Patents Issued in October 17, 2017
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Patent number: 9788526Abstract: Pet toys configured to accept an edible or chewable treat which can be readily replaced. The pet toys have a first portion and a second portion which releasably engage to retain the edible treat with the toy until the treat is consumed or otherwise removed from the toy by the pet. When desired, the toy can be disassembled by removing the first portion from the second portion, new treats can be added to the toy, and the two portions reassembled.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Premier Pets Products, LLCInventor: Charles David Mann
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Patent number: 9788527Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy ball. The toy ball has an exterior surface, an interior, a water chamber located in the ball interior, a water fill aperture that is located in the ball exterior surface and is in fluid communication with the water chamber, a first rope aperture located in the exterior surface, a second rope aperture located in the exterior surface, and a rope chamber extending from the first rope aperture through the ball interior and to the second rope aperture. A rope is placed in the rope chamber. The toy ball is particularly configured for use as a pet toy (e.g., dog toy). The water chamber allows the weight of the ball to be adjusted depending on the strength and weight of the pet.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Adam Neil Harrington, Chris Devel Harrington
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Patent number: 9788528Abstract: A dental care product for a pet, such as a dog, includes at least one chew strand having a fragrance and at least one flossing strand. The flossing strand is formed from rawhide and has a thickness less than a thickness of the chew strand. The chew strand and the flossing strand are interwoven with each other along a length of the dental care product to define an interwoven portion of the dental care product. The flossing strand is wrapped around and binds free ends of the chew strand in a wrapped portion of the dental care product. The free ends extend outwardly from the wrapped portion of the dental care product on a side of the wrapped portion opposite the interwoven portion of the dental care product. Advantageously, the dental care product permits the strands to abrade with the pet's teeth in various ways to deliver cleaning benefits.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: NUTRI-VET WELLNESS, LLCInventor: Timothy J. Spring
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Patent number: 9788529Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal chew toy comprising a first material including a body portion and one or more exposed regions comprising a second material, the material of the exposed regions at least partially occupying one or more blind holes in the body portion wherein the one or more blind holes may include an undercut or die locked condition to aid in retaining the second material. The chew may be formed via a number of molding methods including those utilizing injection molding or extrusion techniques. The first and second materials may comprise edible compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Glen S. Axelrod, Ajay Gajria
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Patent number: 9788530Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet chew products and methods for making them. The methods include sewing together strips of material obtained from a bovine or from other animals to form an outline of a desired shape; interweaving additional strips of rawhide, animal penis or both under and on top of the strips forming an outline to form a pet chew product of desired shape and size; and drying the pet chew product to the desired moisture content.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Redbarn Pet Products, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Baikie
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Patent number: 9788531Abstract: A migration barrier includes a first barrier wall and a second barrier wall wherein at least one of the first and second barrier walls together provide a stable base structure that maintains the barrier assembly in an upright, standing position.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: ORGANIZED LIVING INC.Inventor: John Kokenge
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Patent number: 9788532Abstract: A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: W.A. Crider, Jr.
