Abstract: A method of forming a ready-to-drink coffee product includes contacting a first ground coffee composition with water having a temperature of less than 10° C. for at least 16 hours to form a first cold brew concentrate; mixing the cold brew concentrate and water to form a mixture; heating the mixture to a temperature of less than 100° C. for less than 1 minute to form a pre-fill coffee composition; pouring the pre-fill coffee composition into a cavity; concurrent to pouring, increasing a temperature of the pre-fill coffee composition to at least 82.2° C. and holding the pre-fill coffee composition at the temperature of at least 82.2° C. for at least 30 seconds to form a filled coffee composition; and cooling the filled coffee composition to ambient temperature within the cavity to form the ready-to-drink coffee product. A ready-to-drink coffee product system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A storage apparatus and method to infuse coffee beans with an aroma emanating from an aromatic substance is provided. The apparatus flavors the coffee beans with the aroma by storing the beans in proximity to the aromatic substance. The apparatus includes a container and a lid detachably coupled thereto to create an inner compartment to store the aromatic substance, a pedestal coupled to the bottom wall of the container, and an internal container disposed on the pedestal and having a plurality of openings, the internal container designed to store the coffee beans above the aromatic substance. The aroma emanating from the aromatic substance passes through the plurality of openings in the internal container and contacts the stored coffee beans, thereby infusing the coffee beans with the aroma.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a method of preparing a flavored coffee using reduced amount of flavorant, and a coffee composition used for preparing such flavored coffee. An amount of colorant is used to replace up to 20.3% by weight of the flavorant present in a flavored coffee brew. The flavor perception of the coffee brew containing reduced amount of flavorant is equivalent to that of the original coffee brew containing regular amount of flavorant.

Abstract: Products that are sugar-free, or are low in sugar (or low in artificial sweeteners), are disclosed herein that comprise extracts from the leaves of the Erythroxylum plant, and one or more plant products, such as cocoa powder, wherein the perceived bitterness of the plant product(s) is reduced. Extracts from other plants, such as Hibiscus and Valerian root, can be used to reduce perceived bitterness.

Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.

Abstract: An extruded confection comprised of one or multiple layers, wherein at least one layer provides a hard and brittle layer when chewed. Moreover, combinations of select saccharides are provided to achieve desired textural attributes when extruded as a lone layer or as one layer in a multiple layer confection. A process for creating the hard and brittle confection layer, which takes into account the rate of crystal growth of the saccharides is used to make the confection.

Abstract: Provided is an approach for obtaining a high quality xylitol-containing candy in a short period of time. A candy composition according to the present invention contains a sugar composition portion comprising xylitol as a main component and a different carbohydrate, and a crystallization promoting agent promoting crystallization of the xylitol. The crystallization promoting agent is a substance which leaves solid residues in a melt of the sugar composition portion when a powder of the crystallization promoting agent in an amount of 0.5 g is added to 100 g of the melt maintained at 90° C., and stirred for 30 minutes. The content of the crystallization promoting agent is preferably from 0.5 parts by mass to 10 parts by mass relative to the candy composition. The crystallization promoting agent is preferably selected from a tea powder, a coffee powder, a cocoa powder, a talc powder, a calcium carbonate powder, a silicic anhydride powder, a magnesium carbonate powder, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A frozen confection maker comprising a hollow mould having an open end and a closed end opposite the open end; and a handle assembly having an elongate handle at a first end, a projection at a second end opposite the handle onto which a confection is frozen and an enlarged portion between the first and second ends that sealingly engages with the open end of the mould; wherein the mould is made of a material that is more resilient than the material of the handle assembly.

Abstract: A feed composition for ruminants may include feed particles that contain a saturated fatty acid component as well as a urease inhibitor such that ingestion of the feed by lactating ruminants may provide for an increase in the amount of milk produced by the ruminant and/or an increase in the fat content of the milk produced, and a decrease in ammonia production from breakdown of urea.

