Patents Issued in March 1, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180055048
    Abstract: What is described herein is a stable and reduced-yellowing/non-yellowing synergistic preservative composition comprising: (i) about 0.1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of dehydroacetic acid (DHA); and about 0.1 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % of at least one aprotic solvent. Also described herein are aqueous and non-aqueous based preservative compositions for various end-user applications, and processes for preparing and using such compositions to reduce yellowing of DHA when added to the end-user applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: ISP Investments LLC
    Inventors: Raman PREMACHANDRAN, Kalpa METHA, Jyoti GUPTA, Najeeb H. HAKIMI, Karen W WINKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20180055049
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the field of agrochemicals, including profungicides of UK-2A and their use to control brown rot diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Greg Kemmitt, Valentino Bosco
  • Publication number: 20180055050
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the field of agrochemicals, including profungicides of UK-2A and their use to control Rice Blast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Greg Kemmitt, Leonardo Bacci, Valentino Bosco
  • Publication number: 20180055051
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thiopicolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Kyle A. DeKorver, Kevin G. Meyer, Chenglin Yao, Karla Bravo-Altamirano, Ronald J. Heemstra
  • Publication number: 20180055052
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to thiopicolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Kyle A. DeKorver, Kevin G. Meyer, Chenglin Yao, Karla Bravo-Altamirano, Ronald J. Heemstra
  • Publication number: 20180055053
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to picolinamide N-oxides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Jared W. Rigoli, Kevin G. Meyer, Chenglin Yao, Brian A. Loy, Brannon Sam
  • Publication number: 20180055054
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pesticides, particularly relates to a pyrazolone compound or a salt thereof, a preparation method therefor, a herbicidal composition and use thereof. The pyrazolone compound is as described in formula I: In the formula, R1R2N represents substituted or unsubstituted 3-8 membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group containing 1-3 heteroatoms; or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen or C1-8 alkyl; R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, unsubstituted C3-6 cycloalkyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl substituted by C1-4 alkyl; R4 represents methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl or cyclopropyl; X represents hydrogen, —S(O)nR6, —R7 or substituted or unsubstituted 3-8 membered heterocyclic group containing 1-4 heteroatoms, wherein, n represents 1, 2 or 3, R6 represents substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl, and R7 represents substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, alkyl acyl or aroyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Lei LIAN, Yurong ZHENG, Bin HE, Xuegang PENG, Tao JIN, Qi CUI
  • Publication number: 20180055055
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery of compositions and methods for foliar applications which show surprisingly controlling efficacy against lepidopteran pests including Cydia pomonella and/or Grapholyta molesta. In one embodiment, the methods provided here can be performed with a composition comprising Compound A alone. In another embodiment, the methods provided herein can be performed in a compositional mixture, or a simultaneous or sequential application with Compound A and one or more Compound B as provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Imre Mezei, Antonino Fenio, Luis E. Gomez
  • Publication number: 20180055056
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pyrido-1,3-oxazine-2,4-diones of Formula I and their use as fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Brannon Sam, Kevin G. Meyer, Chenglin Yao, Brian A. Loy, Jared W. Rigoli, Nicholas R. Babij
  • Publication number: 20180055057
    Abstract: A method of coating a surface with an antimicrobial coating comprises spray-coating a mixture of 3-aminopropylsilane triol and triethanolamine on the surface. The coating is capable of reducing the number of Murine norovirus and E. Coli inoculated on the dried coating. In various examples, the method further comprises the step of spray-coating a mixture of peroxotitanium acid and peroxo-modified anatase sol on the surface. The compositions may be electrostatically sprayed on the surface, and in certain examples, a mixture of silanol and triethanolamine is spray-coated on the surface followed by an aqueous mixture of peroxotitanium acid and peroxo-modified anatase sol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Allied BioScience, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Moros, Craig Grossman
  • Publication number: 20180055058
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of cooking ovens for the preparation of foodstuffs in an enclosed environment including a visual flame along with a rotating cooking plate upon which foodstuffs are placed and are transported through various cooking regions before being removed from the cooking oven for consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Harry E. Hegarty, Lawrence Byron Johnson, Kurt Eickmeyer, Bryan Martens, Greg Bird, Mark Stephenson, Brett VanLeeuwen
