Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for making a soluble native rapeseed protein isolate and the soluble native rapeseed protein isolate obtained by the process.

Abstract: A livestock feed production apparatus for generating feed for livestock, wherein the livestock feed production arrangement includes an arrangement for supplying seeds. The livestock feed production apparatus includes a hydroponics arrangement for receiving the supplied seeds and for germinating and growing the supplied seeds in a light-excluded environment in one or more trays to generate plant growth material, and a harvesting arrangement for receiving the plant growth material and processing the plant growth material to generate the corresponding livestock feed for livestock. Moreover, the livestock feed production apparatus includes an irrigation arrangement that is operable to expose the supplied seeds to one or more drying steps during growth of the seeds temporally interposed between one or more wet steps during which the seeds are exposed to at least one nutrient solution.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cat kibble comprising at least: a) an animal material A comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fa, b) an exogenous animal fat Fb, c) a vegetable material C comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fc, wherein said cat kibble comprises at least 2.0% of exogenous fat Fb by weight of cat kibble, wherein the ratio R1 of Fa/Fb ranges from 0.7 to 2.5, and wherein the ratio R2 of (Fa+Fb)/Fc ranges from 6.0 to 13.0. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing a cat kibble.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an anthocyanin pigment color composition from carrot plants (preferably black carrot plants) comprising pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound and the use of the obtained anthocyanin pigment color composition for coloring of an edible product or a pharmaceutical product.

Abstract: Glycine is an organic compound that can be used in the making of a synthetic base that obviates all the drawbacks of strong bases such as sodium hydroxide. The new compound is made by dissolving glycine in water and adding calcium hydroxide at a molar ration of about 1:1. Next, sodium percarbonate is dissolved in the solution to produce the new compound, which can be referred to as glycine hydroxide.

Abstract: The application describes a stevia sweetener with improved taste profile and solubility in an aqueous solution for convenience of use in the food and beverage industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an edible oil-in-water emulsion having a pH in the range of 3.0 to 5.0 and comprising 30-78 wt. % of oil, 65-20 wt. % water and 0.5-6 wt. % hen's egg yolk proteinaceous component by dry weight, said egg yolk proteinaceous component consisting of a combination of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), livetin, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and phosvitin, and the method comprises the steps of: heating a liquid aqueous mixture comprising a first egg yolk plasma fraction to produce heat treated egg yolk plasma liquid; a. preparing a first pre-emulsion by combining oil, water, egg yolk granules fraction and optionally a second egg yolk plasma fraction; b. combining the heat treated egg yolk plasma liquid with the pre-emulsion to produce a second pre-emulsion; c. Adding one or more acidulants; and d.

Abstract: Natural encapsulation flavor products. Substantially natural particulate extrusion encapsulated flavor products are described including a flavor encapsulate, encapsulated in a natural glassy matrix, where the amount of flavor encapsulate encapsulated in the natural glassy matrix is based upon polarity of the flavor encapsulate as measured by dielectric constant.

Abstract: Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biofilm-biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of food and/or drug technology. Disclosed is a blood lipid-lowering composition, method for preparing the same and use thereof. The blood lipid-lowering composition comprises echium seed oil, camelina seed oil and safflower seed oil. The specific natural substances echium seed oil, camelina seed oil and safflower seed oil are used as the functional ingredients to form a natural composition that can significantly reduce the total cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase the content of the serum apolipoprotein A1, having an obvious blood lipid-lowering function, which may be used in developing and preparing blood lipid-lowering drugs and foods, especially health care foods.

Abstract: Described herein are food ingredients made up of oligosaccharide compositions, and methods of producing such food ingredients, as well as methods of using such food ingredients in food products. The present application addresses this need in the art by providing oligosaccharide compositions that have similar physical characteristics to commercially available carbohydrate sources, such as fiber, but lower metabolic energy. Methods of producing such oligosaccharide compositions suitable for use in food products are also provided herein.

