Patents Issued in April 25, 2017
  • Tobacco compositions and methods of making
    Patent number: 9629334
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes tobacco varieties having reduced levels of DVTs, methods of making such varieties, and tobacco compositions including such varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC
    Inventors: Mark T. Nielsen, Marcos F. Lusso, Francis Antoine
  • Method and apparatus for controlling an animal's tail position
    Patent number: 9629335
    Abstract: An apparatus is designed for holding the tail of an animal to one side while the animal is on a milking platform. The apparatus consists of a structure mounted to the rail along or around the milking platform which holds the tail such that the pathway to the udder between the animal's rear legs is unobstructed by the tail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Scott Milktech Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Glover, John Wilson, Robert Wilson
  • Dog boot
    Patent number: 9629336
    Abstract: A dog boot is fabricated using a breathable substrate, preferably of durable material such as heavy nylon. Onto the substrate, various friction pads, wear pads, tensioning straps, and strategically located cushions are attached. Specially configured slits ensure that a wide range of leg sizes relative to paw sizes may be accommodated, while easing application of the boot and eliminating any risk of bunching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen E. Paxton, Lisa M. Lugo-Paxton
  • Mechanized training device
    Patent number: 9629337
    Abstract: A device to aid developing and improving roping techniques and skills providing a roping target with four animated and articulated leg portions. The roping target is capable of moving through free space independent of the means by which the legs articulate. Embodiments of the subject invention provide a roping target that simulates the relative size of a small goat-like animal, while other embodiments simulate a relatively large calf like animal. Embodiments of the subject invention provide a novel method to vary the gate speed of the legs and/or vary the type of gate of the roping target. The invention includes safety mechanisms for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin Dixon
  • Oral care chew for animals
    Patent number: 9629338
    Abstract: An oral chew for toothed animals including at least one outer stabilizing structure and at least one inner stabilizing structure said inner stabilizing structure substantially supporting one or more mesh segments exposed through one or more openings through said outer stabilizing structure to chewing and/or grasping by an animal. The mesh supported within the interstice between the outer stabilizing structure and the inner stabilizing structure and rubbing against an animal's teeth and/or gums during chewing or grasping with oral surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Emanuele Bianchi
  • Systems and methods for rearing insect larvae
    Patent number: 9629339
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for rearing larvae includes a plurality of culture trays arranged in at least one stack of trays, each stack comprising multiple levels of trays, each tray comprising an open-topped basin adapted to receive larvae and larval food, a feed delivery system adapted to automatically deliver larval feed to individually selected culture trays, and a water delivery system adapted to automatically deliver water to the culture trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Larry Newton, D. Craig Sheppard
  • Mobile animal surveillance and distress monitoring
    Patent number: 9629340
    Abstract: A method for remote animal surveillance and distress monitoring includes detecting biometric and behavioral parameters of the animal, identifying novel events based on comparison of detected parameters to predefined parameter values and qualifications; determining whether a composite parameter value exceeds a predefined composite threshold value indicative of possible distress in the animal; and notifying remote caretakers of possible distress in the animal based on the composite value exceeding the predefined composite threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Equus Global Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Schab, Michael W. Schab, Ryan M. Bowen
  • Method for inhibiting shore erosion
    Patent number: 9629341
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting erosion at a coastal location includes inducing coastal vegetation to take root in a site-compatible mat including a biodegradable mat combined at most with fertilizer, sand, and/or soil. After the coastal vegetation has taken root in the site-compatible mat, the mat is placed on the coastal location, and the coastal vegetation is allowed to take root as the biodegradable mat decomposes. In embodiments, the coastal location can be a flat area of sand, or a constructed or naturally occurring sand dune. The site-compatible mat can include fertilizer and/or coir, which can be brown coir. The mat can include and/or be covered by sand or soil having a composition that is substantially equivalent to sand or soil that is indigenous to the coastal location. Bird roosting stakes can be planted through the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Gary E Abeles
