Abstract: A method for manufacturing a portable cinnamon roll includes forming raw dough in the shape of a sphere having a central pocket, placing cinnamon, frosting and sugar within the central pocket and cooking the raw dough with cinnamon, frosting and sugar until it is fully prepared for consumption.

Abstract: A meat processing unit and method for the production of an extruded meat product lacking a wrapping film and a gelled coating. The processing unit includes an extruder apparatus for a minced meat product with a distribution chamber provided with an inlet opening and with multiple outlet openings of identical section, each one in communication with an extruder head through a distribution duct to produce the extrusion on a conveyor surface movable through an air treatment unit. The outlet openings are arranged equidistant to the inlet opening and in radial symmetry in an annular arrangement, and all the distribution ducts have the same length.

Abstract: A first conveyor for conveying foodstuff, a second conveyor separated from the first conveyor by a gap of free space, a top camera positioned above the gap and above the first conveyor and the second conveyor, a bottom camera positioned below the gap and below the first conveyor and the second conveyor, wherein the top camera and the bottom camera capture images of the foodstuff in the gap between the first conveyor and the second conveyor for analysis.

Abstract: A clamping device for a bone-in limb meat according to an embodiment includes: a pair of clamp pieces for holding the bone-in limb meat; a support portion openably/closably supporting the pair of clamp pieces in respective base portions of the clamp pieces; and rotation suppressing portions for suppressing a rotation of the bone-in limb meat, the rotation suppressing portions being respectively disposed so as to protrude from surfaces of the pair of clamp pieces along a direction perpendicular to a plane including opening/closing directions of the pair of clamp pieces. In an opened state of the pair of clamp pieces, the pair of clamp pieces respectively have tip portions at positions closer to a center line between the pair of clamp pieces than the rotation suppressing portions and positions farther away from the support portion than the rotation suppressing portions in a direction along the center line.

Abstract: A food-product loader has a conveyor passing through its cabinet, and the cabinet is formed with a bulk hopper. The loader is loaded with elongate pieces of food-product by way of dumping a heaping mass of the food-product pieces into the bulk hopper all at one time. The loader ultimately handles the heap of food-product pieces such that, the loader loads the pieces onto the conveyor in neat lanes, with individual pieces slightly spaced apart from one another. To do this, the loader is constructed with a series or array of soft-sided dispensing sleeves or funnels which are mechanically massaged to tease out one piece at a time, and only one piece at a time.

Abstract: A method for treating an animal carcass (3) after slaughtering, comprising: a) placing the carcass (3) into a chamber (2), and b) disinfecting the carcass (3) within the chamber (2) by maintaining an oxygen concentration within the chamber (2) above 20% and maintaining a temperature of the carcass (3) above 10° C. With the described method and use an animal carcass (3) can be disinfected particularly efficiently, in particular with respect to campylobacter bacteria. Therefore, the carcass (3) is subjected to an oxygen concentration above 20% and to a temperature above 10° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, to a biodegradable film and to a package for cheese ripening or preservation, in particular for ripening hard or semi-hard cheese, preferably rind cheese. This method, thanks to the peculiar transmission properties of the film, provides cheese more similar to naturally ripened cheese, with a minor loss of water, due to evaporation, with reduced mold and yeast growth, and without significant flavor, consistency and color deviations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage composition that includes tea leaves, organic roasted dandelion root, organic cocoa shell, organic cardamom seed, organic ginger root, organic clove bud, organic black pepper, organic Ceylon cinnamon, peppermint, chicory root, orange peel, Manuka honey, lemon concentrate, and branch chain amino acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing pea protein compositions. The present invention particularly relates to a method for preparing a high solubility pea protein composition and a product prepared thereby. The method of the present invention includes a step of subjecting a pea protein composition to high pressure homogenization. The method of the present invention significantly improves the solubility of pea protein compositions. The present invention further provides a pea protein composition prepared by the method, the pea protein composition having better solubility.

Abstract: A high-throughput continuous extrusion process for the manufacture of a textured protein foodstuff having organoleptic qualities comparable to cooked muscle meat.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to use of a fat-enriched, solid feed combination composition comprising at least a first solid feed composition, which is in the form of a pellet, comprising one or more fermentable feed ingredients, and a second solid feed composition, wherein the first composition comprises between 20 and 90 wt. % of fat and wherein the second composition comprises one or more fermentable feed ingredients, and wherein the total fat content of the solid feed combination is in the range of 5-20 wt. %, for feeding a ruminant calf.

Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet rood. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.

Abstract: An energy supplement composition, such as a small-volume “shot” drink, comprises ingredients formulated to enhance not only the energy of a consumer but also the focus and mood of the consumer. Therefore, the composition comprises at least one energy-enhancing ingredient (e.g., caffeine, methylliberine), at least one mood-enhancing ingredient (e.g., theanine), and at least one focus-enhancing ingredient (e.g., citicoline and/or alpha-GPC and uridine monophosphate). The composition may be free of “fillers,” such as taurine, choline bitartrate, and glucuronolactone. Related energy supplement drinks and other compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition that can form an edible film or an edible liquid coating that can be applied to the surface of fresh fish (fillets or cuts) or fresh seafood. The present invention acts as a physical barrier preventing oxygen, water and microorganisms from entering the food product, and also acts as a bacteriostatic and antioxidant agent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making palatable methionine-restricted foods, to deliver a methionine-restricted diet to human or veterinary patients. A protein or a food product containing protein is partially oxidized, preferably with ozone, to oxidize nearly all of the methionine and cysteine. After oxidation, tryptophan and lysine are optionally added back since they tend to be oxidized also. Optionally, a small amount of methionine is also added back so that the final methionine is within a preferred range of about 0.85 to about 1.8 gram methionine per 100 gram total protein, preferably about 1.2 gram per 100 gram total protein.

Abstract: According to embodiments, a dry powdered composition which may be reconstituted to provide a gelatin product includes powdered gelatin and a pelletized colorant. The pelletized colorant includes a pigment-protein complex and at least one encapsulating agent for encapsulating the pigment-protein complex. The pelletized colorant has a rate of dissolution a rate of dissolution of less than 2 grams/minute in water having an initial temperature of from about 95° C. to about 100° C. Methods of making food products with the pelletized colorant are also disclosed. In embodiments, when the food products are measured on the L*a*b* color space, the food products have an L* value of about 49 to about 57, an a* value of about ?10 to about ?16, and a b* value of from about ?11 to about ?20.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional food composition using an anchovy processed product and a method of manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention comprises the steps of: preparing a raw material food composition including semi-dried anchovies and raw anchovies; salting the raw material food composition; fermenting the salted food composition under a certain condition; extracting effective ingredients from the fermented food composition; purifying the extracted effective ingredients; and freeze-drying the purified effective ingredients.

Abstract: A solid food product composition containing insoluble dietary fibers, which prevents powders and/or ingredients from scattering when folded into bite-size pieces or chewed at eating is provided. The solid food product composition containing insoluble dietary fibers includes an edible part and/or a non-edible part of one or more foodstuffs containing the insoluble dietary fibers. A content of the foodstuff is 5% or more and 95% or less in terms of total dry mass, a content of insoluble dietary fibers is 1% or more, a sugar content is 10% or more and 75% or less, a moisture content is 20% or less, a 50% cumulative particle diameter after ultrasonication is more than 15 ?m and 500 ?m or less, a 90% cumulative particle diameter after ultrasonication is 50 ?m or more and 1,000 ?m or less and a minimum particle diameter after ultrasonication is 4 ?m or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high intensity sweetener glycosides which have been modified using a glycosyltransferase so as to reduce off-flavours. The invention also relates to uses of the modified high intensity sweetener glycosides and methods of production thereof.

Abstract: Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for female or male infants of 1 to 2 months of age wherein, the concentration of arginine is adapted based on that found in HM produced for an infant of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nutritional composition for infants, in particular infant formula, follow on formula or growing up milk. The invention further relates to the prevention of dry skin in an infant.

Abstract: A composition for coating an edible substrate including about 85.0 wt % to about 95.0 wt % of a cellulose film former (e.g., hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), about 5.0 wt % to about 15.0 wt % of a plasticizer (e.g., glycerin), and about 1.0 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of a lubricant selected from sunflower oil, vegetable oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, mineral oil, a fatty acid, or a combination thereof, relative to the total weight of non-water components of the composition. The composition may be applied to a nutritional supplement, a pharmaceutical, a tablet, a capsule, a softgel, a granule, a microparticle, a nanoparticle, a seed, a sugar sphere, gum chew base, chewable gel, or a gummy substrate.

