Abstract: A method of making a frozen confection includes: providing a tube unit device; filling an opening of the tube unit device with a plurality of liquids and sealing the opening of the tube unit device; placing the tube unit device in a tray mold; forming a frozen confection around the tube unit device, wherein the tube unit device is separated from the frozen confection by a wall of the tube unit device; and configuring the tube unit device to initiate a light show while simultaneously being surrounded by the frozen connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pea protein material that is at least 70% dry weight pea protein, of which at least 20% dry weight protein is soluble in water at ambient temperature, has a pH of about 6-8 and has a viscosity of about 12-20 units according to Test A. Preferably, the pea protein material of this invention additionally has a viscosity of about 12-65 units according to Test B. Preferably, the pea protein material meets USDA Organic Certification requirements. Preferably, the pea protein material meets Non-GMO Project Verified requirements.

Abstract: A fully mechanized method for making artificial knotted pet chews such as edible dog bones. The method employs a knot box having a tubular chamber in the form of a knot. Rolled or folded pet chew material is mechanically inserted into and pushed through the chamber of the knot box, clamped at the far end, pulled from both ends to form a knot, and then withdrawn. According to one embodiment, the knot box separates to facilitate knotting and withdrawal of the knotted chew. The process is repeated for double knotted chew. The method can be used with pet chews made from treated rawhide, extruded plant material, and rawhide or extruded plant material combined with a meat layer. The method allows the manufacture of knotted dog bones without the use of human labor, avoiding the consequent costs and other drawbacks encountered when requiring workers to engage in simple, repetitive manual tasks.

Abstract: Examples of a pre-cooked instant food products and a process for preparing such pre-cooked instant food products are described. The process comprises the steps of i) steaming the food product for pre-determined time; ii) immersing the steamed food product in a high concentration cooled brine solution for about 5 to 15 minutes; iii) removing excess water from the surface of the food product for up to about 10 minutes; iv) packing a pre-determined amount of the food product into a container and sealing such container, and v) storing the containers of pre-cooked instant food products at temperatures of 2° C. or lower. The container is made of a material safe for keeping food products and is able to withstand temperatures higher than 90° C. The surface of the food product is coated with the salt from the brine solution to preserve it. In one example, the pre-cooked instant food product is a freshly made pasta.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to system and methods of forming food bars, specifically, to systems and methods implementable on these systems, of forming single serve food bars in a relatively short timeframe.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of cooking cereal grains comprising a first step (S1) of subjecting an initial volume of cereal grains (3) to hot air in a vessel (2) having air temperature between 150 to 250 degrees Centrigrade for between 30 to 180 second; and a second step (S2) of subjecting the expanded cereal grains (3) to boiling water and/or steam. The second step (S2) is performed subsequent to the first step (S1) whilst the expanded cereal grains remain in the vessel (2). A device for cooking cereal grains (3) is also disclosed. The invention increases the overall volume of the cooked cereal grains compared to conventional cooking methods which results in cereal grains having a lower energy density.

Abstract: A method for producing powdered quinoa. The method includes dehulling quinoa in a dehuller in some embodiments. The quinoa is dried in a dryer in some embodiments. The quinoa is soaked in a soaker and freeze dried in a freeze dryer. In certain embodiments, the quinoa is extruded on an extruder. In one embodiment, the quinoa is ground in a grinder.

Abstract: A method to process microalgae biomass and produce high-value chemicals from microalgae biomass is disclosed. The method uses the same biomass cells to extract more than one component such as are lipids, water-soluble chemicals, carotenoids, polysaccharides and algae meal. The method is a sequence of physical and chemical treatments. Water soluble polysaccharides produced by the method exhibit properties of low viscosity at low shear thinning. A method for extracting dietary fiber from microalgal biomass is disclosed. Compositions of water-soluble polysaccharides that are fermented slowly by colon microbiota with less gas production than commercial dietary fiber FOS are disclosed. The present inventions described herein provide a method of improving colon health by increasing butyrate during a microalgal dietary fiber fermenting process by colonic microbiota.

Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.

Abstract: Gels made from oat proteins include partially hydrolysed oat protein, or oat protein and an organic acid or acidulant, or oat protein and inulin.

