decrease in the internal temperature. In some embodiments, the oven is a conveyor over and the sensor is positioned to detect a food item approach the tunnel on a conveyor. In some embodiments, the amount of current provided to an electric heating element is increased by increasing the target temperature. In some embodiments, the amount of current provided to the electric heating element is increased by a predetermined offset.

Abstract: A conveyor oven according to some embodiments has a first mode and a second mode of operation and includes a tunnel in which food is cooked, a conveyor for moving the food through the tunnel, a first set and a second set of one or more burners, each set configured to generate heat for the tunnel, and a controller responsive to the detection of an absence of food in the tunnel, the controller configured to change operation of the first set of one or more burners and the second set of one or more burners from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation based at least in part upon the detection of the absence of food product from the tunnel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biscuit comprising guar gum characterized in that said guar gum is a native guar gum with a length between 0.25 and 8 mm, a width between 0.18 and 2 mm and an average length to width ratio between 1.8 and 6. The invention also relates to the use of said biscuit to help control the blood glucose level in healthy subjects or in subjects suffering from insulino-resistance or diabetes and especially type-2 diabetes and/or to actively lower blood LDL-cholesterol concentration or to maintain normal blood cholesterol concentrations for healthy subjects or subjects at risk of cardiovascular disease. The invention also relates to the use of said biscuit to increase the feelings of satiety, and/or to decrease the food intake and/or to contribute to weight management.

Abstract: This invention relates to a microwaveable composition comprising a batter component comprising from about 10 wt % to about 45 wt % of flour, from about 0.2 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of an encapsulated leavening agent, and from about 10 wt % to about 35 wt % of water, by weight of the batter component, and a paste component, the composition being microwaveable at a power output of between about 800 W and about 2100 W from a frozen state to a multi-layered cooked product in less than about 50 seconds. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the microwaveable composition.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank. The grip includes a front surface, a rear surface and a lip formed along the forward edge of the grip. The apparatus, and specifically the curved region in the shank, is configured to allow the pointed end of the shank to penetrate a target below the target's skull and, upon continued insertion, penetrate the brain/brain stem of the target thereby humanely dispatching the target.

Abstract: Systems, computer instructions stored in non-transitory machine readable mediums, and methods are disclosed herein. A portable system for electrically stimulating meat is provided. The system includes a portable housing configured to house a battery power supply. The system further includes a first end connector configured to attach to a target of tenderization, and a second end connector configured to attach to the target of tenderization. The system additionally includes a circuitry electrically coupling the battery power supply to the first and the second end connectors, the circuitry disposed in the portable housing, wherein the circuitry comprises a microprocessor programmed to derive a first electrical condition and to electrically stimulate the target through the first and the second end connectors only when the first electrical condition is not met.

Abstract: The invention relates to uncooked dry or semi-dry sausage products in tubular casings that are based on an optionally-coated textile material. The tubular casing has a longitudinal seam with a sealing strip. On the sealing strip is located a discontinuous layer of a sealing polymer. The sealing strip is bonded to the casing essentially at sealing points defined by the discontinuous layer. The invention further relates to a process for producing the uncooked dry or semi-dry sausage product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fish cleaning station. The cleaning station features a support frame with ample storage and workspace, a convenient waste holder, a supply of running water, electrical connections, and an overall design that is easy to clean and maintain.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with non-thermal electroporation. One or more electromagnetic radiation sources may be used to generate an interference pattern having at least one antinode. The electric field associated with the antinode may be configured to cause irreversible electroporation. Thus, the antinode may be suitable for at least partial sterilization by rendering cells as non-viable through electroporation. An antinode may be formed by constructive interference of two or more lobes of two or more radiation sources. An antinode may be spatially varied with respect to an object, volume, and/or surface. A controller may spatially vary an antinode according to an electroporation pattern, such as a stochastic or rasterizing pattern, to achieve a desired sterilization level and/or maintain a temperature characteristic (e.g., absolute temperature, relative temperature, and/or rate of change) with a threshold range.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of a foamy or creamy instant drink, wherein at least two capsules are sequentially injected with cold water to produce an instant milk-based drink, the first capsule to be injected comprising milk powder, a creamer component and sugar, the second capsule comprising milk powder, a soluble main flavor component and sugar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preparation of a food or beverage product. The composition comprises a foamer ingredient releasing gas upon dissolution in aqueous liquid; and a beverage or foodstuff ingredient comprising particles of ground vegetable material in a matrix comprising a vegetable extract; wherein the beverage or foodstuff ingredient has a retarded solubility such that a foam has been formed by the foamer ingredient, before the beverage or foodstuffs ingredient has dissolved, when the composition is dissolved in an aqueous liquid to produce a food or beverage product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a panned confectionery product comprising a chocolate piece having a color adherent coating on a surface of the chocolate piece, wherein the coating comprises a color adherent coating solution selected from the group consisting of a chocolate polish and a confectionery glaze and at least one edible colorant adhered to the coating solution.