  • Publication number: 20180055059
    Abstract: A capsule for receiving a portion of dough for producing a single piece of flat bread includes a first part and a second part sealingly closable for gastight encapsulation of a dough portion in a hollow portion for making a single piece of flat bread. A preferred execution of this capsule comprises a dome-like part with a radially extending circular edge section, which forms a groove along the circumference of an edge. The groove extends with its depth into the direction of the side of the dome-like part. The sealing foil spans over the opening of the dome-like part (80) and the edge section and groove and it is sealingly weldable or gluable onto the edge section for encapsulating a dough portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: FLATEV AG
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Ruiz Preciado, Jonas Mueller, Louis Renaud Paul Francois Frachon
  • Publication number: 20180055060
    Abstract: A dough mixer includes a main unit with a motor arranged therein and a dough mixing assembly mounted thereon. The dough mixing assembly includes a dough mixing bowl, a top cover, a transmission shaft connected to the motor and is arranged in the dough mixing bowl, a dough mixing unit connected to the transmission shaft and including an upper end, and a scraper unit detachably connected to the upper end of the dough mixing unit. The scraper unit includes a first bowl wall scraper including a first blade fitted to an inner wall of the dough mixing bowl, a second bowl wall scraper including a second blade fitted to the inner wall of the dough mixing bowl, wherein the second bowl wall scraper is arranged opposite to the first bowl wall scraper, and a central scraper including a third blade matched with an outer wall of the transmission shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Yao Tian Deng
  • Publication number: 20180055061
    Abstract: A dough mixer with a weighing function includes a main machine and a dough mixing assembly mounted on the main machine, wherein the main machine comprises a motor therein and the dough mixing assembly comprises a dough mixing bowl, an upper cover, a transmission shaft connected to the motor and a dough mixing device connected to the transmission shaft. The dough mixer also includes two symmetrically arranged weighing sensors at left and right sides of the main machine respectively. With the dough mixer, ingredients can be directly placed into the dough mixing bowl and weighed, so that the operation of the dough mixer is simple and rapid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Yao Tian Deng
  • Publication number: 20180055062
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for manual or especially automatic removal of tenderloins from half-carcasses of slaughtered animals. The tool comprises a circular knife blade, a blade housing supporting the knife blade, and a movable knife blade protector. The tool is connected to a motor capable of driving the knife blade. A tenderloin is partly cut free with the knife, the knife blade protector is activated to protect the knife blade and the tool is used to pull the tenderloin free from the half-carcass without damaging the tenderloin with the knife. The tool can be arranged on a robot and can be used for automatic removal of tenderloins from half-carcasses at slaughterhouses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Peter Andersen
  • Publication number: 20180055063
    Abstract: A meat cutting machine of the present invention includes a machine frame and a cutter group. The cutter group includes at least two groups of cutter bars. Blades on the two groups of cutter bars are crosswise arranged to form a cutting edge region. The machine frame includes an upper machine frame, a lower machine frame and a regulating ejector rod. At least one threaded through hole is formed in a side wall of the machine frame. The cutter bars include shaft shoulders. Since the upper machine frame and the lower machine frame are separable and the cutter bars are convenient for disassembly and removal, the cutter bars can be easily washed and are sanitary in design. The regulating ejector rod can be used to perform minor distance adjustments between interactive blades, which ensures close cooperation between two matched blades and the meat cutting effect of the meat cutting machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Zhongde ZHOU, Shiliang YANG
  • Publication number: 20180055064
    Abstract: Heating the natural cheese to cause at least one of modification of the structural chemistry of the proteins, completely or partially denaturing proteins, and inactivating proteolytic enzymes, lipolytic enzymes, and microbial organisms within the cheese allows for the cheese to be fried or grilled while maintaining its consistency and shape, baked as Juustoleipa; heated and mechanically processed as in cooking-stretching process used for mozzarella. The method produces cheese with various structural and melting properties using a single recipe and manufacturing facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Hilmar Cheese Company
    Inventors: Jeremy McLeod., Gabrielle Alyss Gunter, Mykola Shynkaryk
