Abstract: A pet feeder for automatic and timely provision of food to household pets includes a housing containing one or more types of pet food. The pet feeder includes a feeding tray operably coupled to a base, the feeding tray defines at least one pet food feeding zone located outside the housing; and a food tank positioned in the housing, the food tank defines a plurality of food compartments. At least one rotary valve is disposed at the bottom of the food tank; and a first electric actuator is mounted on the housing and engaged to the rotary valve, the first electric actuator drives the rotary valve to open only one food compartment at a time, to allow food of the only one food compartment to unload downwardly to the feeding tray. A food pusher can move the pet food into the feeding tray accessible to a pet.

Abstract: A method and assembly for identifying animals, wherein according to the invention, for the identification of an animal, first a sensor checks whether a body part of the animal to be identified is in a predefined position is provided. With a positive test result, an imaging sensor is prompted to capture an image of the nose of the animal. According to the invention, by means of a pattern recognition method, a texture of the nose is then detected on the captured image and extracted and the animal is assigned a unique identifier based on the extracted nose texture.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for tracking near-field communication (NFC)-enabled animals with a portable computing device (PCD) (i.e. mobile phone) may include providing an NFC-tag comprising memory in which the memory contains a unique identifier. The NFC-tag may be coupled to an animal and then the NFC-tag may be scanned with the PCD. A tag identification server may determine if data from the NFC-tag exists in a database and then transmits an animal production facility identifier and one or more animal records associated with data from the NFC-tag from the tag identification server if the data from the NFC-tag exists in the database. Access to a secure memory area on the portable computing device containing a complete set of animal records for an entire animal facility may be granted if the software identifier matches the animal production facility identifier received from the tag identification server.

Abstract: A pet garment system including a garment having a warm, waterproof body-section that substantially covers a canine-body including a hood, a plurality of leg sections, a plurality of removeable or attached boots, a closure-section, and a built-in harness. The plurality of leg sections include an elastic bungee-like action on the inside stitching allowing room to expand up and down to accommodate various heights of dogs. The garment provides waterproof and thermal protection against weather conditions.

Abstract: A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.

Abstract: A process for harvesting fish eggs is provided, in particular fish eggs from Salmon. The process comprises rearing sexually immature salmon in an aquatic environment in stages during which at least the light exposure and time span is adjusted. The rearing includes at least a winter-summer period that comprises a winter life-cycle stage, within which the broodstock is exposed to light that simulates winter light exposure, and a subsequent summer life-cycle stage, within which the broodstock is exposed to light that simulates summer light exposure, wherein the total Accumulated Thermal Unit (ATU) during the winter-summer period is no more than 5000. The inventions also provides salmon eggs that are produced by the disclosed process.

Abstract: A method for external fish parasite monitoring in aquaculture, comprising the steps of: —submerging a camera (52) in a sea pen containing fish, the camera having a field of view; —capturing images of the fish with the camera (52); and—identifying external fish parasite on the fish by analyzing the captured images, characterized in that a target region within the field of view of the camera (52) is illuminated from above and below with light of different intensities and/or spectral compositions.

Abstract: Method for cultivating paralarvae of the common octopus, Octopusvulgaris up to the settlement thereof (benthic phase), based on a diet of prey containing the caprellids Pfttisica marina and CaprelIa equilibra and/or gammarids of the genus Jassa spp. Factors such as light conditions, water renewal and temperature, inter alia, are optimized to obtain maximum paralarvae survival.

Abstract: Disclosed in this application are embodiments related to artificial coral articles, preparation methods thereof, and methods for introducing the artificial coral articles to coral reef polyps and fragments. Also disclosed in this application are embodiments related to compositions used for preparation of the artificial coral articles and methods for screening the compositions.

Abstract: A method is provided for establishing an ulcerative colitis (UC) animal model and use of the model. The ulcerative colitis animal model uses Canis lupus familiaris dogs as the modeling animals and uses acetic acid to induce canine ulcerative colitis. The experimental results can be directly generalized to the human body. The modeling manner is easy to operate, establishes a stable model, is easy to reproduce, and has a low cost, which provides more animal model options for evaluation of responsiveness to drugs and therapeutic effect in research and development of UC therapeutic drugs.

