Abstract: A coffee roasting apparatus including a compartment for holding coffee beans; a roasting element for roasting the coffee beans in the compartment; and a controller for controlling the roasting element. The controller is configured to control the roasting element as a function of a rate of change in the volume of the coffee beans residing in the compartment.

Abstract: A cold-brew coffee brewing system has a brew tank assembly supported in an elevated position by a tank support structure. A fluid-permeable support structure is removable from below the interior volume of a tank body for accessing the interior volume to remove used coffee grounds. A swing arm assembly supported by the tank support structure facilitates convenient support and movement of the fluid permeable support structure under a load of used coffee grounds in the interior volume of the tank body. A cold-brewing method for preparing cold-brew coffee may use the cold-brew coffee brewing system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying stripes of liquid coating on a confectionery product comprising a rotatable applicator for liquid coating, at least one shield positioned above the rotatable applicator to collect coating material not applied onto the product, a manifold for providing the rotatable applicator with the coating material in a liquid form, and wherein the rotatable applicator is arranged to spin about an axis which is orientated from horizontal and up to 30 deg of deviation from horizontal, and wherein the applicator has openings along it's circumference through which coating material may be projected upon spinning of the applicator. The invention also relates to a method for decorating confectionery products and to the products.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of the combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (“25-OH D3”) and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories (ascorbic acid, vitamin E and at least one carotenoid) to make a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food supplement which can ameliorate various problems observed in bovines connected cystic ovarian disease, or increasing 17-? estradiol levels. Feed and premixes containing the 25-OH D3 and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories and premixes are also provided.

Abstract: An aseptic method of preparing high acid and low acid fruit and non-fruit beverages to improve flavor profiles and retain organoleptic properties of the fresh ingredients is provided, as well as the fruit and non-fruit beverages obtained through this process with the benefit of extended shelf-life.

Abstract: A vending machine having integrated orange juice squeezing, filling, bottling and media, including a box, an opening-closing door, an adjustable supporting base, a rotary material basket, a transportation guide apparatus, a juicer, an electric control valve, a filling container, a waste residue guide apparatus, a waste residue collection bucket, a high-pressure air pump, an air storage tank, a bottle, a bottle container, a bottle transportation mechanism, a bottle guide apparatus, a bottling transportation production-line, a rotary product-output apparatus, a spray water pump, a spray control electromagnetic valve, a finished product aisle, a spray water storage tank, a waste-liquid recovery water tank, a refrigeration-insulation system, a stable voltage power supply, a system control apparatus, an LED light and an ultraviolet germicidal light.

Abstract: To prepare a mineral supplementing agent capable of commonly used for a seasoning liquid, a supplement, a cosmetic, an oral cavity washing liquid, a plant growth promoting agent and the like, by using common materials and a common preparation method. A method of preparing a mineral supplementing agent capable of being administered to a human body or a plant is provided. The method includes a first charging step, a second charging step, a third charging step, a fourth charging step, and an extraction step. The first charging step charges a vessel with part of a prescribed amount of vinegar. The second charging step charges the vessel, which has been charged with the vinegar, with at least one of garlic, instant coffee, vinegar, and a fruit. The third charging step charges the vessel, which has been subjected to the second charging step, with at least one of a particulate grain hull, a charred product thereof, and a calcined ash thereof, and mixing the contents of the vessel.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer-operated farming superstructure systems (FSS) may be used to produce cannabis for human consumption with minimal water and environmental impact. Methods to method to separate volatiles from cannabis are described. Methods to asexually clone a plurality of cannabis plants are also provided.

Abstract: The invention describes a sweetener of glycosylated steviol glycosides and a rebaudioside in an aqueous solution for convenience of use in the food and beverage industry.

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods helping individuals enhance cognitive function, facilitate memory processing, induce and maintain sleep, stabilize mood, reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, facilitate energy production, improve mental and emotional health, or support long-term brain health.