  • Beekeeping apparatus, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 9629342
    Abstract: A beekeeping apparatus includes a bottom side having an arcuate groove defined therein, the arcuate groove being sized and dimensioned to correspond to the rim of a repository; and a top side including a recessed area defined therein, the recessed area being sized and dimensioned to correspond to a beekeeping frame, and a plurality of generally rectangular openings defined through the recessed area, the rectangular openings each being sized and dimensioned to receive and retain a portion of a beekeeping frame, and collectively being sized and dimensioned to receive and retain portions of different sizes of beekeeping frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Vallie Hayden McMahon, III
  • Salmon migration lift device
    Patent number: 9629343
    Abstract: A salmon migration lift device including a lift cable loop between two bullwheel terminals and a plurality of gondola buckets suspended from the lift cable loop which are filled with water and fish at a loading station on a downstream side of a waterway obstacle and which are emptied at an unloading station into a fish exit chute connected to the upstream side of the waterway obstacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Joe Sallaberry
  • Process for utilizing dual use packaging
    Patent number: 9629344
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for utilizing dual use packaging, particularly ornamental packaging containing a pet-related product as would be used with an aquarium. The ornamental container is filled with a pet-related product such as fish food. The fish food is selectively dispensed from the container until depleted. The container is then utilized as a decorative ornament in an aquarium. Ballast may be added to the ornamental container before being submerged in the aquarium. The ornamental container may resemble a lighthouse, a treasure chest, a rock sculpture, a wall block, a submarine, or a vase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Shaun Edwards
  • Biochemical ball
    Patent number: 9629345
    Abstract: A biochemical ball includes a first half, a second half, and a plurality of sponge filters. The first half has a plurality of first ribs, a first rim, and a first partition. The first partition divides the first half into a plurality of equal first accommodating spaces. The first rim of the first half is provided with a first fastener and a connecting joint. The second half has a plurality of second ribs, a second rim, and a second partition. The second partition divides the second half into a plurality of equal second accommodating spaces. The second rim of the second half is provided with a second fastener configured to correspondingly engage with the first fastener. The sponge filters are so received in the first and second accommodating spaces that the sponge filters are separated without contacting each other, thereby enhancing filtering efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: James C. Lin
  • Animal model for epilepsy and method for producing the same
    Patent number: 9629346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique for inducing epilepsy and a non-human animal model of epilepsy. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for inducing epilepsy in an animal, a non-human animal model of epilepsy, and a method for manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignees: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, YONSEI UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY—INDUSTRY FOUNDATION (UIF)
    Inventors: Jeong Ho Lee, Dong Seok Kim, Jae Seok Lim, Hoon Chul Kang
  • Non-human animals having a humanized B-cell activating factor gene
    Patent number: 9629347
    Abstract: Non-human animals, cells, methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the non-human animals and cells comprise a humanized B-cell activating factor gene. Non-human animals and cells that express a human or humanized B-cell activating factor protein from an endogenous B-cell activating factor locus are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: John McWhirter, Cagan Gurer, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Vector construct with human hypoxia inducible factor ? gene
    Patent number: 9629348
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vector construct, and more specifically to a vector construct comprising human hypoxia inducible factor ? gene. The present invention also relates to a transgenic animal or cell containing said vector construct which in the presence of an inducing agent expresses human hypoxia inducible factor ? gene causing hair growth suppression. The present invention further relates to use of this animal model for determining the efficacy of methods for suppressing or inducing hair growth and discover further molecules which regulate hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: MANNIN RESEARCH INC.
