Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain Koji having an enzyme titer equal to or higher than that based on conventional methods without contamination of putrefactive bacteria within 30 hours which is a very short Koji production time. The present invention provides a method for producing Koji for brewed foods, including the steps of: (1) obtaining pre-cultured seed Koji by pre-culturing Koji mold using a culture material with 500 g/L or less of bulk specific gravity, and (2) performing Koji production for 18 to 30 hours after inoculating the pre-cultured seed Koji into a protein raw material and/or a carbohydrate raw material.

Abstract: The present application discloses a nutritional composition for protecting liver. The nutritional composition comprises the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: indica rice 60-83, polished round-grained rice 11-29, lycium barbarum 1-4, finger citron 1.5-5, citron 0.05-0.2, and Chinese date 1-3.5. The present invention, in view of the liver's characteristics of preferring free activity and disliking depression, complies with the liver's physiological function characteristics for regulation, and provides the prescription based on the method of nourishing yin blood so as to disinhibit the liver, and it is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption, is easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of soothing the liver and nourishing the liver.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a nutritional composition for nourishing heart. The nutritional composition includes: 58-83 parts by weight of rice, 7-25 parts by weight of red beans, 5-16 parts by weight of lotus seeds, 2-7 parts by weight of lilium brownii, and 0.4-1.6 parts by weight of longan. The present disclosure, in view of the heart's characteristics that clearing away the heart fire and calming the nerves can ward off diseases and prolong life, and prevent premature aging, provides the prescription with the purpose of nourishing the blood and tranquillizing, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of nourishing the heart and tranquillizing.

Abstract: The present application discloses a nutritional composition for moisturizing lung. The nutritional composition includes the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 55-90, wheat 7-25, Chinese yam 3-15, lily 2-9, polygonatum odoratum 0.2-1, and citron 0.1-1. The present disclosure, in view of the lung's characteristics of being not resistant to cold or heat, and susceptible to pathogen, complies with the lung's physiological function characteristics to regulate, and provides the prescription with nourishing yin and moisturizing lung, and resolving phlegm and relieving cough as a starting point, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of replenishing and restoring lung qi.

Abstract: The present application discloses a nutritional composition for tonifying spleen. The nutritional composition includes the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 50-90, soybean 8-23, semen coicis 2-12, gorgon euryale seed 3-12, poria 0.4-1.6, and Chinese date 0.3-1.5. The present disclosure, in view of the spleen's special susceptibility to dampness pathogen, complies with the physiological function characteristics of the spleen itself, provides the prescription with an assistant effect of restoring the spleen's function as a starting point, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of tonifying the spleen and removing dampness.

Abstract: A fermented infant formula or follow on formula for promoting a growth trajectory more similar to the growth trajectory in breast-fed infants. A fermented infant formula or follow on formula for i) promoting a balanced growth trajectory or body development in an infant and/or ii) preventing or reducing the risk of an unbalanced growth trajectory or body development in an infant. Saud formula comprises 3 to 7 g lipid/100 kcal, 1.25 to 5 g protein/100 kcal and 6 to 18 g digestible carbohydrate/100 kcal and wherein the nutritional composition comprises an ingredient fermented by lactic acid producing bacteria, and 0.05 to 1.5 wt % lactic acid based on dry weight.

Abstract: The invention provides a protein-fortified food product, comprising water, a starch thermoreversible gelling agent and at least 2 wt. % of protein. The invention further provides a package, comprising at least one food portion as a single food portion, as well as methods for the serving of food.

Abstract: The present invention concerns liquid nutritional compositions comprising at least about 20% (w/w) total protein, and wherein the total protein essentially comprises whey protein and casein. The Compositions are useful for promoting muscle growth in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid heat sterilized enteral composition comprising: a protein source in an amount of 12 to 20% by weight of the composition, the protein source consisting of whey protein containing whey protein micelles and a source of casein. The inventive heat sterilized enteral composition preferably has a cysteine content of 1.2 to 2.4% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid heat sterilized enteral composition comprising: a protein source in an amount of 12 to 20% by weight of the composition, the protein source comprising whey protein preferably containing whey protein micelles, and a source of casein, and optionally other proteins. The inventive heat sterilized enteral composition preferably has a cysteine content of at least 1.2% by weight of the protein source. The present invention is furthermore directed to a process for preparing such a heat sterilized enteral composition comprising protein in an amount of 12 to 20% by weight based on the weight of the composition, said protein comprising whey protein containing whey protein micelles and casein and optionally other proteins.