Abstract: A food condiment slice, method of using, composition and method for making, and methods for manufacturing are described. The food condiment slices are used with sandwiches, other food products, and beverages. The food condiment slices may have different structures such as face-fused, side-fused, face-fused-side-fused, woven, and chopped. The food condiment slices are formed from condiments such as catsup, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, steak sauce, jellies, jam, preserves, butter, margarine, marinades, creamers, and syrups. More than one food condiment can be integrated into a single food condiment slice. The food condiment slices eliminate the need and inconvenience of using and carrying spreadable, squeezable, and pourable food condiments. Also included are beverage condiment slices or discs such as coffee or tea dairy and non-dairy creamers.

Abstract: A smoking article provides one or more sheets of material that can be rolled and packaged, at least one sheet including cellulose. In one embodiment, cellulose and tobacco sheet material are separately rolled layers that can optionally be wrapped around a form casing (or pre-rolled inside) and then packaged. In another embodiment, the sheet is a laminated sheet of tobacco and cellulose layers that can be optionally wrapped around (or pre-rolled inside) a form casing. These sheets can be filled with custom tobacco to make one or more new cigars for an end user. In another embodiment, a complete cigar filled with tobacco material can be disassembled by an end user to produce tobacco and cellulose sheets, enabling the end user to form two new cigars using his or her own custom tobacco.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lyocell material for a cigarette filter and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the lyocell material which is biodegradable and eco-friendly can be manufactured by crimping lyocell multifilaments to thus obtain a crimped tow.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, a heating element, and a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heating element. The power source includes a rechargeable primary battery and a rechargeable secondary battery in a parallel combination, with the rechargeable secondary battery having a lower nominal voltage than the rechargeable primary battery. The aerosol delivery device also includes a microprocessor configured to operate in an active mode in which the microprocessor is configured to direct power from the power source to the heating element and thereby control the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in a vapor provision system includes an inner container holding a reservoir of fluid to be vaporized, and an outer housing having a mouthpiece formed therein, wherein the outer housing extends in a longitudinal direction along the outside of the inner container for at least a substantial portion of the inner container. The inner container and outer housing are provided with a latch mechanism to retain the inner container within the outer housing.

Abstract: An electric cartridge for an electronic cigarette including a piece of flexible substrate material including at least a flexible film which mounts an electrically conductive network in the form of an array and defining a plurality of resistive zones (pixels) and a plurality of power supply pins for supplying one or more electric currents and connected to the resistive zones. The resistive zones define heating means and are grouped into distinct modules. Each module corresponds to an uninterrupted portion of the electrically conductive network and includes at least one resistive zone and respective power supply pins. The electric cartridge includes a plurality of portions of aromatic substance positioned on at least one face of the piece of flexible material. Each portion is associated with a resistive zone and positioned in proximity to a heating surface of the respective resistive zone.

Abstract: A smoking article includes a housing that has a mouthpiece and that is configured to receive an aerosol generating substrate. The smoking article also includes a sensor that is positioned at, for example, the mouthpiece and that is configured to detect an oronasal molecule of a prospective smoker of the article. The oronasal molecule can be a molecule that would be expected to be present in breath or saliva of a smoker but not in the breath or saliva of a non-smoker. The sensor is positioned to detect an amount or concentration of a molecule in the smoker's breath or saliva. The smoking article can use data transduced by the sensor to control delivery of an aerosol from the smoking article, such as to prevent delivery of the aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing enclosing a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition. The device includes a heating element, and a microprocessor configured to operate in an active mode in which the control body is configured to control the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. And the device includes a heart rate monitor including a plurality of biopotential electrodes affixed to the housing and configured to obtain biopotential measurements from a user, and including signal conditioning circuitry configured to produce an electrocardiogram signal from the biopotential measurements. The microprocessor is coupled to the signal conditioning circuitry and further configured to control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the electrocardiogram signal or a heart rate of the user calculated therefrom.