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Patent number: 9788533Abstract: An aquarium includes a first chamber arranged to contain a first volume of liquid, a dry chamber that is adjacent the first chamber and defines a second volume, and a removable element at least partially disposed within the dry chamber. The removable element is selectively removable from the dry chamber. The aquarium also includes a filter at least partially disposed within the removable element, and a pump including an intake and an outlet. The intake is arranged to draw a flow of liquid from the first volume of liquid during pump operation. The aquarium also includes a tube having a first end connected to the outlet and a second end movable between a first position in which the flow of liquid passes through the filter and is then discharged into the first volume and a second position in which the flow of liquid flows directly into the first volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: ELIVE LLCInventors: Matthew Allen, Thomas Lutz
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Patent number: 9788534Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanized antibodies; compositions comprising the antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in the methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Kymab LimitedInventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Dominik Spensberger, Hui Liu, Jasper Clube
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Patent number: 9788535Abstract: The waterproof structure includes a reel body, a spool, a first abutting member, and a second abutting member. The first abutting member includes a first body portion and at least one first annular protrusion. The first body portion abuts with the reel body. The first annular protrusion protrudes from the first body portion. The second abutting member includes a second body portion and at least one second annular protrusion. The second body portion abuts with the spool and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined first waterproof gap from the first annular protrusion. The second annular protrusion protrudes from the second body portion and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined second gap from the first body portion. The first annular protrusion and the second annular protrusion are adjacently disposed with a predetermined second waterproof gap therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Akira Niitsuma, Takeshi Ikuta, Kunio Takechi, Yutaka Inoue
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Patent number: 9788536Abstract: The handheld data-logging spray apparatus incorporates a global positioning system (GPS) receiver and microcontroller into a conventional handheld spray unit. As an operator dispenses a chemical using the handheld data-logging spray apparatus, the microcontroller records (among other things) the volume of chemical dispensed and the GPS location of the sprayer. The recorded data is processed and stored on a removable USB thumb drive. The operator can download the data from the thumb drive and manipulate the data using a conventional spreadsheet program or a commercially-available geographic information system program.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of The InteriorInventor: Jeremy D. Dixon
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Patent number: 9788537Abstract: A device for sealing an opening in a structure. The device includes a covering placed over the opening, and an anchor located at an interface between the structure and the covering. The covering is readily penetrable by a bullet or an arrow. Air intake from an environment surrounding the structure is provided into the structure through the interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: LLINK TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Jeffrey Raymond Goulet, Christopher Mark Thom, David Harold Dillon, Jr., Lisa Renee Spencer, Joseph Edward Gamache
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Patent number: 9788538Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the stabilization of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood after collection, to a use of the provided compositions and a method for the stabilization of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood after collection, as well as optionally the in vitro determination of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood, and a blood collection device provided for said use and method.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Petra Weser-Bissé
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Patent number: 9788539Abstract: The present invention relates to a platelet protection solution (PPS) having an amount of one or more ?-galactosidase inhibitors with or without an amount of one or more sialidase inhibitors, and optionally one or more glycan-modifying agents; and one or more of PPS components that include a salt, a citrate source, a carbon source, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: Velico Medical, Inc., The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Inventors: Qiyong Peter Liu, Karin Hoffmeister, Robert Sackstein
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Patent number: 9788540Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors and/or complex III inhibitors for controlling undesired fungal pathogens and simultaneously improving the ratio of harmful to beneficial microorganisms in crops and to a method for treating crops or parts of crops for controlling undesired fungal pathogens and simultaneously improving the ratio of harmful to beneficial microorganisms by treating the crops or parts of crops with a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor and/or a complex III inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBHInventors: Lorianne Fought, Herbert Young, George Musson, Gilbert Labourdette, Dominique Steiger, Heiko Rieck
