Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal heteroarylmethoxy/heterocyclylmethoxy substituted phenyl diones and heteroarylmethoxy/heterocyclylmethoxysubstituted phenyl-dioxo-thiazinone derivatives of formula (I), as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, such as broad-leaved dicotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein Q is (Q1) or (Q2); and wherein the other substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal heteroaryl-alkyl-oxy-substituted heteroaryl/phenyl derivatives of formula (I), as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth; in particular the use in controlling weeds in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods for depositing or coating the antimicrobial or antibacterial compositions on a substrate to prevent microbial adhesion are provided. The antimicrobial composition may include a cationic polymer having a poly-allylamine backbone. A portion of the poly-allylamine backbone may be functionalized with at least one of a guanidine functional group and a biguanide functional group.

Abstract: A method for detaching, removing or otherwise disrupting bacteria or biofilm by applying with pressure an antimicrobial wash. The antimicrobial wash contains a biguanide compound or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) indaziflam and to compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, in particular as plant growth regulators and for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) indaziflam and to compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, in particular as plant growth regulators and for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.

Abstract: A doughnut dough shaping machine, has a plurality of shaping bodies, which constitute a shaping part, arranged at predetermined gaps and coupled between two disc-type shaping support parts; has a cylinder rod-shaped operating part, which comprises a coupling part and a handle part, provided at through-parts perforated at the center of each shaping support part by means of bearing parts, so as to roll the shaping support parts and the shaping part on the upper surface of the doughnut dough, thereby making a uniform doughnut; and cuts only both end sections of the doughnut dough by non-cut shaping parts at the centers of the shaping bodies and cut-shaping parts at both ends thereof, such that the cut doughnut dough is overlapped in a cylinder shape, thereby producing a flower-shaped doughnut.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a baked fried or other food product which includes a heating step wherein starch is gelatinised. The method includes providing a dough or batter having at least 10 wt. % starch based on total dry matter, water and at least two or more bulk-carbohydrates, wherein the total of bulk-carbohydrates in the mixture has a number average molecular weight in the range of 150-400 g/mol, and wherein the sugar content is 0-90 wt. % based on total bulk-carbohydrates; and subjecting the starch in the dough or batter to gelatinization in the presence of the bulk-carbohydrates, by heating the dough or batter to a temperature at or above the gelatinization temperature of the starch and allowing the starch to gelatinise.

Abstract: Blends of coagulants to control acidification, coagulation and cheese texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cellulose composite that makes separation and aggregation less likely to occur, and, more specifically, relates to a cellulose composite comprising cellulose and one or more types of water-soluble carboxymethyl cellulose wherein tan ? of an aqueous dispersion obtained by dispersing 1 mass % of the cellulose composite in ion-exchanged water is 0.6 or lower.

Abstract: A human powered beverage-making apparatus powered by a user for providing an iced beverage includes a frame member, a hollow cylindrical wheel, an ice dispenser assembly, a conveyor assembly, and a beverage dispensing assembly. The frame member accommodates a hollow cylindrical wheel. The hollow cylindrical wheel is rotatably mounted on roller assemblies positioned on the frame member. The user rotates the hollow cylindrical wheel to generate a rotary drive. The ice dispenser assembly is attached to the frame member and positioned above a conveyor assembly. The ice dispenser assembly includes a drive plate rotatable by the rotary drive to dispense ice shavings into a container positioned on the conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly is driven by multiple manual crank drives to convey a cup to the ice dispensing assembly, then to the compaction assembly, and then the filled container to a beverage dispensing assembly.

Abstract: A method of preparation and composition of frozen sorbet type products containing 12-40% by volume of alcoholic beverages is presented. The ice cream type products include sherbets and sorbets. When such products are prepared according to the method herein described their texture and structure remain stable and homogeneous and no separation of alcoholic beverage occurs after freezing and during storage of the frozen products with a freezer shelf life in excess of 12 months.

Abstract: A frozen food product dispensing machine includes a housing, a freezer barrel disposed within the housing, a plurality of drawers, and a manifold comprising a plurality of inlets and one outlet. The plurality of drawers are disposed within and slidably coupled to the housing and configured to each support a liquid food product mix reservoir. The inlets are each fluidly coupled to one of the liquid food product mix reservoirs, and the outlet is fluidly coupled to the freezer barrel to supply liquid food product mix from all of the liquid food product mix reservoirs to the freezer barrel.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a technique for preparing feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value or feed efficiency. A process for preparing a feedstuff for ruminants of the present invention comprises: suspending a lignocellulosic material as a raw material in a liquid to give a pulp; processing the resulting pulp in a pressure type solid-liquid separator; and preparing a feedstuff containing the pulp subjected to solid-liquid separation.