Abstract: A process of making a pet food include providing a core pellet; providing at least one coating material; applying the coating material to the core pellet to form a coated kibble using a continuous fluidizing mixer; wherein application of the coating material occurs at a Froude number range of from about 0.8 to about 3 and a Peclet number greater than about 6.

Abstract: Provided are food and drink ingredients produced from wheat grain which has a low level (2-30%) of total starch branching enzyme II activity and an amylose content in the starch of at least 50% (w/w), and processes for producing and using the ingredients. Also provided are foods produced from the ingredients which may be used in humans to improve one or more parameters of metabolic health, bowel health or cardiovascular health.

Abstract: A crumb is manufactured by a process including adding an aqueous flour mixture into an extruder, partially extruding the aqueous mixture through the extruder, adding an aqueous gelling agent to the extruder at a point downstream of the start of the extrusion of the aqueous mixture through the extruder to form a resultant mixture of the aqueous mixture and the aqueous gelling agent in the extruder, and extruding the resultant mixture at a temperature greater than 100° C. to form an extrudate. The extrudate is allowed to expand, dried and milled to form the crumb, which has moisture-resistant properties particularly well-suited for use on frozen, microwavable food products.

Abstract: The fermentation of cucumbers and other vegetables into pickles is traditionally a long term process. By exposing the flesh of the vegetable and pickling with calcium chloride instead of sodium chloride, a faster fermentation pickle is achieved with no decrease in quality.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a composition comprising non-digestible oligosaccharide for the manufacture of a composition for enteral administration to an infant delivered via caesarean section.

Abstract: A method of making dietary supplement compositions includes generating an aqueous phase, generating an oil phase, performing a first homogenizing step by mixing the aqueous and oil phases, adding reduced glutathione to the aqueous-oil composition and performing a second homogenizing step by mixing the aqueous-oil composition and reduced glutathione, adding a first flavor to the aqueous-oil-glutathione composition, performing a third homogenizing step by mixing the aqueous-oil-glutathione composition and the first flavor, adding xanthan gum dispersed with glycerin to the aqueous-oil-glutathione-first-flavor composition and performing a fourth homogenizing step by mixing the aqueous-oil-glutathione-first-flavor composition and xanthan gum; adding a second flavor to the aqueous-oil-glutathione-first-flavor-xanthan composition and performing a fifth homogenizing step by mixing the aqueous-oil-glutathione-first-flavor-xanthan composition and the second flavor so as to form a dietary supplement composition.