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Patent number: 9788541Abstract: Formulations having, as active agents, at least one quaternized polymeric microgel and at least one surfactant, methods of making, and methods of using are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: The University of ToledoInventors: Yakov Lapitsky, Youngwoo Seo
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Patent number: 9788542Abstract: A safened herbicidal composition for use in corn (maize) including a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a compound of formula (I): or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) a safener or a compatible herbicide capable of safening such as AD67, benzenesulfonamide, benoxacor, N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (2-CBSU), daimuron, dichlormid, dichloroacetamide, dicyclonon, fenchlorazole-ethyl, fenclorim, fluxofenim, furilazole, isoxadifen-ethyl, mefenpyr-diethyl, naphthopyranone, naphthalic anhydride (NA), oxabetrinil, oxime, phenylpyrimidine, phenylurea, a chemical from the quinolinyloxyacetate family of chemicals, or agriculturally acceptable salts, esters, or mixtures thereof. Methods for using the safened herbicidal composition for controlling undesirable vegetation in corn (maize) also are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Norbert M. Satchivi, Hilde J. A. Eelen, Monte R. Weimer, Paul R. Schmitzer
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Patent number: 9788543Abstract: Herbicidal compositions containing (a) an amide herbicide selected from flufenacet, dimethenamid or a stereoisomer thereof, acetochlor, or metolachlor or a stereoisomer thereof, (b) fomesafen or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and (c) saflufenacil are disclosed, wherein components (a), (b) and (c) are present in amounts effective to reduce the phytotoxicity of the saflufenacil. Methods of making and using herbicidal compositions containing (a) metolachlor or a stereoisomer thereof, (b) fomesafen or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and (c) saflufenacil are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Marc Hennen, Donald John Porter
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Patent number: 9788544Abstract: A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a first systemic fungicide and optionally a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: UPL LIMITEDInventors: Gilson Aparecido Hermenegildo de Oliveira, Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff, Vikram Rajnikant Shroff
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Patent number: 9788545Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a sulfoximine-based nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio) propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl) sulfinyl) propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Luis E. Gomez, Ricky Hunter, Mike Shaw, Tony K. Trullinger, John Herbert
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Patent number: 9788546Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a pyrethroid-based or pyrethrin-based sodium channel modulator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Luis E. Gomez, Ricky Hunter, Mike Shaw, Tony K. Trullinger, John Herbert, Cristiane Müller, Melissa Siebert
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Patent number: 9788547Abstract: A pest control agent comprising an aromatic compound represented by formula (1) wherein R1 represents a halogen atom, etc.; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; R7 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, etc.; Z2 represents a halogen atom, etc.; Z3 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, etc.; and Q represents the following group Q1, Q2, or Q3 has excellent control activity.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Yuki Akioka, Takayuki Shioda, Sadayuki Arimori
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Patent number: 9788548Abstract: Herein, the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium monomers and polymerization of the same to form rings at high yield and purity are explained. The process involves the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium bromide and chloride and subsequently partially or completely exchanging their anions with borate, p-toluenesulfonate, oleate, and acetate anions. The cyclopolimerization of monomers yields water soluble polymers carrying quaternary ammonium groups in each repeated unit, whose aqueous solutions act as a bactericide solution. These solutions are advantageous in preparation of antibacterial formulations intended for domestic use. The polymer with bromide and borate anions is an efficient antibacterial which is able to kill “Pseudomonas Aeruginosa”, the hardest hospital bacterium to cope with, as well as various common bacteria. These formulations are suitable for producing bactericide wet wipes and forming abacterial surfaces and, when combined with air conditioners, generating bacteria free air.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Tugrul Cem BICAKInventor: Tugrul Cem Bicak