Abstract: A bulk food product, for use in a weight management program, which includes a number of portions each of which comprises a complete meal which includes fiber and essential nutrients from protein, carbohydrate, vegetable, and fat, in proportions to stabilize insulin levels.

Abstract: A self-contained, consumer-ready product from a coconut that has a seed-case, a layer of coconut meat inside of the seed-case, and an internal cavity containing sterile coconut water, in a condition that is ready for a consumer to access and remove the sterile water within the coconut, and a method for providing such a product.

Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for cold pressing juice from a food including a food delivery chute, a food grinder, and a pressing chamber which may removably fit together as a single, stand-alone unit.

Abstract: A food product is coated with an edible, meltable powder. Upon melting, the powder-coated food product melts into a liquid coating on the food product. The meltable powder comprises a dry component free of starch and at least one of: a sorbitol dry component; an erythritol dry component; an arabitol dry component; a xylitol dry component; a lactitol dry component; a maltitol dry component; a combination of isomalt and sorbitol; a shellac dry component free of fatty acids; a soluble fiber dry component; a fructose dry component, a trehalose dry component, a glucose dry component, a maltose dry component, and an isomaltulose dry component. The polyols when present are free of polysaccharides. A number of food products can be coated with one or more of the dry components, which are subsequently melted to form a coating.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and liquids related to electronic vapor devices. In one aspect, the application relates to a water-based vaporizable liquid for use in the systems, methods and electronic vapor devices. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A portable package including an inhaling flavor product including a flavor base material configured by a non-tobacco material, a tobacco raw material that has undergone an alkali treatment and emits an inhaling flavor component as a vapor phase, and a container portion that contains the tobacco raw material and the flavor base material, wherein the container portion limits a movement of at least one of the tobacco raw material and the flavor base material so as to maintain the tobacco raw material and the flavor base material in a non-contacting state, and the tobacco raw material and the flavor base material are arranged within a same space constructed by the container portion

Abstract: In order to reliably ensure the association of smoking products and the results of analysis with the tobacco products and guard against mistakes or data losses, there is provided a smoking machine whose structural components such as the smoke trap, a smoke trap component and/or a tobacco product magazine that is being used are provided with respective identity elements in which items of information specific to the structural component are contained and from which items of information are readable and/or into which items of information are insertible. A method of smoking tobacco products in a smoking machine comprises the storage of information about the respective structural components of the smoking machine and/or the processes of writing-into and reading-out the results of measurements and/or analysis into these identity elements as well as the process of linking to a database.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for emptying of two types of trays with different configurations for rod like articles (R) of the tobacco industry while a five-wall tray being the tray of the first type (13) and a four-wall tray being the tray of the second type (3), the apparatus is provided with a filled tray station (2) of the first type or the second type, a turning unit (10) designed to turn the filled tray of the first type (13) or the second type (3), a lifting unit (11) designed to lift the turning unit (10), a station (23) for emptying of the filled tray of the first (13) or the second type (3), a station (25) for empty trays of the first or the second type, a control system (40) controlling the subassemblies of the apparatus. The apparatus (1) according to the invention is characterised by further comprising a converting unit (21, 35) being adapted to change the configuration of the tray of the first type (13) into a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the second type (3).

Abstract: An antimicrobial smoking apparatus provides protection against germ transfer and also adds stature to the user. The antimicrobial smoking apparatus includes a pre-rolled smoking paper, a filter tip, and at least one metal sheet. The pre-rolled smoking paper provides a means to hold a smoking substance. The filter tip provides a mouthpiece for the user to breathe in the resulting smoke after the smoking substance is burned. The at least one metal sheet is used to cover the filter tip and part of the pre-rolled smoking paper in order to provide protection against germ transfer when one or more individual places his or her lips on the filter tip. Additionally, the covering of the filter tip and part of the pre-rolled smoking paper with the at least one metal sheet adds stature to the individual using the antimicrobial smoking apparatus.

Abstract: A radiant heater adapted to fit on the head of a hookah. The heater uses one or more resistance ribbons to generate heat which is transferred to shisha in the hookah. The heater includes a chimney which surrounds the resistance ribbon and provides a chimney siphoning to remove heat when the heater is not in use and a heat transfer plate which includes one or more projections to vent excess heat. Air is drawn through the top of the chimney and is heated by the resistance ribbon. The heated air mixes with cool air drawn through a ventilation space below the chimney and the mixed air drawn through one or more vents in a heat plate. The heat transfer plate and hot air vaporize the shisha.

