Patents Issued in July 6, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170188554
    Abstract: The invention concerns a non-human animal model useful for modeling complex human diseases; compositions comprising cell populations from the animal model having different genotypes for the same gene; methods for producing the animal model; and methods for studying a phenotype using an animal model or compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: JIA-WANG WANG, RICHARD F. LOCKEY
  • Publication number: 20170188555
    Abstract: The present invention provides GPCR polypeptides and polynucleotides, recombinant materials, and transgenic mice, as well as methods for their production. The polypeptides and polynucleotides are useful, for example, in methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds (e.g., agonists or antagonists) using the GPCR polypeptides and polynucleotides of the invention, and for treating conditions associated with GPCR dysfunction with the GPCR polypeptides, polynucleotides, or identified compounds. The invention also provides diagnostic assays for detecting diseases or disorders associated with inappropriate GPCR activity or levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: George A. Gaitanaris, John E. Bergmann, Alexander Gragerov, John Hohmann, Fusheng Li, Linda Madisen, Kellie L. McIlwain, Maria N. Pavlova, Demetri Vassilatis, Hongkui Zeng
  • Publication number: 20170188556
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John McWhirter, Cagan Gurer, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170188557
    Abstract: The invention provides non-human cells and mammals having a genome encoding chimeric antibodies and methods of producing transgenic cells and mammals. Certain aspects of the invention include chimeric antibodies, humanized antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and kits. Certain aspects of the invention also relate to diagnostic and treatment methods using the antibodies of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Larry Green, Hiroaki Shizuya
  • Publication number: 20170188558
    Abstract: The invention provides non-human cells and mammals having a genome encoding chimeric antibodies and methods of producing transgenic cells and mammals. Certain aspects of the invention include chimeric antibodies, humanized antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and kits. Certain aspects of the invention also relate to diagnostic and treatment methods using the antibodies of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Larry Green, Hiroaki Shizuya
  • Publication number: 20170188559
    Abstract: Two or more conditional, dominant, lethal gene expression systems provide high levels of penetrance in insects. Lethality is induced at an earlier stage of development and the risk of biochemical resistance is reduced, as compared to a single insect conditional, dominant, lethal gene expression system. The invention is useful for the control of insect populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Oxitec Limited
    Inventors: Martha KOUKIDOU, Luke ALPHEY, Simon WARNER
  • Publication number: 20170188560
    Abstract: A flared double fish hook having a pair of shanks, said pair of shanks adjacent one another up to a bifurcation point; the shanks bifurcating at said bifurcation point to each form a bend ending in a point; the shanks being separated by an first angle at the bifurcation point, and a second larger angle at the points, such that the bend portion of the double fish hook flares.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Gregory GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20170188561
    Abstract: A modular lure with a light function, whose components can be selected and swapped out to appeal to particular fish, whose shape imparts a rhythmic motion to it upon retrieval, whose tail has a retaining cavity for skirts and tubes, bait, and a light-diffusion attachment, whose one-piece hitch wire provides quick, easy and secure hook attachment, and whose power supply creates an inductive energy field around the lure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Eric PETTET
  • Publication number: 20170188562
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to quick release fishing assemblies providing improved performance in ease of handling and mitigation of inadvertent disengagements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Ross L. TAYLOR, Michael C. LIVERANCE, Erik L. OLSON, Thomas LOOPER, Hunter PELHAM, Jacob SUITS, Dylan TYNER, Jessica ANRAKU, Alexis Berry, Clayton BRZEZINSKI, Jeffrey GIEZEN
  • Publication number: 20170188563
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electric shock insecticidal device reducing noise and light pollution emitted to an outside. The electric shock insecticidal device converts output voltage and output current supplied to a grid electrode into AC voltage and AC current or into DC voltage and DC current selectively; controls levels of the converted output voltage and current; adjusts an amount of light of the ultraviolet lamp emitted to an outside by using a light blocking layer or an adjusting unit adjusting illumination of an ultraviolet lamp; and easily separates the grid electrode having high voltage from a body unit to remove electrocuted flying insects from the grid electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Eung-Do LEE
  • Publication number: 20170188564
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and methods can removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one laser device configured to emit a laser beam having power sufficient to damage the unwanted plants; a guidance system configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, and the guidance system. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy David Stowe, Patrick Yasuo Maeda, Tim Curley