Abstract: Provided is a use of a Macaranga tanarius preparation or extract for manufacturing a composition for enhancing immunity of an insect, particularly a bee. Also provided is a method for enhancing immunity of an insect, particularly a bee. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a composition of the present invention to the insect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a probiotic powder comprising at least one probiotic bacterium, said method comprising: a) providing a probiotic biomass composition comprising at least one probiotic bacterium resulting from the culture of said probiotic bacterium in a whey-containing nutrient medium having a total solid content ranging from above 25% by weight to up to 35% by weight, based on the total weight of the said whey-containing nutrient medium; b) spray drying or freeze drying the said probiotic biomass provided at step a) so as to obtain the said probiotic powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to citrus fibers in dry form having a storage modulus (G?) of at least 50 Pa, said G? being measured on an aqueous medium containing an amount of 2 wt % citrus fibers dispersed therein under a low-shear stirring of less than 10000 rpm.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided directed to decreasing visceral fat in subjects. Visceral fat is directly linked to cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk. The methods describe a calorie restricted diet of specific percentages of food elements to be consumed within a specific time period each day. Calorie restriction and nutrient percentages take into consideration average daily normal activity of subjects as well as baseline health metrics including estimated amount of visceral fat. Remarkable results are obtained since visceral fat is targeted for reduction, thereby markedly reducing the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for dry hulling or dry peeling harvested crops, particularly pistachio nuts, are disclosed. The methods and apparatus of the present invention provide crop harvesting with great efficiency resulting in consistently high percentages of hulled or peeled crops and low percentages of nut breakage, without increasing processing times regardless of the sizes of the crops being hulled or peeled. The methods and apparatus of the present invention also provide for a relatively small overall machine footprint, plus easy and efficient removal and replacement of the impingement drum to accommodate for different drum speeds, different crop sizes, different bolt patterns, different bolt sizes, and other variations allowing embodiments of the invention to be used on a wide range of nuts and vegetables of different varieties, sizes and shapes.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a novel coating system for coating solid particles, which comprise PUFAs (and/or salts thereof), wherein the coating comprises at least one cyclodextrin. Furthermore it relates to compositions coated with such a coating system and the use of such compositions in the production of food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A stackable food storage unit comprises a plurality of stackable compartments, a cover plate, and an attachment mechanism. Each of the plurality of stackable compartments are removably attached to each other through the at least one attachment mechanism. Since each of the stackable compartments are pressed against each other, a user can freeze a preferred food item in between a first compartment and a second compartment from the plurality of stackable compartments. The cover plate can be removably attached to a topmost compartment of the plurality of stackable compartments. Thus, a food item can be stored in between the cover plate and the topmost compartment. The size, shape, and volume of each of the plurality of stackable compartments can vary. The material used for manufacturing each of the plurality of stackable compartments is temperature resistant.

Abstract: A tobacco smoking mixture including an ammonia-release compound adapted to be formed into a lit-end cigarette is provided. The ammonia-release compound is incorporated in or on tobacco cut filler in an amount effective to reduce the cytotoxicity, and/or selective smoke constituents of cigarette smoke. Exemplary ammonia-release compounds include ammonium acetate, ammonium hydroxide, hexammine cobalt (III) chloride, hexammine cobalt (III) acetate, and combinations thereof. The ammonia-release compounds can release ammonia at temperatures between about 60° C. and about 400° C. Ammonia-release compounds can be combined with additives, such as glycerine, cobalt acetate, copper (II) acetate, zinc acetate, other metal salts or combinations thereof, to further reduce the cytotoxicity of cigarette smoke.

Abstract: A device for rolling cigarettes, filter cigarettes or filters, including a rolling channel delimited, at one end, by a rolling portion of a feed conveyor, and at the other end, by a rolling unit which includes an infeed rolling bed and an outfeed rolling bed located in succession along the travelling direction of the rolling channel and defining an infeed stretch and an outfeed stretch of the rolling channel, respectively. The infeed rolling bed is movable along the travelling direction independently of the outfeed rolling bed to produce different rolling modes along the infeed stretch and along the outfeed stretch.

Abstract: A capsule (1) for use in an aerosol-generating system (8) comprises a shell (10) comprising a base (100) and at least one side wall (101) extending from the base (100). The capsule (1) further comprises a lid (11) sealed on the at least one side wall for forming a sealed capsule. The shell (10) contains an aerosol-forming substrate (2) and susceptor material for heating the aerosol-forming substrate in the shell (10).