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Patent number: 9788549Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for producing broad spectrum disinfectants using a colloidal suspension of chlorine dioxide in deionized water, and more particularly, producing chlorine dioxide compositions that clean, disinfect and/or sterilize in one step with no harmful byproducts.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: SPECTRUM DOXYICIDE, LLCInventor: Peter Wood
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Patent number: 9788550Abstract: A deodorizer is provided herein which includes a fragrance containing a bubble gum flavor and cinnamaldehyde, a surfactant, a fungicide and bactericide in an alcohol/water solution. Also provided are methods of preparing and applying the deodorizer.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Godors LLCInventor: Mary Piotrowski
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Patent number: 9788551Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid preparation comprising biologically active fungi and/or fungal organs and/or other microorganisms in a suspension, to a method for producing it and to the use thereof for biological protection of plants, for biological plant strengthening, or for biological soil improvement. Polyether-modified trisiloxane is a preferred liquid used. The preparation according to the invention is notable for easily manageable storage at room temperature, trouble-free transport, and simplicity of production and application.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Bayer CropScience Biologies GmbHInventor: Peter Lüth
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Patent number: 9788552Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a grape marc extract in order to stimulate the natural defenses of plants and to a method for stimulating the natural defenses of plants, which comprises the application on said plants of a composition comprising a grape marc extract.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE—CNRS, UNIVERSITE BLAISE PASCAL CLERMONT FERRAND II, INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUEInventors: Claire Richard, Alexandra Ter Halle, Pascale Goupil, Gerard Ledoigt, Boris Eyheraguibel, Denis Thiery
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Patent number: 9788553Abstract: Compositions and methods for double-crusted pizza product and method for making are disclosed having a peripheral gap extending around, or substantially around, the product perimeter between upper and lower crusts forming a gap. One embodiment provides a double-crusted layer pizza product having a lower crust layer forming a base; an upper crust layer positioned above the lower crust layer; a sauce layer applied directly adjacent to the upper crust layer on a lower surface thereof and positioned between the lower and upper crust layers; at least one ingredient; and the sauce layer having a water concentration of at least 40 percent weight. A second sauce layer or oil layer can be optionally applied adjacent to an upper surface of the lower crust layer. Cut-outs of the second crust layer can occur prior to or after hot-pressing a billet. Optional methods can include spraying the second sauce layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Kristin N. Dodd, Steven P. Greiner, Bernard William Conway, III, Rachel Yost, Lisa A. Foster, Patricia Stockwell
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Patent number: 9788554Abstract: In a method for moulding food patties from a food product comprising a food mass (5) having a substantially coherent structure formed by particles of the food product that are loosely connected to each other, for example ground meat, the food product is first supplied to a supply hopper (3). Food product is moved in the supply hopper to at least one discharge opening (8) of the supply hopper, from which it is discharged. The food product that has been discharged from the discharge opening of the supply hopper is fed into at least one pump chamber (12) of a positive displacement pump system. Subsequently, the food product in the pump chamber is positively displaced to an outlet opening of the pump chamber by the positive displacement pump system (20). The food product is discharged from the outlet opening of the pump chamber, and then fed into a moulding device having a plurality of mould cavities for molding the food patties.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Marel Townsend Further Processing B.V.Inventors: Martinus Johannes Willebrordus Van Zoelen, Thomas Willem Dekker, Franciscus Quirinus Fredrik Verouden, Sigebertus Johannes Jacobus Jozef Meggelaars
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Patent number: 9788555Abstract: A method for eviscerating slaughtered poultry having a carcass with a viscera pack in a body cavity of the carcass, includes entering the body cavity of the retained carcass with an eviscerating tool via an opened vent end, passing a front end of the eviscerating tool along the breast side of the body cavity so that the front end thereof moves past the viscera pack at least till beyond the liver, using a gizzard pre-lifting tool, which is entered into the body cavity of the retained carcass via the opened vent end, which gizzard pre-lifting tool is operated to grasp the gizzard and/or belly fat bonded to the gizzard and is operated to lift the gizzard thereby entraining a further portion of the viscera pack, the lifting of the gizzard being performed prior to the front end of the eviscerating tool passing along the breast side.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: MAREL STORK POULTRY PROCESSING B.V.Inventors: Maarten Leonardus Van Oss, Bastiaan Wilhelmina Johannes Elizeus Josephus Drabbels, Roger Pierre Hubertus Maria Claessens, Marc Johan Halfman