Abstract: A wet pet food product is provided comprising 20-100 wt. % of meat analogue and 0-80 wt. % of a sauce, said meat analogue comprising: ?10-60 wt. % protein, at least 40 wt. % of said protein being non-animal protein; ?30-90 wt. % water; ?0-15 wt. % starch; ?0-20 wt. % fat; wherein, when the meat analogue contains starch, non-animal protein and starch are present in the meat analogue in a weight ratio of non-animal protein to starch that exceeds 1:3, and wherein the wet food product contains 0.1-3 wt. % of yeast extract. Processes for manufacturing the aforementioned wet pet food product are also provided as is the use of the wet pet food product for feeding a companion animal.

Abstract: Described herein are liquid nutritional formulas, such as liquid ketogenic formulas, useful, for example, for management of intractable epilepsy. A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet whose consumption shifts metabolism from glycolysis (the metabolism of carbohydrates) and favors ketosis, the metabolism of fatty-acid derived ketone bodies. A ketogenic diet is useful as an alternative therapeutic option for patients with intractable epilepsy and is often the sole source of nutrition, particularly for infants and children.

Abstract: A drink water treatment composition comprises a first edible, water-soluble salt that has a weight, e.g., between about 15% and about 25% by weight of the composition, and a second edible, water-soluble salt that has a weight, e.g., between about 65% and about 75% by weight of the composition and in admixture with the first edible, water-soluble salt. The composition can also include a third edible, water-soluble salt that has a weight, e.g., between about 5% and about 10% by weight of the composition and in admixture with the first and second edible, water-soluble salts. The mixture of edible, water-soluble salts is packaged in an effective amount to be mixed and dissolved in a reference amount of drinking water to re-mineralize the drinking water for human ingestion.

Abstract: Food product compositions provide for gluten free or gluten-reduced food products having organoleptic properties that are the same or substantially the same as their gluten-containing food product counterparts, and related methods for making the compositions thereof. At least one embodiment is gluten dry mix compositions consisting substantially of rice flour, sweet rice flour, oat flour, and millet flour, buckwheat flour, teff flour, potato flour, xanthan gum, gaur gum and maltodextrin. At least one embodiment is gluten dry mix compositions consisting substantially of oat flour, and millet flour, buckwheat flour, teff flour, potato flour, xanthan gum, gaur gum and maltodextrin. At least one embodiment is gluten dry mix compositions consisting substantially of rice flour, sweet rice flour, oat flour, and millet flour, buckwheat flour, teff flour, potato flour.

Abstract: A cooking device suitable for cooking an associated food item includes a body including an upper portion, a lower portion, and an aperture between the upper and lower portions. Each of the upper and lower portions is configured to receive the associated food item and the aperture adapted to allow the associated food item to travel from the upper potion to the lower portion. The lower portion has at least one opening arranged to allow an associated cooking fluid to flow into the lower portion allowing the lower portion in use to become at least partially submerged in the associated cooking fluid.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a processed egg capable of making a puffed egg product which has good restorability when restored with hot water, and a method for identifying such processed egg. [Means for solution] There is provided a whole egg powder which is suitable to be puffed, characterized in that the whole egg powder has a total free amino acids content of 500 mg/100 g or more. There is also provided a whole egg powder which is suitable to be puffed, characterized in that the whole egg powder has a free methionine content of 10 mg/100 g or more. There is further provided a whole egg powder which is suitable to be puffed, characterized in that the whole egg powder has a free lysine content of 40 mg/100 g or more.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an egg roll manufacturing process, having the steps of frying the egg roll, then coating the egg roll with a batter; and then chilling the egg roll. The disclosure also relates to an egg roll manufacturing process having the steps of frying the egg roll; then chilling the egg roll; then coating the egg roll with a batter; and then frying the chilled and battered egg roll.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tomato isolate comprising 0-90 wt. % water and 10-100 wt. % dry matter. The isolate comprises glutamate, aspartate and sucrose; wherein the weight ratio glutamate:citrate exceeds 2 and wherein glutamate, 5?-AMP, aspartate and pyroglutamate together represent at least 15 wt. % of the dry matter contained in the tomato isolate.

Abstract: The use of cyclohexanecarboxylic acids in a consumable to provide taste specific masking effect is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agglomeration-preventable sweetener composition treated to prevent agglomeration and to a method for preparing same. More particularly, the present invention relates to an agglomeration-preventable sweetener composition treated to prevent agglomeration by coating sweetener powder particles with dietary fiber, and to a method for preparing same.

Abstract: Methods of preparing a delivery system are described. Each method uses a first and second printing materials. The second printing material contains an active material such as a fragrance, flavor, malodor counteracting agent, and mixture thereof.

Abstract: Catechin compound(s)-containing beverages having reduced bitterness and astringency of catechin compound(s) while maintaining tea-like preferable flavors, methods of production thereof, and the like are provided. The content of catechin compound(s) in a beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, the total content of RebM and RebD in the beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, and the weight ratio of the total content of RebD and RebM to the content of the catechin compound(s) is adjusted to within a certain range.