Abstract: A container for smoking supplies includes a body having a first end and a second end. A pipe chamber is defined in the first end and a holder recess is defined in the second end. The pipe chamber is configured to removably receive a smoking pipe such that the smoking pipe extends into the holder recess. Additionally, a holder is at least partially disposed within the holder recess. The holder is slidable within the holder recess between a closed position and a smoking position, and when in the smoking position, a lighting chamber is formed between the body and the holder. The holder includes a holding compartment configured to hold smoking material and an elongated packer moveably disposed at least partially within the holder. The elongated packer is aligned with the pipe chamber and in the closed position, the packer is positioned proximate the smoking pipe.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an atomizer of electronic cigarette and electronic cigarette. The atomizer comprises a housing; the housing is in fixed connection with a suction nozzle; an ultrasonic atomization piece is fixed in the housing; the ultrasonic atomization piece comprises a solid piezoelectric ceramic piece; one surface of the solid piezoelectric ceramic piece is in contact with a liquid guide structure, and the other surface thereof is in contact with solid perfume; the liquid guide structure communicates with a tobacco tar storage cavity; both of the liquid guide structure and the solid perfume communicate with an airflow passage; and an air inlet of the airflow passage communicates with the outside of the housing, and an outlet of the airflow passage communicates with the suction nozzle.

Abstract: A system includes a container housing an aerosol generating substrate and a product identifying compound associated with the container. The system further includes an electronic article configured to receive the container. The electronic article includes a sensor configured to detect the product identifying compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a reservoir containing a liquid aerosol precursor composition and an atomizer including an electrical resistance heating element and a nonfibrous liquid transport element having a microtextured surface adapted for surface wicking of the liquid aerosol precursor composition across the microtextured surface, the microtextured surface of the liquid transport element being in fluid communication with the reservoir and in fluid communication with the electric resistance heating element.

Abstract: A system including an electronic aerosol provision device for selectively providing an aerosol to a user of the electronic aerosol provision device, a computing device configured to communicate with the electronic aerosol provision device to exchange operating data associated with the operation of the electronic aerosol provision device, and a biometric sensor configured to measure a biometric parameter of the user of the electronic aerosol provision device and to communicate with the computing device to exchange sensor data indicating a measurement of the biometric parameter. The computing device is further configured to control an aspect of its operation relating to the electronic aerosol provision device in response to the sensor data received from the biometric sensor.

Abstract: An inductive heating device (1) for heating an aerosol-forming substrate (2) comprising a susceptor (22) comprises: a device housing (10) comprising a cavity (11) having an internal surface (110) shaped to accommodate at least a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate (2), a coil (L) arranged to surround at least a portion of the cavity (11), an electrical power source (12), and a power supply electronics (14) connected to the electrical power source (12) and to the coil (L), for supplying an alternating current to the coil (L), wherein the coil is a single coil (L) having a plurality of connection taps (L11, L21, L31, L12, L22, L32) being arranged at different locations along the coil length to divide the single coil (L) into a plurality of individual coil segments (L1, L2, L3), and wherein the power supply electronics (14) is configured to individually supply the alternating current to each individual coil segment (L1; L2; L3).

Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic cigarette, wherein the electronic cigarette comprises an upper-cover assembly and a lower-cover assembly. The upper-cover assembly and the lower-cover assembly are cooperated to together form an oil-storing chamber. The lower-cover assembly comprises a connecting element, a bottom cover and a sealing element detachably connected to the bottom cover. One end of the connecting element is connected with the bottom cover, and the other end of the connecting element is connected with the upper-cover assembly. The bottom cover defines an oil-refilling hole. The connecting element defines a through hole communicating with both the oil-refilling hole and the oil-storing chamber. When the sealing element is connected with the bottom cover, the sealing element extends through the oil-refilling hole and is accommodated in the through hole.

Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly and a dispensing body configured to receive the pod assembly. A vaporizer may be disposed in the pod assembly and/or the dispensing body. The pod assembly may include a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a device compartment, and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment. The pod assembly is a smart pod configured to receive, store, and transmit information that can be communicated with the dispensing body and/or another electronic device. The proximal portion of the dispensing body includes a vapor passage and a through-hole. The vapor passage may extend from an end surface of the proximal portion to a side wall of the through-hole. The through-hole is configured to receive the pod assembly such that the vapor channel of the pod assembly is aligned with the vapor passage of the dispensing body.