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Patent number: 9788556Abstract: A process to coagulate wasted eggs which includes an acidification step of the liquid egg, followed by a coagulation step using a heat exchanger, such as a scraped surface heat exchanger, and optionally a drying step. The obtained coagulated egg product has useful properties and can be used as animal food. The process allows the disposal of wasted eggs generated in the poultry and related industries and the production of a valuable by-product with high protein and fat content.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Oscar Calleja Araque, Ruth Vivas Fermín, Jorge Galarza Sanz
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Patent number: 9788557Abstract: Disclosed is a novel lactic acid bacterium belonging to Lactobacillus plantarum, which has an excellent fermentative ability affording high achievable cell counts even if various vegetable or fruit juices are used as fermentative substrates. The lactic acid bacterium belonging to Lactobacillus plantarum is characterized by the achievable viable cell counts being 108 CFU/ml or more in both cases when 100% juice of grape or of orange is used as fermentative substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Yakult HonshaInventors: Tohru Iino, Norie Masuoka, Fumiyasu Ishikawa, Koichi Yoshimura, Eiji Hayashida
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Patent number: 9788558Abstract: Ready to drink beverages are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a ready to drink high-protein chocolate beverage including a protein component, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system. The protein component may be present in an amount from about 4% to about 12% by weight of the beverage. The stabilizing system includes sodium hexamethaphosphate and a hydrocolloid component.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Teresita Bautista Pascual, Alexander A. Sher
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Patent number: 9788559Abstract: A topical high resolution image of edible ink and having a resolution of at least 100 dots per inch is applied to a top major surface of a length of food (14) in the form of a thin fruit based paste or confection slurry by a digital imaging printer (130). The length of food (14) is at a temperature of at least about 75° C. at the time of application. During application, the food (14) is supported upon a moveable platform (136) mounted by parallelogram links (138) and which is moved parallel to the digital imaging printer (130) according to a condition of the top major surface upon which the topical high resolution image is applied and detected by detecting provisions (144).Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventor: Donald J. Smith
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Patent number: 9788560Abstract: Supplements for maintaining a healthy immune response include one or more extracts from rosemary, turmeric, green tea, ginger, holy basil, oregano, boswellia, black currant, and clove. The supplements may include an extract of thyme. The supplements may exclude anti-inflammatory drugs and certain anti-inflammatory herbs.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jennifer Marie Toomey, Graham Rigby, Paul Schulick
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Patent number: 9788561Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to tomato fiber composition having a dry matter content of at least 1 wt. %, wherein at least 80 wt. % of said dry matter is water-insoluble, said fiber composition comprising, by weight of dry matter: 15-50% cellulose; 5-45% pectin; 0-10% of monosaccharides, said monosaccharides being selected from fructose, glucose and combinations thereof; and 0.003-1% lycopene; wherein the fiber composition contains less than 60% pectin by weight of cellulose. The tomato fiber composition of the present invention has excellent water structuring properties. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a product selected from a foodstuff, a beverage and a nutritional formulation, said method comprising incorporating into said product the aforementioned tomato fiber composition. The invention further provides a process of manufacturing a tomato fiber composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Hendrikus Theodorus W M van der Hijden, Michael Jacobus Suijker, Harmannus Tammes
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Patent number: 9788562Abstract: Naturally sweetened reduced calorie, light, or low-calorie beverage products and methods for making the same are disclosed. The beverage products comprise at least one fruit juice, at least one natural non-nutritive sweetener, and homogenized pulp.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Tropicana Products, Inc.Inventors: Teodoro Rivera, Jessica Oesterling
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Patent number: 9788563Abstract: Comestible products, for example beverage products, are disclosed containing encapsulated probiotic bacteria having resistance to subjection to at least thermal and acidic conditions. Beverage products include at least one aqueous liquid and capsules comprising a gelled mixture of alginate and denatured protein, and probiotic bacteria entrapped within the gelled mixture. The average particle size of the capsules is optionally less than 1000 microns (?m) in diameter, such as less than 500 ?m in diameter. Methods are provided for making such encapsulated probiotics by providing a mixture comprising sodium alginate, denatured protein and active probiotic cells, and combining the mixture with a divalent cation to initiate cold gelation of the sodium alginate and denatured protein to form a second mixture. The second mixture is passed through an opening having a diameter of less than 1000 ?m to form capsules. The weight ratio of protein to alginate is from 1:1 to 9:1.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: PepsiCo, Inc., Massey UniversityInventors: Yuan Fang, Breda Kennedy, Teodoro Rivera, Kyoung-Sik Han, Anil Kumar Anal, Harjinder Singh