Abstract: Methods of the disclosed precision guided sterile insect technique (pgSIT) include methods for directing male sexing in a genetically modified insect and methods of producing a progeny of genetically modified sterile male insect egg. These methods include integrating at least one nucleic acid sequence into a genome of a first insect, the at least one nucleic acid sequence having at least one first guide polynucleotide targeting a female-essential genomic sequence that is required for female-specific viability, introducing an endonuclease into a second insect, and genetically crossing the first insect and the second insect thereby producing progeny expressing the endonuclease and the at least one nucleic acid sequence. For male sterility a second guide polynucleotide targets a male sterility genomic sequence that is required for male-specific sterility.

Abstract: A fishing device adapted to be used hands-free and generate an alert when a fish is hooked is ideally suited to be used in confined spaces such as an ice fishing shelter.

Abstract: A fishing swivel according to one embodiment of the invention is a fishing swivel for connecting a main fishing line and a leader includes a first connecting portion connected with the main line, a second connecting portion connected with the leader, and a main body rotatably coupled to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. In the embodiment, the first connecting portion has a first contact portion that contacts the main body, the second connecting portion has a second contact portion that contacts the main body, the main body has a main body contact portion that contacts the first contact portion and the second contact portion. A plating layer containing fluororesin is provided on surfaces of the first contact portion, the second contact portion, and the main body contact portion.

Abstract: A diagnostic horseshoe combining a toe portion selected from a group of at least two toe portions, the selected toe portion including two toe joint ends; a lateral heel portion selected from a group of at least two lateral heel portions, the selected lateral heel portion including a point end and a heel joint end; and a medial heel portion selected from a group of at least two medial heel portions, the selected medial heel portion including a point end and a heel joint end, wherein an interlocking joint connects the heel joint end of the selected lateral heel portion to one of the two toe joint ends of the selected toe portion, and another interlocking joint connects the heel joint end of the selected medial heel portion to the other of the two toe joint ends of the selected toe portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system (10) and a method used for the detection and/or monitoring of insect populations (16), in which insects (16) of at least one defined genus are attracted, at least temporarily retained within a defined compartment (12), and sensed and/or analyzed with regard to definable features (14). The invention comprises: features or method steps, as appropriate: attracting the defined genus of insects (16) within a definable spatial vicinity (20) with an attracting stimuli (22); transferring the attracted insects (16) into a defined compartment interior (12) while preventing, at least for a definable time interval, an inadvertent escape, at least of a large number of the insects (16); detecting specific features (14) of the insects (16) with a sensor unit (26); transmitting sensor signals (30) supplied by the sensor unit (26) to an electronic analysis device and/or evaluation device (28) disposed downstream from the sensor unit (26).

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a method for operating an agricultural machine, the agricultural machine having a boom horizontally extending, a balancing system balancing an orientation of the boom in operation, and a tension system adapted for applying pretension to the boom, in which the method includes: moving the agricultural application machine over soil; balancing the orientation of the boom by the balancing system; limiting or completely preventing balancing of the orientation of the boom by the balancing system, and keeping the boom in a pre-tensioned orientation by activating the tension system; and enabling balancing of the orientation of the boom by the balancing system by deactivating the tension system. Further, an agricultural machine is disclosed.

Abstract: A spraying leg for an agricultural spraying machine, to an air-flow module for such a leg, and to an agricultural spraying machine provided with at least one such leg. Agricultural spraying machines which comprise spraying legs are known from the prior art, each spraying leg being provided with air diffuser and spray nozzle units, making it possible to send phytosanitary products driven by pulsed air onto the vegetation to be treated. A spraying nozzle is provided which can easily be adapted to the nature of the plants to be treated, in particular to the height and the configuration thereof. The spraying nozzle comprises at least one mounting, and a plurality of spraying modules attached to the mounting, each module forming an air-flow duct capable of each supporting at least one air diffuser and spray nozzle unit, the modules being connected to one another.

