Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a dispersion stabilizer that has an effect of improving or stabilizing the dispersibility of solids insoluble in aqueous media and/or liquid components immiscible therewith. The above object can be achieved by a dispersion stabilizer comprising welan gum.

Abstract: The present invention provides combinations comprising a sedating antihistamine and selected indole-based natural products such as L-tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan and melatonin, along with pharmaceutically acceptable calcium and magnesium salts and selected B vitamins. These combinations are useful in providing a medicament for improving sleep in mammals, especially humans.

Abstract: A cooking system that utilizes vibration to improve the convenience of preparing food and the quality of the finished product. The system uses a vibrating device coupled to a cooking vessel with a pad and/or isolation blocks disposed between the vibrator and the vessel. The cooking system can be adapted to prepare specific foods in specific quantities, such as popcorn in pre-packaged containers.

Abstract: Methods for separating lean and fat from beef or other meats and the separation apparatus are disclosed. The methods use microbiocidal fluids to reduce or eliminate possible sources of contamination.

Abstract: A gluten-free cauliflower-based pizza dough and a preparation process for creating a cauliflower-based pizza crust are provided. The gluten-free cauliflower-based pizza dough comprises a quantity of pureed cauliflower. Egg whites and either shredded mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese are mixed with the pureed cauliflower to form a mixture. Flour ingredients comprising potato flour, chickpea/garbanzo bean flour, brown rice flour are combined with the mixture. In a grain-free embodiment of the pizza dough, the flour ingredients are comprised of potato flour and chickpea/garbanzo bean flour. Seasoning ingredients are added to the mixture. Preferably, the season ingredients are Italian seasoning, including at least basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. Xanthan gum may be used as a thickening agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to plant based meat substitutes which have properties similar to meat.

Abstract: Steviol glycoside compositions having improved sweetness and flavor profiles are described.

Abstract: Provided herein is a salt-free or low-salt soy sauce-like liquid seasoning having a desirable flavor and desirable functionality with no contamination by microorganisms. A method for producing such a sauce-like liquid seasoning is also provided. The salt-free or low-salt soy sauce-like liquid seasoning having a desirable flavor and desirable functionality is obtained by inoculating raw material grains of primarily soybean or wheat with a koji mold to prepare a solid koji, adding salt-free or low-salt water for brewing to the solid koji to prepare a moromi, pasteurizing the moromi, and fermenting the moromi with yeast in a container adapted to reduce entry of harmful microorganisms.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions useful for improving or enhancing the organoleptic properties, especially mouthfeel, of nutritional compositions. The composition contains a combination of partially hydrogenated guar gum (PHGG) and acacia gum (AG). These may also be used to promote a healthy gut flora and treat or prevent digestive diseases when included in a nutritional composition.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for mixing and heat exchange of fluids. In one example, a fluid mixing and heat exchange device includes a hot water tank, a mixing chamber spaced away from the hot water tank and fluidly coupled to a first liquid reservoir, a first chilling module fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber, a coolant tank fluidly coupled to the first chilling module, a radiator fluidly coupled to the coolant tank, and a dispensing manifold fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and adapted to dispense a mixed and chilled fluid mixture to a plurality of fluid vessels.

Abstract: Provided is a novel gel-like food composition. The gel-like food composition contains 0.1 to 10 wt % of a free branched-chain amino acid, 1 to 12 wt % of a protein, and 104/g to 1014/g of a probiotic.

Abstract: The readily absorbable calcium compositions of the conventional art have a problem. They immediately settle out when added to beverage and the like due to their large particle diameter. Another problem is that the wet grinding step, which intends to reduce the particle diameter, requires time and cost. A calcium salt is produced by dripping a carboxylic acid aqueous solution onto a hydrated lime slurry while it is being stirred and spray-dried into granules. In this way, calcium salt primary particles can have a small size and calcium salt can be prevented from precipitating.

Abstract: A thermosterilized enteral nutritional composition comprises, per 100 ml of composition, between 8 and 14 g of total proteins, 200 to 350 kcal, the total proteins comprising a quantity of caseinates that is higher than or equal to 55% of the total protein weight of the composition, a quantity of serum proteins that is lower than or equal to 30% of the total protein weight of the composition, and a quantity of caseins that is lower than or equal to 30% of the total protein weight of the composition, the weight ratio of the caseinates to the caseins being higher than or equal to 70/30.

