Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki and chlorantraniliprole for the control of diamondback moth, beet armyworm, sugarcane borer, soybean looper, corn earworm, cabbage looper and southwestern corn borer, wherein the ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai is from about 1:0.47 to about 1:0.92, and the ratio of the total amount of Bacillus thuringiensis to chlorantraniliprole is from about 1:0.0001 to about 1:20.

Abstract: An essential oil blend diluted in soybean oil against the bites of Anopheles stephensi, An. gambiae (the main malaria vectors in Asia and Africa, respectively); Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus (the main vectors of arboviruses listed above). Repellency tests, appraising the protection time for each species, were performed under laboratory conditions using human volunteers and nulliparous female mosquitoes. The results show that the natural repellent was extraordinarily effective against both Anopheles and Aedes genera.

Abstract: A plant defense signaling peptide and applications thereof for inducing systemic immune responses in a plant. In some embodiments, methods for inducing systemic immune responses in a plant comprises applying to the plant a plant defense signaling polypeptide comprising a motif of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 28, or a composition comprising the polypeptide, wherein the polypeptide has up to 100 amino acids in length.

Abstract: A rounding device and method of rounding that provides improved rounding of semi solid material portions by introducing changes or variations in the contours or profiles of rounding bars to produce one or more changes in the axis of rotation of the semi solid material portion along the working length of the one or more contoured rounding bars and round the surfaces of the semi solid material portion with greater uniformity and consistency. By changing the axis of rotation of the semi solid material portion in the working length of the variable contour rounding bar one can improve the rounding and avoid blemishes and deformities that occur to the surface of the semi solid material portion in existing devices.

Abstract: Methods and products related to a baked cereal product having a pre-baked SA content and a post-baked SAG content, wherein the post-baked SAG content is less than about 25% below the pre-baked SAG content.

Abstract: A dry particulate mix for use in yeast leavened bakery products, includes: 3-90 wt. % of non-fermentable carbohydrates, including at least 3 wt. % of a non-fermentable sugar alcohol; 0-50 wt. % of fermentable sugars; two or more bakery ingredients selected from the group consisting of: 10-90 wt. % of viable yeast; 10-50 wt. % of baking powder; 5-90 wt. % of emulsifier; 3-50 wt. % of ascorbic acid; and 0.0001-1 wt. % of bakery enzyme; all of these percentages being calculated on the combined amount of these two to five bakery ingredients; and wherein the weight ratio of non-fermentable carbohydrates to fermentable sugars exceeds 1:1. A sweetened dough is obtainable by incorporating therein 3-75% by weight of the final dough of the dry particulate mix.

Abstract: A system for processing a suspended beef carcass as the carcass is moved along a defined path. A robotic arm is carried on a moveable table and has mounted thereon a servo motor-driven band saw capable of effecting a splitting operation on the beef carcass. The band saw is counterbalanced by a mass having a weight less than the weight of the band saw, and the robotic arm has a maximum load-carrying capacity less than the weight of the band saw. A torque monitor for the servo motor detects breaks in the band saw or breaks in the support for the band saw. A vision-based sensor system detects location of a tail bone on the beef carcass and identifies an age-indicating indicia. The system includes a controller in communication with the carcass rail, the carcass processing device and motor, and the vision-based sensor system.

Abstract: An equipping apparatus for and method of equipping a filling tube is provided. The equipping apparatus includes a feed device for feeding a gathered tubular case to a case gripping device, and a case gripping device having gripping elements for gripping and orienting a gathered tubular case. The equipping apparatus further includes a pushing-on member moveable axially relative to a filling tube longitudinal axis for pushing the case on to a filling tube. A detecting device is associated with the gripping elements for sensing the position of at least one of the gripping elements.

Abstract: To provide sugar preserved vegetable foods containing sugar alcohol characterized in displaying a quality similar to that of conventional candied foods while being sugar free or with low sugar (reduced sugar). Sugar preserved vegetable foods, immersion syrup used therefor and method for manufacturing said vegetable foods, wherein 50% or more of the saccharides contained in the sugar preserved vegetable foods consists of sugar alcohol, this sugar alcohol comprising 50% to less than 99.5% maltitol, 0.5% to less than 50% sorbitol, and 5% or less of sugar alcohol with a degree of polymerization of 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a dairy product using an enzyme having lactase activity.

Abstract: Cheese products with improved flavor, texture and melting properties are disclosed. Topical application of a dairy powder, and in particular a cream cheese powder, to a cheese product improves not only dairy flavor when consumed cold, but unexpectedly also melted appearance, texture and taste.