Abstract: A moving decoy support system for easy placement of decoys on stakes, and natural motion. The moving decoy support system generally includes a motion cone for the decoy, in which the motion cone has a first end, a second end, and a cavity extending into the first end toward the second end. The cavity has an opening at the first end and an upper surface at the second end which supports the decoy on a stake. The motion cone is mountable in the bottom of the decoy body. The motion cone may also have an upper, cylindrical portion and a funnel-shaped portion at the opening, so that the opening is larger than the inside, top of the cone. This allows for easier placement of the decoy on the stake. The motion cone allows the decoy to rotate and rock on the stake, giving the appearance of natural motion.

Abstract: An organ, a tissue or cells of a living body can be preserved stably at a non-freezing low temperature without damaging the organ, the tissue or the cells, by the method of preserving an organ, a tissue or cells of a living body by using the low temperature damage alleviating agent or the necrosis inhibitor comprising a coffee extract of the present invention, or a medium comprising a coffee extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for supporting and connecting an excised organ (such as a heart, a pair of lungs, a kidney, or a liver) during ex vivo perfusion. The device includes a resilient and flexible sheet having a first portion for contacting and supporting the organ thereon, and a second portion comprising an opening for forming a connection between the organ and a conduit to allow fluid communication between the conduit and the organ. The device also includes a magnetic material embedded in the second portion of the sheet for magnetically securing the connection between the conduit and the organ.

Abstract: Foamable formulations of agriculturally active ingredients are provided, as well as methods for using them. The formulations allow improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to deliver high amounts of active ingredient with a low volume of formulation used.

Abstract: A granular composition for agricultural coatings is disclosed. The granular composition is made up of a plurality of granulates having at least one biodegradable coating applied over the granulates. The granulates are selected from the group consisting of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. The biodegradable coating is made up of polyhydroxyalkanoates, such as monomer residues of 3-hydroxybutyrate and monomer residues of 3-hydroxyhexanoate. A method for making the coated granular composition and a method for controlled release of the granular material in the field are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a formulation including an agriculturally acceptable carrier and liposomes including a lipid membrane and an intraliposomal aqueous core. The liposome has a diameter in the range of between 100 nm to 300 nm and the lipid membrane includes at least one liposome forming phospholipid. The lipid membrane may include two or more phospholipids. At least one of the two or more phospholipids may be a liposome forming lipid. Further, at least one of the two or more phospholipids may be characterized by one or more of the following features: (a) it has an unsaturated lipid tail; (b) it includes a polar head group; (c) it includes an acidic head group. Further provided are methods of using the formulation for agricultural treatment and kits for preparing and using such formulations.

Abstract: Treatment compositions which may be use to impart an antimicrobial benefit to animate and inanimate surfaces, e.g, topical compositions and hard surface and soft surface treatment compositions comprising specific surfactant comprising anionic surfactants, or anionic and nonionic surfactant systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification and use of natural plant compounds for inducing, enhancing and maintaining beneficial rhizobacteria biofilm formation on a plant or plant part thereof, and conversely, inhibiting formation of biofilms and pellicle by plant pathogens. Methods of use for stimulating matrix production from the beneficial rhizobacteria and enhanced adhesion of the rhizobacteria to a plant or plant part thereof are also described. Methods of use for inhibition plant pathogen adhesion to biofilms are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of plant protection products and concerns a method for inducing acquired resistance in a plant to a plant pathogen, comprising obtaining or providing a composition comprising 1-hydroxypiperidine-2-carboxylic acid or a salt or derivative thereof, and contacting a plant with said composition, thereby inducing acquired resistance in the plant to the plant pathogen. Further, the present invention relates to the use of 1-hydroxypiperidine-2-carboxylic acid or a salt or derivative thereof for inducing acquired resistance in a plant to a plant pathogen. Also encompassed by the present invention are a plant seed coated with a composition comprising 1-hydroxypiperidine-2-carboxylic acid or a salt or derivative thereof, an irrigation system filled with irrigation water comprising 1-hydroxypiperidine-2-carboxylic acid or a salt or derivative thereof in a concentration of at least 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling or preventing infestation of vegetable, tomato and potato plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Leveillula taurica, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Cercospora, Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Helminthosporium solani, Phoma tuberosa, Rhizoctonia solani, Phytophthora infestans, Verticillium dahlia, Didymella bryoniae, Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria solani, comprising applying to a crop of plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound according to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Y, A, B are as defined herein.