Abstract: A foam comprising water and native rapeseed protein isolate comprising 40 to 65 wt. % cruciferins and 35 to 60 wt. % napins and having a solubility of at least 90% over a pH range from 3 to 10 at a temperature of 23±2° C.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying rod-like articles of the tobacco industry to feed articles to a receiving area of a transferring unit. The transferring unit has lugs moving on a circular path and conveys the articles to the receiving apparatus. The receiving apparatus conveys the articles axially and the lug reduces the speed at least in a part of the path of movement before the area and/or in the area for receiving the articles from the feeding apparatus to the transferring apparatus and increases the speed at least in a part of the path of movement between the area for receiving the articles from the feeding apparatus and the area for transferring the articles to the receiving apparatus. And a method of conveying rod-like articles of the tobacco industry from a receiving area to a transferring area.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a rod member used to manufacture cigarette filter elements, involve an insertion device for inserting objects into and along the rod member formed from a continuous filter material supply. The insertion device includes an insertion member adjacent to the filter material supply and defining a series of receptacles about a periphery thereof. The insertion member rotates in a first rotational direction to receive the objects in the receptacles at a first rotational position and to insert the objects from the receptacles into the rod member at a second rotational position. A cleaning element is adjacent to the insertion member between the second and first rotational positions in the first rotational direction, and engages each of the receptacles upon rotation of the insertion member between the second and first rotational positions to remove residual material from the receptacles prior to the first rotational position.

Abstract: The present invention includes hookah, stem, and base for longitudinal and lateral motioning of a hookah and its components.

Abstract: A tobacco smoke containment and filter device with built-in ignition for treating secondary and side stream tobacco smoke that includes a main body portion having an outer chamber and an inner chamber, a mouthpiece, and a housing unit that includes a cigarette ignition system, a fan and a filter. The main body portion includes an outer chamber connected to the housing unit. The mouthpiece has an opening therewith sized to accommodate a cigarette. The outer chamber includes a smoke exhaust member branching off from the exterior of the outer chamber. An inner chamber is positioned within the outer chamber and has a closed far end containing at least one air hole and a near end joined to the outer chamber forming an opening for the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a smoke control system that controls the inhalation and exhalation of smoke by the user. (printed circuit board).

Abstract: A cartridge for a non-burning type flavor inhaler including a flow path forming body having a shape extending along a predetermined direction to form an aerosol flow path, an outer frame having a shape extending along the predetermined direction to accommodate the flow path forming body, a reservoir that is configured to retain an aerosol source, is positioned on the periphery of the flow path forming body in a cross section orthogonal to the predetermined direction and is positioned in a gap between the flow path forming body and the outer frame and an end cap that closes the gap from the downstream side, wherein an outer edge of the end cap contacts an inner wall surface of the outer frame in the cross section orthogonal to the predetermined direction and wherein an inner edge of the end cap is positioned between the outer edge of the flow path forming body and the inner edge of the flow path forming body in the cross section orthogonal to the predetermined direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing and inhaling smoke, in particular to e-cigarettes for producing and inhaling smoke, comprising at least two chambers that are each designed and intended for receiving a smoking product, for example tobacco or a liquid to be vaporised. The device further comprises at least one means for receiving smoke formed inside the chambers, the means being fluidically connected to the two chambers and also to a mouthpiece for inhaling the smoke. In this case, the means for receiving smoke comprises at least one adjustment mechanism, a through-flow cross section with respect to each chamber and/or with respect to the mouthpiece being adjustable by means of the adjustment mechanism. As a result, either, one of the two smoking products can be inhaled by a user as desired, or both smoking products can be inhaled at the same time.

Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic cigarette having the same are provided, the atomizer includes a base; an adjusting ring fixed on the base and configured to adjust a volume of air inflow, the adjusting ring bored with a first air inlet; and an atomizing component partly received in the adjusting ring and being in rotatable connection with the base. Part of the atomizing component received in the adjusting ring is bored with a second air inlet corresponding to the first air inlet. When an external force drives the atomizing component excluding the part thereof received in the adjusting ring to rotate relatively to the base, an overlap ratio of the first air inlet and the second air inlet is capable to be adjusted.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette has a mouthpiece, a mouthpiece connector, a glass liquid pipe, a connecting rod and a vaporizing element. The vaporizing element has a heating body and a liquid-guiding medium covering an outer side of the heating body. The connecting rod passes through the glass liquid pipe, a mounting groove disposed at a lower end of the connecting rod, and an upper end of the connecting rod screwed with the mouthpiece connector. The connecting rod is made of ceramic material and is hollow inside. An inner wall of the mounting groove has a plurality of liquid-guiding holes formed thereon capable of guiding e-liquid to the liquid guiding medium. The mouthpiece and the mouthpiece connector are screwed together.

Abstract: Systems and methods of vaporizing liquids are disclosed. In some embodiments, acoustic sources are implemented to motivate fluids out of liquid-containing cartridges in precise quantities such that the fluids can be combined in a desired ratio for later vaporization and inhalation by a user. A liquid cartridge can include a resonance chamber to hold the liquid, where the resonance chamber improves an acoustic source's ability to cause fluid to leave the liquid cartridge when it is vibrated at its resonance frequency. It is also contemplated that systems of the inventive subject matter can include pressure-generating pumps to motivate fluid to leave the liquid cartridges. Liquid leaving cartridges passes into microfluidic channels and later combined before being vaporized for inhalation.

Abstract: A housing assembly is formed of upper and lower cases with top and bottom plates and an intermediate plate separating the upper case and lower cases. An agitation assembly includes water in the lower case. A plurality of paddles submerged in the water are rotatable to agitate the water. An inlet assembly includes an inlet pipe having a top end above the top plate with a module receiver and a bottom end submerged in the water. A vaporizing module is coupled with the module receiver to form an annular passageway terminating at the top end of the inlet pipe. A heater adjacent to the inlet pipe is adapted to heat vaping material whereby gaseous output will tumble down the annular passageway then down the inlet pipe into the water. An outlet assembly includes an outlet pipe having a top end and a bottom end terminating below above the water.

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes an infrared sensor configured to measure infrared radiation emitted by at least a portion of a heating element coupled to a dispensing interface in the cartridge. The field of view of the infrared sensor may encompass an entirety of the heating element. The infrared sensor may be an infrared light emitting diode. The e-vaping device may include control circuitry configured to determine the temperature of the heating element based on sensor data generated by the infrared sensor and control the electrical power supplied to the cartridge based on the temperature of the heating element. The control circuitry may control the electrical power to maintain the temperature of the heating element below a threshold temperature. The control circuitry may determine the heating element temperature based on accessing at least a portion of the sensor data stored at a storage device in the cartridge.

Abstract: An upper cover assembly includes an upper cover and a liquid injecting cover movable relative to the upper cover between locked position and unlocked position, the upper cover is provided with a liquid injecting port; when the liquid injecting cover is in the locking position relative to the upper cover, the liquid injecting cover is covered on the upper cover and cannot be turned over relative to the upper cover, the liquid injecting port is closed; when the liquid injecting cover is moved from the locking position to the unlocking position with respect to the upper cover by an external force, the liquid injecting cover can be turned over and opened with respect to the upper cover to expose the liquid injecting port.

Abstract: An upper cover assembly includes an upper cover, a liquid filling cap movable relative to the upper cover between a usage position and a liquid filling position, and a mouthpiece. The upper cover is provided with a liquid filling hole and a smoke outlet hole. The liquid filling cap is provided with a through hole. The mouthpiece is integrally formed with the liquid filling cap and is in communication with the through hole. When the liquid filling cap is in the usage position, the liquid filling cap covers the liquid filling hole and the through hole is in communication with the smoke outlet hole. When the liquid filling cap is moved from the usage position to the liquid filling position, the liquid filling cap is displaced from the liquid filling hole and the liquid filling hole is opened.