Abstract: A system and a process for producing cold brew coffee are provided. The system and method include the use of an extraction tank adapted to receive ground coffee beans therein. Water is pumped into the extraction tank. A back pressure control valve is provided so as to pulse the back pressure within the tank. This pulsed back pressure increases turbulence within the tank. Combined with the flow rate and pressure within the tank, the turbulence allows for cold brewed coffee concentrate to be produced in a much quicker time than associated with prior art methods. A number of extraction tanks may be provided in the system of the present invention so as to increase yield.

Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing iced food products such as granitas, slush drinks and the like including: at least one closed and sealed chamber for containing and processing the product to be dispensed; a corresponding tank for feeding the basic ingredients needed for obtaining the product to be dispensed; a connecting pipe between an outlet of the tank and the inlet of the chamber; and a flow meter positioned along said pipe.

Abstract: An improved refrigeration compressor actuator is described for a chilled food dispensing apparatus. The actuator is connected to a temperature sensor located near or at the evaporator unit of the apparatus. The temperature of the apparatus is controlled by a compressor actuator that measures the temperature from the temperature sensor and is responsive to the rate of change in temperature per unit time.

Abstract: Disclosed is an acidic oil-in-water type emulsified condiment comprising 1 to 40% by mass of an edible oil, 30 to 60% by mass of water, a thickener, a yolk, a volatile acid, and a nonvolatile acid, wherein the mass ratio between the content of the volatile acid and the content of the nonvolatile acid is 1:50 to 20:1, and the acidic oil-in-water type emulsified condiment has a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1 to 10% O2, a pH of 3.0 to 4.0, a water activity of 0.90 to 0.96, and a viscosity (20° C.) of 50 Pa·s or higher.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a bacterial strain belonging to Lactobacillus brevis subspecies brevis, which has more potent antiallergic activity than the known lactic acid bacteria strains and produces ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is another object of the present invention to provide beverages and foods containing cells of the aforementioned bacterial strain belonging to Lactobacillus brevis subspecies brevis, as well as antiallergic agents containing them as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a bacterial strain belonging to Lactobacillus brevis subspecies brevis, which: is capable of growing in effervescent alcoholic beverages, produces ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and has antiallergic activity.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the finding that free amino acids can both negatively or positively influence overall taste of free amino acid-based enteral nutritional compositions, and the amino acids can thus be categorized. A striking balance of both categories of amino acids to arrive at amino acid-based nutritional composition with improved taste, yet not compromising the (regulatory) dietary restrictions on essential amino acids and conditionally essential amino acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a juicer comprising a screw is arranged inside a net drum, and a rotary brush placed between an inner wall of a housing and an outer wall of the net drum, wherein a screw coupling protrusion or a screw coupling groove is formed on the upper part of the screw and a rotary brush coupling groove or a rotary brush coupling protrusion is formed on the upper part of the rotary brush such that the screw coupling protrusion and the rotary brush coupling groove are coupled or the screw coupling groove and the rotary brush coupling protrusion are coupled in such a manner that the rotary brush is directly rotated by the screw.

Abstract: Systems and methods of de-stemming produce are provided. An apparatus can process an item of produce having a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion. The apparatus can include at least one first conveyor unit that can convey the first portion of the item of produce in a first direction. The apparatus can include at least one second conveyor unit that can convey the second portion of the item of produce in a second direction that differs from the first linear direction by between zero and 90 degrees to generate a separation force between the first portion of the item of produce and the second portion of the item of produce that separates the first portion from the second portion.

Abstract: A food product coating apparatus has a main conveyor, a coating-material spreading system for spreading coating material across the main conveyor, and a coating-material recirculation system for recirculating excess-coating material spilling out the discharge end of the main conveyor. The recirculation system has at least one transverse collection conveyor and at least one counter-flow return conveyor, both of which like the main conveyor made of solid web material. The coating-material spreading system comprises a first overhead sifting loader near the intake end and a spaced away second overhead sifting loader. A food-product inflow conveyor transfers an inflow of food product to the main conveyor between the first and second loaders.

Abstract: A fill plate for a food patty molding machine according to some embodiments of the disclosure includes a plate having a plurality of spaced apart passageways extending therethrough. The plate has a center cylindrical passageway and a plurality of passageways surrounding the center passageway. Each surrounding passageway has an inlet section and an outlet section which angled relative to the inlet section. Sets of passageways have differing angles at which the outlet sections are angled relative to the inlet sections.