Abstract: The stone holding downstem end is a modification to a standard downstem end to enable it to hold a porous stone. A standard downstem end is a full circle and only allows the stone to be heated from above. By subtracting material from the receiving end of the downstem we create a new downstem end that is not receptive to a standard bowl anymore, but is instead specially modified to hold a porous stone. With the modification the user can heat the stone from the side rather from just above. This increases the potential for material to be vaporized and less chance for the material to melt through.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for supporting smoking products and ash in a smoking pipe to prevent smoking products and ash from passing from the bowl into an inner pipe chamber.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of generating aerosol from an aerosol-generating substrate using an aerosol-generating device with at least one heat source disposed to heat, but not burn, the aerosol-generating substrate in use. The aerosol-generating substrate has first and second portions having substantially the same composition, and/or has first and second portions and there is no physical separation between the portions. The method includes heating the aerosol-generating substrate in the aerosol-generating device, so that a temperature profile of the first portion of the aerosol-generating substrate during heating is different from a temperature profile of the second portion of the aerosol-generating substrate.

Abstract: An electronic nicotine delivery device, comprising of a first end comprising of a mouthpiece and a first tamper seal, said mouthpiece comprising of an opening, wherein said opening is for receiving vapor from the electronic nicotine delivery device and said first tamper seal comprises of a hole, said hole flush with said opening, a second end distal from the first end, wherein said second end comprises of a stop and a second tamper seal, said stop further comprising of one or more air holes, wherein said second tamper seal does not cover said one or more air holes; and a body in between the second end and the first end, wherein said body comprising of a transparent cylindrical outer casing, a battery, a heating element, and a liquid.

Abstract: Vaporizer device features capable of improving on current approaches to mitigating against device damage or inoperability occurring from liquid exposure (e.g. exposure to liquid vaporizable material possibly affecting a pressure sensor, internal electronic circuitry, and/or electrical contact pins) are described.

Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.

Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.

Abstract: A smoking article is provided, having a component housing including a power source, and a tubular housing having a first end and a longitudinally-opposed second end, wherein the first or second end is configured to receive the component housing. The tubular housing includes an outer wall defining a cylindrical cavity. An aerosol-generating element is configured to be received within the cylindrical cavity, wherein the aerosol-generating element is configured to produce an aerosol in response to heat. An associated aerosol-generating element and related production methods are also provided.

Abstract: A driver circuit for electronic cigarettes includes an MCU, a power source, a first sampling circuit, a second sampling circuit, and a buck-boost driver circuit electrically connected to the MCU, the boosting circuit and MCU are respectively electrically connected the power source. The buck-boost driver circuit comprises a first half bridge drive circuit and a second half bridge drive circuit respectively connected to the MCU. One end of the first sampling circuit is electrically connected to an input terminal of the first half bridge drive circuit, through which the power source supplies power to the first half bridge drive circuit; the other end of the first sampling circuit is electrically connected to the MCU; one end of the second sampling circuit is electrically connected to the output terminal of the second half bridge drive circuit, and the other end of the second sampling circuit is electrically connected to the MCU.

Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette includes a liquid storage assembly, an adjustment assembly detachably mounted at one end of the liquid storage assembly, and an atomizing assembly received in the liquid storage assembly. The atomizing assembly comprises an atomizing head and an atomizing sleeve sleeved on the outside of the atomizing head. The adjustment assembly is defined with an intake passage therein. The atomizing head includes an atomizing core, at least one air intake groove in communication with the intake passage is axially defined on the outer surface of the side wall of the atomizing core, an air intake hole communicating with an air intake groove is defined at a lower end of the bottom of each of the air intake groove.

Abstract: A bodysuit has a closure that is located near the waist area of the infant on which the bodysuit is worn. The bodysuit can have a water-resistant interior that is able to be wiped down and cleaned in the event of an accident. The bodysuit allows changing of the diaper without disturbing the infant.

Abstract: A hands-free adjustable bib includes a bib, a support plate, a pair of hand shaped holders, and a container adjustment assembly. The pair of hand shaped holders is adjustably connected to the container adjustment assembly. The container adjustment assembly is adjustably mounted to the support plate, opposite of the pair of hand shaped holders. The support plate, which functions as a platform for the pair of hand shaped holders and the container adjustment assembly, is connected to a chest portion of the bib so that the pair of hand shaped holders can be extended towards a neck loop of the bib. Consequently, the pair of hand shaped holders secures a container while the neck loop secures the bib the user's neck.