Abstract: A pulverized leaf cigarette structure consisting of a smokable cylinder that is made of one hundred-percent (100%) pulverized leaf, such as tobacco or cannabis. Means for applying pressure facilitates a quantity of pulverized leaf to be formed into a cylinder with significant structure integrity. Once the pulverized leaf is within the means for applying pressure to the pulverized leaf is compressed into the cylinder shape. The pulverized leaf cylinder is then removed from the means for applying pressure and can be smoked.

Abstract: Grinding apparatus for grinding substances, such as tobacco. In certain embodiments, grinding apparatus with a plurality of receptacles which can be selectively filled with a ground product, such as tobacco. In still other embodiments, a grinding apparatus with a cone lifting mechanism, vibration inducing mechanism and/or with a selector capability or mechanism for selecting one or more of a plurality of receptacles, or storage area(s), for delivery of a ground product.

Abstract: An assembly for grinding and dispensing a substance. The assembly includes a grinding chamber formed by a grinding lid affixed to a grinding chamber housing having a grind mechanism. A joint mode base is removably secured to a lower side of the grinding chamber housing, wherein the joint mode base can transfer a ground substance from the grinding chamber housing directly into a rolling paper. The joint mode base includes a chamber funnel that can rotate between a loading position and a dispensing position. In the loading position, the chamber funnel receives the ground substance from the grinding chamber housing. In the dispensing position, the chamber funnel is rotated to dispense the ground substance onto a platform having a curved channel that holds the rolling paper. The joint mode base is interchangeable with other bases that can transfer the ground substance into a different receptacle.

Abstract: A sub-unit of a smoking article includes a tubular wrapper which extends along a main axis of extension and internally defines a containment chamber containing a filling material of the tobacco industry. The tubular wrapper has an access opening on at least one of its ends for access to the containment chamber. The sub-unit also includes at least one closing element applied to the at least one end of the tubular wrapper to define a closing wall for closing the access opening. The closing element extends transversely to the main axis of extension in such a way as to at least partly close the access opening.

Abstract: A tobacco product tip assembly. The tobacco product tip assembly includes a tip portion comprising a tip wall defining an inhalation chamber; the tip portion extending into a body portion comprising a body wall defining an insertion chamber, the insertion chamber being in communication with the inhalation chamber; the body wall comprising a mechanical fastener. A tobacco product assembly and a process for producing a tobacco product assembly are also included.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosolizable structure for use in an article for use with apparatus for heating aerosolizable material to volatilize at least one component of the aerosolizable material. The aerosolizable structure includes a gathered layered structure having a first sheet including aerosolizable material and a second sheet including heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the aerosolizable material of the first sheet. The second sheet is free from aerosolizable material.

Abstract: The invention comprises an improved smoking device or pipe. The invention further comprises a smoking pipe comprising a first pipe portion extending between a first end and a second end of the smoking pipe, the first pipe portion comprising an intake portion proximal to the first end and an output portion at a the second end, the first pipe portion further comprising a first mating element. The invention even further comprises a second pipe portion comprising a bowl portion at a first end and an output portion at the second end, the second pipe portion comprising a second mating element. The invention even further comprises that the first mating element and second mating element may axially engage so that the first pipe portion may join to the second pipe portion. The invention even further comprises a pipe having an axial division whereby a user may access and easily clean the inner shaft of the stem of the pipe.

Abstract: Described herein is an aerosol generating assembly including a heater and an aerosolizable material, wherein the heater is arranged to heat the aerosolizable material in use, wherein the aerosolizable material includes at least two sections having different compositions.

Abstract: There is described an aerosol provision article for use in an aerosol provision system for generating an inhalable medium comprising an aerosol when a user draws on the aerosol provision system. The aerosol provision article includes a structure for transporting liquid from a liquid reservoir and heating the transported liquid to generate a flow of aerosol; and a region for receiving a substance which, in use, the flow of aerosol passes through and heats the substance before exiting the aerosol provision article, wherein the substance modifies a property of the flow of aerosol and wherein the structure is positioned so that when the structure heats the transported liquid to generate the flow of aerosol the structure also provides additional heat to the substance in the region.

Abstract: There is described a chain of pouches including: a plurality of pouches each pouch containing aerosolizable material. Each pouch in the chain is connected to at least one other pouch in the chain by a respective weakened region. The chain is arranged to be foldable and breakable at each respective weakened region. Each pouch is porous to enable aerosol to flow through or out of the pouch.

