Abstract: A system and method for producing rolled ice cream comprising a housing, a plate member located on a top surface of the housing, a compressor configured to provide compressed refrigerant, and a condenser coupled to the compressor. The condenser is configured to provide cooled refrigerant to a bottom surface of the plate member via an outlet tube. The system further comprises a balance valve, wherein the balance valve is configured to enable the refrigerant to bypass the outlet tube while the compressor and condenser are still operational when it is determined that the plate member has reached a predetermined minimum operational temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an ice cream product with an ice cream machine having an extrusion nozzle and a cutting tool. The method comprises the steps of providing an ice cream mixture, extruding the ice cream mixture through the extrusion nozzle, cutting the ice cream mixture with the cutting tool into an ice cream product, wherein the cutting tool is an ultrasound cutting tool. The invention also relates to an ice cream machine for producing an ice cream product.

Abstract: Processes of fractionating phospholipids are disclosed. In one embodiment, the process includes placing a phospholipid containing material in contact with an adsorbent, such that the adsorbent associates with at least one phospholipid of the phospholipid containing material. The process may further include eluting the at least one phospholipid from the adsorbent.

Abstract: A method for preparing a feedstuff comprising butyric acid and/or butyrate, comprising: adding a microorganism into a light corn steepwater to provide a mixture, wherein the microorganism comprises a first strain and the first strain is able to metabolize saccharides and/or organic compounds in a fermentation to produce butyric acid; keeping the mixture under an anaerobic atmosphere to conduct the fermentation to provide a fermentation broth; and optionally condensing the fermentation broth. Optionally, the microorganism further comprises a second strain, wherein the second strain is able to fix a carbon oxide.

Abstract: Young animals such as calves may be fed milk replacers containing soy having been preserved through treatment with acid-producing bacteria that reduces a pH of the milk replacer through microbial digestion of sugars present in soy to thereby produce a fermented milk replacer. The milk replacer is edible for at least 48 hours and its digestibility in the young animals is increased due to the microbial digestion of sugars in the soy that are otherwise indigestible in the gut of the young animals. The fermented milk replacers may be ingested by young animals in group settings. In addition, the milk replacers containing soy may be treated with enzymes adapted to hydrolyze complex indigestible carbohydrates within the milk replacer, potassium sorbate or both. Feeding systems incorporating these fermented milk replacers may result in increased gain and increased dry matter intake without negatively affecting animal health.

Abstract: Provided herein are variants of Buttiauxella sp. phytases that may be used in industrial applications including methods for starch liquefaction, alcohol fermentations and for enhancing phosphate digestion in foods and animal feeds.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of breeding domestic livestock, in particular to animal nutrition for domestic livestock, more in particular to nutritional supplements and additives for breeding monogastric mammals, most specifically inorganic nitrate compounds for use in a method of improving the (re)productive performance of a female monogastric mammal. The present invention provides, among others, a method of improving the (re)productive performance of a female monogastric mammal, feed supplements and feed compositions comprising inorganic nitrate compounds.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an animal feed composition that is resistant to feeding by birds, the composition comprising a feed pellet and one or more additional animal feed ingredients that is not pelletized. The feed pellet has a higher lipid content (w/w) and a higher starch content (w/w) than each of the one or more additional animal feed ingredients that is not pelletized. The invention also relates to methods for preparing and using the animal feed compositions.

Abstract: Provided are a beverage having an effectively improved aroma, an additive composition, and methods for those. A beverage according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: 4-methyl-4-sulfanylpentan-2-one (4MSP); and 3-sulfanyl-4-methylpentan-1-ol (3S4MP), in which a content of the 4MSP is 10 ppt or more and 120 ppt or less, and in which a ratio of a content of the 3S4MP to the content of the 4MSP (3S4MP/4MSP value) is 2.5 or more and 26.0 or less.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a carbonated beverage containing caffeine that has improved carbonation feeling. A carbonated beverage comprising caffeine and potassium, the carbonated beverage comprising 10 mg to 40 mg of caffeine and 6 mg to 50 mg of potassium per 100 ml of the carbonated beverage.