  • Publication number: 20170188565
    Abstract: In an aspect, a pest control system is provided, and includes a housing and a tray. The housing includes a housing body defining a housing compartment, and a housing cover that is removably connectable to the housing body. The housing has at least one aperture to permit access by a target pest to the housing compartment from outside the housing. The tray has a tray body and a tray cover. The tray body contains a pesticide for the target pest and has an opening sized to permit access to the pesticide by the target pest. The tray cover sealingly covers the opening but only covers a portion of an exterior of the tray body. The tray cover is removable from the tray body and is disposable. The tray fits in the housing compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kirk Ots, Dean Stanbridge
  • Publication number: 20170188566
    Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicants: The United States of America, Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170188567
    Abstract: A convenient electronic sound producing device is an electronic sound producing device that is physically configured to be easy to use in the field. A control module faces the use while the sound is projected away from the user. A pistol grip can be used to ease holding and using the call. A remote can further ease operation and allow control from a distance. A timer allows for nearly autonomous operation. Control modules can be fixed to a firearm, bow, crossbow, or camera to minimize the user's movement while simultaneously calling and preparing for a shot. A pinning hole or a stake can allow for reliably fixing the sound producing device to a surface, to vegetation, or to other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Edward J. Sceery, Richard H. Krukar
  • Publication number: 20170188568
    Abstract: A game call assembly and method includes, in an embodiment, a mouth engager, a sound generator coupled to the mouth engager, and a palate conformer supported by the mouth engager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Outdoor Group Game Calls LLC
    Inventors: Paul A. Vaicunas, Nicholas D. Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20170188569
    Abstract: A support member and support system for securing a ladder to a structure. The support member includes a U-shaped frame, a shaft assembly, and a connector. The U-shaped frame includes first and second arms interconnected by a crossbar and configured to releasably engage opposing sides of a ladder. The shaft assembly extends from the crossbar and has the connector disposed at a free end thereof. The connector is configured to releasably engage a mounting member secured to a structure. The support system includes the support member and at least one mounting member configured for use therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Howard L. Habberstad, JR., Michael D. Beatty
  • Publication number: 20170188570
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for attracting game animals such as a turkey. An asymmetric canopy is provided with the image of a game animal such as a turkey. The canopy is coupled to a shaft and a plurality of extensible rib assemblies. A runner provided along the shaft and coupled to the extensible rib assemblies deploys and collapses the canopy as the runner is moved back and forth. The canopy is provided with a truncated flat bottom so as not to interfere with a hunters feet when the hunter is moving and to reduce snagging of the canopy on weeds and brush. The canopy may be deployed and collapsed to mimic the action of a strutting tom turkey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: WILLIAM GLEN DOWNARD, Debasish Chanda, Swarup Mandal
  • Publication number: 20170188571
    Abstract: A system and method for perfusing an organ with a normothermic extracorporeal perfusion system is disclosed. The perfusion system is an active flow system using a centrifugal pump to aid in circulation. The system includes a dialyzer that removes excess fluid and impurities, while maintaining the pH, which allows the perfusion system to be used for an extended period that may exceed 24 hours. The system includes a parallel circuit, which includes at least one centrifugal pump, a membrane oxygenator comprising a heat exchanger; a dialyzer; a measurement cell for real-time monitoring of oxygen saturation and hematocrit in the liver; more than one flow probe; and an organ chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: William Chapman, Babak Banan, Yiing Lin
  • Publication number: 20170188572
    Abstract: A specimen container for use with biological specimens that includes at least one cylindrical housing, wherein the at least one cylindrical housing is open on one or both ends thereof; at least one cap for sealing the open ends of the at least one cylindrical housing; a syringe plunger adapted for insertion into the at least one cylindrical housing, wherein the syringe plunger is operative to move a biological specimen into the at least one cylindrical housing when the syringe plunger is depressed; and optionally, a linking cuff, wherein the linking cuff is operative to join multiple cylindrical housings to one another and permit mixing of the contents thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Francesca Dagny TEKULA
  • Publication number: 20170188573
    Abstract: A method for increasing the fertilizing capacity of sperm cells, which method includes irradiating sperm cells with non-coherent red light in a discontinuous manner according to a pattern that includes at least one sequence of two irradiation periods of specific durations, which are separated by an intermediate period of darkness of a specific duration. Each of the specific periods of irradiation and darkness lasts between 8 and 15 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: INSTRUMENTS UTILS DE LABORATORI GENIUL, SL