Abstract: The invention is related to support garment for breast cancer patients who have undergone or are going through radiation therapy after lumpectomy, mastectomy, or breast reconstruction. This garment will reduce skin on skin irritation, material on skin chaffing inside/out, or radiation therapy induced edema. Additionally, it will provide medium to high support. It will provide a coated material to prevent staining from radiation creams/skin gels. Lastly, it will provide comfort with material based cut-outs for added breathability and cooling. The support garment will include a separate inner most cup fabric coated to provide pocket for prosthetic breast forms, and a lower support area with printed silicone flocked standoff texture to reduce chaffing inside & out. It is easy “get on” and “take off” for patients with arm mobility issues. The design will be flattering & beautiful to wear for these patients.

Abstract: A garment, particularly in the form of a brassiere, described herein that includes a breast covering portion sized and configured to receive a breast of a wearer; and an electromagnetic radiation source facing inwardly towards the skin of the wearer, the electromagnetic radiation source configured to irradiate a portion of a breast and being positioned along a portion of the breast covering portion. Also described are methods of delivering electromagnetic radiation, and methods of treatment using the brassiere.

Abstract: A smartphone or other mobile computer device, general purpose or specialized, wherein the smartphone device is configured to actively control the configuration of one or more bladders, compartments, chambers or internal sipes and one or more sensors located in either one or both of a sole or a removable inner sole insert of the footwear of the user and/or located in an apparatus worn or carried by the user, glued unto the user, or implanted in the user. The one or more bladders, compartments, chambers, or sipes, and one or more sensors are configured for computer control. A sole and/or a removable inner sole insert for footwear, including one or more bladders, compartments, chambers, internal sipes and sensors in the sole and/or in a removable insert; or on an insole; all being configured for control by a smartphone or other mobile computer device, general purpose or specialized.

Abstract: A garment for boosting circulation in areas of a user's body corresponding to the user's joints, having at least one fabric member of a size for at least partly covering at least one part of the user's body that includes at least one joint area lying over at least one joint of the user, and at least one muscle area lying over at least one muscle of the user, the fabric member being at least one of dimensioned and structured so as not to compress the part of the user's body covered by the fabric member, the fabric member having a heat insulating property at each joint area to be covered and a heat transmitting property at each muscle area to be covered, so that when the garment is worn, each joint area stays warmer than each muscle area to boost circulation in each joint area.

Abstract: An athletic garment and hygienic system include a body covering completely covering the torso of the wearer's body and covering all body parts between the wearer s torso and neck, between the wearer's torso and both ankles, and between the wearer's torso and both wrists. The garment includes a moisture absorbent, antimicrobial fabric to improve wicking of perspiration and moisture removal from the wearer's body and to prevent contact of the wearer's skin against the skin of other individuals and surfaces. Material reinforcement is added where the garment covers the wearer's body in at least two of the wearer's crotch, knees, elbows, and forearms. The garment can include a dispenser for storing and dispensing hygienic towels, with an outer impermeable layer to inhibit moisture loss from within the dispenser. The hygienic system can include a permeable bag for garment storage and garment sanitizing without removal from the bag during laundering.

Abstract: A backpack may include a first panel having a first panel surface facing in a direction and a second panel. The second panel has a second panel first surface and a second panel second surface opposite the second panel first surface. The second panel first surface is inconspicuous. The second panel is pivotable relative to the first panel between (1) a concealment position in which second panel second surface faces the first panel surface and (2) a safety position in which the second panel second surface faces in the. The backpack further includes a safety optic formed on one of the first panel surface and the second panel second surface.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present general inventive concept provide a postsurgical convalescence shirt including a placket to open and close the convalescence shirt, and one or more receiving compartments provided inside the convalescence shirt proximate a lower portion thereof, and configured to receive a drain reservoir connected to drainage tubing to drain fluid from a surgical area of a patient's body.

Abstract: Provided among other things is a safety glove for use on a hand with fingers with tear zones comprising: a seamless knitted liner (which can in embodiments substantially forms the glove) knitted throughout a safety zone with same yarn or mix of yarn, wherein one or more orthogonally knitted zones are knitted at a relatively low fabric density, wherein one or more orthogonally knitted zones are knitted at a relatively high fabric density, wherein the high and low density zones are configured to provide a four finger tear susceptibility of about 200 Newtons or less, wherein the safety zone includes the fingers.

