Patents Issued in June 11, 2020
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Publication number: 20200178502Abstract: An equine boot comprising a shell, the shell including: a bottom portion for substantially covering the underside of a hoof; an upper adhesively attachable to the hoof to secure the boot thereto; and an aperture through which fluid can reach the underside of the hoof to flush debris therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Scootboot Pty LtdInventor: David Duncan Macdonald
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Publication number: 20200178503Abstract: Provided is an excrement disposal bag that is easy to handle and able to be produced at low cost. This excrement disposal bag includes a first bag composed of water-soluble paper and a second bag, which is made of a synthetic resin, which is housed in the first bag, and which is provided with folded portions at both lateral sides thereof, the excrement disposal bag being characterized in that, in a state in which the folded portions of the second bag are unfolded outward so that the first bag and the second bag are both made to flatten out, the outer width of the second bag falls within a range of 1.02-1.2 times the inner width of the first bag, while the height of the second bag from an outer bottom edge to an opening edge falls within a range of 1.4-1.6 times the inner depth of the first bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Shuuichiro HARUYAMA, Toshiyuki KOISO
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Publication number: 20200178504Abstract: A system and method for objectively grading a cut of meat is provided. The system generally comprises an animal having at least one sensor associated therewith, a processor operably connected to the at least one sensor, a QR device operably connected to the processor and configured to read QR codes applied to a cut of meat, a plurality of computing entities operably connected to the processor via a network, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon. The system may collect lifetime data of an animal until fabrication. The system may then track and collect data about the carcass of the animal throughout the fabrication process to the point of sale. Based on this data, the system may create a quality score that a user may view prior to purchasing a cut of meat using an application of their computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Animal Health Analytics, IncInventors: Harrison Moss, Thiag Loganathan, Mohan Jayaraman, Terry Brandebourg, Matt Ackerman
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Publication number: 20200178505Abstract: A system for remote care of an animal includes a smart bowl that includes an open-faced container for holding a substance, a microprocessor, and a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a proximity tag attached to an animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Krystalka R. Womble, Robert L. Piccioni
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Publication number: 20200178506Abstract: An artificially-created honey-yielding environment is established, including a hive and an associated flora cell, within which first and second plant populations cohabit. Within the cell, honey-producing insects from the hive are permitted to forage. One of the populations has been artificially introduced. The other may be indigenous to the cell. The first plant population serves as a primary source of nectar which yields bioactive honey and the second serves as a source of a nutrient, such as protein, which is not abundantly available from the first species at a nutritionally adequate level for sustaining the metabolism and energy of the foraging honey-producing insects for returning to the hive. The first flora population may be a Leptospermum species. An example of the second is Corymbia maculata.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: David Munday
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Publication number: 20200178507Abstract: The invention relates to a catcher basket assembly including a main body, at least one confining container for containing an animal, and at least one directing part in the main body, for assisting to direct the animal from the main body to the confining container. In use, the directing part directs an animal towards one or more confining container and the confining container enables the animal to be visually inspected and sorted without the need to make direct contact with the animal. The invention also relates to a catcher basket assembly for confining and sorting a crab. The invention also relates to a method of use of a catcher basket assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Mark Stephen Short
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Publication number: 20200178508Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a humanized interleukin-15 (IL-15) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human IL-15 gene. Rodents that express humanized or human IL-15 protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jose F. Rojas, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy, Cagan Gurer
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Publication number: 20200178509Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