Abstract: The present invention is a tube with perforations in which a dried consumable, such as coffee and tea, is contained. The device for dispensing, infusing, and agitating a soluble consumable in water is placed in hot water, where the consumable is dispensed and infused into the water. The user can use the tube to stir the water, increasing the concentration of the consumable, such as coffee or tea, in the water. The tube is constructed from a lamination of two materials, wherein the outer layer has a larger Young's Modulus than the inner layer. The outer layer is perforated. The inner layer has slits that align with the perforations in the outer layer.

Abstract: A drink producing apparatus includes a dispensing unit for dispensing liquid from the drink producing apparatus, a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a liquid addable to a drink by the drink producing apparatus in a first liquid state, a carbon dioxide addition unit for adding carbon dioxide into the dispensing container upon dispensing liquid from the dispensing container, a decarbonization device, by which the liquid remaining in the dispensing container and carbonized with the introduced carbon dioxide is decarbonized. The invention also relates to a household refrigeration apparatus and to a method.

Abstract: The invention relates to pellets comprising starch and further comprising protein. A process to make pellets of the present invention is also disclosed. Further, use of the pellets as an ingredient to make food-, pet food- and feed compositions is also disclosed: the pellets can be ground and mixed with other ingredients to make food-, pet food- or feed compositions. In particular, use of the pellets to make fish feed compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powdery seasoning produced by drying and powdering a seasoning liquid obtained by enzymatically decomposing a protein-containing raw material derived from at least one of wheat and a soybean in the presence of salt, which has an inorganic material concentration of 50000 ppm or less, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking vessel, a support structure, an assortment of ferrous members and a source of electro-magnetic radiation. The ferrous members are mounted on the support structure along with food. The source of electro-magnetic radiation heats the ferrous members and enables a previously unobtainable level of precision and control in the preparation of food.

Abstract: To prepare a mineral supplementing agent capable of commonly used for a seasoning liquid, a supplement, a cosmetic, an oral cavity washing liquid, a plant growth promoting agent and the like, by using common materials and a common preparation method. A method of preparing a mineral supplementing agent capable of being administered to a human body or a plant is provided. The method includes a first charging step, a second charging step, a third charging step, a fourth charging step, and an extraction step. The first charging step charges a vessel with part of a prescribed amount of vinegar. The second charging step charges the vessel, which has been charged with the vinegar, with at least one of garlic, instant coffee, vinegar, and a fruit. The third charging step charges the vessel, which has been subjected to the second charging step, with at least one of a particulate grain hull, a charred product thereof, and a calcined ash thereof, and mixing the contents of the vessel.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a technique of suppressing precipitation of an anthocyanin pigment in a range other than the highly acidic range. The present invention provides an anthocyanin pigment preparation, comprising: an anthocyanin pigment; and an emulsifier, wherein the pH when the anthocyanin pigment preparation is diluted with water or dissolved in water so that a color value becomes 10 is more than 3.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include aqueous chicken products with reduced concentrations of off-flavor compounds and related methods. In an embodiment, a food product is included. The food product can include a hermetically sealed shelf-stable package. The food product can further include a sterilized or pasteurized aqueous chicken product at a solids concentration of less than 30 brix. The food product can include chicken-derived protein, chicken-derived lipids, and less than 30 ppb 2-pentyl furan. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A cocoa alternative or enhancer, made from roasted green banana flour, for use in a wide variety of food products. The cocoa alternative/enhancer can provide a variety of sensory attributes including aromas, flavors and textures that can be altered and controlled by careful manipulation of the roasting process.