Abstract: Methods of feeding young animals involves mixing sensory compounds containing botanicals, essential oils or both with at least one of a milk replacer and/or starter feed and providing the feed to the young animals to reduce feed refusal or intake variation. A method of reducing feed intake variation in a group of young animals includes feeding an effective amount of sensory compounds containing licorice root in at least one of a milk replacer or a starter feed to reduce feed intake variation compared to a group of young animals fed the same diet but without the sensory compounds. Reducing feed refusal in a young livestock animal may also include feeding an effective amount of sensory compounds in one or more of a milk replacer and a starter feed such that the young animal reduces feed refusal compared to a young animal fed the same diet but without the sensory compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a sprayable aqueous composition intended for feeding biological control agents comprising eggs from at least one arthropod species and one or more thickeners and/or gelling agents, and a method for preparing such a composition, the use of same as a nutrient source for biological control agents and for improving the effectiveness of biological control methods, and biological control methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature stable formulation having a water soluble natural coloring agent, which formulation is a water-in-oil emulsion, in which the coloring agent is contained in the aqueous phase and is stable at an increased temperature, e.g. at at least 72° C. The coloring agent can be thermally instable at the pH of the food, into which the formulation was mixed.

Abstract: An apparatus for rapidly cooking food includes a housing having a reservoir, a heating element, a binary distributor, and a container. In a method of using the apparatus for rapidly cooking food, food is placed into the container and water is poured into the reservoir. The heating element heats the water in the reservoir, and the resulting steam travels into the binary distributor. Pressurized steam then exits the binary distributor to uniformally cook the top of the food. Condensed steam gathers at the bottom of the container and is kept at a temperature capable of cooking the food. In such a way, food in the container is rapidly cooked. In one embodiment, the food to be cooked is a single serving of ramen brick style noodles.

Abstract: A rice cooking method includes: a rice washing step of washing uncooked rice; a soaking step of soaking the uncooked rice, which has been washed in the rice washing step, in water; a rice cooking step of cooking the uncooked rice, which has been soaked in water in the soaking step, with the addition of water, indigestible dextrin as dietary fiber, and a seasoning liquid; and a steaming step of steaming rice that has been cooked in the rice cooking step. The seasoning liquid contains vinegar, fulvic acid, and mineral salt. The addition of the seasoning liquid containing vinegar, fulvic acid, and mineral salt in the rice cooking step can enhance the delicious taste, sweet taste, and water holding capacity of cooked rice.

Abstract: Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni. The compositions are able to provide a superior taste profile and can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses hydrophobin mimics of formula (I) comprising a protein head group, hydrophilic linker and hydrophobic tail and to a process for synthesis of library of hydrophobin mimics thereof. The hydrophobin mimics of the present invention self-assemble to form protein nanoparticles/nanocontainer either alone or in a specified chemical environment. The hydrophobin mimics (I) of the present invention find application in area of bio-nanotechnology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic nutritional compositions, especially infant formula compositions, with a low content of medium-chain fatty acids (or MFCAs) and particularly in specific proportions. The invention also relates to the use of said compositions to promote liver and/or gut maturation in infants or young children and/or to reduce the risk of liver and/or gut disease in infants or young children.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects.

Abstract: A vacuum-assisted nut cracker having a main chamber with a hard target that cracks nuts is described. A motor driven vacuum pump draws a vacuum through the main chamber and through a suction pipe. The air sucked into the suction pipe draws shelled nuts up the suction pipe. The nuts pick up momentum and fly out the suction pipe onto the hard target, causing the nuts to crack. Shell and cracked nuts drop down and are subsequently collected. Various methods can be used to regulate the air flow, and thus the induced nut momentum. Shelled nuts can be fed into the vacuum-assisted nut cracker either by hand or by locating the nozzle adjacent a pile of nuts.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for extruding extrudate through an extruding horn having a geometry that allows for a uniform flow from the discharge end into a cooking section that sets the outer surfaces of continuous flow of all meat specie. The technology as disclosed and claimed allows for uniform product thickness throughout the cooking process, increased system throughput, and increased bind in the sheet leading to overall increased product yields. The technology eliminates the need for a meat press ahead of the system to set thickness further reducing yields.

Abstract: The present invention provides a natural composition that could be placed between cheek and gum, for providing a person with a habitual chewing satisfaction the cleaning of their enamel. The composition includes powdered or pulverized green tea leaves, turmeric powder, sodium bicarbonate, and natural flavoring agents.

Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.