    Inventor: Susan E. Quaggin
  • Dual-bearing reel
    Patent number: 9629349
    Abstract: The present dual-bearing reel includes a first reel body, a second reel body, a first bearing member, a second bearing member, a spool, a spool shaft and a first urging member. The first bearing member is attached to the first reel body. The second bearing member is attached to the second reel body. The spool shall has a first protruding part. The first protruding part radially protrudes between the first bearing member and the second bearing member. The spool shaft is supported by the first and second bearing members. The urging member urges the first protruding part and the first bearing member in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kunio Takechi, Hiroki Ogose
  • Fishing pole holder and alert system for ice fishing
    Patent number: 9629350
    Abstract: A fishing rod retention apparatus that includes an indicator for notifying a fisherman that a fish has been hooked. The apparatus includes a frame mounted on a base with at least one set of aligned fishing rod retention clips on each side of the frame. The frame includes a pair of converging frame portions, and a flag support spring attached to a bracket that connects the converging frame portions. A rotatable axle component with a retention spring at one end sits inside grooves in the converging frame portions. The axle component is used to hook the free end of a flag connected to the flag support spring while fishing line runs through the retention spring, such that a force applied to the fishing line causes the axle to rotate, thereby releasing the flag from the axle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Wolfbauer
  • Fishing rod holder for use on a square tube
    Patent number: 9629351
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder for use on a square tube is made from a single length of stiff wire that is bent to form a top leg and a bottom leg that both embrace and contact the square tube be being bent to grip side walls of the square tube with a middle portion of the fishing rod holder bent to form a forward U-shaped channel with an upward facing opening that a forward portion of a fishing rod rests in and a rearward U-shaped channel with a downward opening that restrains the upward movement of the fishing rod handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald E. Boots
  • Animal entrapment device and system
    Patent number: 9629352
    Abstract: A system and device for capturing or entrapping pests, such as rodents, is described herein. In some embodiments, the device includes an opening in the bottom of the device which allows the pest to enter the device. In some embodiments, the device may include a kill trap. In other embodiments, the device may be used to live capture the pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Leonard E. Anderson
  • Bait rack
    Patent number: 9629353
    Abstract: A bait rack is provided. The bait rack includes a bait support portion defining an open-topped bait pocket and an access aperture configured to provide access to the bait pocket from below the bait support portion. The bait rack includes a base configured to support the bait support portion above a work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Liphatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher H. Morales, Sandy Morales, Daniel M. Machak, Raymond W. Finke, James J. Doll
  • Apparatus for using microwave energy for insect and pest control and methods thereof
    Patent number: 9629354
    Abstract: An apparatus for using microwave energy for treating an infected site infested with insects or other small pests is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a source of microwave energy connected to a power source and a power controller, a transmission element, and an antenna. The apparatus can also comprise an isolator to protect the source of microwave energy. Methods to use such an apparatus for treatment of an infected site are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Nathaniel L. Cohen
  • Bird deterrent assembly
    Patent number: 9629355
    Abstract: A bird deterrent assembly for preventing a bird from defecating on a vehicle mirror includes a pair of clamps that may grip a mirror. A sensing unit is coupled between the clamps to detect when a bird has landed thereupon when the clamps are coupled to the mirror. The sensing unit disturbs the bird thereby preventing the bird from defecating on the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: James Lafser, Yesmine Lafser
  • Decoy pull line actuating apparatus
    Patent number: 9629356
    Abstract: A decoy pull line actuating apparatus includes an apparatus base, an apparatus frame carried by the apparatus base and an arm actuating motor carried by the apparatus frame. A pull arm assembly includes an arm linkage drivingly engaged for rotation by the arm actuating motor, an actuating arm drivingly engaged for reciprocation by the arm linkage and a pull arm pivotally carried by the apparatus frame and drivingly engaged for reciprocation by the actuating arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Christian B. Frierson, II
  • Cryopreservation of cells and tissue for clinical application
    Patent number: 9629357