Abstract: A base for an e-vaping device is configured to couple with multiple cartridges configured to generate separate, respective dispersions. The cartridges may include one or more atomizer assemblies or vaporizer assemblies. The base may include multiple connectors electrically coupled to the power supply. The connectors may be configured to removably couple with various cartridges. Different cartridges may be interchangeably coupled with the connectors. Different cartridges may be swapped from the connectors. The base may include control circuitry configured to independently control dispersion generation by cartridges coupled to the base. The control circuitry may control dispersion generation by controlling power supplied to the cartridges. The control circuitry may control electrical power supplied based on information accessed from one or more of the cartridges.

Abstract: A heating-type flavor inhaler includes: an atomization chamber that has a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port and contains a flavor source including a tobacco material; a liquid container that contains a liquid aerosol source and supplies the aerosol source to the flavor source; and a heater that heats the flavor source supplied with the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and to release a flavor component from the flavor source.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes a container (150) housing an aerosol generating substrate and a product identifying compound (155) associated with the container (150). The system further includes an electronic article (100) configured to receive the container (150). The electronic article (100) includes control electronics (200) and an electrochemical sensor switch (10, 20) operably coupled to the control electronics (200). The electrochemical switch (10, 20) is configured to change from a first state to a second state when the product identifying compound (155) interacts with the electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor switch (10, 20) has a different conductivity in the first state than in the second state. The control electronics (200) are configured to cause the device to generate an aerosol from the aerosol generating substrate when the electrochemical sensor switch (10, 20) changes states due to interaction with the product identifying compound (155).

Abstract: A lower body clothing in the form of a pants-like main part (1) having a waistband (2) and having an opening (3) in the region of the genitals, through which the genitals can be guided into a pocket. A slit-like vertically extending opening (3) is formed between two fabric-fold sections (4) of the main part (1). The ends (4.1) of the fabric fold forming sections (4) are connected with the main part (1) by a respective seam (5) arranged away from the slit-like opening (3) and the pocket is in the form of a pocket (6) open on one side and arranged on the main part (1) with its open side in front of the slit-like opening (3).

Abstract: A special baby/toddler jacket called Anourique with a cover to protect the head and to attach at the waist. It provides an immediate convenience, safety, and security option for any parents of a new born baby, infant, or toddler. Key features include a blanket of a breathable material, seasonal options (thicker for fall and winter, thinner for spring and summer), removable, washable, and replaceable. The device will block wind, sun, rain, and any other adverse weather condition. The jackets are also made of versatile material that is seasonally appropriate. This jacket device allows parents to travel with a lighter load so there is no need to carry car seat everywhere and it is easier to run errands faster and more efficiently. The device will be a benefit to keep the child from catching a cold, getting sunburn, or having bugs flying into the child's personal space.

Abstract: A brassiere incorporating a hot flash mitigation system for cooling the upper torso, chest and neck area of a wearer is disclosed. The brassiere comprises two front panel sections connectively engaged to each other, at least one rear panel section connectively engaged to each of the two front panel sections. The hot flash mitigation system provides a deformable reservoir for containing and dispensing a fluid therefrom. The deformable reservoir is disposed in mating and contacting engagement with the brassiere and has an outlet in cooperative fluid engagement thereto. At least one duct disposed proximate to one of the at least two front panel sections is in fluid engagement with the outlet of the deformable reservoir. At least one nozzle disposed upon an end of the duct distal from the deformable reservoir operatively conveys the fluid from the duct to the upper torso, chest and neck area of the wearer.