Abstract: On-demand, hand-held vaporizer that operates primarily by convection. The vaporizer is configured to permit very rapid heating of air drawn through an oven chamber to a predetermined or selectable vaporizing temperature to vaporize a material that is held in the oven chamber. The vaporizer provides efficient transfer of air being heated as well as rapid delivery of vaporizable material to a user.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that comprises a control body and an aerosol source member. In various implementations, the control body includes a housing with an opening defined in one end thereof. The aerosol delivery device also includes a resonant transformer comprising a resonant transmitter and a resonant receiver. The aerosol source member includes an inhalable substance medium, and defines a heated end and a mouth end, the heated end configured, when inserted into the opening of the housing, to be positioned proximate the resonant transmitter. The resonant transmitter is configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field and induce an alternating voltage in the resonant receiver when exposed to the oscillating magnetic field, such that the alternating voltage causes the resonant receiver to generate heat and thereby vaporize components of the inhalable substance medium to produce an aerosol.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a battery assembly and an atomizer assembly within a housing with the battery assembly electrically connected to the atomizer assembly. The housing has one or more air inlets. A liquid storage component is in contact with a porous component of the atomizer assembly, with the porous component having a run-through hole. A heating wire is in an air flow path through the run-through hole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the inhalation of vaporizable substances.

Abstract: A garment configured to be worn on a human body includes at least one fabric portion provided on a torso portion or a limb portion of the garment. The at least one fabric portion is comprised of an elastic material and is configured to provide a degree of compression to the human body depending on a degree of stretch of the at least one fabric portion. The garment further includes a compression adjustment arrangement coupled to the at least one fabric portion. The compression adjustment arrangement includes a plurality of fluid pockets positioned on an inner side of the at least one fabric portion and a pump configured to pump fluid into the plurality of fluid pockets in order to stretch the at least one fabric portion.

Abstract: The present application provides a protective apparatus that includes a left and a right generally arched shaped portion with a padding system that provides a channel that accommodates the user's shoulder. The foam padding system includes a shoulder pad removably attached to at least one of the generally arched shaped portions, and a pair of body pads removably attached at their top ends to the shoulder pad and at a bottom to respective bottom ends of the generally arched shape portions.

Abstract: A knee brace is provided that having a foot support assembly, a knee support assembly, and a calf engagement assembly. The foot support assembly is adjustable relative to the knee support assembly. The calf engagement assembly has a calf brace and is connectable to the foot support assembly and the knee support assembly with adjustment straps. The foot support assembly includes a foot adjustment plate that is connected to a shoe engagement component. The knee support assembly has a knee adjustment plate and has a multilayer pad, and a knee pad connector component connects the multilayer pad and the knee adjustment plate. The knee pad connector component can be connected such that the multilayer pad is in line with or offset relative to the knee pad connector, or the knee pad connector component can be replaced with right and left offset knee pad connector components.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the invention is formed from synthetic polyisoprene rubber that may or may not contain minor amounts of other components. The coating is preferably directly bonded to the underlying elastomeric article.

Abstract: A perspiration diverting headband is provided having a flexible tubing having a first and second end, an elastic band, wherein the band is disposed within the tubing, a first connector coupled to a first end of the tubing, and a second connector coupled to a second end of the tubing, wherein the first and second connector secure the elastic band and tubing, and a slidable tension fastener configured to secure the elastic band. In addition, the tubing can be flexible tubing that is cylindrical in cross-section. Further, the flexible tubing can be configured to divert perspiration fluids away from a forehead region to a temple region of a user's head. Further, the headband can be simple to use and adjust, simple to manufacture, made of light weight moisture resistant and anti-microbial material, hygienic, and can be customized and configured to any shape, color, or design.