Abstract: Control or repellency of biting arthropods, particularly biting insects, is accomplished by bringing the biting arthropods into contact with combinations of compounds identical or related to those found on human/animal skin or in plants acting synergistically with one another, or in combination with conventional repellents like N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET®), para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), sec-butyl-2-(2-hydroxyethyl) piperidine carboxylate (“Picaridin”), or other nitrogen containing repellents selected from amines, amides and nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds, or any synergistic combination of DEET®, PMD, Picaridin, or other nitrogen containing repellents selected from amines, amides and nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives, to compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivatives, to methods of making and using these compositions, and to the use of the pyrimidine derivatives as adjuvants, particularly for agrochemical use. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivatives selected from emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsions in water (EW), suspensions of particles in water (SC), soluble liquids (SL), capsule suspensions (CS), suspensions of particles with an emulsion (SE), dispersion concentrates (DC), suspensions of particles in oil (OD), water dispersible granules (WG), soluble granules (SG) and wettable powders (WP).

Abstract: The present invention provides 1-(N,N-disubstituted carbamoyl) 4-(substituted sulfonyl)triazolin-5-one derivatives represented general formula 1, and 4-(N,N-disubstituted carbamoyl) 1-(substituted sulfonyl)triazolin-5-one derivatives represented by general formula (11), which show excellent herbicidal activity, and herbicides characterized by containing the derivatives as an active ingredient. In general formula (1), R1-R4 represent predetermined substituents. In general formula (11), R11-R14 represent predetermined substituents.

Abstract: This invention refers to microcapsules with biocide for their incorporation into coatings such as paint or similar repellents and/or insecticides, characterized by containing carbamate alone or combined with a pyrethroid such as deltamethrin as active ingredient (biocide), where such microcapsules are designed for a greater stability and an extended release of the active ingredient, where such microcapsules are produced through a method selected from an inclusion method using ?-cyclodextrin or dextrin-chitosan-melamine, a simple coacervation method, a complex coacervation method and a melamine-chitosan microencapsulation method, where these are added to the coating in ratios from 1% to 6% of coating weight, from 1% to 25% of coating weight, from 1% to 50% of coating weight, or 2% to 37% of coating weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures and their methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation in soybeans, wherein the herbicidal mixtures comprise L-glufosinate and and at least one herbicidal compound II selected from clethodim, cycloxydim, fenoxaprop, fenoxaprop-ethyl, fenoxaprop-P, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, fluazifop, fluazifop-butyl, fluazifop-P, fluazifop-P-butyl, haloxyfop, haloxyfop-methyl, haloxyfop-P, haloxyfop-P-methyl, propaquizafop, quizalofop, quizalofop-ethyl, quizalofop-tefuryl, quizalofop-P, quizalofop-P-ethyl, quizalofop-P-tefuryl, sethoxydim, chlorimuron, chlorimuron-ethyl, nicosulfuron, oxasulfuron, thifensulfuron, thifensulfuron-methyl, tritosulfuron, imazamox, imazamox ammonium, imazapic, imazapic ammonium, imazapyr, imazapyr isopropylammonium, imazaquin, imazethapyr, imazethapyr ammonium, cloransulam, cloransulam-methyl, diclosulam, flumetsulam, atrazine, metribuzin, linuron, monolinuron, bentazone, bentazone-sodium, acifluorfen, acifluorfen-sodium, carfentrazone, car