Abstract: A flavor inhaler cartridge includes a housing, a movable lid member, an aerosol flow passage, a turning member, and a motion conversion mechanism. The housing includes a reservoir space to house a liquid and an atomizing space to atomize the liquid. With the movable lid member, the reservoir space and the atomizing space are openably/closably partitioned. The aerosol flow passage supplies an aerosol generated by the atomization of the liquid from the atomizing space to outside of the housing. The motion conversion mechanism converts the circumferential turning motion of the turning member into an axial linear motion of the lid member. The lid member is fixed to the motion conversion mechanism. The motion conversion mechanism is configured such that circumferentially turning the turning member moves the lid member in a direction of approaching the turning member and communicates between the reservoir space and the atomizing space.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and electronic vapor devices to implement a smoking cessation and/or substance (e.g., nicotine) cessation plan utilizing networked electronic vapor devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a wearable smart device having electrical wiring comprising a stretchable conductive composition having excellent in durability such as repeated bending properties and repeated twisting properties, a material for realizing the wearable smart device, and a method for producing the wearable start device. An electrical wiring including a fine line having an electrical line interval of 1 mm or less, preferably the line width of less than 1 mm, is formed by printing a paste for forming a stretchable conductor containing metal-based conductive particles and a non-crosslinked elastomer, and further dried and cured at a low temperature condition of 120° C. for 30 minutes. As a result, the wearable smart device having electrical wiring constituted by fine lines without sagging of the edge is obtained.

Abstract: A swimwear apparatus is provided. The swimwear apparatus may include an upper portion having an upper base layer and an upper bikini layer, and a lower portion having a lower base layer and a lower bikini layer. The upper bikini layer may be configured to be removably attached to the upper base layer, and the lower bikini layer may be configured to be removably attached to the lower base layer.

Abstract: A neck protection device (10) includes a ring (14) that is configured to extend around a wearer's neck and that includes a plurality of elements (12) each defining a passage (16). A tether (18) extends along the passages (16) and a tension device (38) is configured to grip the tether (18) releasably and hold it under tension. The elements (12) are free to move relative to one another, when the tether (18) is not under tension, so that the ring (14) is flexile and can be fitted around the neck, but the elements (12) are drawn into abutting relationship to form a stiff ring (14), when the tether (18) is under tension.

Abstract: An element defines an aperture, is insulative and has a muff configuration wherein: the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.

Abstract: A sneeze guard in the form of a strapless, disposable hygiene mask that is positioned within a dispenser in a kitchen or food production setting. The hygiene mask is intended for a one-time use to control the pathogens and bacteria that is spread through aerosols expelled from a sneeze or a cough. The inside of the hygiene mask contains a filter material with a 99% filtration efficiency to help protect against the spreading of the pathogens and bacteria resulting from the sneeze or cough. The hygiene mask does not contain any straps and is solely intended for a single use, with the intention to be discarded upon being used. The hygiene masks are positioned in a nested relation to one another within the dispenser. The dispenser is composed of a plurality of walls with a dispensing end. The dispensing end consists of a resilient diaphragm containing an opening.

Abstract: A disposable surgical gown is provided. The gown includes a front panel and sleeves formed from a first spunbond layer, a nonwoven (e.g., SMS) laminate, and a liquid impervious, moisture vapor breathable elastic film disposed therebetween. The gown also includes a first and second rear panels formed from a nonwoven laminate that is air breathable and allows for an air volumetric flow rate ranging from about 20 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) to about 80 scfm. The gown further includes a collar formed from an air breathable knit material positioned adjacent a proximal end of the gown. The collar defines a neck opening having a v-neck shape adjacent the front panel. The v-neck shape forms an angle of greater than 90° at the neck opening. The combination of features results in a reduced-glare gown that is stretchable and impervious to liquids, yet can still dissipate heat and humidity.

Abstract: A garment includes an upper portion adapted to fit an upper portion of a wearer of the garment and a lower portion extending from the upper portion. The garment also includes a first adjustment component disposed within the garment, the first adjustment component being attached to a portion of the lower portion and a first tab disposed on a first location on the garment and extending from the first adjustment component, the first tab being is selectively attachable to a portion of the upper portion. The first adjustment component draws the lower portion toward the upper portion in response to the first tab being moved toward the first location.

Abstract: A garment includes a first portion adapted to fit a first portion of a wearer of the garment and a second portion extending from the first portion and adapted to fit a second portion of the wearer of the garment. The garment also includes a first adjustment component disposed within the garment, the first adjustment component being selectively attachable to a portion of the second portion. The garment also includes a first chamber disposed on the first portion, the first chamber being adapted to retain the first adjustment component. The garment also includes a first tab disposed on a first location on the garment and extending from the first adjustment component, the first tab being selectively attachable to the garment. The first adjustment component draws the second portion toward the first portion in response to the first tab being moved away from the first location.