Abstract: Liquid nutritional compositions including both soy protein and dairy protein demonstrate enhanced rheological properties. By suitable selection of the types and amounts of these proteins, high caloric density products can be obtained without adversely affecting other desirable properties such as nutritional value, stability, taste, and mouthfeel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vessel comprising a rigid cylinder having an inside surface, an outside surface, a middle area, a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is open. A frictional surface is located on the inside surface of the cylinder and in the middle area of the cylinder, and is capable of engaging with produce placed inside the cylinder. A first mounting surface extends from the first end of the cylinder and a first cap is removable and configured to couple with the first mounting surface on the first end. The outside surface of the cylinder is configured to engage with a hand of a user. When the produce is placed inside the cylinder and the user shakes the vessel, the produce engages the frictional surface to remove an outer surface of the produce.

Abstract: High Integrity Encapsulation Product with Insoluble Fibers. A particulate extrusion encapsulation product in a glassy state is described including an encapsulate, encapsulated in a glassy matrix. The glassy matrix includes at least one modified starch, at least one carbohydrate and at least one insoluble fiber. The load of the encapsulate is typically from 0.01% to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the encapsulation product. A method of making the particulate extrusion encapsulation product and food products containing the extrusion encapsulation product are also described.

Abstract: A garniture device for a machine used in tobacco industry for manufacturing a continuous rod comprising a loose material wrapped with a wrapper. The garniture device has an upper garniture part having forming parts for forming the wrapper around the loose material; a lower garniture part; a garniture duct extending along at least a portion of the lower garniture part; a garniture belt movable in the garniture duct for transporting the wrapper along the garniture duct. The garniture duct further has an inlet part for transforming the garniture belt from a flat configuration into a U-shaped configuration; an outlet part for transforming the garniture belt from the U-shaped configuration into the flat configuration; and a U-shaped part disposed between the inlet part and the outlet part for guiding the garniture belt in the U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for smoking articles comprising a container portion and a lid hingedly connected to the container portion about a hinge line. The container portion has an inner frame and an outer frame. The lid includes an end portion and a lid wall extending from the end portion that overlaps a container wall of the container portion when closed, the container wall having a locking element that locates over a corresponding locking part on the lid wall and a recess formed in the inner frame extending from an upper edge of the inner frame. In one embodiment, a lower edge of the recess is spaced further from the upper edge of the container wall than the locking element. In another embodiment, the recess extends into the second container wall.

Abstract: A heater for a vaporization device includes a fluid reservoir and a porous and permeable heating element made of an electrically conductive material and located within the reservoir. The reservoir and the heating element located within the reservoir define a fluid volume sufficient to capture and retain a fixed volume of fluid ejected from an ejection head in the vaporization device. Application of electrical energy to the heating element vaporizes the fixed volume of fluid in a fixed amount of time.