Abstract: A method for preparing a tobacco flavor extract from cured tobacco materials. The tobacco flavor extract has reduced level of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) and/or nicotine. The tobacco flavor extract is suitable for use in an electronic smoking device to provide a tobacco taste for a user of the electronic smoking device. The method preserves volatile and semi-volatile flavor components that can be released during a low-temperature vaporization process occurring in the electronic smoking device.

Abstract: Unit for the attachment of mouthpieces to cigars having: a first belt conveyor provided with first pockets, which are designed to contain respective cigars, so as to feed the cigars along a straight attachment path; a second belt conveyor arranged parallel and next to the first belt conveyor and provided with second pockets, which are designed to contain respective mouthpieces, so as to feed the mouthpieces along the attachment path; and a coupling device provided with at least one pushing member, which is arranged along the attachment path in the area of an attachment station and is movable along an attachment direction that is perpendicular to the attachment path, so as to push a mouthpiece carried by a second pocket towards a corresponding cigar carried by a first pocket and then attach the mouthpiece to the cigar.

Abstract: A smoking article includes a tobacco substrate and a filter segment comprising filtration material axially aligned in an abutting end to end relationship with the tobacco substrate. A hydrophobic plug wrap is disposed about the filtration material. The plug wrap is hydrophobic via hydrophobic groups chemically bonded to the plug wrap.

Abstract: A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of add-on material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The add-on material-free openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape.

Abstract: A guillotine-style cigar cutter. The cutter includes a body with a central aperture and a pair of blades disposed on opposite sides of the aperture and configured to move translationally across the aperture to cut an end of a cigar in preparation for smoking. A gear train is provided that includes a ring gear disposed to circumscribe the aperture and to engage pairs of spur gears disposed at diametrically opposite positions. Edges of the blades engage the spur gears in a rack-and-pinion style configuration. The gear train thus provides synchronous and symmetrical movements of the blades relative to one another.

Abstract: Integrated utility devices are disclosed having a myriad of synergistic features. A body having an internal storage cavity may be sealed by a cap comprising a self-contained flashlight assembly. Also, hook attached to the body may serve dual purposes of providing a bracing surface for a bottle opener and a hook portion for a gated carrying clip for the body having internal storage cavity.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling smoking in a public area, and a control method for an electronic cigarette. The method for controlling smoking in a public area comprises the following steps: S1: a first wireless emitting device emits a first wireless signal within a predetermined range, the first wireless signal is provided with a smoking-prohibited information; S2: an electronic cigarette receiving the first wireless signal identifies information within the first wireless signal, and when the first wireless signal contains the smoking-prohibited information, the electronic cigarette performs self-locking and/or issues a first prompt message. The method prevents a user from smoking in a non-smoking area, and has advantageous effects of preventing a user from violating public rules and damaging the health of other people.

Abstract: Adapters for refilling an aerosol delivery device are provided. The adapters comprise a body having a container-side end and an opposing, device-side end that are sealably connectable with respectively a container of aerosol precursor composition and an aerosol delivery device having a refillable reservoir. The body defines a passageway between the ends for transfer of aerosol precursor composition from the container into the refillable reservoir. In one adapter, the container-side end is configured to engage a valve of the container during refilling of the reservoir, and thereby defines separate and distinct filling and mating ports. In another adapter, the device-side end includes a valve configured to engage the aerosol delivery device during refilling of the reservoir in which the airflow port of the aerosol delivery device is closed by the valve to prevent the aerosol precursor composition from passing through the airflow port.