  • Publication number: 20180055065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-fat water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion comprising a fat phase in an amount of at most 60 wt % relative to the total weight of the emulsion, an aqueous phase dispersed within the fat phase and an emulsifier composition, said emulsifier composition comprising an Acetone-insoluble (AI) component containing a Phosphatidyl Choline (PC), a Phosphatidyl Inositol (PI), a Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine (PE) and a Phosphatidic Acid (PA), wherein PC is in an amount of at most 15.5% relative to the total weight of the emulsifier composition and wherein the emulsifier composition is characterized by a weight ratio R of at most 65%, the ratio R being defined as (1) wherein PC+PI+PE+PA is the sum of the individual weights of the respective constituents of the AI component and AI is the total weight of the AI component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Arnulf SCHOEPPE, Daniel STEIGER, Johan Guillaume Lucien STEYLS, Susanne TIROK, Pauline VAN EESBEEK
  • Publication number: 20180055066
    Abstract: A method for extruding a confectionery is provided including supplying a plurality of ingredients to a mixer. The ingredients are mixed to form a confectionery composition in said mixer. Crystals are formed in the confectionery composition while the confectionery composition is in said mixer and the confectionery composition is output from said mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Maxi Zier, Toygun Ovul, Andre Eichler
  • Publication number: 20180055067
    Abstract: A system and method for producing a caramel food colorant according to one example embodiment exhibits improved stability against precipitation and provides a rich brown color. The colorant is particularly useful for modifying the color of alcoholic beverages but has many other potential uses, including uses as an antioxidant. The novel caramel food colorant is produced from a variety of Sorghum bicolor that accumulates deoxyanthocyanidins in the leaves, and varieties that accumulate deoxyanthocyanidins in seed bran. The pigments are extracted from the leaves or bran in acidified water or a solution containing water, alcohol and acid, the pH is then adjusted to basic pH, the solution is briefly heated, then the pigment is used without further purification or purified by adsorption to a commercially available hydrophobic resin, and eluted from the resin with a solution containing water and alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: RedLeaf Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Pietsch, Seth DeBolt, Jiayi Yang, Stefan Bauer
  • Publication number: 20180055068
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an edible coating comprising rhodoxanthin. This edible coating has preferably a red value a* of at least 36 at the CIELAB color scale. In embodiments of the present invention the edible coating further comprises ?-carotene or 8?-apo-?-caroten-8?-al. This edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils, but not limited thereto. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising rhodoxanthin and optionally ?-carotene or 8?-apo-?-caroten-8?-al. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a panned confection comprising: a) an edible product center, and b) an edible coating according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Andrea HITZFELD, Hansjörg GRASS
  • Publication number: 20180055069
    Abstract: Proposed are preparations, comprising special amides and menthol or menthol compounds or aromatic substances, characterized in that they have improved flavor and scent properties, and also that they allow the production of preparations, particularly emulsions with improved shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Torsten Kulke, Sven Siegel, Michael Backes, Benoit Join, Hubert Loges, Günter Kindel
  • Publication number: 20180055070
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method and an automatic system for recovering protein powder meal, crude and pure omega-3 oil and purified distilled water from a mixture of animal tissue processed in a filter-drier-reaction tank. Animal tissue, for example fish, and organic solvent are directly or indirectly fed into the filter-drier-reaction tank. The filter-drier-reaction tank mixes, heats, and separates solid and heavy liquid portions of the mixture, the organic solvents are automatically recycled back in to the system after distillation. The solid portion is retained in the filter-drier-reaction tank and baked. Solid protein powder product (the protein powder meal) is thus recovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Shahmard Maziar Ghorbani, Kerry Coltun
  • Publication number: 20180055071
    Abstract: A rumen by-pass composition comprises a first component and a second component, wherein the first component comprises a fatty acid salt composition, wherein the second component comprises a free fatty acid composition having a melting point not less than 50° C. and an Iodine Value not greater than 45, and wherein the second component at least partially encapsulates the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Feng Wan, Timothy Martin Londergan
  • Publication number: 20180055072
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid composition that is suitable for mixing with a beverage and that contains 0.2-3.5% by volume of citrus fruit peel essential oil, 5-20 mg/kg/Acid of citropten, and 300 mg/kg/Acid or more of hesperidin. In addition, the liquid composition preferably contains rutin at a concentration of 50 mg/kg/Acid or less. The citropten, hesperidin, and rutin are preferably derived from citrus fruit peel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Daigo IBUSUKI, Masaru FUJIWARA, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20180055073