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Publication number: 20200178510Abstract: A lure includes a body, a sinker moving space running in a front and back direction inside the body, a pair of rails provided in the sinker moving space, running in the front and back direction, a sinker housed in the sinker moving space, and a support projecting in a left and right direction of the sinker, the sinker being movable on the pair of rails with the support in the front and back direction, and the pair of rails each including a first rail section positioned in a rear side of the sinker moving space, and a second rail section positioned in a front side of the sinker moving space, having a rear end positioned below a front end of the first rail section, wherein a stopper capable of stopping the sinker is provided between the first rail section and the second rail section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: DUEL CO., INC.Inventor: Eric Eun-Ha Choi
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Publication number: 20200178511Abstract: The present invention relates to a pest monitoring method based on machine vision. The method includes the following steps: arranging a pest trap at a place where pests gather, and setting an image acquisition device in front of the pest trap to acquire an image; identifying a pest in the acquired image, and obtaining a number of pests; extracting multiple suspicious pest images from a region of each identified pest in the image, and determining identification accuracy of each suspicious pest image, if the number of pests is greater than or equal to a preset threshold for the number of pests; and calculating a predicted level of pest damage based on the number of pests and the identification accuracy of each suspicious pest image. The present invention acquires a pest image automatically through the image acquisition device in front of the pest trap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Yu TANG, Shaoming LUO, Zhenyu ZHONG, Huan LEI, Chaojun HOU, Jiajun ZHUANG, Weifeng HUANG, Zaili CHEN, Jintian LIN, Lixue ZHU
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Publication number: 20200178512Abstract: An apparatus for spraying flowable media and in particular plant protection agents onto plants, has at least a first spray unit and a second spray unit wherein each of the spray units has a tubular conduit unit that extends in a predetermined longitudinal direction and is suitable and intended for conducting a flowable plant protection agent, and wherein each of the spray units has at least one spray head that is in flow communication with the conduit unit associated therewith The spray units are provided in a pivotable manner in relation to a predetermined pivot axis on a carrier, and the apparatus has an adjustment unit that allows both the first spray unit and the second spray unit to be pivoted between a working position and an idle position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Steffen GRAEF, Thomas SCHENK, Martin ZIERMANN
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Publication number: 20200178513Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides a method for the incorporation of colored photoluminescent materials to be sprayed on to plants and soils. The incorporation of colored photoluminescent materials assists the spray operator through the use of black lights allowing for more precise low right or nighttime spray and seeding operations. More specifically, this invention relates to a colored photoluminescent adjuvant to be applied to targeted crops, plants and seeds to assist in the low light or nighttime application of bioactive agents, such as chemicals and pesticides. The colored photoluminescent adjuvant can be applied as a solution or a foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Floratine Products Group, IncInventors: Kevin Cavanaugh, Timothy B. Cartwright
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Publication number: 20200178514Abstract: An improved, humane mousetrap apparatus is contemplated. The mousetrap apparatus having a trap, the trap having a base, a striking bar, a retaining bar, and a trigger, an inner housing having an access opening, positioning tabs, and securing tabs and an outer housing having an access opening, a pocket, and at least four walls, the apparatus retaining a mouse in a position for the striking bar to strike the rodent in the head or neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: David B Schurman
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Publication number: 20200178515Abstract: Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Ethan VICKERY, Larry COVINGTON
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Publication number: 20200178516Abstract: The bird protection apparatus of the present invention provides an improved way to deter bird and animals from perching or resting on structures by physically blocking them from landing upon the structure. Furthermore, the bird protection apparatus is a low-profile and minimalistic design made to not distract the viewer from viewing the key attributes of the structure. The bird protection apparatus includes a main body, a vertical member, a main cross member, and an attachment assembly. In some embodiments, the bird protection apparatus comprises a plurality of main cross members and secondary cross members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Douglas A. Gore
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Publication number: 20200178517Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or inhibiting ice recrystallisation in substances (e.g. biological materials and food products) which are susceptible to ice crystal growth upon cryopreservation and/or thawing therefrom. The methods relate to the use of compositions comprising poly(proline) or a variant or derivative thereof. Also provided are kits and compositions comprising poly(proline) which can be used in the methods of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: The University of WarwickInventors: Matthew I. GIBSON, Ben GRAHAM, Trisha L. BAILEY