Abstract: A brassiere incorporating a hot flash mitigation system for cooling the upper torso, chest and neck area of a wearer is disclosed. The brassiere incorporating a hot flash mitigation system provides for a brassiere and at least one electronic hot flash mitigation system cooperatively associated thereto. The electronic hot flash mitigation system provides at least one fluid source having a valve in fluid engagement with an outlet thereof, at least one duct disposed proximate to one of the at least two front panel sections and in fluid engagement with the outlet of the fluid source, and at least one nozzle disposed upon an end of the duct distal from the fluid source and in fluid communication with the at least one duct.

Abstract: An article of clothing with magnets. The article of clothing with magnets is at least one material configured to receive a body part of a user, as well as at least one magnet disposed on the material. In various embodiments, the at least one magnet can be comprised of magnetic discs or magnetic strips. The article of clothing can cover the entire body, or various parts of an individual's body. In another embodiment, the at least one magnet is disposed on the inner layer such that it is in contact with a wearer's skin. In various embodiments, the at least one magnet is disposed at a plurality of meridian lines, a plurality of pressure points, a plurality of muscle groupings, a plurality of acupuncture points, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A body of one or more rubber bands or the like, which can be implemented in multiple ways on the exterior of protective clothing, such as overalls, jackets, trousers, gloves, boots and helmets. The bands or bodies are made from abrasion resistant, slide resistant fabric. The bands are sliding resistant. Each band is arranged over a cushioned or rigid base on the outside of the clothing in order to securely integrate the bands or bodies into the clothing. The elastic and slide resisting nature of the rubber bodies or bands produce an opposing force against the sliding force experienced by the wearer, such as a motorcyclist, which significantly reduces the speed of the sliding movement until the wearer stops.

Abstract: A protective pad assembly for releasably attaching to a garment. The protective pad assembly comprises an inner member adapted to be disposed inside the garment, two inner securing components mounted to the inner member and provided to be disposed inside the garment, an outer member provided to be disposed outside the garment, and two outer securing components mounted to the outer member and provided to be disposed outside the garment. The outer member includes an elastic band member attached to the two outer securing components. A distance between the outer securing components of the elastic band member in a relaxed state is less than a distance between the two inner securing components mounted to the inner member. The distance between the two outer securing components of the elastic band member in a stretched state is equal to the distance between the two inner securing components mounted to the inner member.

Abstract: A personal protective mask includes a mask body having an expandable section that is positioned between the top and bottom ends of the mask. An adhesive material is positioned on the inside surface of the mask along the outer periphery. The adhesive comprises skin safe adhesive for creating an air tight seal between the mask and the face of a wearer. The mask includes a nose clip, a sweat band and at least one headband. The mask is constructed in accordance with N95 standards, and the expandable section transitions between a contracted and expanded state, to conform to the movements of the user's jaw. The expandable section includes two folds and a middle section. The folds move linearly about each other so as to prevent deformation of the mask outward from the user's face.

Abstract: A glove and a sleeve combination system includes the glove having a body; and a first cuff with magnets embedded therein; the sleeve having a second cuff with a magnets embedded therein; the first and second cuffs secure together via the magnets.

Abstract: A glove for taming flyaway hairs comprising an upper surface, a palm surface, and a wrist opening, the upper surface and the palm surface connected along a portion of their respective edges such that a cavity for receiving a wearer's hand exists between the surfaces, said wearer's hand entering the cavity through the wrist opening. The wrist opening formed by a portion of the edges of the upper surface and the palm surface that are not connected.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for a one-piece clothing garment that forms an integrated headband and scarf. Additionally, the headband and scarf are formed in a way that the headband is sewn at an upward angle forming an indent at the connection point that provides neck protection without air leakage. Also, a method of forming a one-piece clothing garment that has a scarf portion and a headband portion is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a ventilation element for an article of apparel, footwear, or a sports accessory, including: a first surface, including a foam; a second surface; where the first surface and the second surface are spaced apart, creating a void, so that air may circulate between the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory device to be used for obfuscating or covering shirt sleeves which simply, effectively, and removably secures and accessorizes the wearer's sleeve, or otherwise exposes his or her forearm and/or bicep in order to make a fashion statement, or achieve comfort, flexibility, and movability, or otherwise expose a portion of the wearer's arm. The benefit of such a device is that it allows the wearer is that is can removably secure a rolled-up quickly and without altering the outer garment. It can be used in a purely utilitarian fashion, as an accessory, to make a statement or convey a message, or to expose the arms of the wearer's body for working purposes, for visual purposes, for causal purposes, or for comfort purposes.