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a beverage comprising a milled rhodoxanthin form with an average particle size D(v,0.5) of the milled rhodoxanthin in the form in the range of from 400 to 600 nm, more preferably in the range of from 500 nm to 600 nm, whereby the average particle size is measured by Laser Diffraction; Malvern Mastersizer 3000, MIE volume distribution. The present invention is also directed to such a milled rhodoxanthin form, its manufacture and its use for coloring beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Hansjörg GRASS, Andrea HITZFELD
  • Publication number: 20180055074
    Abstract: A beverage that provides exceptional health benefits includes a mixture of oatmeal and various combinations of other ingredients each of which provides specific health benefits. In several preferred embodiments, the beverage formulation includes ground oatmeal in combination with saffron, cardamom, flax seed, Himalayan salt, pumpkin seed oil, natural sweetener and water. The beverage formulation may further include one or more of the following ingredients: honey, as well as any of all types of tea, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, berries, fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, eggs, milk, coffee, cacao and cocoa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Natalja Klein
  • Publication number: 20180055075
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat substitutes containing plant heme protein. In particular, small molecules that can fit in the unique heme pocket of plant heme proteins are provided to stabilize and preserve meat substitutes the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mark P. RICHARDS, Mark HARGROVE, Nantawat TATIYABORWORNTHAM, Jie YIN, Wenjing ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20180055076
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a powdered fermented paste, including the steps of: pretreating a fermented paste; freezing the pretreated fermented paste; freeze-drying the frozen fermented paste; grinding the freeze-dried fermented paste; and heat-drying the ground fermented paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Chi Kwang Song, Dong Min Moon, Hye Won Shin, Byoung Seok Moon, Dae Ik Kang
  • Publication number: 20180055077
    Abstract: A method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the flavor properties of a flavoring composition or flavored article by adding to the composition or article the compound 3-mercaptoheptyl acetate or an optically active enantiomer thereof in an amount effective to provide a flavor base having top notes of the citrus-grapefruit, teas and/or peach type and/or red fruit. The compound is typically added to provide an amount of from 0.0001 to 500 ppm in the flavoring composition or flavored article. Also, the resultant flavored composition or flavored article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Sina Dorothea ESCHER, Yvan NICLASS, Lionel SAUDAN
  • Publication number: 20180055078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a sugar-dipeptide conjugate. In particular the invention concerns a method for making a sugar-dipeptide conjugate comprising forming a liquid eutectic mixture of at least two compounds solid at 25° C. and water, and heating the liquid eutectic mixture; wherein the liquid eutectic mixture comprises a dipeptide and a reducing sugar. A further aspect of the invention is a method for preparing a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Candice Marie Smarrito-Menozzi, Florian Viton, Thomas Hofmann, Maximillian Kranz
  • Publication number: 20180055079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for manufacturing creamer compositions. Further aspects of the invention relate to a creamer composition, the use of a creamer composition, a food ingredient, a food product and a process for providing a coffee mix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Candice Marie Smarrito-Menozzi, Florian Viton, Walter Matthey-Doret
  • Publication number: 20180055080
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides high purity rebaudioside J and methods of making high purity rebaudioside J. The application also provides the use of rebaudioside J as a sweetener, and in particular, the use in beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Shawn ERICKSON, Christophe GALOPIN, Laura NATTRESS
  • Publication number: 20180055081
    Abstract: Snack food seasoning compositions and related methods of preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Niranjan R. Gandhi, Franco X. Milani
  • Publication number: 20180055082
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a combined protein and plant food product includes hydrating at least one pectin source to form a pectin hydrate, hydrating at least one protein source to form a protein hydrate, and mixing the pectin hydrate with the protein hydrate to form a combined hydrate. The method further includes adjusting, if necessary, the pH of the combined hydrate to the range of 3.7 to 4.4. The method also includes homogenizing the combined hydrate to form a homogenized hydrate and adding at least one edible plant source to the homogenized hydrate to form the combined protein and plant food product. A combined protein and plant food product includes at least one edible fruit or vegetable plant source and at least one protein source mixed with the edible fruit or vegetable plant source. The protein and plant product is in a fluid form for consumption directly from a pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Malathy NAIR, Heather M. ARNETZ, Stephen James CROZIER, Susan LEVAN, Prashant MUDGAL
  • Publication number: 20180055083