Abstract: A cooking method of providing food with stewed taste includes providing a liquid preparation comprising oil, sodium chloride, and emulsifier; placing the liquid preparation and food ingredients in a cooking container; and heating the liquid preparation and the food ingredients in the cooking container at a temperature of 80° C. or higher. The mass ratio of the emulsifier to the oil in the liquid preparation is at least 1:1000. The liquid preparation has a pH of from 4.0 to 7.0, a Brix value of from 1 to 15, an oil concentration of from 0.1 to 4 mass %, an emulsifier concentration of 1 mass % or less, and a static viscosity of from 5 to 100 mPa·s·g/cm3 when heated at 80° C.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a low-calorie natural beverage suppressed in decrease in sweetness during storage. Provided is a beverage meeting the following conditions: (A) a mass ratio of (RebD and/or RebM)/RebA is 0.52 to 1.58; and (B) a total Brix of RebA and RebD and/or RebM in terms of sucrose is 5 to 10.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions suitable for making edible films or coatings, wherein the composition contains at least one biopolymer (e.g., chitosan), at least one active compound (e.g., essential oils, antioxidants, flavorings, antimicrobials), at least one bio emulsifier (e.g., bio-fiber gum), and at least one organic acid solution (e.g., acetic acid, lactic acid, levulinic acid). Disclosed are processes for making an edible film or edible coating on food, involving mixing at least one biopolymer, at least one active compound, at least one bio emulsifier, and at least one organic acid solution to form an emulsion, subjecting the emulsion to high pressure homogenization (e.g., at >15,000 psi) to form a micro-emulsion, and (1) pouring the micro-emulsion into a mold and allowing the micro-emulsion to harden into an edible film, and placing the edible film onto food, or (2) dipping the food into the micro-emulsion to form an edible coating on the food.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid milk drink, comprising: from 0.4% to 1.5% of at least one ?-glucan polymer, and at least 0.15% of a stabilising agent, said stabilising agent comprising xanthan gum, by weight relative to the total weight of said drink, provided that said drink comprises at least 0.1% by weight of xanthan gum relative to the total weight of said drink.

Abstract: A composition with anti-snorting properties comprising a liquid based formulation, a marine seaweed extract, a plurality of salts, cellulose, carbohydrate and a plurality of additives.

Abstract: An electrically heated aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-generating substrate including at least one aerosol former in an amount of between 5 percent and 30 percent by weight of the aerosol-generating substrate; a mouthpiece; and a paper wrapper circumscribing at least a portion of the aerosol-generating substrate, the paper wrapper having a wet tensile strength of at least 5 Newtons per 15 millimeters when measured in accordance with the Wet Tensile Strength Test using a 1:1 mixture of water and glycerine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrapping paper for smoking articles that contains pulp fibers and at least one acid-soluble filler, the content of acid-soluble filler being at least 10 wt % relative to the entire mass of the wrapping paper, and the wrapping paper having portions with a lower transparency and portions with a higher transparency.

Abstract: An improved bowl for a water pipe which has both a venturi port for providing vaporized herbs into the stem of the water bowl as well as a fresh are intake port for providing mixing air which dilutes the concentration of the vaporized herb which is inhaled by the smoker. The improved water pipe bowl of the is primarily comprised of a bowl section where the medicinal marijuana oil or other substance can be placed; a venturi port located in close proximity to the substance to be vaporized, connecting the bowl section and the stem of the water pipe; and a fresh air intake port, located substantially away from the substance to be vaporized or the vaporized substance, connecting the stem of the water pipe and fresh air supply.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pouch for tobacco comprising a pocket for containing the tobacco and having an opening providing access to the interior of the pocket, wherein the opening of the pocket is provided with a zipper closure for releasably sealing the opening, and wherein the zipper closure comprises two opposing, longitudinally-extending and interlockable rib and groove profiles, characterized in that at least a part of one of the profiles has intermittent structural alterations along the length of the profiles to provide an intermittent sensory perception, like e.g. an audible and/or tactile sensation, when opening or closing the zipper closure of the pouch.

Abstract: Radically improved modular devices, system and methods make it more convenient for a user to exchange the flavoring or physiological active species with ease and without mixing of previously loaded mixtures. Likewise devices, systems, and methods for introducing flavoring, nicotine, or other chemical species desired for consumption by the user into e-cigarette vapor without heating them, thus avoiding excessive pyrolysis or degradation to those ingredients is taught. Safer alternatives to current e-liquid containers and devices, making them less accessible to children, and making harmful exposure to liquid nicotine less likely in general are shown.

Abstract: An atomizing element for an electronic cigarette is provide, which includes: a porous body comprising an atomizing surface and a liquid absorbing surface; and a porous heating film formed on the atomizing surface. An electronic cigarette and an atomizing assembly including the same are also provided.