    Inventors: Francesc CODONY IGLESIAS, Juan Enrique RODRÍGUEZ GIL
  • Publication number: 20170188574
    Abstract: Disclosed are single liquid-phase herbicide compositions comprising by weight from 0.1 to 30% of one or more sulfonylurea herbicides, from 0 to 40% of one or more biologically active agents other than sulfonylurea herbicides, from 0 to 30% of one or more herbicide safeners, from 10 to 99.9% of one or more polyalkoxylated triglycerides wherein no more than about 50% by weight of the fatty acid-derived moieties in the polyalkoxylated triglycerides are derived from hydroxy fatty acids, from 0 to 89.9% of one or more fatty acid esters of C1-C4 alkanols, and from 0 to 70% of one or more additional formulating ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: James J. Reap
  • Publication number: 20170188575
    Abstract: A pesticide solid nanodispersion and its preparation method. The said pesticide solid nanodispersion is composed of 0.001-90 parts by weight of pesticide, 0.001-50 parts by weight of surfactants and 5-99.9 parts by weight of water-soluble carriers. The said pesticide is one or more pesticide(s) selected from poorly water-soluble insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or plant growth regulators; the particle size of the said solid nanodispersion is less than 1 ?m. Compared with the prior art, the pesticide of the present invention has smaller particle size, more uniform dispersibility and better coating effect of surfactants. The content of surfactants may be less than 1%, even less than 0.1%, and can maintain good dispersibility and stability as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE, CHINESE ACADEMY OF
    Inventors: Haixin CUI, Bo CUI, Lei FENG, Guoqiang LIU
  • Publication number: 20170188576
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a medical device consisting of a blocker made of a mixture of natural products such as African palm oil and the triglycerides thereof and natural waxes as active and emulsifying components, polymer and silver nanoparticles, acting as a blocker for latex protein and other skin irritants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: BIOTD SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
    Inventors: Robin A. WISCOVITCH, Juan VALDES GONZALEZ, Roy MORA GONZAGA
  • Publication number: 20170188577
    Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid antimicrobial composition comprising: (a) water, (b) a water-soluble polymer, and (c) at least one water-soluble antimicrobial; as well as to an item of clothing, a curtain, a blind, an item of bedding, wallpaper or laundry product comprising the water-soluble polymer and the at least one water-soluble antimicrobial. This invention also relates to a method of preparing the liquid antimicrobial composition comprising the step of mixing water, a water-soluble polymer, and at least one aqueous solution of a water-soluble antimicrobial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Fantex Limited
    Inventor: Keith John HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20170188578
    Abstract: A nonwoven wipe comprises an antiseptic solution comprising a bis-(dihydropyridinyl)-decane derivative, a first fiber having a denier of about 1.5 to about 2.0, and a second fiber having a denier of about 3.0 to 3.5. About 30 wt % to 70 wt % of the total weight of the nonwoven wipe is the first fiber and about 30 wt % to 70 wt % of the total weight of the nonwoven wipe is the second fiber. The bis-(dihydropyridinyl)-decane may be octenidine dihydrochloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Ramarao V. Gundlapalli, Hong Shen, Kenneth Bruce Thurmond, II, Christoper Varga
  • Publication number: 20170188579
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing, as active ingredients, (a) a benzoylpyridine derivative represented by the following formula or its salt: wherein X is a halogen atom, a nitro group, a substitutable hydrocarbon group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, a substitutable alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxyl group which may be esterified or amidated, or a substitutable amino group, n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is a substitutable alkyl group, R2? is a substitutable alkyl group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group or a hydroxyl group, p is 1, 2 or 3, and R2? is a substitutable alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group, provided that at least two of R2? and R2? optionally form a condensed ring containing an oxygen atom and (b) at least one other fungicide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Hisaya NISHIDE, Shigeyuki Nishimura, Shigeru Mitani, Koji Minamida, Fumio Kanamori, Munekazu Ogawa, Shigehisa Kanbayashi, Toyoshi Tanimura, Koji Higuchi, Hidemasa Kominami, Tomohiro Okamoto, Akihiro Nishimura
  • Publication number: 20170188580
    Abstract: To provide a novel pesticidal composition, particularly a composition for a fungicide. A fungicidal or bactericidal composition comprising one or more compounds selected from oxime-substituted amide compounds represented by the formula (I), or their N-oxides or salts, and one or more compounds selected from known fungicidal or bactericidal compounds: wherein G1 represents a structure of G1-1, G1-27, etc., G2 represents a structure of G2-2, etc., W represents an oxygen atom, etc., X1 represents difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, etc., X2, X3, X4 and X5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, etc., Y1 represents a halogen atom, etc., Y2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc., Y3 represents a halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, etc., Y4 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., R1 represents C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, etc., R2 and R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, methyl, etc., R4 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., and R5 represents methyl, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hidehito KUWAHARA, Nakako HASUNUMA, Yasuhiro FUKAMI