Abstract: There is provided an electrically operated smoking device configured to receive a smoking article, including a housing defining a cavity configured to at least partially receive a smoking article; and a sensing system configured to detect indicia on the smoking article, the sensing system being disposed on a periphery of the cavity and including a light source, a mirror, an imaging lens, and an image detector, the mirror being disposed on an internal surface of the cavity adjacent to the light source and the imaging lens.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the traditional dabbing method by providing a device and associated method that will reliably allow users to divide and collect a desired small quantity of Extract from a larger or bulk quantity of Extract and to conduct the small quantity of extract toward a Vaporizer heating element with minimal loss or wastage of Extract during the process, while significantly reducing required precision and effort associated Extract handling. The present invention of device and associated method result in a simpler, cleaner, and more efficient dabbing process.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for electronic smoking. The embodiments disclosed herein can be utilized to ignite combustible substances in all conditions and do not require supplementary igniters or tools. The embodiments disclosed herein provide an all-in-one smoking experience. Further, in some embodiments described herein comprise a cartridge system for easy insertion, removal, and/or replacement of loose-leaf products in a pod or cartridge for smoking. Some embodiments herein relate to all-in-one, integrated smoking systems or devices comprising compartments for holding and lighting combustible substances, a combustion device such as a lighter or high voltage electric combustion system, insulating components, and one or more electric batteries or other power devices.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods may control total particulate matter (TPM) production based on air flow rate and TPM density. TPM density is a TPM production rate per flow rate of gas through an aerosol-generating device. The systems, devices, and methods may measure, or sample, air flow during a puff or draw on an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device may, in turn, adjust the production of the TPM based on the measured air flow rate and a selected, or desired, TPM density, which may be pre-set in the device and/or subsequently set as desired.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-forming substrate and a susceptor configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate. The susceptor includes a first susceptor material and a second susceptor material having a Curie temperature, the first susceptor material being disposed in intimate physical contact with the second susceptor material. The first susceptor material may also have a Curie temperature, the second Curie temperature being lower than 500° C., and lower than the Curie temperature of the first susceptor material, if the first susceptor material has a Curie temperature. The use of such a multi-material susceptor allows heating to be optimised and the temperature of the susceptor to be controlled to approximate the second Curie temperature without need for direct temperature monitoring.

Abstract: A vaporization device is provided having a plurality of pens each having a battery, a mouthpiece, and a ventilated end. A vaporization device is also provided which is disposable having a plurality of pens, each having a vaporization chamber containing a coil, a battery, a PCB, a sensor, and a tank containing e-liquid for vaporization in the pen vaporization chamber through the coil of the pen to create a vaporization product which is mixed in a vapor port of the device through which a plurality of vaporization products are delivered to a user through the mouthpiece of the device in a single vaporization event.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device.

Abstract: A lower body garment with shaping benefits is provided. The lower body garment may comprise an outer garment and a control panel inside the outer garment, such that the control panel is not visible from the outside of the outer garment. The control panel may have a rectangular shape and line a full circumference of an interior waist of the outer garment. Further, the control panel may be anchored to the outer garment at a top edge seam of the outer garment. In certain aspects, the lower body garment may be a legging, pant or skirt.

Abstract: A support article of apparel includes a cup, a base member, a tension band, and an adjuster. The cup defines a cup volume to receive a breast, and a lower portion of the cup defines a support pocket. The base member is coupled to the cup and has a bottom edge, a side edge, and a bottom edge configured to be positioned about a portion of a torso. A tension band is coupled within the support pocket of the cup outlines a lower portion of the breast. A second end portion of the tension band extends through a pocket opening and outside of the support pocket. An adjuster is coupled to the second end portion of the tension band and configured to adjust one of a length or a tension of the tension band.

Abstract: A garment comprising a support structure adapted to contact breasts of a wearer; and an engagement structure coupled with the support structure, wherein the engagement structure comprises a first engagement feature comprising a first portion extending from the support structure toward a releasable interface; and a second portion coupled to the first portion, the second portion extending from the releasable interface toward the support structure, wherein the second portion is angularly offset from the first portion by an angle in a range of 1° and 90° when the garment is in-use.

Abstract: A wetsuit is provided which comprises (a) a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region.

Abstract: A method of regulating a temperature of a human body includes: (1) providing an article of clothing including a textile, wherein the textile includes at least one porous layer including a polyolefin; and (2) placing the article of clothing adjacent to the human body. The porous layer has pores having an average pore size in a range of 50 nm and 1000 nm.

Abstract: It is a clothing or accessory for protection against ionizing radiation comprising a body of flexible material threadable by an operator and reinforcing protection means comprising of one or more layers or plates protecting against ionizing radiation integrated within said body. The garment comprises at least two parts, each provided with a magnetic element for setting, adjusting, arranging or closing the garment or accessory when one of the parts is activated by the operator to cooperate with the other part. Each magnetic element is composed of at least two groups each comprising at least one positive magnet and at least one negative magnet, the groups of the same magnetic element being set directly or indirectly on the same support and/or between them and being able to co-operate with the groups of opposing polarities of the other magnetic element.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a cooling fluid passage, a gaseous fluid blower disposed at an upstream portion or a downstream portion of the cooling fluid passage, and a liquid droplet sprayer disposed at the upstream portion of the cooling fluid passage. A surface portion of the cooling fluid passage is hydrophobic.