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for forming a solution containing gold nanoclusters binding with ligands, the process comprises the following steps: provide a aqueous solution that comprises a gold precursor, a base and ligands; perform a reduction reaction by adding a reductant into the aqueous solution to form a liquid containing gold nanoclusters binding with the ligands; concentrate the liquid containing the gold nanoclusters binding with the ligands to a solid; dissolve the solid into water to form a crude solution; and perform a purification process by passing the crude solution through a membrane or a dialysis tube to obtain the solution containing the gold nanoclusters binding with the ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Hong Shong Chang, Cheng-An Lin, Liang Chih Lin, Zih Yun Huang, Kuan-Jung Li, Tzu Yin Hou, Yu Hsuan Chung
  • Publication number: 20180055084
    Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing an assembly of integrated capsules, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a first body comprising a body reagent, wherein the body reagent is, or is contained within, a body medium; (ii) contacting the first body with a bulk medium comprising a bulk reagent, and permitting a first capsule shell to form at the boundary between the body medium and the bulk medium, thereby providing a first capsule, wherein the shell comprises a product of a reaction involving the body reagent and the bulk reagent; (iii) providing a second body comprising a body reagent, wherein the body reagent is, or is contained within, a body medium; (iv) contacting the second body with a bulk medium comprising a bulk reagent, and permitting a second capsule shell to form at the boundary between the second body medium and the bulk medium, thereby providing a second capsule, wherein the shell comprises a product of a reaction involving the body reagent and the bulk reagent; and (v) permitting the
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Gabriel VILLAR, Vaiva KALMIKAITE
  • Publication number: 20180055085
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for seasoning food products in a production line. In one example, a system may include a motor assembly, a substantially cylindrical drum coupled to a ring mount, and a drive ring assembly may include magnets within the drive ring assembly to selectively retain the drum. In this way, ease of removal, replacement, and/or cleaning of the drum may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Devin Ray Reeser, Eric Jason Doern
  • Publication number: 20180055086
    Abstract: An extruder has an auger unit having an extruder screw. The extruder also has a food product inlet passageway and a food product die outlet. The food product inlet passageway is configured to receive food product extruded via the extruder screw. The food product die outlet is configured to expel food product from the extruder as an extrudate. The extruder further has at least first and second food passageways that operatively and in parallel connect the inlet passageway to the die outlet. The first and second food product passageways are configured such that food product passing through the first food passageway will travel from the inlet passageway to the die outlet more quickly than food product passing through the second food passageway will travel from the inlet passageway to the die outlet as additional food product is forced into the inlet passageway by the extruder screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Cizio, Alan Erickson
  • Publication number: 20180055087
    Abstract: This protective case facilitates the joining of ground, smokable tobacco and herbs with preformed conical smoking wrappers by gravity and inertia through applied force and motion. The case and method of joining by the case improves upon an otherwise time consuming, current method, by eliminating the filling and compacting practice of the current method. The case also improves messiness and transportation as added features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Samuel Albert Collier, Elijah Ocean Hedlund-Lunde
  • Publication number: 20180055088
    Abstract: The present invention includes a hookah with a stem base bifurcated into two sections. A first section permits attachment to wet smoke outlets for smoke, the second section permits pressure release. A bifurcation wall creates an ideal airflow for purging the stem base. The bifurcation may be created with removable stem adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Mya Saray, LLC
    Inventor: Nizar Youssef Mehio
  • Publication number: 20180055089
    Abstract: A handheld vaporizer attachment device includes a finger engaging feature and a first coupling feature that frictionally engages the handheld vaporizer at a first joint between vaporizer components. The attachment device can further include a second coupling feature that attaches over the mouthpiece of the vaporizer or frictionally engages the vaporizer at a second joint between vaporizer components. In another example, the finger engaging feature includes an annular member held in place by a strap disposed between two coupling features. The attachment feature can be monolithically formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Tamatha Lagina Russell
  • Publication number: 20180055090
    Abstract: A cartridge configured to house a pre-vapor formulation for an e-vaping device, the cartridge including a connector having an anode and a cathode, and a nonpermanent conductive structure connecting the anode and the cathode, wherein the nonpermanent conductive structure is configured to break upon operation of the e-vaping device. A method of controlling usage of a cartridge in an e-vaping device, the e-vaping device including a battery connected to the cartridge, the method including providing a nonpermanent conductive structure between an anode of the cartridge and a cathode of the cartridge, the nonpermanent conductive structure being configured to break upon operation of the e-vaping device, detecting a resistance of the nonpermanent structure prior to operation of the e-vaping device, when the detected resistance is higher than a threshold resistance, preventing operation of the e-vaping device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher S. TUCKER, Barry S. SMITH, Sean SUNDBERG, Patrick J. COBLER