  • Publication number: 20170188581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to active ingredient combinations which comprise a known compound of the formula (I) on the one hand and one or more other active pesticidal ingredients on the other and which are suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Anne DECOR, Eike Kevin HEILMANN, Axel TRAUTWEIN, Reiner FISCHER, Hartwig DAUCK, Leonardo PITTA, Wolfram ANDERSCH, Wolfgang THIELERT, Marita JOHN, Jörg GREUL, Johannes-Rudolf JANSEN
  • Publication number: 20170188582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant pests, which contain the compound of the formula (I) in a mixture with fungicidally active compounds, except for cyclopropylcarboxamide derivatives and azolylmethylcycloalkanes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Christoph ERDELEN, Wolfram ANDERSCH, Klaus STENZEL, Astrid MAULER-MACHNIK, Wolfgang KRÄMER
  • Publication number: 20170188583
    Abstract: This invention provides a cleaning and biocidal composition containing stabilized active bromine for treating hard surfaces contaminated with proteinaceous and fatty residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Shlomo ANTEBI, David FELDMAN
  • Publication number: 20170188584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components the Bacillus strains AP-136, AP-188, APP-218, AP-219, AP-295, AP-209 and/or AP-217 as defined herein and a pesticide II as defined herein and respective agricultural uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Thorsten JABS, Nenad FILAJDIC, Giridhar RANUVA
  • Publication number: 20170188585
    Abstract: Compositions are provided that improve overall plant vigor and yield by combining agriculturally effective amounts of at least one environmentally friendly biological control agent and at least one insect control agent and or fungicide. A composition of the present invention is particularly effective in the presence of plant parasitic nematode and fungal species. Along with a benefit of reducing insect pressure, the inventive composition enhances the root system of a plant and improves the establishment of the biological control agent within the rhizosphere, thereby enhancing the effectiveness thereof. Use of a composition of the present invention leads to an overall reduction in crop losses caused by either plant parasitic nematodes or fungi and this reduction is much greater than would have been expected from application of either component alone. Methods for utilizing compositions of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfram ANDERSCH, Paul Hawen EVANS, Bernd SPRINGER, Kevin BUGG, Jennifer RIGGS, Chi-Yu Roy CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170188586
    Abstract: An entity having anti-nematodal activity derived from Bacillus firmus bacteria selected from the group consisting of isolated biosurfactant, isolated protease enzyme, isolated amylase, isolated lipase, and isolated cellulase, is disclosed. The disclosure also provides for compositions comprising the same, methods of making the same, methods of controlling plant-parasite nematode, and methods of protecting plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Jennifer Lynn RIGGS, Eder Leonardo Sastoque CALA, Joseph W. KLOEPPER, Katheryn Kay Scott LAWRENCE, Juan David Castillo RUSSI
  • Publication number: 20170188587
    Abstract: Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypharum var. nov. strain deposited under BCCM deposit number 54871, comprising the sequence identified by SEQ ID NO: 1; composition comprising said strain and 2:1 smectite clays and use thereof as bio-stimulant. The invention also discloses a composition comprising said strain, fungicides, bio-fungicides, insecticides, bio-insecticides, nematicides and bio-nematicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Jesus JUAREZ, Fernan-dez FELIX
  • Publication number: 20170188588
    Abstract: A system and method for producing a comestible baked product in complex shapes using cast molding. Embodiments generally include a first part and a second part, the first part, in some embodiments, being made up of at least two or more component pieces, then, the first part is detachably coupled to the second part creating an outer surface and an inner surface which create a contiguous internal hollow space that extends from the first piece to the second piece in the form of a three dimensional shape, and a means for supporting the unitary mold in a special and beneficial baking orientation. Other embodiments may include a single piece that is attachable to the rim of a cup of a multi-cup baking cup pan or a to a single, stand-alone cup pan. The interior of the mold can receive a baking cup liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Todd Lindsay Wirth, Fatimah Wirth
  • Publication number: 20170188589
    Abstract: A formulation and process providing a method producing millet-based flour that binds together when combined with water, comprising: mixing finger millet flour and chickpea flour in approximately a 70 to 30 ratio w/w; matching the particle size of said millet flour and said chickpea flour by sieving through 60 mesh, adding sugar to said millet flour and chickpea flour in the range of 0.01% to 3% and preferably between 1.9% to 2.1% (of 100% of flour) to mask bitterness in the flavor of said millet; adding 10% to 20% starch from a gluten free source (rice, potato, tapioca) and preferably 15% (of 100% flour) of gelatinized starch to facilitate binding together of said millet flour and said chickpea flour when mixed with said water to form a dough and the dough kneaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kanika BHARGAVA, Kritika SHAKYA