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for cryopreserving cells and tissues under clinical conditions, allowing production of viable cell products suitable for transplantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: PrimeGen Biotech LLC
    Inventors: Fariborz Izadyar, Jason Pacchiarotti, Marnie Olmstead, Kyle Howerton, Thomas Ramos
  • Administration and monitoring of nitric oxide in ex vivo fluids
    Patent number: 9629358
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for monitoring administration of nitric oxide (NO) to ex vivo fluids. Examples of such fluids include blood in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits or perfusion fluids used for preserving ex vivo organs prior to transplanting in a recipient. The systems and methods described herein provide for administering nitric oxide to the fluid, monitoring nitric oxide or a nitric oxide marker in the fluid, and adjusting the nitric oxide administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Hospital Products IP Limited
    Inventors: Jim Potenziano, Douglas R. Hansell, Jeff Griebel, Eddie Costa, Lisa Cooper
  • Cannula with floating clamping member
    Patent number: 9629359
    Abstract: A cannula has a longitudinal base member having a first clamping end and a longitudinal arm member pivotally attached to the longitudinal base member and having a second clamping end, the cannula being in a closed position when the first and second clamping ends are brought together. A first clamp member is located at the first clamping end and has a first passage. A second clamp member is rotatably attached to the arm member at the second clamping end and has a second passage. The first and second passages form a combined passage when the clamp is in the closed position. The cannula may have a first locking member positioned on the arm member and a second locking member positioned on the base member. The first and second locking members interact with each other to lock the cannula in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, Jason A. Belton, Kirk C. Palmerton, Karl H. Beitzel, Rick W. Walker, Matthew Copithorne, Brian Otts, James V. Guarrera
  • Water-based pesticidal suspension
    Patent number: 9629360
    Abstract: A water-based pesticidal suspension comprises (a) flonicamid, (b) a polycarboxylate surfactant, (c) a sulfonate surfactant, and (d) water. The sulfonate surfactant (c) is at least one member selected from the group consisting of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, a lignosulfonate, a C8-18 alkyl benzene sulfonate and a C8-18 alkyl diphenyl ether disulfonate. An average particle size of the volume distribution of (a) flonicamid is preferably from 0.5 ?m to 10 ?m. The polycarboxylate surfactant (b) is preferably a sodium salt of maleic acid/olefin copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takao Awazu, Mitsuo Sano, Akira Nakagawa
  • Composition and method for pre-surgical skin disinfection
    Patent number: 9629361
    Abstract: This invention provides a pre-surgical disinfecting composition that includes at least about 50 percent by weight of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the disinfecting composition, an acid, and a cationic oligomer or polymer. A method for pre-surgical skin disinfection with rapid antiseptic efficacy without the use of secondary antimicrobial compounds is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Marcia Snyder, James W. Arbogast
  • Methods for killing insects using methyl benzoate
    Patent number: 9629362
    Abstract: A method for killing insects, involving treating an object or area with an insect killing effective amount of a composition containing methyl benzoate and optionally a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
    Inventors: Aijun Zhang, Yan Feng
  • Pesticidal compositions and processes related thereto
    Patent number: 9629363
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: William C. Lo, James E. Hunter, Gerald B. Watson, Akshay Patny, Pravin S. Iyer, Joshodeep Boruwa
  • Synergistic weed control from applications of aminopyralid and clopyralid
    Patent number: 9629364
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventor: Marcin Dzikowski
  • Macrocyclic picolinamides compounds with fungicidal activity
    Patent number: 9629365
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula I suitable to control or prevent growth of fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Fangzheng Li, Kevin G. Meyer, James M. Renga, Chenglin Yao, Jeremy Wilmot, Jessica Herrick, Karla Bravo-Altamirano, Timothy A. Boebel
  • Herbicidal composition comprising glyphosate, glufosinate or their salts
    Patent number: 9629366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition which comprises pyroxasulfone along with any one or more of glyphosate, glufosinate, or their salts. The herbicidal composition may also comprise one or more of an ALS inhibitor, a PPO inhibitor, an auxine, an HPPD inhibitor, a PDS inhibitor, a PSII inhibitor, a microtublin inhibitor or a VLCFA inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, William Karl Moberg, Anja Simon, Helmut Walter, Richard R. Evans
  • Active compound combinations containing a thiazoylisoxazoline and a fungicide
    Patent number: 9629367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazolylisoxazoline of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann, Sebastian Hoffmann, Pierre Wasnaire
  • Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 9629368
    Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Zurex Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
  • Pesticidal compositions and processes related thereto
    Patent number: 9629369
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: William C. Lo, James E. Hunter, Gerald B. Watson, Akshay Patny, Pravin S. Iyer, Joshodeep Boruwa
  • Synergistic herbicidal composition and use thereof
    Patent number: 9629370
    Abstract: A herbicidal composition is provided, the composition comprising: (A) the crystalline modification I of 2-(4-mesyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione (mesotrione); and (B) the crystalline modification I of methyl 3-chloro-5-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxylate (halosulfuron-methyl). A method of controlling plant growth at a locus comprises applying to the locus herbicidally effective amounts of both (A) the crystalline modification I of 2-(4-mesyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione (mesotrione); and (B) the crystalline modification I of methyl 3-chloro-5-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxylate (halosulfuron-methyl).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: ROTAM AGROCHEM INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: James Timothy Bristow
  • Method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation
    Patent number: 9629371
    Abstract: Provided is a method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation. Damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation can be reduced by carrying out the steps of: A) making a furrow in a cultivated land; B) seeding corn into the furrow formed in the foregoing step; C) applying to the furrow one or more selected from the below-mentioned compound group (I) and chlorpyrifos; and D) closing the furrow. compound group (I): group consisting of clothianidin, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and thiacloprid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Azusa Tanaka, Norihisa Sakamoto, Yasutaka Shimokawatoko
  • Selective termite repellent composition using natural plant-based materials
    Patent number: 9629372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a termite repellent composition, and more specifically, to a selective termite repellent composition, which does not cause side effects such as environmental pollution by using plant-based materials, and which eliminates termites but not other ants. To this end, the selective termite repellent composition according to the present invention simultaneously comprises citronella oil, lemongrass oil, and a ginko leaf extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: CLEAN BIO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hae-Joong Kim, Seung-Hee Jang
  • Method for slicing tender
    Patent number: 9629373
    Abstract: A method of processing a jumbo tender of a meat tender or poultry breast into strips having a desired weight and thickness with minimal losses requires two diagonal cuts across and through the jumbo to yield three portions which are substantially the same in weight and thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: MAS Marketing Holding Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mike Ensley, Andres Garcia, Gordon Tatro, Michael Sheets, Mark Sosebee
  • Home-style meat product and method of producing same
    Patent number: 9629374
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing irregular pieces of meat from meat products. Further, a method of mass-producing a home-style meat product with an irregular appearance includes combining whole muscle meat with a mixture having a low-phosphate solution and/or a low-salt solution and cooking the combination to produce whole muscle meat logs. Once the whole muscle meat has been cooked, the meat may be pulled, shredded, or sliced on a variety of pulling, shredding, and slicing equipment to create a home-style meat product with an irregular appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Matthew A. Hurm, Mark E. Malenke, Amy Lynn Nehls, Edward A. Kusmider, Carrie K. Giannettino
  • Method of preserving a food product
    Patent number: 9629375
    Abstract: A food product is within an aqueous solution. The solution includes: at least one edible acid; and at least one osmotic agent, wherein after the solution reaches equilibrium with the food product, the pH of the solution is between about 1 and 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Michael J. Akerman
  • Microbiocidal treatment of edible fruits and vegetables
    Patent number: 9629376
    Abstract: Methods of controlling bacterial, yeast, and/or mold contamination of edible fruits or vegetables comprise applying thereto an aqueous microbiocidal composition formed from water and (A) at least one component selected from (I) a solid-state microbiocidal compound having at least one bromine atom per molecule; (II) an aqueous solution/slurry of a compound of (I); (III) a concentrated aqueous composition having an active bromine content of at least 50,000 ppm derived from water and (i) BrCl or BrCl and Br2 and (ii) overbased alkali metal sulfamate, where the relative proportions of (i) and (ii) give an atom ratio of nitrogen to active bromine greater than 0.93, and where the pH of the composition is greater than 7; and (IV) a solid-state composition formed by dewatering a composition of (III).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Albemarle Corporation