Abstract: A garment sleeve having a proximal shoulder end coupled to an armscye of the garment, and a distal, cuff end, terminating at a cuff, the garment sleeve including: (a) a seam running from the armscye to the cuff the seam being joined at least at the shoulder end and at the cuff end; (b) a non-separating zipper including;—(i) teeth, and (ii) at least one slider adapted to reversibly couple the teeth, at least partially, between the shoulder end and the cuff end; the non-separating zipper operationally coupled proximate to the shoulder end of the seam and proximate to the cuff end of the seam.

Abstract: Holster systems useable with pants including a plurality of outer belt loops and a plurality of inner belt openings around a waist portion of the pants are described. The inner belt openings may be disposed at a first spacing around the waist portion. A holster or holder may also be provided including an opening configured to at least partially receive a firearm, preferably a handgun, and a plurality of slots configured to receive a strap of webbing or similar material therethrough. The slots may be spaced apart from one other at approximately the same distance as the first spacing.

Abstract: A structure, e.g., a shock absorbing cap, provides additional force or shock abortion between the interior of a traditional safety helmet and the head of the wearer. As a result, there is no need to change the helmets currently in use today. The cap has a first region, which is next to the scalp and is typically made of 100% knitted cotton. A second region is typically made of 100% wool fleece braided fiber bundles or locks that extend alternately in longitudinal and lateral directions. A sufficient number of layers of the knitted cotton bundles is provided to principally fill the gap between the head of each wearer and the interior of the helmet. This layer is the main shock absorbing element. The outermost region is typically made of one or more layers of braided 100% carbon fiber bundles, which run the opposite direction of the last wool lock. This carbon fiber bundle region helps to retain the structure of the cape.

Abstract: A shock absorbing cap provides shock abortion in the space between the interior of a traditional safety helmet and the head of the wearer. The cap has a first region next to the scalp which is made of 100% knitted cotton for comfort and the absorption of sweat. A second region is made of 100% wool fleece braided fiber bundles that extend alternately in longitudinal and lateral directions sufficiently to nearly fill the space. The outermost region is made of one or more layers of braided 100% carbon fiber bundles, which run the opposite direction of the last wool lock. In an alternative, the first region is used but the second region completely fills the space with woven aramid and carbon fiber squares laid on top of each other and sewn together. The uppermost portion is laser cut for a tight but comfortable fit under the helmet.

Abstract: An adjustable hat has a first attachment member and a strap connection member that cooperate to allow a strap to be easily connected and removed from the adjustable hat. The two elements may also be reversed with regard to construction and attachment to parts of the hat. The two members can be disengaged from one another without having to access them in the space formed by the hat and the band.

Abstract: A principal objective of the present invention is to provide system for temperately retaining eyeglasses on a user's headwear. This objective is achieved by incorporating magnetic elements on the headwear and eyewear of the user. In one embodiment of the present invention, two magnetic elements are attached to the inside surfaces of the two temple arms of a pair of eyeglasses. Another two magnetic elements are attached to the two sides of a hat permanently or removably. The polarities of the magnetic elements are arranged in such way that when the two temple arms of the eyeglasses are placed in contact to the two sides of the hat from the outside of the hat, the magnetic elements on the eyeglasses and the magnetic elements on the headwear form magnetic element coupling pairs with attraction magnetic force. When the eyeglasses are not in use and need to be temporarily stored away from the eyes, the user can lift them to the crown or above the brim of the hat.

Abstract: A protective helmet, including a hard outer shell, a hard inner shell slidingly connected to, and spaced apart from, the outer shell, and a leaf spring including a center portion, a first end, and a second end, the leaf spring anchored only at the center portion onto the hard outer shell, the first end unattached to, and in sliding contact with the hard inner shell, and the second end unattached to, and in sliding contact with the hard inner shell. In a neutral position, the first end is spaced from the second end by a first distance, and when a force strikes the helmet, the first end is spaced from the second end by a second distance, the second distance being different from the first distance.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective helmet having multiple zones of protection suitable for use in construction work, athletic endeavors, and similar activities. The helmet includes a hard outer protective shell, an inner shell and an elastomeric zone with the outer shell suspended over the inner shell. A plurality of sinusoidal springs are positioned within the elastomeric zone. In one embodiment, force indicators may be displayed that indicate the amount of force impacting a helmet. The force indicators may indicate impact force form both direct and rotational directions.