Abstract: A garment that enables its wearer to be more easily found is provided. In some embodiment, the present invention may provide for one or more fluid pockets filled with glow-in-the-dark liquid that will expel and leave a lit-up path, and the fluid pockets may be located on the bottom trim of the garment. The present invention may also provide for one or more water, shock or impact, and/or GPS sensors sewn into the trim of the garment. The present invention may also provide for one or more safety spotlights on the garment, such as for example, on the shoulders of the garment. The present invention may provide for one or more sewn-in buttons. Once pressed, the sewn-in button may activate one or more of the sensors, or may activate a tracking beacon functionality, a distress call signal, or any other similar function wherein a person may call for assistance or enable themselves to be found.

Abstract: A motorcycle safety harness with shock absorbers and cushions channels shock waves caused by a motorcycle accident away from the vital organs of a motorcycle rider to the shoulders and thighs to reduce severe injuries to the rider and save lives.

Abstract: A team sport rivalry outfit featuring removably separable fan and rival team sides and an identifier affixed to one or to both the fan team side and the rival team side to indicate a wearer's support for the fan team side and lack of support for the rival team side. The rivalry outfit may be configured as shirts, jackets, pants, hats, and skirts. The identifier is permanently or removably affixed to the fan team side or to the rival team side. The fan and rival team sides are permanently sewn together, or removably affixed to one another using hook and loop fasteners, zippers, snaps, or other standard removable closures.

Abstract: A button and buttonhole structure is configured so that parts linking each of a pair of buttons and a section of fabric on one side are positioned at the distal ends or proximal ends of a pair of buttonholes provided to a section of fabric on the other side. Therefore, when the buttons are buttoned, it is possible to have the buttons move less, relative to the buttonholes, than in the past, and the buttons can stay buttoned more stably. As a result, the buttons are less likely to come undone inadvertently, and increasing the size of the buttonholes facilitates buttoning and unbuttoning of the buttons.

Abstract: A fastener invertible between a states where comb teeth are closed or opened, that permits hairs to be easily inserted between the opened comb teeth and an inverting member, and more hairs to be inserted. The fastener includes an inverting member formed of an elastic plate and having, in an initial state that is not deformed, quadrilateral plane shape including two long side portions and two short side portions , and an apart region disposed between the long and short side portions or on a middle of the short side portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the short side portion, the inverting member having connection regions disposed on both sides of the apart region ; a connection portion connecting the connection regions that are superimposed each other by a deformation of the inverting member; and comb teeth fixed to one of the long side portions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically manufacturing a custom fit garment is provided. The method comprises creating a pattern for the garment to be manufactured and determining at least a portion of the body of the customer to be scanned based on the created pattern and scanning at least the portion of body of the customer to determine sizing requirements for the garment to be manufactured. The method further comprises customizing the pattern for the garment to be manufactured based on the determined sizing requirement and automatically manufacturing the garment based on the customized pattern.

Abstract: A method for interactively designing garments includes steps in which: a request for the creation of a garment is received from a user; general body measurements are inputted; said measurements are checked by comparing the inputted values against a database of reference body measurements; a three-dimensional mannequin is rendered on the basis of the body measurements; the body measurements are reexamined on the basis of the model of the three-dimensional mannequin; individual characteristics of the body are analyzed on the basis of the model of the three-dimensional mannequin; a pattern algorithm is created for the garment, containing a step-by-step rendering of the garment, said algorithm being executed automatically and resulting in a graphical rendering of the garment, wherein the coordinates of fiducial points on the garment are determined according to the body measurements; a pattern of the garment is rendered on the basis of said fiducial point coordinates; markings, incisions, fiducial lines and writte

Abstract: Attachment systems for releasably securing an accessory to an article, such as a helmet, are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment system includes an attachment plate that includes engaging features which engage corresponding engagement features on an attachment base. At least one of the engaging features on the attachment plate is associated with a flexible member, and is movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration via deformation of the flexible member. A pair of grips are provided on opposing ends of the flexible member, and the grips are pressed toward one another to move the movable engaging feature between the locked and unlocked configurations.