  • Publication number: 20170188590
    Abstract: The present invention provides a food product comprising at least 1.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, or more, by weight total ingredients of a low bitter chicory plant material or flour. The present invention also provides a method for obtaining a chicory product with reduced bitterness, comprising blanching chicory roots or root chips, drying the blanched chicory root chips, and optionally grinding the dried chicory root chips and incorporating it into flour, dough, or other food products. Also provided is a method for obtaining a chicory taproot with reduced bitterness, comprising cultivating a chicory plant at a soil nitrogen level of 150 lbs per acre or less in the upper 3 feet of the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Blue Prairie Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: RICHARD C. PEET, Brad Justice
  • Publication number: 20170188591
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for modifying the crumb of a baked product comprising adding an arabinofuranosidase and an anti-staling amylase to dough ingredients and baking the dough to provide the baked product, wherein the anti-staling amylase is a maltogenic alpha-amylase or a glucan 1,4-alpha-maltotetrahydrolase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Guillermo Bellido, Gianluca Gazzola
  • Publication number: 20170188592
    Abstract: A method for preparing a dough or a baked product prepared from the dough which method comprises incorporating into the dough a lipolytic enzyme and/or a xylanase and an X143 polypeptide, wherein the X143 polypeptide is a monooxygenase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Lundkvist, Morten Tovborg, Leonardo De Maria, Chee-Leong Soong
  • Publication number: 20170188593
    Abstract: Novel yeast-raised and other bakery products and methods of making those products are provided. The products are formed from dough having a thermally-stable amyloglucosidase, and a raw starch degrading amyloglucosidase and/or an anti-staling amylase. The level of added sugar included in the dough can be substantially reduced, and even eliminated, while still achieving a sweet product. Additionally, the resulting bakery product is free of, or at least substantially free of, fructose. The final baked product will also have improved texture properties, including superior firmness, resilience, and adhesiveness and can be made with a reduced amount of yeast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: CARAVAN INGREDIENTS INC.
    Inventors: GuoHua FENG, Emily GUILFOYLE, Jesse STINSON, Lawrence SKOGERSON
  • Publication number: 20170188594
    Abstract: A process is described for the production of a packaged shelf-stable sponge-type bakery product. The process includes a) preparation of a first mixture batter containing sugar, flour, oils and/or fats etc.; b) emulsification and dosing of the first batter on a baking surface; c) pre-steaming baking the first batter with the formation of a layer of semi-baked mixture; d) dosing of a filling inside the layer of semi-baked mixture of step c), placed in a baking mold and thus obtaining an open filled semi-finished product; e) preparation of a second mixture batter containing sugar, flour, fats and/or oils etc.; f) emulsification and dosing of the second batter on the open and filled semi-finished product of step d), thus obtaining a covered and filled semi-finished product; g) steam baking the product obtained in step f) to form a baked and filled bakery product; h) cooling; and i) packaging of the baked and filled bakery product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Roberto BUTTINI, Corrado FERRARI, Alessio D'URSO
  • Publication number: 20170188595
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a bun having a pair of cavities formed therein. The cavities include inner walls which are browned. The cavities form segregated areas which are suitable for receiving separate fillings for making a sandwich. The bun has an insulating wall separating adjacent cavities. The insulating wall may be thicker than the other walls in the bun or may further contain cavities or through-holes to further reduce thermal transfer between any fillings with different temperatures that may be located in the cavities. The browned inner walls in each of the cavities help prevent the bun from getting soggy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mayernick
  • Publication number: 20170188596
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for preparing and offering to the marketplace a muscle cut from a carcass for use as a steak. In particular, the Subscapularis muscle may be utilized according to the instant invention as a high-end cut of meat. In an embodiment, a Subscapularis muscle will be processed into a steak via a prescribed series of cuts. The steak will, in some embodiments, be further processed by trimming fat and connective tissue as is taught herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Antonio Mata, Jacob Lee Nelson
  • Publication number: 20170188597
    Abstract: A method for preparing seafood product for significantly extended shelf life is disclosed. The method includes storing extracted and cooked seafood meat in a glass jar leaving a nominal air gap with a screw on cover, where the cover includes a flexible liner to conform to the rim of the glass jar, thereby creating a seal. After the jar is sealed, the jar undergoes a pasteurization process, causing an unsealing and allowing for release of oxygen and microorganisms. Testing has shown a shelf life of at least 43 months with testing on-going.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Harbor Seafood, Inc.