Abstract: An oral tobacco composition is provided which has a 0.06 or greater ratio (A/N) of the total amount of carboxylic acid with 6 or fewer carbon atoms to the nicotine content, and which has a 20 ng or lower TSNA content per 1 mg of nicotine.

Abstract: Methods of making reconstituted tobacco include contacting a mixture including tobacco pulp with one or more fluid streams including one or more peroxides (e.g., hydrogen peroxide), recovering one or more fluids from the tobacco pulp mixture, and reusing the recovered fluids in at least one subsequent tobacco pulp contacting step. In some cases, methods provided herein can recover one or more fluids including one or more peroxides, such that the at least one subsequent tobacco pulp contacting step includes contacting tobacco pulp with a fluid including one or more peroxides.

Abstract: An apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include at least one polymer spray head adapted to create at least one flow of polymeric fibers to produce at least one polymer enrobing zone and a conveyor system adapted to move at least one product portion from at least one position below at least one polymer enrobing zone and to at least one position above at least one polymer enrobing zone to drop each product portion through one or more polymer enrobing zones a plurality times at different orientations to enrobe each product portion with polymeric fibers.

Abstract: Rotary conveyor drum (19, 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 59) for use in tobacco industry machines, for transferring a stream of rod-like elements (S), the drum having a first front base and a second front base and a lateral surface (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 50) onto which the rod-like elements (S) are delivered successively one by one, the lateral surface (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 50) being provided with spacer projections (22, 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, 52) between which the rod-like elements (S) are conveyed, the drum (19, 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 59) being equipped with guiding means (21, 51) forcing the rod-like elements (S) to travel from the first front base to the second front base of the drum (19, 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 59) during the rotation of the drum while the rod-like elements (S) are oriented substantially transversally to the spacer projections (22, 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, 52).

Abstract: A product and method of making thereof for the consumption of smokable substances such as tobacco or herbs. The product is comprised of smokable substances such as smokable herbs, plants, tobacco, homogenized tobacco and/or natural leaf materials and has a hollow conical shape that allows for the easy insertion of smokable substances. Additionally, the conical or frustoconical shape of the product provides for larger amounts of smokable substances in the end of the product the consumer lights, resulting in an initial slower prolonged burn and more even distribution of nicotine. Additionally, placement of a supporting insert into the interior of the product supports the conical shaped of the product when packaged along with supporting during the process of being filled.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lyocell material for a cigarette filter and a method of preparing the same, wherein a crimped tow is manufactured using a lyocell multifilament including low-strength lyocell monofilaments, and thus the ultimately prepared lyocell material for a cigarette filter can exhibit low strength, thereby increasing processing efficiency during the manufacture of the cigarette filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cigarette smoke filtration apparatus. The said apparatus includes a telescopic cigarette holding unit for holding a cigarette which may be retracted into a housing when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus includes a filtration unit to filter the smoke from the cigarette before being discharged. The apparatus includes one or more fans to introduce fresh air into the housing to allow for the cigarette to burn and also to suck smoke out of the housing. The apparatus also includes an ignition coil to light the cigarette and a wire mesh to trap ash from the burning of the cigarette. The apparatus further includes a valve assembly having one or more one-way exhaling valves for exhaling the smoke out and one one-way for inhaling valve for inhaling the smoke from the burning cigarette because users like resistance when inhaling but not when exhaling.

Abstract: A container for snus comprising a cover slidable between an open and a closed position to allow access to a compartment for storing snus within the container when the cover is in its open position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring of biometric and contextual variables to assist in screening for, quantification of, and prediction of smoking behavior, and for assisting in smoking cessation are described.

Abstract: The present invention introduces a method for controlling the power of an electric vaporizer, i.e. an electronic cigarette. In the method, the resistance of the heating unit of the vaporizer is measured. The system includes a controller and a memory, and the latter comprises a table where values of resistances and their corresponding default voltage or power values are stored. Additionally, minimum and maximum limit values of the voltages or powers may be stored. Based on the measured resistance, a suitable power or voltage value is determined. The power source is set to feed the heating element according to the selection. The user may however set the voltage or power input smaller or larger through the input means, comprising button(s) and a screen; despite the resistance value, but set limit values are not allowed to be exceeded.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to atomizers for an aerosol delivery device such as a smoking article. The atomizer may include a liquid transport element and a wire continuously extending along a longitudinal length thereof. The wire may define end portions, contact portions, and a heating portion. The wire may be continuously wound about the liquid transport element such that each of the portions of the wire defines coils. A related input, cartridge, and method of forming atomizers also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generating component (2) for an electronic smoking device and an electronic smoking device with an aerosol generating component (2) are provided. In order to improve smoking experience, the aerosol generating component (2) is adapted to generate two aerosols with different particle sizes.