Abstract: A modular necktie with simulated knot detachably affixable to a fabric stem and elongated fabric tie, the knot enclosure comprising a microphone and wireless transmission means in some embodiments. The knot enclosure may comprise a ratcheting mechanism and may be formed from a plurality of interconnected components.

Abstract: A modular necktie includes a knot enclosure having an attachment channel, a fabric stem that is configured to insert into the attachment channel, and a tie portion that is secured to the fabric stem such that the tie portion extends downwardly from the knot enclosure when the fabric stem is inserted into the attachment channel. The knot enclosure can couple to a wearer's shirt in various ways including via a recess that is configured to receive a button of a wearer's shirt or via lateral collar wings that allow a collar band or ratcheting strips to be used. Various types of electronic components can be included in the knot enclosure.

Abstract: Storage compartment or pocket having hydrophobic layers or removable hydrophobic material suitable for attachment to or placement between a garment for retaining and/or securing an electronic device and protecting or preventing the electronic device from contacting moisture and/or fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are artificial eyelashes including a first shape a first shape formed by cutting out a plurality of first strands integrated with a first base portion connected to one end of the first strands to support the first strands from a first plastic sheet having a certain thickness and a second shape formed by cutting out a plurality of second strands integrated with a second base portion connected to one end of the second strands to support the second strands from a second plastic sheet having a certain thickness. Here, one surface of the first base portion is adhered to one surface of the second base portion.

Abstract: A workout towel and hood combination is disclosed. An example workout towel includes a body configured to be worn down around the person's neck as a workout towel, and separately to be worn up over the person's head as a hood. The example workout towel and hood combination also includes a fastener on the body for connecting two substantially opposite portions of the body together around a person's neck. The example workout towel and hood combination also includes a hem along a first edge of the body. The example workout towel and hood combination also includes a cord provided in the hem, the cord to be fastened around the person's chin when worn as the hood.

Abstract: Protective gear includes an outer shell layer connected to a middle shell layer through an outer energy and impact transformer layer. A padding assembly can be provided over the outer shell layer. The padding assembly can include a padding layer configured to absorb forces normal to the outer shell. The padding assembly can be coupled to the outer shell via an interface layer that allows the padding layer to slide over the outer shell layer in response to tangentially applied forces. The interface layer and associated sliding motion can reduce the tangential forces transmitted through the padding layer to the outer shell while still allowing normal forces to be absorbed. The protective gear may be formed as helmets or body protection for various activities and protect users from not only impact and penetrative forces, but rotational and shear forces as well.

Abstract: A protective helmet. The protective helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer, each formed of a hard material. The outer layer and the inner layer each further include a concave interior surface and a convex exterior surface. A flexible connector connects the concave interior surface of the outer layer to the convex exterior surface of the inner layer. The flexible connector is configured to allow the outer layer to laterally shift relative to the inner layer upon impact to the protective helmet.

Abstract: A protective helmet. The protective helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer, each formed of a hard material. The outer layer and the inner layer each further include a concave interior surface and a convex exterior surface. A flexible connector connects the concave interior surface of the outer layer to the convex exterior surface of the inner layer. The flexible connector is configured to allow the outer layer to laterally shift relative to the inner layer upon impact to the protective helmet. Upon impact, the convex surface moves along the inclined planed of the concave surface in a direction opposite of the impact, while the stretched flexible connector provides a restoring force pulling the inner and outer layers back to their original positions.

Abstract: Linear movement of a heel strike sequence for a shoe insole can be converted into rotational movement. This rotational movement can cause rotation of an interior of a generator. Rotation of this interior of the generator can cause an electricity to be generated and outputted. The generator can be considered a source of damping, so at the start of the heel strike sequence the generator can be non-engaged. After some time, the generator can be engaged and in turn rotate. This can allow for standing inertia to be more quickly overcome.

Abstract: Sports boot including a shell and a liner, the shell extending upward so as to at least partially surround the lower leg of a user and including at least one tightening device configured to tighten the lower leg of the user. The tightening device includes the following: a first strap portion attached to the shell using a first anchoring mechanism; a second strap portion; mechanisms configured to pair the first strap portion with the second strap portion; adjusting mechanisms configured to adjust the length of the first strap portion or the length of the second strap portion; and a second anchoring mechanism configured to optionally connect the second strap portion to the shell.