Abstract: A system for and method of providing safety equipment to a user is provided. The system includes a headgear platform that is configured to be secured to a head of a while supporting a plurality of safety accessories. Each safety accessory is configured to move independent of each of the other safety accessories so as to allow for quick and easy access and deployment of only the safety equipment that is required or otherwise desired for a particular job. When a particular safety accessory is no longer required or desired, it can be quickly and easily moved to a stowed configuration, thereby moving the safety accessory out of the user's way while maintaining it in close proximity for quick and easy redeployment when required or desired.

Abstract: An indicator for a heated article of footwear that includes an outer shell and a removable inner liner is described. The inner liner includes a heating system with an indicator disposed on a forefoot region of the inner liner. The heating system is integrated within the inner liner and is removable with the inner liner from the outer shell. A viewing window is disposed on the outer shell at a location corresponding to the indicator located on the inner liner. With this arrangement, the status condition of the heating system on the inner liner may be communicated to a wearer of the article through the viewing window from within the interior of the article.

Abstract: There is provided an insole for a sport footwear, the insole comprises: a forefoot portion comprising an incliner, wherein a thickness of an inner side of the forefoot portion is greater than a thickness of an outer side of the forefoot portion; a midfoot portion having an arch extending from an underside of the insole; and a rearfoot portion comprising an incliner, wherein a thickness of an inner side of the rearfoot portion is greater than a thickness of an outer side of the rearfoot portion; and wherein at least one of the forefoot portion, the midfoot portion and the rearfoot portion comprises an upper surface having an upward inclination of about 2° to about 9° along a path from the outer side of the insole to the inner side of the insole and perpendicular to a lengthwise axis of the insole.

Abstract: A shoe apparatus with electronic grip enhancement is disclosed. In particular, the shoe includes: an electrical energy storage device such as a capacitor or battery; a piezoelectric generator configured to generate electricity when the user takes a step in the shoe; and a sole including an electrostatic adhesive portion configured to augment the grip of the shoe.

Abstract: A sole designed for attachment to an article of footwear, made of a hard polymer outsole connection plate affixed to a flexible polymer outsole that has a series of threaded imbed anchors housed therein for the attachment of various designs of interchangeable cleats. The cleats reside in detents formed on planar channels across the width of the outsole and extend above a series of tapered raised pads formed on the bottom face of the outsole.

Abstract: According to the various embodiments of the present disclosure, footwear with an enhanced toe post is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the footwear may comprise a sole portion to support and protect a wearer's foot, a strap portion attached to the sole to bind the footwear to a wearer's foot, and at least one toe post passing between a wearer's toes constructed at least partially of memory foam or other cushioning materials.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes a first upper panel, a second upper panel, and an extruded component. The extruded component is disposed along a border between the first upper panel and the second upper panel. The extruded component joins the first upper panel to the second upper panel.

Abstract: Woven cloth with shoelace loops is formed by a plurality of longitudinal threads and a plurality of lateralwise threads. Each of the plurality of longitudinal thread is woven by a plurality of filaments. Each of the plurality of lateralwise thread is interwoven with and ties the plurality of longitudinal threads to form a plurality of knots. At least a part of the longitudinal threads are continuously and integrally connected to form a plurality of curved back lace loops each sized for a lace or a buckle to dispose therethrough.

Abstract: A wire tightening apparatus including: a base body part; a reel part rotatably installed inside the base body part to selectively wind a wire thereon when rotated; a housing part including a ratchet-type gear, a partition plate protruding radially inward along a lower portion of the ratchet-type gear, and a vertical movement hole; a vertically moving gear part including a gear body part configured to be vertically moved along the vertical movement hole and having a seating step, an elastic blade part coupled to the ratchet-type gear so that one-way rotation thereof is restricted, and a vertical movement fixing extension part selectively elastically supported by upper and lower surfaces of an edge of the vertical movement hole; and a cover part coupled to an upper portion of the vertically moving gear part to be integrally vertically moved and rotated therewith.