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one photosynthesis inhibitor. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and a herbicidal compound II selected from chlorthiamid, dichlobenil, flupoxam, indaziflam, isoxaben, triaziflam, 1-cyclohexyl-5-pentafluorphenyloxy-14-[1,2,4,6]thiatriazin-3-ylamine (CAS 175899-01-1), diflufenzopyr, diflufenzopyr-sodium, naptalam and naptalam-sodium, bromobutide, chlorflurenol, chlorflurenol-methyl, cinmethylin, cumyluron, cyclopyrimorate (CAS 499223-49-3) and its salts and esters, dalapon, dazomet, difenzoquat, difenzoquat-metilsulfate, dimethipin, DSMA, dymron, endothal and its salts, etobenzanid, flurenol, flurenol-butyl, flurprimidol, fosamine, fosamine-ammonium, indanofan, maleic hydrazide, mefluidide, metam, methiozolin (CAS 403640-27-7), methyl azide, methyl bromide, methyl-dymron, methyl iodide, MSMA, oleic acid, oxaziclomefone, pelargonic acid, pyributicarb, quinoclamine, tridiphane; bilanaphos (bialaphos) and bilanaphos-sodium.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a) water-soluble herbicide, b) one or more n-alkylglucamides of the formula (I), formula (II), wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 5 to 9 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, c) one or more alkyl ether sulfates having 1 to 10 c atoms in the alkyl chain and having 1 to 20 alkyleneoxy units in the ether moiety, and water. The compositions according to the invention are highly effective and are characterised by a very advantageous toxicological and ecological profile, and also by having good storage stability whilst having a uniform and high biological activity.

Abstract: Compositions and process for removing mildew, mold and fungal growth from various surfaces, e.g., metal comprising powder and/or granule chemicals, consisting essentially of a combination of inorganic and organic active ingredients, including corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, activators, buffer reagents with or without water.

Abstract: The present invention provides probiotic compositions for promoting plant growth. The compositions include bacterial cultures of phyllobacteria and rhizobacteria isolated from media supplemented with rare earth elements. Applicants have found that such bacteria act synergistically with rare earth elements to enhance plant growth. Inoculums of the plant growth promoting bacteria for application to plants, plant seeds, or plant growth media are provided. Also provided are methods for stimulating plant growth by applying the bacterial cultures and inoculums.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing wheat yield and preventing wheat diseases and use thereof, and relates to the technical field of crop cultivation. In the method, wheat seeds are primed by a fermentation liquid of S. sclerotiorum, and the concentration of the fermentation liquid is 1.4*105 cfu/mL or more. According to the present invention, the wheat seeds are primed by using S. sclerotiorum, and S. sclerotiorum can endogenously grow in wheat plants to induce expression of genes related to disease resistance and development of wheat, thereby achieving the objective of controlling diseases such as wheat Fusarium head blight and improving wheat yield.

Abstract: Examples of a baking liner for bakable products are described. The baking liner comprises a base and a peripheral sidewall that extends upward from the base forming a liner cup that is sized to receive the baked product. The sidewall has an upper edge that forms the cup's open top and a lower edge that is adjoined to the base forming a bottom edge of the liner. An opening seam is formed in the sidewall such that it extends from the upper edge toward the lower edge and across the base. A tab is formed in proximity to the opening seam and is configured to open the sidewall into a strap-like configuration by pulling the tab and opening the sidewall and the base away from the baked product.

Abstract: A dough kneading and feeding system includes a dough barrel that defines a dough handling space in which a screw shaft is provided to extend through a shaft hole and a discharge opening of the dough barrel. An ejection nozzle is coupled with the discharge opening. The screw shaft includes a blade for driving a dough material toward the discharge opening located at the front side to be discharged through the ejection nozzle. At least one assisting screw is arranged, in combination with a bearing, to be parallel with the screw shaft in the dough handling space. The assisting screw includes at least one helical blade, which is rotatable to drive the dough material in a direction opposite to the direction of the dough material driven by the screw shaft and also to drive the dough material toward the screw shaft in a radial direction of the screw shaft.

Abstract: A stuffing and molding mechanism of a dough food product processing machine includes a stationary structure inside which first and second mold rollers are arranged. At least one demolding rotary disc includes a disc body formed with a shaft hole by which a retention key is provided. The demolding rotary disc is fit to an end of a molding cutter of one of the mold rollers by means of the shaft hole for synchronous rotation therewith. At least one demolding pawl is raised from one side of the disc body that is adjacent to the molding cutter. A tubular dough skin filled with stuffing is supplied between the two molding cutters to be pressed and cut and then sealed to form a dumpling. Demolding of the dumpling is achieved by having the demolding pawl that is provided on the demolding rotary disc contact and push one side of the dumpling.