Abstract: A liquid reservoir component of an electronic vaping device includes an outer casing extending in a longitudinal direction, an air inlet, and a vapor outlet. An inner tube is within the outer casing defining a central air passage communicates with the inlet and the outlet. A liquid reservoir is in an annular space between the outer casing and the inner tube. A susceptor is adjacent the central air passage, and a wick is in communication with the liquid reservoir and in thermal communication with the susceptor such that the susceptor is operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature to vaporize the liquid material and form a vapor in the central air passage. The liquid reservoir component is configured to connect with a power supply component such that an induction source is operable to generate an inductive field to heat the susceptor when powered by the power source.

Abstract: A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.

Abstract: An orthopedic sock for provision of arch support includes a sleeve that defines an interior space. The sleeve is resilient. An opening is positioned in the sleeve. A support is coupled to the sleeve and extends into the interior space. The support is resilient. The opening is positioned in the sleeve such that the opening is configured to insert a foot of a user into the interior space. The support is positioned in the interior space such that the support is configured to abut and buttress an arch of the foot of the user.

Abstract: An article of apparel, system, and methods optionally include a textile material, a mobile device holder, coupled to the textile material, configured to secure a mobile device with respect to the article of apparel, and an electrical system. The electrical system includes an antenna, configured to communicatively couple with a primary antenna of the mobile device, positioned in relation to the holder, a power supply, coupled to the antenna, configured to output power based on a current as generated in the antenna when communicatively coupled with the primary antenna, a controller, coupled to the power supply, operable based on the power as output by the power supply, and a sensor, coupled to the textile material, communicatively coupled to the controller via a conductor, configured to detect a sensor condition and output a sensor signal when powered by the power output by the power supply.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of use for various embodiments of a vest with integrated bulk product storage. The vest may be configured to be worn about a person's neck, with a front portion and a back portion. Each of the front and back portions includes one or more integrated bulk product storage compartments. Bulk product is poured into the compartment via a reclosable filling opening at or near the top of the vest, while bulk product is dispensed from the compartment via a reclosable dispensing opening at or near the bottom of the vest. The vest may also function as a safety vest by exhibiting a safety color and/or pattern.

Abstract: A garment adapted for use in a child's car seat has been disclosed, where multiple openings allow the seat belts to rest between the child's body and the garment. The invention also includes a method of using a garment with multiple openings to safely secure a child into a car seat.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a novel motorcycle jacket used to improve safety during motorcycle rides. A novel motorcycle jacket may include one or more handles, disposed in one more orientations, thereon. The novel motorcycle jacket facilitates ease of grip with the handles which provide safety for motorcycle passengers. The novel motorcycle jacket may comprise a plurality of handles, a coupling means that attaches the plurality of handles to the body of a jacket. The motorcycle jacket may comprise a flexible material to facilitate lateral forces to apply thereon.

Abstract: A device includes a collar and at least one pad. The collar is configured for wearing by a user, the collar having a plurality of pad receptacles. The at least one pad is configured for coupling with a selected one of the plurality of pad receptacles, the pad having an elastic portion configured to limit movement of a user.

Abstract: Described herein are laminated articles along with methods of making and/or using the same, including a continuous process for making laminated articles.

Abstract: The breast-cancer recovery system comprises a breast cancer recovery garment, an organizational subsystem and a needs kit. The breast cancer recovery garment comprises a body portion defining an opening, positioned, configured and dimensioned to allow the performance of a breast cancer treatment procedure and a closure device suitable for closing the opening when a procedure is not being performed. The body portion of the garment defines the elongated pocket proximate the bottom edge, extending along the bottom edge and defines slits in at least one of the sleeves. The body portion of the recovery garment comprises of a warm material and/or of decorative pattern. The organizational subsystem comprises a frame configured to support a plurality of color-coded files, and marked with identification tabs which relate to breast cancer patient needs, and customized medical information.