Abstract: A sleeve attachment for an e-cigarette that includes: a sleeve; opening provided at both ends of the sleeve; and a laser attached to an outer perimeter surface of the sleeve. The laser preferably includes an on/off switch and a laser emission point that directs a laser beam.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a liquid-storage portion configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a control system. The second electrode is spaced from the first electrode. At least a portion of the liquid storage portion is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode. The control system is configured to measure an electrical quantity between the first electrode and the second electrode, and detect a draw on the aerosol-generating system based on the measured electrical quantity information.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a storage portion configured to hold an aerosol-forming substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode spaced from the first electrode, and a control system. At least a portion of the storage portion is between the first electrode and the second electrode. The portion of the storage portion between the first electrode and the second electrode holds the aerosol-forming substrate when the aerosol-forming substrate is held in the storage portion. The control system is configured to measure an electrical quantity between the first electrode and the second electrode, and identify the liquid aerosol-forming substrate held in the storage portion based on the measured electrical quantity information.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a liquid storage portion configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode spaced from the first electrode, an aerosol-generator including one or more aerosol-generating elements and a control system. At least one of the aerosol-generating elements includes one of the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged such that at least a portion of the liquid storage portion is between the first electrode and the second electrode. The control system is configured to measure an electrical quantity between the first electrode and the second electrode and determine the amount of liquid aerosol-forming substrate held in the liquid storage portion based on the measured electrical quantity information.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a convenient smoking device, comprising a main body, said main body is provided with a battery unit and a pipe that are parallel to each other; a first end of said main body is provided with a battery cap for securing a bottom of the battery unit and a first seal ring for connecting the pipe with a nozzle, said battery cap may be detachably fixed to the first end of the main body by a nut; a second end of the main body is provided with a fixing cap for securing the battery unit and a second seal ring for connecting the pipe with an atomizer, both of said second seal ring and said fixing cap are fixed to the second end of the main body by a upper cap, a first end of said upper cap connects to the atomizer, the atomizer's electric heating wire is connected with the battery unit, said heating wire's heating region extends out of the atomizer at a first side that is away from the battery unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electronic inhalation devices, namely electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices with superior performance and user control over device variables. In some instances, the present device is configured to properly interpret the attached atomizer's electrical resistance and subsequently calibrate the proper electrical output. This prevents the device from overheating the coil and producing temperatures that will degrade the expected liquids. Further, the user may be able to input a code for the corresponding “flash points” of the intended liquid to determine the optimum output for both delivery of compounds formulated and also for the proper temperature range of the device. In other embodiments, the device is configured to interface with an electronic device such as a smart phone.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for discriminating between user blowing and drawing (sucking) in an electronic vaporization device. Described herein are electronic aerosol devices and methods of controlling or operating them which can accurately differentiate between blowing and drawing (sucking) through the mouthpiece and adjust the control of the vaporizer accordingly.

Abstract: Systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. Described herein are cartridges including a vaporizable material that may be securely connected to a rechargeable base unit.

Abstract: A vaporizer with a modular body design is disclosed. The vaporizer may include an atomizer with a bowl and a heating element. The heating element may be formed of glass. The vaporizer may be formed with an open architecture, such that various components may be interchangeably removed or modified. The vaporizer may be modified with different airways, batteries, atomizers or other suitable devices. The vaporizer may be formed with a slim profile to fit unobtrusively into a pocket.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide an electronic vapor provision system including a vaporizer for vaporizing liquid for inhalation by a user of the electronic vapor provision system; a power supply comprising a cell or battery for supplying power to the vaporizer; a sensor for detecting airflow through the electronic vapor provision system as a result of the inhalation by the user; a manual activation device; and a control unit for causing power to be supplied to the vaporizer to vaporize the liquid providing the control unit determines that both (i) the sensor is detecting airflow through the electronic vapor provision system and (ii) the manual activation device has been manually activated by the user.

Abstract: An electrically heated aerosol-generating system is provided, including a primary device and a secondary, aerosol-generating, device having a cavity at a proximal end configured to removably receive an aerosol-generating substrate. The primary device includes a housing; a power supply; a cavity in the housing configured to receive the secondary device; a plurality of electrical contacts within the cavity, each contact being configured to contact a corresponding contact of the secondary device when the secondary device is in the cavity, at least one of the contacts being connected to the power supply; and a lid configured to cover an opening of the cavity, and being moveable between a first closed position, and a second open position. The lid includes a protrusion configured to prevent movement from the second position to the first position if the secondary device is inserted incorrectly.

Abstract: A capsule for use with an electronic smoking device includes a shell (105) having a lateral wall (101, 102) and an end wall (103), wherein the lateral wall (101, 102) and the end wall (103) defines a cavity (110) open at one end (111). A puncturable membrane (104) seals the open end (111) of the cavity (110). A liquid is contained within the cavity (110) by the shell (105) and the puncturable membrane (104), wherein a liquid transporting element (120) is arranged within the cavity (110) enclosed by the puncturable membrane (104) and immersed in the liquid.