  • Publication number: 20180055091
    Abstract: A novel vaporization device is disclosed for vaporizing of phyto material, wherein it has an atomizer for operating in a first mode of operation, which is a closed mode and a second mode of operation which is an opened mode. The atomizer is coupled with a rotating member having a rotational axis and rotationally coupled with the housing for rotating about the rotational axis between the first and second modes of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: MICHAEL TRZECIESKI
  • Publication number: 20180055092
    Abstract: Provided is a shirt garment,—a short-sleeved, or long-sleeved, waist-length, hip-length, or tunic-length—shirt, which is made of material that is a relatively non-absorbent or hydrophobic substance able to wick perspiration off of the wearer's body, and which also contains an integrated section on the front of the shirt, and at the bottom one-third, to bottom one-half of the front of the shirt, but which may extend beyond this region, which is made of a relatively absorbent or hydrophilic substance, which, when grasped by the wearer, and lifted upward by the wearer and towards the wearer's face, is capable of wiping off the sweat from the wearer's face, eyes, eyebrows, and forehead, thereby absorbing sweat from this area, all the while the wearer continues to engage in his or her physical activity. In a second scenario, and using these same principles, the absorbent layer is detachable, and while detached, is used by the wearer to wipe sweat away from the wearer's face, brow and neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Joan Maria Casali
  • Publication number: 20180055093
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-layered design for an article of apparel such as swimwear. In particular, at least one layer may include a stretch resistant matrix made of a thermoplastic polymer, a silicone or other similar material to provide additional support and modesty to certain areas of the apparel, such as the bust area. Further, a method of manufacturing the article of apparel is also disclosed. According to aspects described herein, the layers may be integrated using techniques to increase the overall integrity of the apparel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Kirk M. Mayer, Nathan Demarest, Rebecca P. Hurd
  • Publication number: 20180055094
    Abstract: The present invention presents a garment with a convertible collar comprising of a body having a neck opening and a garment collar secured to the neck opening of the body, the garment collar comprising of a first extension comprising of a connector, the connector comprising of two or more corresponding parts, and a second extension comprising of a connector, the connector comprising of two or more corresponding parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: CHARLES ANTHONY JOHNSON, II
  • Publication number: 20180055095
    Abstract: A female undergarment including a first fabric layer having an abdominal region and a crotch region and a second fabric layer secured to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region. The crotch region is defined by first and second leg openings. The second fabric layer, secured to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region, defines a first opening between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer proximate the first leg opening and a second opening between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer proximate the second leg opening. Manufacturing the undergarment includes forming a first fabric layer having an abdominal region and a crotch region, and securing a second fabric layer to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region, thereby defining the first opening and the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Sandra Ann Waitz, Catherine Shannon
  • Publication number: 20180055096
    Abstract: A underpants structure, male dedicated underpants structure, mainly includes a front sheet and rear sheet in connection therewith, and configures a upper curved bag projected out slightly at the center thereof and a W-shaped projected pouch in connection with the bottom thereof, and V-shaped and largely curved U-shaped upper and lower elastic woven bands are respectively extended from the two sides of the upper curved bag and the bottom edge of the pouch, forming upward binding assistance, thereby allowing human reproductive organs to be covered completely and touched comfortably and accurately. In addition, reproductive organs can be separated effectively and have massage assistance with body motion, allowing the underpants to have comfortable covering and body health effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Lin-Lang Chan
  • Publication number: 20180055097
    Abstract: An outer garment, in particular sports or beach wear, such as a rash guard, adapted for women is provided. More particularly, the garment is suitable for active wear as it has in-built bust support comprising underwiring. The outer garment comprises an outer fabric shell configured to substantially cover a wearer's shoulders and to which a bust-support structure is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Alison Delaney