Abstract: A stuffing filling and gas charging system of a dough food product machine is arranged between a stuffing feeding unit and a dough feeding unit of the dough food product machine and includes a stuffing conveyance pipe, and a shaft sleeve, a dough driving rod, and a screw rod support enclosure sleeved over the stuffing conveyance pipe. A first passage is formed between the shaft sleeve and the stuffing conveyance pipe; a second passage is formed between the dough driving rod and the stuffing conveyance pipe; and a third passage is formed between the screw rod support enclosure and the stuffing conveyance pipe. The passages are in communication with each other and are connected to a gas supply unit, so that air flow is introduced into a dough skin during the dough skin being shaped to prevent the dough skin from wrinkling and collapsing before being properly shaped.

Abstract: An adjustable smoothing device is provided for smoothing and decorating a food item. The smoothing device includes a base plate, a supporting plate, a leveling unit, a block unit and a mounting plate. The supporting plate includes an elongated member. The leveling unit includes a ridge portion, a vertical member, a height adjustable leveling member and a level tightening means. The block unit is coupled to the elongated member and includes a groove portion. The block unit is connected to the leveling unit to form a smoothing assembly. The smoothing assembly and the elongated member are adaptable to rotate around the mounting plate along an axis of the base plate thereby enabling the vertical member and the height adjustable leveling member to smooth the food item positioned at the mounting plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry powder composition comprising particles of a carrier material coated with a fatty acid glyceride, a dry bakery pre-mix comprising the composition, a method of making the composition and its use to make bakery products.

Abstract: A ready-to-bake brownie batter having prolonged shelf life and which produces brownies having desirable taste and texture characteristics is disclosed. The ready-to-bake brownie batter can include greater than or equal to 30 wt. % sugar, greater than or equal to 9 wt. % water, a sugar to flour ratio of greater than or equal to 1.5, and a water activity of from about 0.65 to about 0.85. Methods of preparing and packaging a ready-to-bake brownie batter using High Pressure Processing (HPP) is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a rolled food that maintains a crispy texture characteristic of a rolled food immediately after deep frying for several hours after deep frying and a method for producing the same. This invention also provides an outer wrapper for a rolled food, such as a spring roll, in which a degree of polymerization of a gluten protein in the outer wrapper baked before rolling is 32.00% or higher and the breaking strength measured using a creep meter under specific conditions is 4.30 N or higher. Further, this invention provides a rolled food prepared with the use of such outer wrapper and a method for producing such outer wrapper and rolled food.

Abstract: A power operated scribe saw including a head assembly affixed to a handle assembly. The head assembly includes a frame body, a drive train and a cutting blade. The drive train includes a worm driveshaft and worm rotating about a longitudinal axis of rotation and a blade driveshaft and worm gear rotating about a transverse axis of rotation, the cutting blade rotating with the blade driveshaft. The frame body includes a longitudinal throughbore and a transversely extending recess extending into a first side wall, the throughbore including a seating surface. A worm driveshaft support assembly supports the worm driveshaft for rotation and includes a first bearing engaging the worm drive shaft between the distal end of the worm driveshaft and the worm and a second bearing on the seating surface of the throughbore and engaging the worm drive shaft between the proximal end of the driveshaft and the worm.

Abstract: An arrangement for processing poultry has at least one overhead conveying device which is designed for conveying the poultry with a predefined conveying speed, which forms a conveyor line and is configured for transporting the poultry suspended by the legs. A plurality of processing stations are arranged along the conveyor line. The conveyor line has processing conveyor portions at each of the processing stations for processing poultry, and at least two of the processing portion lengths of each of the processing conveyor portions are configured to be controlledly variable. A method for processing poultry is also provided.

Abstract: A cold forming process for forming a meat patty includes heating a ground meat product to a temperature T1, wherein T1?40° F. The ground meat product is formed into an uncooked patty at temperature T1. The uncooked patty is precooked to form a precooked patty having a skin of depth D comprising denatured protein. The skin is formed on at least an area on the outside of the precooked patty. At least a first portion of the meat product disposed beneath said skin is at approximately T1. The precooked patty is cooked to form a cooked patty, wherein said at least a first portion of the meat product is at a temperature T2. The cooked patty is then frozen and then packaged.