Abstract: A flower sheet for creating a memorial may include flower cut lines to define a flower ornament and a discard portion. The flower ornament may include a flower portion and a picture and the the picture may be formed from printing. The flower ornament may include a fold line to join a first petal with a second petal. The flower ornament may include a truncated heart shape. A multitude of flower ornaments may form a bouquet. The bouquet may include overlapping petals.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a fiber for artificial hair which can freely change the hairstyle at home while maintaining the wave shape of the fiber. A fiber for artificial hair having a bending rigidity maintaining ratio defined by formula (1) is 40 to 80% and a heat shrinkage ratio defined by formula (2) is 0.0 to 5.0% is provided. bending rigidity maintaining ratio (%)=100×{(bending rigidity in a state after conditioning for 24 hours at 30° C.×90% RH)/(bending rigidity in a state after conditioning for 24 hours at 23° C.×50% RH)}??(1) heat shrinkage ratio (%)=100×{(length before heat treatment)?(length after heat treatment for 5 min at 155° C.)}/(length before heat treatment)??(2).

Abstract: An adhesive agent application device comprises a support member holder fixedly holding an eyelash support member and an adhesive agent applicator configured to apply an adhesive agent to an adhesive portion of the eyelash support member held on the support member holder. The adhesive agent applicator comprises a nozzle configured to apply the adhesive agent, and a rotation arm connected to the nozzle, the rotation arm being rotatable with respect to the support member holder.

Abstract: Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. A technique includes determining a fabric's response to a laser, capturing an initial image of a wear pattern on a garment, and processing the initial image to obtain a working image in grayscale. The working image is further processed to obtain a difference image by comparing each pixel relative to a dark reference. The difference image is converted to a laser values image by using the previously determined fabric response to the laser.

Abstract: Provided is a button fastener-side die. The button fastener comprises an annular base defining an opening and a plurality of legs. The button fastener-side die includes a holding part for holding the button fastener and a correcting member for passing through the opening of the button fastener held by the holding part, a pushing member for pushing the correcting member to move in a passing direction toward passing through the opening of the button fastener, and a first spring disposed between the correcting member and the pushing member. When at least one of the legs of the button fastener is in an abnormal position, the correcting member corrects the abnormal leg(s) to be in the normal position as the correcting member is passing through the opening.

Abstract: A remotely controllable wireless camera system that may be mounted on an emergency worker or on the emergency worker's helmet. The system includes a digital camera and an infrared camera. The system is connected to a network and live-streams video via the network and a server in real-time.

Abstract: A system for reducing concussions in a sport participant. The system includes a helmet, the helmet comprising a shell having a crown region; a first tether, the first tether having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the crown region of the shell of the helmet; and a uniform comprising a waist band and/or belt, the second end of the first tether connected thereto, the first tether having a slack region, wherein the momentum of the first tether upon matching the momentum of the sport participant eliminates the slack region of the first tether and restrains the helmet of the sport participant, reducing the chance of receiving a concussion. A method for reducing concussions in a sport participant is also provided.

Abstract: The invention includes a protective headpiece and components thereof and methods for their use. Preferred examples comprise a helmet component, a plurality of piers joining said helmet component to a shoulder pad component and an inner hat component permitting the wearer the ability to move the head from side to side and/or up and down within the helmet component without moving the helmet component. The helmet component may comprise a plurality of fluid-filled floating plates or floats on the inner surface thereof to cushion the head against impact during activities including, for example, football, race car driving, military activities and the like.