Abstract: A garment includes a first portion adapted to fit a first portion of a wearer of the garment. The garment also includes a second portion extending from the first portion and adapted to fit a second portion of the wearer of the garment. The garment also includes a first chamber disposed on the first portion and a first opening disposed proximal an upper portion of the first portion. The garment also includes a receiving portion disposed on an exterior portion of the first portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an elastic composite fabric, includes a combining step, where an elastic outer layer is disposed onto a top side of an elastic nonwoven fabric which has characteristics to prevent penetration of a filling material, a fiber density of 0.8 to 5.0 denier and a weight of 8 to 100 g/sqm (±40%), and a first cloth body is disposed onto a bottom side of the nonwoven fabric, wherein the first cloth body is an elastic outer layer or elastic nonwoven fabric with a fiber density of 0.8 to 5.0 denier and a weight of 8 to 100 g/sqm (±40%); and a filling step: filling the filling material within several filling spaces between the elastic outer layer and the elastic nonwoven fabric or within several filling spaces between the elastic nonwoven fabric and the first cloth body in order to obtain the elastic composite fabric.

Abstract: A composition, method and textile-containing products that inhibit the sustainability and growth of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., by subjecting them to a chemical treatment that deprives them of nutrients and allows them to be washed away while the treating composition remains resident in or bound to the treated textiles and fibers following repeated cycles of washing and use.

Abstract: A structure for an article of clothing is provided and may include a first material layer defining an opening of the article of clothing and having a first portion defining an inner surface of the opening and an outer surface formed on an opposite side of the first portion than the inner surface and defining an outer surface of the opening. The structure may additionally include a plastic film attached to the inner surface and movable between a relaxed state and an expanded state, whereby the plastic film substantially surrounds the opening of the article of clothing.

Abstract: A garment clip device includes a strap, a distal-end clip and a proximal-end clip. The garment clip device is useful for providing a simple, convenient, and comfortable method of keeping bras, underwear, and slips secure in a non-visible manner, and for providing decorative straps for strapless garments. The device is very versatile in use.

Abstract: A gift packaging device includes a support member, a stem slidably engaged through the support member and moveable up and down relative to the support member, a carrier member disposed on the stem for supporting a gift, a number of flaps pivotally attached to the support member and rotateable relative to the support member between a folded position where the gift is shielded with the flaps, and an opened position where the gift is viewable, and a number of links are coupled between the stem and the flaps for allowing the flaps to be rotated relative to the support member between the folded position and the opened position when the stem is moved relative to the support member of the support device.

Abstract: A cap including at least a first and a second rear panel, wherein each of the first and second rear panels are removably affixable to each other and wherein each of said first and second rear panels includes a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side and a fifth side. Four of the five sides of each of the first and second rear panels are linear and one of the five sides is substantially curved.

Abstract: A dip for mounting on a hat brim includes a first panel and a second panel. The first and second panels respectively have a length, width, top surface, bottom surface, proximal end and distal end. The first panel and second panel are each resiliently connected at their distal ends to a nose segment. The second panel has a wedge-shaped portion in which the width of the wedge-shaped portion increases from the distal end of the panel toward the proximal end of the panel. A first light system connects to the first panel. The first light system has at least one light emitter. A second light system depends from the second panel. The second light system has at least one light emitter.

Abstract: A safety helmet for enhancing visibility to road users.

Abstract: Protective headgear in one case comprises a main body having a pair of side head parts connected by a forehead part and a crown part extending from the forehead part. The body is shaped to encompass the head of a wearer. The main body comprises an inner sheet of an open cell polyurethane foam material, an outer barrier layer, and an intermediate section comprising portions of an open cell polyurethane foam material between the inner and the outer layers. The open cell polyurethane foam has a density of from 100 to 300 kg/m3 which significantly reduces the G-force energy transferred to a players head during impact.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.

Abstract: A hard hat liner defined by a plurality of twisted loops on the interior and exterior surface thereof, adapted to be worn on the head of the wearer under a hard hat, structured from a symmetric panel of dual sided twisted loops pile fabric, pleated at the fore head so as to conform to the head of the wearer, extending horizontally across the fore head and curving downward at approximately 90% relative to the headband horizontal position, over the ear, extending to the shoulder, and continuing to cover the head and back neck of the wearer, ear to ear, having an elongated head band housing elastic portions and buckles for head size adjustability, with a bias tape hem to secure the edge of said symmetric panel not attached to said headband.