Abstract: A garment having a collar, the garment comprising: a placket, extending the length of the garment and having spaced apart first and a second buttons substantially nearer to the collar than a third button; wherein a portion of the placket intermediate the first and second button comprises a fly-front placket hiding an intermediate button therein; and wherein a remaining portion of the placket is not a fly front placket.

Abstract: A stretchable shirt collar includes an inner collar band and an outer collar band. The inner collar band includes an exposed layer and a hidden layer. A stretchable inner collar interlining is disposed intermediate the exposed layer and the hidden layer of the inner collar band, and is fused to the exposed layer. The outer collar band includes an exposed layer and a hidden layer. A stretchable outer collar interlining is disposed intermediate the exposed layer and the hidden layer of the outer collar band, and is fused to the exposed layer. The stretchable inner collar interlining and the stretchable outer collar interlining comprise a layer of knit interlock fabric laminated to a layer of stretchable film adhesive. The elements of the stretchable shirt collars are sewn together with stretchable thread.

Abstract: Clothing fashioned to facilitate finding a partner in public for strap on sex!, Pants™, fashioned with a crotch opening for a lady to wear to arouse sexual interest. Pants compliment two Rabbutt™ platform assembly patents which claim the placement of its dildo in relation to a clitoral stimulator provided for the dildo's giver's simultaneous stimulation while fornicating with the dildo, so the giver “gets” while “giving.” What the original “Jack Rabbit” dildo & rabbit did for masturbation, the Rabbutt dildo & rabbit does for loving couples, i.e., a dildo for the receiver & a keenly positioned clitoral stimulator for the giver. Moreover, Pants hold a dildo or Rabbutt in place for fornicating better than harnesses which don't work as well, don't look romantic and don't afford the advanced dildo-control as do Pants. With discretion, Pants may be worn sans erect prosthetic in public to raise interest in sex.

Abstract: A pocket square assembly for a garment enclosure includes a top assembly having a main body portion, a top portion, and a mounting plate internal to the main body portion; and a base assembly adapted to be precisely received within the garment enclosure, the base assembly comprising a slide holder and a mounting slider, wherein the mounting slider cooperates with the slide holder to provide infinite adjustability of the base assembly and defines a cavity for a base mounting component, and wherein the base mounting component detachably mates with the mounting plate of the top assembly such that the top portion extends a predetermined distance out of the garment enclosure.

Abstract: A brassiere for breast enhancement and breast safety in women is disclosed. The brassiere has two cups which are at least partially comprised of stretchable material and house an air-tight chamber inserted into either one or both of the cups, a pump or tube for inflating and deflating air in the chambers using an air valve and a press button. The brassiere of the present invention uses the air chamber(s) to protect the chest area of a woman from impact and is used for enlarging and beautifying the breast of women.

Abstract: An article of apparel includes a covering having a first portion, a second portion, and a bulge that extends across a union of the first and second portions. The covering is sized to substantially fill a frontal void of a pair of chaps. The article of apparel further includes an attachment structure with which the article of apparel is attachable to a secondary article of apparel.

Abstract: An air-conditioned clothing for use with a helmet which can be used when the helmet is worn as well as when the helmet is not worn, includes a clothing main body, at least one fan, an air blow-out unit, a guide sheet and an attachment unit. The air is made to flow through an air flow path by the at least one fan and the flowing air evaporates sweat coming out from a body to cool the body with heat of evaporation and in a case where the helmet is worn, the air which blows out from the air blow-out unit is guided to the helmet by the guide sheet and taken into the helmet from an air intake which is formed between an inner edge of the helmet and the head of the user in order to circulate the air inside the helmet.

Abstract: A heated sock to keep the wearer's feet and toes warm, is disclosed. The heated socks comprise a pocket for oxygen-activated chemical heating pouch which generates heat when exposed to air, and distributed to the whole feet from toe to ankle and heel through friction caused by the wearer when walking, jumping or other activities. The heated socks are provided with the extra cushion on the bottom of the feet to aid in comfort for the wearer. The heated socks keep the feet dry from moisture and perspiration.