Abstract: A cycling helmet capable of switching a sound production guidance mode based on a bone conduction earphone includes: a helmet body and the bone conduction earphone disposed on the helmet body. The bone conduction earphone includes a magnet, a coil and a bone conduction oscillator, and the bone conduction oscillator can contact the helmet body, so as to cause the helmet body to oscillate to form a sound cavity.

Abstract: An improved bicycle shoe to pedal cleat shim comprises a shim body with mating faces on opposite sides of the shim body, each for mating with another surface, each mating face having two or more shim to shim keying features. There is also a cleat with two or more cleat to shim keying features. There is also a mounting screw with a convex curved seating face and a washer with a substantially matching mating concave curved seating face. The screw has one or more grooves incrementally cut along the length of the thread. The shim has thickness marks adjacent to the screw relief pocket on the shim. There is also a cleat with the cleat to shoe/shim mating face having one or more friction inducing pads that comprise a pocket to allow space for friction material to flow when the cleat is mated to the shoe, shim or another shim.

Abstract: A sole plate includes slots spaced apart from each other and extending along a longitudinal axis to define at least one interior bridge portion disposed therebetween. A lateral bridge portion is disposed between a lateral side of the sole plate and a lateral most one of the slots, and a medial bridge portion is disposed between a medial side of the sole plate and a medial most one of the slots. A stiffness controlling device is interlaced between the lateral bridge portion, the interior bridge portions, and the medial bridge portion, and is moveable within the slots, between a first position and a second position, for changing between a first bending stiffness at a specific flex angle when the stiffness controlling device is in the first position, and a second bending stiffness at the specific flex angle when the stiffness controlling device is in the second position.

Abstract: A shoe with an integral orthotic or propulsion plate is provided that includes a shoe defining an upper and a sole, and an orthotic or propulsion plate positioned between the upper of the shoe and the sole of the shoe. The orthotic or propulsion plate defines a toe platform region, a longitudinal arch pad region, and a heel region. In the absence of an applied force to the top surface of the orthotic or propulsion plate and with the sole of the shoe resting on a horizontal surface, the orthotic or propulsion plate bows upward in the longitudinal arch pad region relative to the toe platform region and the heel region. In response to a force being applied to the top surface of the orthotic or propulsion plate, the bowed longitudinal arch pad region flexes downward relative to the toe pad region and the heel region to load a first preload force in the orthotic or propulsion plate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article comprises etching an etched feature on a surface of a first polymeric sheet, and forming a fluid-filled bladder element from the first polymeric sheet, with the fluid-filled bladder element having a sealable internal cavity that retains fluid. The method includes assembling the bladder element in the article so that a first portion of the bladder element having the etched feature is exposed to view, and a second portion of the bladder element is blocked from view by the article. An article includes the bladder element with the etched feature.

Abstract: Footwear for covering a foot of a wearer includes an outsole configured for supporting the foot of the wearer, an upper secured to the outsole and configured for covering the foot of the wearer, an insole located above the outsole within the upper, and first and second laterally adjacent shanks located above the outsole and below the insole. The first and second shanks angle outward from near a lateral center of the heel portion of the outsole toward lateral and medial sides of the middle portion of the outsole so that front ends of the first and second shanks are located at a position to be under outer balls of the wearer's foot to provide balance and torsional stability for sides of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: Collapsible tunnel systems or segmented tubular structures may be printed on or otherwise attached to base layers on articles of apparel, articles of footwear, or other articles of manufacture. The collapsible tunnel systems have two or more tubular structures attached to the base layer, with tunnels extending through the tubular structures. A tensile strand may be laced through the tunnels in the tubular structure such that when tension is applied to the tensile strand, the tunnels may collapse into a structure with a continuous tunnel through two or more tubular structures. In some embodiments, two or more segmented tubular structures each have two spaced-apart tubular structures joined by a connecting portion, and a tensile strand extending through tunnels in the tubular structures.