    Inventor: John David Paterson
  • Publication number: 20170188598
    Abstract: The present invention is based on knowledge that basically, solid milk provided with both of adequate strength and solubility can be obtained by using only powdered milk as ingredient to be provided with compression molding under state where the porosity and the free fat is controlled within predetermined ranges, and then humidified and dried. Namely, solid milk having porosity of 30%-60%, and method of making solid milk including: a compression step for compressing powdered milk to obtain a solid form of compressed powdered milk; a humidifying step for humidifying the compressed powdered milk obtained by the compression step; and a drying step for drying the compressed powdered milk humidified by the humidifying step achieves the object of providing solid milk having preferred solubility and strength, and method of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Meiji Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsuho Shibata
  • Publication number: 20170188599
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lollipop (10) comprising: a hollowed stick (14); a sweetmeat (12) mounted on one end of the hollowed stick (14); a cover (16) in a form of a sheet folded around both, the sweetmeat (12) and the stick (14); and a lollipop cover cutter (20), comprising: a handle (24) mating with the hollowed stick (14); and a sickle (22) connected to the handle (24); thereby upon locating the stick (14) in the sickle (22) and rotating the stick (14), cutting the cover (16) by the blade (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Ohad HESHASH
  • Publication number: 20170188600
    Abstract: One variation of a method for preparing a frozen food product includes: following insertion of a vessel into a receiver: activating a cooling element thermally coupled to the receiver; transitioning a rotary motor from rest to a first target angular speed; and setting a first timer of a first duration; in response to expiration of the first timer and detection of contents of the vessel approximating a first target viscosity: reducing an angular speed of the rotary motor; and setting a second timer of a second duration; in response to expiration of the second timer and detection of the contents of the vessel approximating a second target viscosity: reducing the angular speed of the rotary motor; and setting a third timer of a third duration; in response to expiration of the third timer: reducing the angular speed of the rotary motor; and indicating completion of a frozen food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Laura Rose Semo Scharfman, Todd Bakken, Walter Blaurock, Thomas Nguyen, Bart Stein, Michael Van Dyke, Albert Ho, Evan Abel
  • Publication number: 20170188601
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for producing frozen confectionery products, the apparatus comprising a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having: at least one frozen confection inlet connectable to a source of a frozen confection; at least one sauce inlet connectable to a source of sauce; and an outlet, wherein the at least one sauce inlet is positioned between the at least one frozen confection inlet and the outlet, characterised in that the mixing chamber is rotatable. The present invention provides a process for producing frozen confectionery products, the process comprising: providing the foregoing apparatus; supplying a frozen confection to the at least one frozen confection inlet; supplying a sauce to the at least one sauce inlet; and extruding the frozen confection and sauce from the outlet, characterised in that the mixing chamber is rotated thereby to distribute the sauce randomly throughout the frozen confection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Antonio FARINA
  • Publication number: 20170188602
    Abstract: A process of forming a gelatin-based animal treat is provided. The process comprises forming a composition comprising a gelatin component, a carbohydrate material, and an aqueous liquid. The compositions comprising the animal treat general have less than about 1% by weight of acidulants and a pH from about 5.5 to about 8.0. Once the composition is introduced into a product mold, it is allowed to cool and harden into the gelatin-based treat product. Thus, the animal treats are cold-setting and do not require additional heating, cooking, or baking to form the final product. Optionally, the animal treat can be used as a carrier to deliver a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical compound to the animal through ingestion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah L. Mathe, Greg Aldrich
  • Publication number: 20170188603
    Abstract: A novel feed source for ruminants is prepared from the annual herbaceaous plant Cephalaria joppensis. The plant can be raised in the field, harvested and treated as hay or ensiled. Feed preparations such as total mixed rations (TMRs) including the harvested plant can form a substitute to roughage sources of the prior art without degrading the quality of the feed in terms of animal welfare and milk quality and quantity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua Miron, Uri Kushnir