Abstract: There is disclosed an aerosol-generation apparatus, which is suitable for use as part of an aerosol-generating system of a type which may be used as a smoking substitute. The apparatus comprises a heater having a planar heating surface, and is configured to receive an aerosol precursor carrier for thermal interaction the heating surface. The heater comprises a heating element at said heating surface, and said heating surface comprises a fluid transport region adjacent said heating element. The fluid transport region is configured to move liquid across the heating surface towards the heating element.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a housing, a base and an atomization component. The housing includes a mouthpiece end and an opening end, the base is plugged into the opening end of the housing, an electronic cigarette liquid (e-liquid) storage chamber and an airflow channel are provided inside the housing; wherein the atomization component includes a porous heating element, the porous heating element includes a porous element and a heating element provided in the porous element, the porous element is provided in the airflow channel, and the porous element includes a porous body and a porous boss protruding from the porous body and extending radially along the porous body, the porous boss traverses the airflow channel and is in communication with the e-liquid storage chamber.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing; a cavity to receive an aerosol-generating article; an aperture at least partially defined by the housing and disposed at an end of the cavity for insertion of the article through the aperture; a cover element to move relative to the housing between a closed position and an open position; a sensor to provide an electrical signal indicative of a position of the cover element with respect to the aperture and including an optical sensor; and an indicator element to move relative to the sensor when the cover element is moved between the closed and the open positions and including an optical surface, the signal being determined by a position of the indicator element relative to the sensor, and the optical surface being configured to move relative to the optical sensor when the cover element moves between the closed and the open positions.

Abstract: A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device includes a casing, a heating element provided within the casing and arranged to be heated by receiving energy from the aerosol generation device, and a solid or semi-solid aerosol forming material provided within the casing that forms an aerosol when heated. The heating element includes a plurality of thermally or electrically conducting wires and/or fibres.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the simulator apparatus a disposable, replaceable filter cartridge insertable into a recessed cavity of the main tubing in the interior chamber of a distal end of the cylindrical body, wherein the disposable cartridge comprises a base, spinach, ginger, cranberry extracts, carrot, pomegranate, citrus extract, broccoli, wheat germ and kale; and, a removably attachable coupling securing the filter cartridge in place at the distal end of the cylindrical body to lock the filter cartridge into the recessed cavity of the main tubing. In one embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a removably attachable cover, wherein the cover comprises a grid. In another embodiment the removably attachable cover comprises a screen.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device includes a power source, and a heating element powerable to heat and thereby vaporize components of an aerosol precursor composition. The aerosol delivery device also includes processing circuitry configured to control voltage from the power source to the heating element to power the heating element. The aerosol delivery device further includes an infrared temperature sensor coupled to the processing circuitry, and configured to measure an infrared energy emitted by the heating element or aerosol precursor composition. The processing circuitry is configured to determine the temperature of the heating element or aerosol precursor composition from the infrared energy measured by the infrared temperature sensor, and adjust the voltage from the power source to the heating element when the temperature deviates from a predetermined set point.

Abstract: A concealed carry garment manufactured and designed to conceal an item, such as a firearm, beneath the garment is disclosed. This concealed carry garment applies a stiffening material or agent to an interior surface of a garment outer material to add rigidity to a concealment areas, most commonly worn over carriage location for a firearm, thus reducing the ability for a firearm to print or show through the garment.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an upper body shaper garment for women. The garment contours the breasts and other aspects of the chest area into a fashionable form by delivering distinct amount of compression force at select areas of the garment. In various embodiments, the shaper garment includes a support area covering the breasts and a shaping area including one or more compression zones for moving the support area to enhance the appearance of the wearer. The shaper garment may be knitted from one continuous piece of fabric with the compression areas knitted directly into the base layer. The shaper garment may also include one or more transition zones between the areas and/or zones of the garment to smoothly transition between different areas and/or zones.

Abstract: Presented is a resistance exercise clothing or resistance exercise devices that can be incorporated within an exercise clothing such as a pant, a shirt or the like. The resistance exercise devices incorporated into the clothing facilitate a wearer to do resistance exercises for arms and legs at anytime and anywhere as per wear's convenience.