Abstract: A method of producing a diet carbonated soft drink comprising combining water and a sweetening amount of Rebaudioside D (Reb D) to produce Reb D sweetened water; injecting carbon dioxide into the Reb D sweetened water to produce carbonated Reb D sweetened water; combining the carbonated Reb D sweetened water with unsweetened syrup to form the diet carbonated soft drink. Alternatively, the method comprises combining water and a sweetening amount of Rebaudioside D (Reb D) to produce Reb D sweetened water; combining the Reb D sweetened water with syrup; injecting carbon dioxide into the combined Reb D sweetened water and syrup to produce the diet carbonated soft drink.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting a vaporizable substance, from a material containing such substance, comprises an irradiation chamber for irradiating the material with electromagnetic radiation to vaporize the substance. The substance may comprise water and the material is dehydrated. The electromagnetic radiation comprises microwaves. The irradiation is conducted in the near-field range of the electromagnetic radiation. In one aspect, the electromagnetic radiation within the waveguide evanescently couples with the 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: A way of dealing with challenges to the pepper processing industry and pepper growers is to mechanize pepper processing, including the de-stemming of whole peppers. The present example provides a method for mechanically de-stemming whole peppers. The method provides for the recognition of a pepper's shoulder and or interior regions and stem in order to generate a control signal to initiate a process to de-stem the pepper. In particular, several implementations of the method are provided that may include a mechanical system, a laser system, a machine vision system, a combination of a machine vision system and the laser system, and other equivalent implementations. Additionally disclosed, are methods of processing whole peppers utilizing automated de-stemming.

Abstract: In one embodiment is provided a polymer blend of poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) and poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), wherein the poly(vinylacetate) is present in an amount ranging between about 20 wt % and about 80 wt %, and poly(acrylic acid) is present in an amount ranging between about 80 wt % and about 20 wt %, based on the total weight of the blend. In another embodiment is provided a fiber produced from this polymer blend, and which has cells therein. In another embodiment is provided a flavorant release material comprising the porous fiber disclosed herein, and one or more flavorants disposed in a longitudinally extending core within the fiber. In another embodiment is provided a polymer fiber membrane containing a hollow, porous fiber formed from the polymer blend disclosed herein. In another embodiment is provided a filter containing the fiber described herein.

Abstract: A garment is configured to be worn over a thigh of an individual for protecting the thigh from irritation due to facing surfaces of the thighs of the individual bearing or rubbing against each other. The garment includes an elastic tubular member having a dimension smaller than a length of the thigh of the individual, having a circumference smaller than the circumference of at least a portion of the thigh of the individual, having a top and a bottom, and having an elastic characteristic. The garment also includes gripping member(s) along an inner circumference of the elastic tubular member. Methods of making the garment are also provided.

Abstract: An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; left and right breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise left and right inner support cups having inner ends pivotally attached, respectively, to the left and right breast cups, and a respective support strap having a bottom end attached at a distal (outer) end of each inner support cup, with a top end of each support strap fixedly secured to a hook member. Each of the left and right hook members may be releasably secured to two or more different portions of the shoulder strap, to cause individual lifting and reconfiguring of the left and right inner support cups to produce a desired amount of lifting to each of the woman's breasts. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable airbag system for people, comprising a support intended to be worn by a user, and an airbag device comprising at least one inflatable bag having at least one central part (2a) designed to be disposed behind the head of a user after triggering. The airbag device is assembled in a cover or bag part forming a unit configured to be disposed entirely on the back of a user before deploying, the airbag device being fixed by means of a fixing device such as to be removable and separable from the support.

Abstract: Gloves having a foamed polymeric, elastomeric, or latex foam layer disposed on a non-foamed polymeric, elastomeric, or latex structural or liquid resistant layer are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are sweat-diverting devices which can be adhered to a wearer by an adhesive. The sweat-diverting devices described here may be adhered over a portion of the face without circumscribing the head. Such sweat-diverting devices may comprise a first leg and a second leg that are joined at a base of the device to form a channel therebetween, where at least a portion of the base is more rigid than the first and second legs such that an acute angle between the first and second legs is maintained when the sweat-diverting device is applied on a wearer's forehead. In some variations, the thickness of the base is greater than the thickness of either of the legs, which may help to maintain a separation between the tips of the legs even when the sweat-diverting device is applied to a wearer's forehead.