Abstract: Gloves designed for participation in active, primarily winter, sports activities, and which are intended to allow easy protection against ice and snow. They also protect the wrist area and, in addition, seal a glove for the most part or completely when the glove is not worn. The glove includes a hand region, with another region for the wrist attached thereto. The region for the wrist has an opening with an inner closure. A pullable cord is arranged to close the opening when pulled, this cord being in turn connected to a safety strap.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone scrub brush glove for dishwashing which is entirely made of silicone and has a protrusion-type scrub brush which is made of silicone and integrated with the glove into a single piece on the area of the palm and the bottom surface of the fingers. The silicone scrub brush glove has advantageous effects of resolving or improving the problems involved in existing rubber gloves.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a silicone-coated glove, comprises: a knitting step (S100) of forming a glove; a water-repellency treatment solution preparation step (S200) of forming a water-repellency treatment solution by diluting a silicone-containing water-repellent agent for fabrics with water; a water-repellency treatment solution dipping step (S300) of dipping the knitted glove in the water-repellency treatment solution; a water-repellent coating formation step (S400) of forming, on a fabric layer (10) of the glove, a water-repellent coating (20) containing silicone by dehydrating the glove dipped in the water-repellency treatment solution and then drying the glove at 80-180° C.; a dipping step (S500) of forming a silicone coating (30) by dipping the glove having the water-repellent coating (20) in a silicone coating solution; and a drying step of hardening the glove having the silicone coating (30).

Abstract: A textured glove with wave pattern embossed on its surface is provided. The glove surface may be partially or wholly embossed with the wave pattern to enhance grip.

Abstract: Ties are provided which have a strip of fabric or other flexible sheet material, having two opposite longitudinal ends, wherein the tie comprises one or more binding elements provided on the tie at a position spaced from at least a first one of two ends, whereby the binding elements are adapted to define a closed loop passage through which the first end can be introduced and run.

Abstract: Described here is an article of apparel that includes a base fabric bearing one or more graphical designs; a hinged fabric section having a hinged edge attached to the base fabric and an opposing edge free to pivot about the hinged edge; and magnetic fasteners affixed to both the base fabric and the hinged fabric section and positioned to secure the opposing edge of the hinged fabric section to the base fabric in each of at least two orientations, where at least one of the orientations causes the hinged fabric section to hide at least a portion of the graphical design on the base fabric.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a garment comprising a mobility-enhancing pleat positioned on the upper-arm portion of a sleeve. The pleat may be configured to move between a closed position, in which an outer layer lies substantially flat against the sleeve, and an open position, in which the outer layer is configured to provide the upper-arm portion of the sleeve with an increased surface area. Due to the increased surface area, the wearer is not restricted when reaching forward or upward and the sleeve is prevented from riding up so as to expose the wrists or lower arms of the wearer. Moreover, when the pleat is in an open position, the interior of the garment is not exposed. Accordingly, the pleat will not compromise a fire-resistant garment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a padding element (10, 20, 30) for an article of clothing, comprising two liners (1, 21, 31; 2, 22, 32) opposite each other and first pads (3); the first liner (1, 21, 31) and the second liner (2, 22, 32) are joined together along at least one portion of their perimeter, so as to create an intermediate space therebetween; the first pads (3) transversely connect the first liner (1, 21, 31) and the second liner (2, 22, 32) so as to divide the intermediate space into at least two padding chambers (12). The invention also relates to a process for making said padding element (10, 20, 30) and a clothing item comprising at least one padding element of the invention.

Abstract: A hair extension includes cross-shaped engaging portions, pillar portions connected to the cross-shaped engaging portions, a bottom portion having opposite side surfaces. The pillar portions are connected to one surface of the opposite side surfaces of the bottom portion. The hair extension further includes a support portion fixed to the other surface of the opposite side surfaces of the bottom portion, a wig hair fixing portion connected to the support portion, and wig hairs fixed to the wig hair fixing portion.

Abstract: A SWIM GOGGLES HEADWEAR AND COSTUME SYSTEM WITH A COSTUME SWIM MASK, HAVING A MASK ELEMENT ATTACHED TO AT LEAST ONE COSTUME ELEMENT, AND AT LEAST ONE INTEGRATED GOGGLES, EYEWEAR, AND/OR LENSES ELEMENT providing under water vision with a water-tight sealing portion or mechanism securing the eyepieces around the eye area of a user during use of the goggles and a material or fabric costume mask element conducive to being worn by a child or adult and to even help in aiding the process of learning to swim.