Abstract: A hand warmer with viewing window includes an insulated hand warmer with a viewing window, a protective cover flap, and a sliding viewing surface of polycarbonate or acrylic plastic the user opens to remove prevent condensation.

Abstract: An illuminated garment includes a base layer having knitted looped threads that hold in position a plurality of optical fibers. The optical fibers are laid into the base layer during the same knitting cycle as the base layer and are configured to emit light through the respective sides of the optical fibers and along the length of each optical fiber in response to receiving light from a light source through at least one end of the respective optical fibers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible, impact-resistant pad (1), primarily for use in an item of protective wear, comprises the following steps. First, a sheet (16) of impact-absorbing material (3, 4, 4), for example a closed-cell foam is provided. The sheet (16) is cut to provide a piece (16) with a profile required for the pad (1) and this piece (16) is then cut into a plurality of spaced, separate elements (2), which are retained within the required profile of the pad (1). A first, flexible layer (17, 4) of material (3) is provided and one side of same is bonded to the spaced, separate elements (2). The edge (5) of the pad (1) is streamlined by the following additional steps which may be carried out either before cutting of the sheet (16) into the plurality of spaced, separate elements (2) or after bonding of the first, flexible layer (17, 4) of material (3) to the spaced, separate elements (2).

Abstract: A flexible garment suitable for protecting the human leg extending from the ankle past the knee wherein said garment comprises three or more layers of at least two different fabrics Further said garment is flexible and may be flexible, abrasion resistant, cut resistant, penetration resistant and water resistant. An inner fabric layer is penetration resistant and the innermost layer is a cushioning material. The invention also provides for a separate cuff that may be worn on the thigh or upper arm that is capable of holding small tools; the cuff may or may not be so constructed that it may attached to the flexible garment protecting the leg or arm. The cuff may also be penetration resistant.

Abstract: A support garment for breast cancer patients who have undergone or are going through radiation therapy after lumpectomy, mastectomy, or breast reconstruction is provided. A garment for a wearer having breasts and an under bust located directly under the breasts can include a head opening, first and second arm openings, a band configured to fit at the under bust of the wearer, and a cup extending from the band. The cup may include an outer layer, an inner layer that is interior to the outer layer, and an attachment component configured to removably couple an insert to the inner layer. The garment may also include the insert removably coupled to the inner layer. When the garment is worn, at least a portion of the insert is exposed to skin of the wearer, and the insert provides topical therapy and cooling to the skin.

Abstract: A multi-layered and reversible sweatband is disclosed. A sweatband may include an outer wicking sheath made of eco-friendly and antimicrobial bamboo blended with a stretchable material such as nylon, lycra or spandex. The sweatband may also include a second wicking sheath having an absorbent material comprised mainly of bamboo maintained with the second wicking sheath. These layers are preferably mirrored and stitched together in such a way that two absorbent layers are facing each other in combination with double wicking layers on each side of the side-by-side absorbent layers. The sweatband maintains its structure without the use of a fastening device and is fully reversible. The sweatband may include multiple designs and ornamentations, and can be placed on multiple body parts due to its variability in sizing based on the length and width of the fabric used. Methods of manufacturing sweatbands in accordance with the present inventions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A neckwear includes a neckband and a neckband module and may further include one or more fastener members and one or more display segments for coins, medals or bars. The neckband is connected to said neckband module, and said one or more fastener members pivotably connects said neckband module and said one or more display segments. Also provided for a neckwear are a hermetically sealed neckband module or display segment, a display segment configured to be intra-changeable, display inserts for a neckband module or display segments, torso segments, and a neckband module with a member of a fastener to accommodate interchangeable display segments.

Abstract: A garment comprises yarns that include an elastic component and includes an uncoated region and a discrete coated region. The discrete coated region includes a coating that includes an acrylic polymer or copolymer thereof. The coated region has an air permeability substantially similar to the air permeability of the uncoated region.

Abstract: A belt is provided including a buckle and a strap, the buckle defining an inner and an outer area and including a hollow support including two side bars and an inner bar, wherein the side bars include abutment surfaces protruding towards the inner area and wherein the inner bar includes a non-movable tooth, protruding towards the outer area and including a head and a stem, wherein the head is located at the free end of the tooth and is larger than the stem. The strap defines a first and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the buckle, the second end includes at least one non-through hole. The tooth is configured to be engaged to the non-through hole by means of the head when the strap is closed in a loop.