Abstract: Suggested are preparations, comprising or consisting of (a) dehydroabietic acid, a salt of dehydroabietic acid and/or an extract containing dehydroabietic acid, and (b1) at least one sweetener that is different from saccharose and/or (b2) at least one flavonoid and/or (b3) at least one inorganic salt or mineral substance used in foods and/or (b4) at least one alkaloid present in foods and/or (b5) at least one terpene present in foods.

Abstract: Oligosaccharide mixtures consisting of at least one N-acetyl-lactosamine, at least one sialylated oligosaccharide, and at least one fucosylated oligosaccharide are provided. Food products, especially infant formula, comprising the oligosaccharide mixture are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gel capsules comprising sterol and solubilizer for use as food supplement or as pharmaceutical.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to convert the intrinsic sugar of a juice into indigestible oligosaccharides (such as, low-polymerization fructose and sorbitol). The present method comprises using a Zymomonas mobilis biomass and fructosyltransferase as well as pressure treatment. Taking advantage of the present method, the drawbacks of drinking juices, such as too many sugar and calorie intake can be obviated, and thereby the present invention can offer healthier option to the consumers.

Abstract: Reduced-sugar coating compositions comprising gum arabic, maltodextrin, calcium carbonate, salt, one or more sweeteners, an edible oil, and water are provided. Methods for coating a carrier with one or more reduced-sugar coating compositions are further provided.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol-generating article (10) comprising an aerosol-generating substrate (12) and a mouthpiece (14) secured to a downstream end of the aerosol-generating substrate (12). The mouth piece (14) comprises at least one segment of porous filter material (20) and a blocking segment (27) that impedes air flow downstream of the at least one segment of porous filter material (20). The blocking segment (27) comprises a segment of support material (22) having an annular shape defining a channel (24) extending through at least part of the segment of support material (22), and at least one freshener delivery element (26) contained within the channel (24). The blocking segment (27) comprising the at least one freshener delivery element (26) is detachable from the at least one segment of porous filter material (20) to decrease the resistance to draw of the aerosol-generating article (10).

Abstract: An inhalant material container for electronic smoking device is a cup-like storage container with an open top and a closed bottom. The container is made of quartz, glass, or other like materials. The container has a frangible seal covering the open top and an aperture to promote air flow through the container. The container is removably inserted into the heating chamber of an electronic smoking device. The container allows for heating of the inhalant material with the material coming in direct contact with the heating element in the heating chamber. The container is easily removed and replaced for on demand use. The container can be used in conjunction with a threaded connector and a two-piece heating chamber. The two-piece heating chamber has an internal punch to automatically puncture the seal of the container prior to use.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel smoking and vaporizing apparatus assembly generally consisting of a storage container (14), a mouthpiece (13) and smoking pipe (12) that slides into the mouthpiece in such way that there is no air can enter the space between the mouthpiece and smoking pipe. Specifically configured frictional resistances of the apparatus allow for seamless collapsing and retraction of the smoking pipe in and out of the mouthpiece, securing the apparatus inside of the storage container without touching the hot smoking pipe, and retracting the apparatus from the lid of the container without retracting the smoking pipe from the mouthpiece. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a self-extinguishing smoke device. In embodiments, the self-extinguishing smoke device may include an upper portion and a lower portion.

Abstract: A pressurised refill canister containing a reservoir of composition including a propellant, and a non-metered refill outlet valve comprising a stem displaceable from a first position to a dispensing position against the action of a resilient member. The stem comprises a blind bore open at an outlet end and closed at the opposite end and a lateral bore in the side wall of the stem leading to the blind bore. The refill outlet valve further comprises an annular seal which surrounds the stem whereby, in the first position, the lateral bore is not in communication with the inside of the canister, and in the dispensing position, the lateral bore is arranged to move inside the canister with respect to the seal to open a flow path from the inside of the canister via the lateral bore and along the blind bore to the outlet end.

Abstract: There is provided a kit including a module and an electrically operated aerosol-generating system. The electrically operated aerosol-generating system includes an electric heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating substrate, a supply of electrical energy, a data coupling, and a system attachment connector. The module includes a data connector configured to connect to the data coupling of the electrically operated aerosol-generating system, and a module attachment connector configured to cooperate with the system attachment connector on the electrically operated aerosol-generating system to attach the module to the electrically operated aerosol-generating system.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device (1) includes a housing (2), a receiving unit (3) for the reception of a solid smoking material (4) and a primary heating element (5). The primary heating element and the receiving unit are arranged adjacent to one another. The electronic smoking device further comprises a positioning element for forcing solid smoking material inserted in the receiving unit towards the primary heating element. Solid smoking material within the receiving unit which is forced towards the primary heating element by the positioning element is liquefied and atomized by the primary heating element. The receiving unit, the primary heating element and the positioning element are arranged within the housing.