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Publication number: 20200178518Abstract: The disclosure provides processes for temperature and pressure controlled cryopreservation of samples by using isochoric systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Boris Rubinsky, Gabriel Nastase, Gideon Ukpai
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Publication number: 20200178519Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: James Holt LeFILES, Paul Andrew PATTERSON
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Publication number: 20200178520Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions and methods for agricultural production. The formulations described herein enable to combine several active compounds, and are compatible with fertilizers, in particular, liquid fertilizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Darren J. Anderson, Caleigh Buchanan Irwin, Gary Tin-Kei Poon, Kelly Laura Skye Greig
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Publication number: 20200178521Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymers adsorbed at colloid interfaces in aqua solution and compositions and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymer. The present invention also relates to non-agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one non-agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block co-polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicants: Adama Makhteshim Ltd., Rhodia OperationsInventors: Gilad Silbert, Michael Berkovitch, David James Wilson
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Publication number: 20200178522Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous herbicidal compositions containing flumiclorac-pentyl, pyroxasulfone and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Ke Zhou, Jane Liu
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Publication number: 20200178523Abstract: Agricultural compositions that employ structured surfactant systems to suspend water-insoluble or sparingly soluble agricultural actives and/or adjuvants are disclosed. Also disclosed are agricultural compositions that combine structured surfactant systems with electrolytes to form structured electrolyte compositions. The structured surfactant systems, both with and without electrolyte, suspend one or more agricultural actives and/or crop oil and non-aqueous adjuvants to provide agricultural compositions that can combine combinations of actives in a single, stable composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Kelly Buchek, Eric M. Weber, Elodie Shaw, Krista L. Turpin, Andrea B. E. Brayton, Julien Guillan, Dave R. Allen
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Publication number: 20200178524Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Suranyi, Donald L. Sundquist
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Publication number: 20200178525Abstract: Provided are m-diamide compounds and a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The m-diamide compounds have a structure represented by formula I. The m-diamide compounds of the present invention can have a high insecticidal activity at a low dose and take effect rapidly, can exert the insecticidal activity one day after application, can achieve a high insecticidal activity within three days, and have a good fast-acting property; moreover, due to the good effect at a low dose, the m-diamide compounds can reduce the damage to plants and human beings caused by excessive drug concentrations, enable less drug residue to be generated during application which is more conducive to environmental protection, and have broad application prospects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Liang LV, Jiyong LIU, Juncheng XIANG, Wenjing MA, Liqi ZHOU, Shuang HOU, Jueping NI, Zongcheng LI
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Publication number: 20200178526Abstract: Emulsifiable compositions comprise: (A) a first component comprising more than 25 wt % of an aromatic hydrocarbon soluble compound, e.g., a pyrethroid, and (B) a second component comprising 25 to less than 75 wt % of at least one of: (1) a propylene glycol methyl ether propionate, (2) an ethylene glycol n-butyl ether benzoate, (3) dipropylene glycol diacetate, and (4) a glycol alkyl ether ester having a polar Hansen parameter from 3.5 to 5.6 (J/cc)1/2 and a hydrogen bonding Hansen parameter from 8 to 9.2 (J/cc)1/2. embodiment the compositions are free of an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Sara B. Klamo, Sze Sze Ng
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Publication number: 20200178527Abstract: The present invention provides a method for promoting the growth and preservation quality of Agaricus bisporus, and belongs to the technical field of cultivation and preservation of edible fungi. In the present invention, the methyl jasmonate solution is sprayed onto the surface of Agaricus bisporus at a concentration of 10-200 ?mol/L when the Agaricus bisporus grows to the mushroom bud stage, which can accelerate the growth and development of the Agaricus bisporus, improve the post-harvest preservation quality of the Agaricus bisporus, and prolong the shelf life thereof, thereby improving the yield and commercial value of the Agaricus bisporus. The present invention provides a new method for increase in both production and income and post-harvest preservation of Agaricus bisporus, can be applied to large-scale industrial production of Agaricus bisporus, and thus has important economic benefits and application promotion value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Nanjing University of Finance & EconomicsInventors: Wenjian Yang, Yuan Song, Yuanyue Wu, Qiuhui Hu, Fei Pei