Abstract: Assembly methods related to an automated footwear platform including a lacing engine drive apparatus are discussed. In an example, an assembly method can include operations such as inserting a mid-sole plate, attaching a laced upper portion, and inserting a lacing engine. The inserting a mid-sole plate operation can include inserting the mid-sole plate into a mid-sole of the footwear platform. The attaching a laced upper portion operation can include attaching a laced upper portion to the mid-sole and positioning a lace loop in the mid-sole plate. Finally, the inserting a lacing engine operation can include inserting a lacing engine into a cavity in the mid-sole plate, wherein the lacing engine includes a lace spool exposed along a superior surface to receive the lace loop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing insoles and to a system for preparing insoles. The invention uses a machine for imaging the foot inserted in the footwear, designs an insole and produces the insole for instance with a three dimensional printer.

Abstract: A tension buckle is provided and includes a slider body and a toggle body, including features that permit “locking” the positioning of a load. The slider body includes a head with a strap receiving passageway extending there through from lateral sides thereof and positioned along a proximal end thereof, and a distal end having a neck positioned opposite the proximal end and tie section extending from the neck. The toggle body includes a top bar, a bottom bar, a first joining element, and a second joining element to provide a toggle strap receiving passageway extending though the toggle body from lateral sides thereof.

Abstract: A ring for a finger of a user, the finger extending from a root of the finger at a palm of a hand at an angle that is not a right angle, the ring including a canted band including a bottom portion, a top portion and a cant angle, wherein the ring is capable to be worn by the user with the ring tangent to the palm at the root of the finger, increasing the comfort experienced by the user as the ring is disposed on the finger of the user and increasing the secure coupling of the ring to the finger by disposing the ring against the palm.

Abstract: A motion activated illuminated bracelet includes a circular shaped main body having an inside diameter that is suitable for being worn about the wrist of a user. A plurality of illuminating charms is positioned equidistantly along the main body and include a power source, a switch and a light. A plurality of audible charms is positioned equidistantly along the main body and include a power source, a switch and a speaker. A plurality of decorative charms is positioned equidistantly along the main body and include a housing having any number of decorative elements, and a weight that is complementary to the weight of an audible charm or an illuminating charm. Each of the illuminating charms and the audible charms are selectively activated by a centrifugal force associated with the rotation of the bracelet, and some of the illuminated charms are connected to the main body via a resilient tether.

Abstract: A keepsake article of jewelry with a cavity finable with cremated remains, hair and/or personal effects of a deceased or living person or animal that is sealed with an adhesive or cement. Optionally, the keepsake article of jewelry comprises a teardrop shape and a jewelry finding.

Abstract: Attachment for a pole, in particular for a trekking pole, cross-country ski pole, Nordic-walking pole, or Alpine ski pole, comprising a substantially cylindrical sleeve (3) which can be fastened to the bottom free end (25) of a pole shaft (1), comprising a blind hole (22) open towards the top to accommodate the bottom free end of the pole bar, and an interchangeable element (2), which can be fastened to the sleeve in a detachable form-fitting and force-fitting manner. The sleeve comprises a head region (4) and an adjoining body region (5) extending downwards, and an outer thread (6) on at least one axial section of the body region. The interchangeable element comprises a tip or a rolling surface on the bottom end (21) thereof, wherein the interchangeable element has an axial blind hole (15) open towards the top for accommodating the sleeve.

Abstract: Provided is a versatile bag, including: a containing portion, one side of which is open, thereby forming a main containing chamber for storing belongings; and a deformable portion, which changes the shape thereof, thereby covering the main containing chamber or covering the outside of the containing portion. Embodiments of the present invention can implement a bag that has various shapes and uses.