    Inventors: Joe D. Sauer, George W. Cook, Jr., William S. Pickrell
  • Continuous cheese production process
    Patent number: 9629377
    Abstract: Processes and equipment for continuously making a substitute or imitation cheese by feeding a heated first liquid stream including emulsifying salt, water and cheese powder into a cooker which is a twin screw mixer, feeding a heated second liquid stream including oil and casein or a non-dairy protein into the cooker, processing the first liquid stream and the second liquid stream through the cooker to form a cheese composition, and cooling the cheese composition. The cheese composition may be continuously extruded in a desired shape such as sheets or ropes and/or may be continuously cooled and cut into pieces having a reduced size such as a size to approximate shredded cheese.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip K. Zietlow, Troy D. Bierbaum
  • Dispersion of phytosterols
    Patent number: 9629378
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of highly stable aqueous dispersions of phytosterols, phytostanols and derivatives thereof, which allows the use of a wide range of emulsifiers in relatively small concentrations in relation to the phytosterols and which allows the preparation of dispersions with high concentrations of phytosterols. Said dispersions are obtained using a method in which one or more phytosterols, an aqueous medium and one or more emulsifiers are dispersed in a disperser at a temperature of at least 140° C. in order to obtain an emulsion and the resulting emulsion is subsequently cooled in order to obtain a dispersion of sterols in an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Harting Glade, Miguel Angel Fuenzalida Diaz, Alejandro Markovits Rojas
  • Method of preparing iced tea
    Patent number: 9629379
    Abstract: A method for brewing and chilling a brewed beverage such as tea includes brewing the beverage; combining the brewed beverage with a chilling medium; and covering the combined brewed beverage and chilling medium with an air-tight lid assembly to form an airtight seal. The combined brewed beverage and chilling medium may then be agitated. The airtight seal traps vapor generated from the beverage during the chilling, thereby causing the vapor to re-enter the beverage to maintain optimum flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Takeya USA Corporation
    Inventor: John M. Lown
  • Freezer and method of its operation
    Patent number: 9629380
    Abstract: A freezer for storing frozen confectionery products, the freezer comprising a substantially sealed openable chamber for storing the frozen confectionery products and having a lower region and an upper region, the lower region comprising air circulation means for directing air from the lower region to the upper region and refrigeration means for chilling the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.
    Inventors: Leonie Martine Diks-Warmerdam, Hans Hoogland, Georgios Tetradis-Mairis
  • Production of soluble soy protein product (“S704”)
    Patent number: 9629381
    Abstract: A soy protein product is obtained by extracting a soy protein source material with an aqueous calcium salt solution to form an aqueous soy protein solution and adjusting the pH of the mixture of aqueous soy protein solution and residual soy protein source to a pH of about 1.5 to about 4.4. The acidified soy protein solution then is separated from the residual soy protein source. The acidified soy protein solution may be dried, following optional concentration and diafiltration, to provide the soy protein product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: BURCON NUTRASCIENCE (MB) Corp.
    Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Kevin I. Segall
  • Compositions and methods for treating osteoarthritis
    Patent number: 9629382
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of abnormal conditions in a subject, wherein the abnormal condition affects the musculoskeletal joints of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Yamka, Nolan Zebulon Frantz, Xiangming Gao, Samer Al-Murrani
  • Dried pasta manufacturing method
    Patent number: 9629383
    Abstract: Provided is dried pasta having no or very little cracking and a manufacturing method therefor. The method for manufacturing dried pasta comprises a drying step of drying pasta noodle strands to reach the percentage of water content of 14% or less under an environment maintained at a temperature of 75 to 95° C. and humidity of 60 to 90%; a heating step of heating, after the drying step, the pasta noodle strands for 10 to 120 minutes under an environment maintained at a temperature lower by at least 15° C. than the temperature in the drying step and within a range of 50 to 80° C., and humidity of 60 to 90%; and a cooling step of cooling, after the heating step, the pasta noodle strands for 10 to 60 minutes under an environment maintained at a temperature of 20 to 40° C. and humidity of 40 to 80%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: NISSHIN FOODS INC.
    Inventor: Masahiro Higuchi