Abstract: Provided are half corsets and methods of using them. The half corsets provide improved comfort and a quicker way of fastening and unfastening them. The half corsets have a body garment with four sides, two lateral garments, a flap that connects two of the sides with each other via a couple of fastener patches, and at least two support strips. The half corsets are designed to be worn around an individual's abdomen, pelvic region, and upper thighs.

Abstract: The invention provides for a swimsuit with at least one discretely placed air cell positioned within a multi-part waistband of the swimsuit. Optionally, the swim suit also can include additional air cells placed within multi-part seams and hemlines with all air cells communicable coupled together. The swim suit is further outfitted with an CO2 gas cartridge with an actuator system that is also communicable coupled with the air cell or air cells. The actuator system can be actuated manually by the user using an actuator switch to open a valve or by sending wireless electronic systems from a remote transceiver. In addition, the multi-part waistband, seams, and hemlines may also include a synthetic rubber, such as neoprene either surrounding the air cells or positioned next to the air cells for added buoyancy.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparel thermo-regulatory system that actively heats or cools a wearer. The apparel thermo-regulatory system comprises an apparel item, a dimensionally stable frame comprising at least one aperture that is affixed to an outer-facing surface of the apparel item at a predetermined location, an absorbent material applied to an exposed face of the dimensionally stable frame, and at least one thermoelectric module that is releasably positioned within the aperture of the dimensionally stable frame.

Abstract: The current invention are bands that help individuals with weight loss and muscle enhancing components. The bands to have three layers, the layer closest to the skin has wicking ability to pull moisture away from the skin with capillary action and water repulsion that would wick away the sweat with flax fibers around the edges to ensure the bands do not leak sweat onto the rest of the body. The middle layer is a warming layer to cause the body to sweat. The third layer would be an attractive, attention getting decor that people would love to show off.

Abstract: An extender for an outerwear is described. The extender includes a first section and a second section. The first section provides a tapered first side and a substantially straight second side. The second section provides a tapered first side and a substantially straight second side. The extender also includes a fastening arrangement adapted to removably secure the second side of the first section to the second side of the second section. The extender also includes an anchoring arrangement arranged on the first side of the first section and the first side of the second section. The anchoring arrangement is adapted to removably secure the first section and the second section to first and second seams of the outerwear.

Abstract: An athletic strap includes a glove portion including a plantar aspect, a dorsal aspect, and a cavity defined between the plantar and dorsal aspects. The cavity is configured to receive at least part of a hand or a foot of a user. The glove portion further includes a first opening at one end of the glove portion and a second opening at another end of the glove portion. The first and second openings provide ingress to or egress from the cavity. The glove portion further includes a strip extending between the plantar and dorsal aspects. The strip is adjacent to the second opening. The glove portion further includes a first indicium disposed on the plantar aspect. The first indicium extends along a first axis. The first axis is coincident with a portion of the strip.

Abstract: A glove can include an integrated wrist wrap that is split to allow a watch to be worn with the glove. The glove comprises a hand portion within which a wearer's hand is placed and a wrist wrap attached to a proximal edge of the hand portion and configured to extend around the wearer's wrist when the wearer's hand is placed in the hand portion. The wrist wrap can include a slit that extends lengthwise within the wrist wrap. When the wearer is also wearing a watch, the watch can be inserted through the slit so that the wrist wrap will be positioned on each side of the watch thereby allowing the face of the watch to remain visible while still providing support to the wrist. A split wrist wrap without a hand portion is also provided.

Abstract: A utility sweatband having a sweatband body and a waterproof storage portion is provided. The sweatband body has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The waterproof storage portion is stretchable and is disposed on the outer surface or the inner surface.

Abstract: A sleeved garment of the invention designed to have an underlying garment having sleeves and a sleeveless or strapless overlying garment for the purpose of varying the appearance of the overlying garment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer. The underlying garment is made from a nylon and spandex blend such that the garment is designed to be form fitting and fit snugly around the arms and torso of the wearer.

Abstract: Systems or methods for anatomy adjusting a garment are provided. Anatomy adjusting is any deliberate manipulation of a garment's seams, pockets, edges, baffles, thicknesses, construction, and/or other construction lines and/or details in order to change the perceived shape of a wearer of the garment toward a desired appearance. Additionally, the garments that result from use of these systems and methods for anatomy adjusting are also provided.

Abstract: A protective garment has a wearable material that is shaped to cover a part of a wearer's body and a shock-absorbing material that is fused to the wearable material. In certain embodiments, the shock-absorbing material comprises a gelatinous elastomer blend containing a polymer material blended with a plasticizer (e.g., mineral oil). Applying coatings of a block co-polymer material and talcum powder enhance the properties of the garment.