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Patent number: 9788564Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for preparing foods and beverages that contain additives, such as nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and supplements, such as essential fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, conjugated fatty acids, and other fatty acids; phytochemicals, including phytosterols; other oils; and coenzymes, including Coenzyme Q10, and other oil-based additives.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Virun, Inc.Inventor: Philip J. Bromley
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Patent number: 9788565Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a carbonated beverage comprising a stevia extract in which foaming is suppressed and a method for producing the same. A carbonated beverage comprising RebA and RebD and/or RebM, wherein a content of RebA is 500 ppm or less; a content of RebD and/or RebM is 486 ppm or less; ((RebD and/or RebM)/RebA) is 0.45 or more in a mass ratio; and a total content of RebA and RebD and/or RebM is 0.5 to 13.5 in Brix in terms of sucrose.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD LIMITEDInventors: Soichiro Urai, Akiko Izumi, Koji Nagao
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Patent number: 9788566Abstract: A system for producing free-flowing powder with a narrow particle size distribution from liquid compositions comprising in combination: a feeding reservoir comprising said liquid compositions: a pumping device to pump said liquid composition into at least one atomizing device: said at least one atomizing device composed of at least one fluid nozzle to distribute an upward gaseous drying medium over said nozzle: two lateral streamlined tube-like devices for supplying said liquid composition and pressurized gas to said at least one nozzle from two opposite directions: a cylindrical plenum chamber wherein the fluid nozzle is located: an accelerating zone of a drying medium consisting of a cylindrical pipe located at the bottom of the cylindrical plenum: a conical-cylindrical drying chamber equipped with a manhole, a multi-nozzle manifold and insulation panels: and an intermediate drying medium consisting of a single bed or multi-beds of inert carriers within the drying chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Natural ResourcesInventor: Marzouk Benali
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Patent number: 9788567Abstract: To provide a production technique for an edible egg that contains a sufficient amount of ergothioneine by using the biological accumulation of the ergothioneine in eggs, and that has antioxidative activity. This ergothioneine-containing egg is obtained from a hen raised by being fed a hen feed for a prescribed time period, the hen feed being manufactured by manufacturing the ergothioneine-containing extract solution from a waste medium used in the production of edible mushrooms and mixing a prescribed amount of the extract solution into a feed for the hen used generally.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: ORIGIN BIOTECHNOLOGY KABUSHIKIKAISHA, KABUSHIKIKAISHA HOKKENInventors: Kazunari Abe, Toshiaki Ohshima, Rikuo Fukui
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Patent number: 9788568Abstract: A process for treating a tobacco material comprising: (a) extracting a tobacco material with a solvent to produce a tobacco extract and a tobacco residue; (b) contacting the tobacco extract with an antioxidant; and (c) contacting the mixture of (b) with an antioxidant scavenger, to produce a treated tobacco extract. The treated tobacco extract is reapplied to the tobacco residue to form a treated tobacco material. In addition, a smoking composition, a smoking article and a smokeless tobacco oral delivery product contain the treated tobacco material.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventor: Marc Robert Krauss
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Patent number: 9788569Abstract: A novel cigar is provided with an elongated cigar puller device which extends into the interior of the cigar. By removing the cigar puller from the cigar, the tobacco fill material of the cigar is disrupted so as to improve the draw of the cigar. Once the cigar puller is removed from the tobacco fill material, a flavorant and/or aromatic can be infused into the less dense tobacco fill material which is provided upon the removal of the cigar puller.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Jack B. Cooper
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Patent number: 9788570Abstract: An inspection system and associated method are provided for inspecting a smoking article having a smokable rod and a filter element serially secured together by a tipping material circumscribing a longitudinal periphery of the filter element and a portion of a longitudinal periphery of the smokable rod adjacent to the filter element. A transport device is configured to transport individual as-formed smoking articles from a first to a second position such that the tipping material associated with each smoking article is accessible at least about the portion of the longitudinal periphery of the smoking article. An inspection device is configured to optically inspect each smoking article, at least about the portion of the longitudinal periphery of the smoking article having the tipping material, as the smoking article is transported between the first and second positions, and to automatically determine from the optical inspection whether the inspected smoking article is defective.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventors: Franklin Forrest Brantley, Eddie Lee Nuckols, Darrell Thomas Dixon, Timothy Frederick Thomas, Calvin Wayne Henderson, Balager Ademe