Abstract: An atomizer (26) for an electronic smoking device (10) is provided comprising at least a first heating wire (40) and a second heating wire (50). The first and second heating wires (40, 50) are wound together to form a common heating coil (28). Further, the first and second heating wires (40, 50) differ in at least one physical parameter leading to different thermal properties of the heating wires (40, 50). Additionally, an electronic smoking device (10) comprising the atomizer (28) and a cartomizer (700) for an electronic smoking device (10) are provided.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to an e-vaping device including a mouth-end insert, a reservoir connectable to the mouth-end insert, the reservoir including a hollow portion along a longitudinal axis of the e-vaping device, a plurality of orifices distributed along an interior surface of the reservoir, and a power portion connectable to the reservoir. The e-vaping further includes a portion configured to direct an amount of pre-vapor formulation onto the heater.

Abstract: An atomizing head for an electronic cigarette, the atomizing head being universal and replaceable, includes a support base defining an atomizing chamber, a heating device, and a liquid guiding member. The liquid guiding member includes a liquid guiding wick, a liquid guiding nozzle, and a liquid guiding nozzle seat. One end of the liquid guiding wick extends from the liquid guiding nozzle seat to the heating device. The nozzle and nozzle seat cooperatively define a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity is blocked by the liquid guiding wick, and an inner surface of the receiving cavity defines at least one liquid guiding slot for providing a channel for a liquid to the heating device. An atomizer and an electronic cigarette including the replaceable universal atomizing head are also described.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and an atomizer device thereof are provided. The atomizer device includes a housing, a liquid reservoir chamber (115) formed in the housing, and an adjusting valve (13) engaging with the housing; a liquid injection channel (1131) is defined in the housing for injecting liquid solution into the liquid reservoir chamber (115); a first opening (1311) corresponding to the liquid injection channel (1131) is defined in the adjusting valve (13); the adjusting valve (13) is movable between a first position and a second position across a surface of the housing; when the adjusting valve is in the first position, the first opening (1311) communicates with the liquid injection channel (1131) to open the liquid injection channel (1131), and when the adjusting valve (13) is in the second position, the first opening (1311) misaligns with the liquid injection channel (1131) to close the liquid injection channel (1131).

Abstract: A heating device for an atomizing head of electronic cigarette is disclosed, including a sleeve-shaped heating element, and a liquid absorbing component wrapping around an outer surface of the heating element, the liquid absorbing component is formed by at least two liquid absorbing elements engaging each other. It is only required to position the liquid absorbing elements of the liquid absorbing component on the outer surface the heating element and engage the liquid absorbing elements together during assembling. The assembly can be quick and simple.

Abstract: A support shirt that provides support through the shoulders and across the chest of a wearer is provided. A gradual curvature or tilt of the sleeves of the support shirt toward the chest of the wearer provides additional support and prevents slack from occurring along the sleeves during weightlifting or other athletic or work activities. The sleeves are attached to the shirt body at sleeve arm holes. Each sleeve has at one end a sleeve opening and an opposite end which attaches to the shirt body. A centerline of the shirt forms a curvilinear axis and extends longitudinally across a front portion of the upper shirt body and the sleeves from the sleeve arm holes to the sleeve openings.

Abstract: The underwear with integrated lumbar support pad is an orthopedic device. The underwear with integrated lumbar support pad is an article of loin wear. The underwear with integrated lumbar support pad is adapted for use with a person. The article of loin wear has incorporated into it a back brace that provides lumbar support to the person wearing the underwear with integrated lumbar support pad. The underwear with integrated lumbar support pad adds a belt fastener within the waistband region generally associated with loin wear. Moreover, the belt fastener includes a lumbar support apparatus to accomplish the function of the underwear with integrated lumbar support pad. The underwear with integrated lumbar support pad comprises an article of loin wear and a brace.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another.