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Publication number: 20200178528Abstract: Provided herein are safened herbicidal compositions for use in Brassica species susceptible to injury by aminopyralid comprising (a) a herbicidally effective amount of aminopyralid or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester of thereof, and (b) clopyralid or an agriculturally acceptable salt, ester, or combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Bernard M. Harris, Shelley Bath, Rory Degenhardt
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Publication number: 20200178529Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and azadirachtin and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and azadirachtin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Suranyi, Donald L. Sundquist
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Publication number: 20200178530Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of herbicide crystallization process, particularly to Crystalline form C of shuangzuocaotong, and a preparation method therefor and use thereof. The Crystalline form C of shuangzuocaotong has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic absorption peaks at the following 2? positions: 10.159, 10.658, 13.318, 14.579, 16.096, 18.061, 19.322, 19.68, 20.04, 20.659, 21.281, 23, 24.16, 24.619, 26.101, 26.74, 30.359, 31.018, 32.378, 35.398 and 38.26 degrees, wherein 2? has an error range within ±0.2°. The Crystalline form C of shuangzuocaotong has good stability, and its compounded composition with additional active ingredient(s) has a good control effect to broadleaf weeds and some gramineous weeds in wheat, significantly better than that of Crystalline form A of shuangzuocaotong.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: De ZHAO, Tao JIN, Beibei LIN, Qiang RU
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Publication number: 20200178531Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal and parasiticidal isoxazoline of formula (I) and salts thereof: wherein variables R1, P, Y and Q are described herein are as defined in the description. The invention also relates to parasiticidal and pesticidal compositions comprising the isoxazoline compounds of formula (I), processes for their preparation and their uses to prevent or treat parasitic infections or infestations in animals and as pesticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC.Inventors: Alan LONG, Hyoung Ik LEE
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Publication number: 20200178532Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of the herbicides and/or plant growth regulators. Specifically, the invention primarily relates to novel substituted isothiazolopyridones, and compositions comprising said novel substituted isothiazolopyridones. Further, the present invention relates to processes for the preparation said novel substituted isothiazolopyridones and their use as herbicides and/or plant growth regulators.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Jullien REY, Joerg TIEBES, Marc MOSRIN, Thomas DROEGE, Hansjoerg DIETRICH, Anu Bheemaiah MACHETTIRA, Elmar GATZWEILER, Christopher Hugh ROSINGER, Dirk SCHMUTZLER, Daniela PORTZ, Kerstin ILG, Philippe RINOLFI
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Publication number: 20200178533Abstract: Water-based formulations (EW) are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. Application via ULV, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests when compared to competitive adulticides. The present formulations provide exceptional preservation of both droplet density in the spray cloud and droplet size as measured by volume mean diameter (VmD). The present formulations provide superior bio-efficacy as measured by both mortality and knockdown of target organisms. The present formulations provide superior biological control, droplet density, and droplet size when applied at concentrations 20-80× less than competitive formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert Britt BAKER, Kurt P. VANDOCK, Gary GORE, Byron REID
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Publication number: 20200178534Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses of photo-labile compounds which are trehalose-6-phosphate or trehalose-6-phosphonate or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof in the induction of floral development in plants. The invention also concerns methods and the use of the compounds for the acceleration of floral development in treated compared with untreated plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Matthew Jeremy Paul
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Publication number: 20200178535Abstract: A method is provided for cultivating soybean or corn. Also provided is a method for controlling insect pests in a field of soybean or corn. By these methods, insect pests in the fields of soybean or corn can be controlled. Therefore, a good yield of corn or soybean can been obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Naoya AKIZUKI, Atsushi IWATA, Yasutaka SHIMOKAWATOKO