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Patent number: 9788571Abstract: A smoking article is provided, having opposed lighting and mouth ends, and including a mouth end portion at the mouth end. A tobacco portion is between the lighting end and the mouth end portion. An aerosol-generation system is between the lighting end and the tobacco portion. The aerosol-generation system includes a heat generation portion, comprising an elongate fluted member actuated by ignition of the lighting end. The fluted member defines grooves extending longitudinally between opposed first and second ends, with the first end being at the lighting end and the grooves being equidistantly spaced apart about the fluted member. Each groove has a maximum depth. The depth maxima of the grooves define a circle having a radius. The maximum depth of each groove is no more than the radius of the circle. A heat generation apparatus for an aerosol-generation system of a smoking article is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Billy Tyrone Conner, Timothy Franklin Tilley
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Patent number: 9788572Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for making a cigarette filter assembly for potentially reducing particle breakthrough. The method includes forming a lofty porous network of charge retaining polymer fibers by mechanical, chemical or thermal bonding of the fibers, wrapping the lofty porous network in a cylindrical or tubular shape with optional mediating filter fibers in a filter paper to form a filter plug while maintaining the lofty structure. The charge retaining fibers can be charged to attract and hold particles from such sources as particulate matter from sorbents (preventing break-through), and smoke constituents while having a suitable pressure drop. The apparatus handles the lofty media with minimal crushing, for example, by spacing apart delivery rolls equipped with protrusions to punch, push, and/or pull the lofty media ahead for high speed operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Szu-Sung Yang, Lixin L. Xue, Jing C. Chang
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Patent number: 9788573Abstract: Smoke filters that reduce the concentration of carbon monoxide and phenols in a smoke stream may include a porous mass section comprising a plurality of active particles, a plurality of binder particles, and an active coating disposed on at least a portion of the active particles and the binder particles, wherein the active particles and the binder particles are bound together at a plurality of contact points; and a filter section. In some instances, a filter may include a porous mass section comprising a plurality of active particles and a plurality of binder particles, wherein the active particles and the binder particles are bound together at a plurality of contact points without an adhesive; and a filter section comprising an active dopant.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Celanese Acetate LLCInventors: Lawton E. Kizer, Raymond M. Robertson
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Patent number: 9788574Abstract: A device for use with a container containing liquid and having an opening for the consecutive consumption of the liquid and of smoke that has been drawn into the container. The device comprises a body, a combustion receptacle, and a tubular structure. An inlet end of the body engages the container, and an outlet end can be placed at the mouth of a user. The tubular structure connects the combustion receptacle with the interior of the liquid container. When smoking material is combusted and the container is inverted, outflow of liquid from the container through the body, in most instances into a user's mouth, creates negative pressure within the container, drawing in smoke from the combustion receptacle. Once most or all of the liquid has flowed out of the container, the user may then inhale the smoke in the container through the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Alex Mullen, Pierre Wilder, Jeffery Bebee
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Patent number: 9788575Abstract: A pack, and a method and apparatus for producing the pack, comprising an outer pack and an inner pack as a sealed block with an inner blank which encloses the pack contents, the inner pack having, in the region of an inner end wall, an opening aid which can be used a number of times and, in the region of side walls of the inner pack, folding flaps which are connected to one another by thermal sealing. Folding flaps in the region of an inner rear wall of the inner blank are configured as a fin fold and are connected to one another by thermal sealing outside the region of the cigarette group to form a fin seam, the fin seam being arranged at a spacing from regions of folding flaps which cover one another multiple times, in the region of the inner side walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Focke & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG)Inventors: Henry Buse, Reinhard Lohmann