Abstract: An air-conditioned clothing for use with a helmet which can be used when the helmet is worn as well as when the helmet is not worn, includes a clothing main body, at least one fan, an air blow-out unit, a guide sheet and an attachment unit. The air is made to flow through an air flow path by the at least one fan and the flowing air evaporates sweat coming out from a body to cool the body with heat of evaporation and in a case where the helmet is worn, the air which blows out from the air blow-out unit is guided to the helmet by the guide sheet and taken into the helmet from an air intake which is formed between an inner edge of the helmet and the head of the user in order to circulate the air inside the helmet.

Abstract: A system and/or method a may include adjusting an opening in a garment. The method may include disconnecting at least one fastener attaching a first portion of material to a second portion of the material forming an opening in a garment with a first diameter. The method may include expanding the first opening from the first diameter to a second larger diameter using a third portion of material attaching the first portion to the second portion of material. The method may include inserting an appendage of a user through the expanded opening. At least a portion of the appendage may include a medical device. The medical device may be inhibited from conveying through the opening with the first diameter. The method may include folding the third portion of material within the first diameter of the opening when the at least one fastener is activated.

Abstract: An openable handwear article provides adjustable levels of insulation and exposure of a wearer's hand for cold-weather outdoors activities, and particularly fitness activities. The openable handwear allows a wearer to regulate the temperature and comfort of the wearer's hand and wrist during fitness activities. The openable handwear has one inner chamber shaped to hold a loosely closed hand or a loose fist, and overlapping layers on a palm side to quickly gain practically full use of the hand, optionally without using the other hand to pull back the fabric. Optionally, the overlapping layers form storage pockets to store personal items. The openable handwear can assume at least three or four different configurations to regulate heat, comfort, and usability of the wearer's hand, depending on the outdoor conditions and fitness activity. The configurations include a fully enclosed configuration, a partially opened configuration, and a fully retracted configuration.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides new gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to, the sport of golf. The improvements of said gloves primarily comprising grip enhancers on the dorsal portion of these gloves, on the side or sides of any existing digital segments, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A fitted blanket for use in a variety of contexts, including home, outdoor activities, school and in healthcare facilities, to enclose a human body may include a generally curvilinear triangle shaped bag with a front side and a back side defining an interior enclosure, a top portion with two shoulder areas and a bottom portion with a foot area. A generally oval opening may be defined in the back side with two openings in the front side. The fitted blanket may include elastic edges along the perimeter of the oval opening to secure the blanket around the user.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides apparatus, systems and methods in which pants have at least a hidden pocket near the end of a pant leg. The hidden pocket has a sealable opening, preferably downward-facing, on the inside of pant leg that is easily assessable from the end of the pant leg. In preferred embodiments, pants have two pockets on each of the pant legs that are connected by a cable which is at least partially covered by a rubber band. The rubber band can be covered by a soft and fluffy material (e.g., velvet). In some embodiments, the pocket has a metalized layer that would at least partially shield the user from electromagnetic radiation produced by an electronic device.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing outdoor clothing requiring no seam tape and having an enhanced waterproof function in which a waterproof function is further improved. The method includes: preparing an outer fabric in which surface contact portions of a first outer fabric and a second outer fabric are bonded to a bottom surface of the first outer fabric; preparing a structure in which a first adhesive layer, a membrane, and a second adhesive layer are sequentially disposed on an upper surface of the inner fabric; and bonding the structure and the outer fabric.

Abstract: A sports helmet for protecting a head of a wearer, that comprises: an outer shell comprising an external surface of the sports helmet; inner padding disposed between the outer shell and the wearer's head; an adjustment mechanism operable by the wearer to vary an internal volume of the cavity to adjust a fit of the sports helmet on the wearer's head; and a rotational impact protection device disposed between the external surface of the sports helmet and the wearer's head when the sports helmet is worn, the rotational impact protection device comprising a surface movable relative to the external surface of the sports helmet in response to a rotational impact on the outer shell to absorb rotational energy from the rotational impact, the surface of the rotational impact protection device undergoing displacement when the adjustment mechanism is operated by the wearer to vary the internal volume of the cavity.

Abstract: Safety head wear for use for example in high risk activities such as sports and industrial purposes where protection from head injuries is required. Components are provided inserted between the liner and outer shell and consists of two parts; a chamber or bladder and a fluid or gel like material. The fluid or gel material is contained in the chamber or bladder and is positioned in such a way to create low friction between the surface of the shell and liner or liner and head. It can also be used on the outer surface of the shell or placed within two layers of the liner. The device provides a method of independently managing both compression and shear force characteristics of the helmet around the head designed to decrease brain trauma resulting from high linear and angular acceleration during impacts to the helmet.