Abstract: A weaveable wig comprising a cap comprising front and back edges, the cap comprising a reinforced fabric portion having a first edge forming a portion of a perimeter of the front edge of the cap, a plurality of longitudinal weft-securing members coupled to the second edge of the reinforced fabric portion and extending to the back edge of the cap, and at least one hair-part inlay extending from the perimeter of the cap at the front edge toward a crown of the cap within the reinforced fabric portion, the hair-part inlay comprising a reinforced border surrounding the hair-part inlay except along the front edge. The weaveable wig further comprises a plurality of hair wefts coupled laterally across at a least a portion of the plurality of longitudinal weft-securing members and a weaving band comprising an elastic mesh material extending outward from a majority of the perimeter of the cap.

Abstract: A bra measurement system includes a left bra wing, a right bra wing, a breast plate, a left bra strap, and a right bra strap. The left bra wing and the right bra wing are connected with the breast plate opposite of each other so that the bra measurement system can be attached around the wearer body. The left bra strap and the right bra strap connect between the left bra wing and the breast plate and the right bra wing and the breast plate respectively. A plurality of fitting zippers of the left bra wing and the right bra wing allows a bra fitting specialist to get the correct girth measurements of the wearer while a plurality of additional zippers of the breast plate enables the bra fitting specialist to get the correct measurement of the cup sized and the cleavage of the breasts. Then the measurements can be used to create a customized bra that fits the respective individual.

Abstract: ‘Flip and Change’ allows users to confidently change clothing without worrying about staining their clothes. The invention has two pieces of silk or polyester material that can be attached to a neck strap held together by hook-and-loop-fasteners. Other materials and fastening means may be used. Once the user has secured the neck strap, he/she may tuck the shorter piece of material into his or her collar or behind the front of the shirt (on the inside), while the longer piece may be flipped up to cover the face. When the (main) garment (such as a shirt or blouse) is removed, the invention prevents makeup from transferring to the clothing. The longer piece of material may include a decorative knot at the end.

Abstract: There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats or visors or other headgear. The hands-free lighting may include multiple light sources positioned at the brim of a lighted hat and configured to provide beams of illumination along different axes thereby illuminating distances both near and far from the wearer at the same time while maintaining natural and streamlined appearance of the lighted hat.

Abstract: A helmet has an inner liner made of foam material forming a body of the helmet. The inner liner has a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface defining a cavity for receiving the wearer's head. The inner liner has a plurality of beams extending from front to rear of the helmet and spaced apart to form vents therebetween, the vents being free of foam material between adjacent beams. Rigid bridge members are comolded with the inner liner to be partially concealed in the inner liner, the at least one bridge member having at least one bridge projecting out of the foam material of two adjacent beams and extending transversely in at least one of the vents. At least one strap is provided to attach the helmet to a wearer's head.

Abstract: A helmet with an outer shell made from a fiber reinforced material, and preferably a fiber reinforced polymer. The helmet preferably has a critical impact area that contains a greater concentration of fibers. Preferably, the helmet has a weight, offset, and dimensions which are comparable to a helmet with an outer shell that is not made from a fiber reinforced material. The helmet is preferably stiffer and more protective than a conventional helmet not having a fiber reinforced outer shell.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes projection members providing sensory feedback. The projection members are disposed on a base layer which is attached to an upper of an article of footwear. When the upper encounters a surface of an object, the projection members and base layer may be displaced in a direction towards wearer's foot. The projection members may be configured so that they are inserted into apertures located on the upper, and extend above the outer surface of the upper.

Abstract: A Waterproof, breathable shoe according to the present invention comprises an upper assembly (8) with an upper portion (10) including a breathable outer material (11) and with a bottom portion (20), said upper assembly (8) comprising a waterproof, breathable functional layer arrangement (18; 13, 21) extending over said upper portion (10) and said bottom portion (20). The shoe further comprises a ventilating sole element having a structure or material allowing for air flow through it, said ventilating sole element being attached to said upper assembly (8), wherein at least one lateral passage (50) extends from said structure or material through a side wall (702) of said ventilating sole element, said lateral passage (50) allowing for communication of air between said structure or material of said ventilating sole element and an outside of said ventilating sole element.