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Publication number: 20200178536Abstract: A pathogen and pest exterminating device that can efficiently exterminate pathogens and pests in a shorter time. One electrode includes a part to be inserted into a reaction vessel, and other electrode is arranged in a position that opposes the insertion part. A water supply unit is provided to supply water to the reaction vessel through the insertion part, and a gas supply unit provided of supplying gas, which will become plasma, to the reaction vessel. A power supply unit is provided to be capable of applying voltage between the insertion part and the other electrode such that OH radicals are generated inside the reaction vessel to which the water and the gas are supplied. The insertion part is formed in a shape that restricts, between itself and the other electrode, a flow rate of water from the water supply unit such as a coil, waveform, or mesh shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Toshiro KANEKO, Keisuke TAKASHIMA
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Publication number: 20200178537Abstract: Compositions and methods that utilize a combination of essential oils or other plant-derived extracts or compounds and an emulsifier as an antimicrobial are provided. In some embodiments the compositions further include ozone. In some embodiments, the composition includes one or more plant essential oils, plant extracts, or plant-derived compounds, or combinations thereof, and an emulsifier (such as a saponin). The antimicrobial composition may also include water, peracetic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, and/or hydrogen peroxide. Methods of killing a microorganism, including contacting the microorganism with the disclosed antimicrobial compositions are also provided. The microorganism may be present on a food item or a food contact of non-food contact surface and may be in the form of a biofilm. In some examples, the antimicrobial composition is used one or more times (such as 1 to 5 times).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of ArizonaInventors: Sadhana Ravishankar, Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Libin Zhu, Bibiana Law
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Publication number: 20200178538Abstract: Gelatinous materials combined with the Colloidal Silver additive to formulate an antimicrobial product having cushioning properties. Embodiments of the present invention can include gelatinous materials selected from a group consisting of thermosetting polymer, Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer (SEBS), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), and Polyurethane (PU) gelatin with and without a raised geometry on an outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Eco Product Group LLCInventor: Thomas P. Davis
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Publication number: 20200178539Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for preventing or reducing symptoms or disease associated with Xylella fastidiosa or Xanthomonas axonopodis in a plant. The invention provides novel bacteriophages virulent to Xylella fastidiosa or Xanthomonas axonopodis, including XfaMija and XfaMijo, and further provides methods for treating or preventing Pierce's Disease or Citrus Canker in plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Carlos F. Gonzalez, Stephen J. Ahern, Mayukh Das, Ryland F. Young, III, Tushar Suvra Bhowmick
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Publication number: 20200178540Abstract: Described herein are biopesticides having activity against Erwinia species, particularly against the fire blight phytopathogen Erwinia amylovora. The biopesticides comprise intact or vegetative cells, endospores, spores, and/or metabolites from one or more bacterial species or strains as active ingredients, wherein the vegetative cells, endospores, spores, and/or metabolites exhibit antimicrobial activity against phytopathogenic Erwinia species or Erwinia amylovora.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Fadi Dagher, Eric Deziel
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Publication number: 20200178541Abstract: The present invention refers to the strain CECT8538 of Pseudomonas putida and mutants thereof, and the use of said strain as a pesticide in controlling plant diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. Further aspects of the invention relate to methods for preparing pesticidal compositions comprising said strain. Finally, the invention relates to a method for controlling various plant diseases caused by fungi and bacteria in a plant, comprising treating the plant and/or seed thereof or substrate used for growing said plant with the strain CECT8538 of P. putida or a composition including it.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: José Manuel LARA SÁNCHEZ, Carolina FERNANDEZ CASTILLO
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Publication number: 20200178542Abstract: A method for controlling pests of a cotton plant is disclosed. The method includes the step of contacting the cotton plant, parts of it, or its propagation material with components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, ginkgolide M, and mixtures thereof. The use of components of the ginkgo tree for controlling pests in a cotton plant, parts of it, or its propagation material, is also disclosed. A pesticide including one or more components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, and ginkgolide M is further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Birgit Gockel, Joachim Dickhaut, Daniel Saelinger
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Publication number: 20200178543Abstract: A heat treatment monitoring system comprises a sensor unit having at least one sensor to determine current sensor data of food being heated; a processing unit to determine current feature data from the current sensor data; and a monitoring unit adapted to determine a current heating process state in a current heating process of the monitored food by comparing the current feature data with reference feature data of a reference heating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Ingo STORK gennant WERSBORG
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Publication number: 20200178544Abstract: A food preparation apparatus for a slice includes a flat bottom and raised side members. The flat bottom is shaped like the slice with two angled sides and an open end. The open end connects the two angled sides. The open end is also straight. Raised side members are on the two angled sides. Wherein, the food preparation apparatus is configured to hold the slice on the bottom where the raised side members are configured to retain the slice and toppings on the food preparation apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Mark A. GODDARD
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Publication number: 20200178545Abstract: The invention relates to a baked food product comprising a protein, a dietary fiber, water, a stabilizer, and optionally a digestible carbohydrate, wherein the baked food product comprises at least 30 wt % of the protein based on a dry matter weight, wherein at least 50 wt % of the protein consist of albumin, and wherein a weight ratio of the protein to the dietary fiber is selected in the range of 0.75-4, wherein the food product is a gluten-free food product, and wherein a weight ratio of the optional digestible carbohydrate to protein is equal to or less than 0.15. Further, a process for the production of such food product and a baking composition obtainable by the process is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Eral OSMANOGLOU, Wouter Matthijs FRANKEN
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Publication number: 20200178546Abstract: A re-useable smoke-producing device for use in burning pre-soaked wood chips on an outdoor propane or charcoal grill, with the device being made of a stainless steel cylinder with holes punched in a pattern on the body of the cylinder and the base of the cylinder, with the holes of a size and pattern that allow for optimal smoke production. The device stands upright on a grill surface, is open on the top end, and allows for the grill cover to be closed over the device. The device has a handle for safe and convenient removal of the device from the grill.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Martin Forrester
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Publication number: 20200178547Abstract: The present invention relates to a thawing-apparatus, in which a substance is preferably heated. The present invention further relates to a method to thaw a substance with radio-frequency waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Joost Van Erp
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Publication number: 20200178548Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 618 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 712.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Phibro Animal Health CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20200178549Abstract: A marinating process of garlic cloves, including: immersing the peeled garlic cloves in a receptacle with drinking water; during the step of immersing the garlic cloves in the drinking water, changing the drinking water, mixing the drinking water contained in the receptacle, blowing air in the receptacle and heating the drinking water to a temperature comprised between 45° and 50° C.; then letting the drinking water flow out of the receptacle, introducing a solution of drinking water, vinegar and anti-oxidants in the receptacle, letting the garlic cloves marinate in the solution and draining the garlic cloves in order to eliminate the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Maurizio GIACCHETTI
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Publication number: 20200178550Abstract: The present invention relates to lactose-reduced milk-related products, and particularly such products having a long shelf-life. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of producing such products and a milk processing plant for the implementation of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Hans Henrik HOLST, Anja Sundgren, Valentin Rauh
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Publication number: 20200178551Abstract: A fortified dairy-based ready-to-drink beverage includes a dairy component containing aggregates of kappa-casein covalently bonded to beta-lactoglobulin and having a particle size of 5 to 10 ?m; and an amount of vitamins and minerals sufficient to provide fortification of the ready-to-drink beverage. The ready-to-drink beverage does not contain gum arabic; guar gum; xanthan gum; carrageenan; cellulose gum; an emulsifier; or a buffer. A method of making a fortified dairy-based ready-to-drink beverage includes forming a mixture by mixing a dairy component with an amount of vitamins and minerals sufficient to provide fortification of the ready-to-drink beverage; adjusting the pH of the mixture; homogenizing the pH-adjusted mixture; and subjecting the homogenized mixture to a heat treatment at 80-150° C. for 3 to 300 seconds. Neither the mixture nor the fortified dairy-based ready-to-drink beverage contains gum arabic; guar gum; xanthan gum; carrageenan; cellulose gum; an emulsifier; or a buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Alexander Sher, Sherri Ann Siocum, Joshua Reyo