Abstract: Antimicrobial cationic polycarbonates and polyurethanes have been prepared comprising one or more pendent guanidinium and/or isothiouronium groups. Additionally, antimicrobial particles were prepared having a silica core linked to surface groups comprising a guanidinium and/or isothiouronium group. The cationic polymers and cationic particles can be potent antimicrobial agents against Gram-negative microbes, Gram-positive microbes, and/or fungi.

Abstract: Disclosed are insecticidal compositions and associated methods that comprise an insecticide, C2-4 alkylene carbonate, C2-6 polyalkylene glycol, and a block co-polymer of C2-5 polyalkylene glycol and C3-6 polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial coating composition capable of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface comprises at least two organosilanes, each of the at least two organosilanes having a structure, R—Si(OR?)3 wherein R=—(CH2)3—Y; Y=+—N(CH3)2(C18H37)X?; +—N(CH3)2(C14H29)X?; +—N(C10H21)2(CH3)X?; —Cl or —NH2; X?=halide, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, carbonate, organic sulfonate, organic carbonate, BF4?, or ClO4?; and R?=H, methyl or ethyl, or a C3-C6 straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group, with the proviso that the organosilane R—Si(OR?)3 having the C3-C6 straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group hydrolyzes in the aqueous antimicrobial coating composition to R—Si(OH)3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a first salt, which contains a first anionic pesticide (A1) and a cationic polyamine (B), and a second salt, which contains a second anionic pesticide (A2) and a cationic polyamine (B), wherein both salts contain the same cationic polyamine (B), and wherein the cationic polyamine comprises at least two amino groups. The disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the composition, methods for combatting harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi using the composition, methods for controlling undesired vegetation using the composition, and seeds including the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of alkali metal salts and preferably lithium chloride for treatment of Varroa destructor infestation of honey bees.

Abstract: The invention concerns a three component system comprising surface-active substances, vitamins and metal ions for efficient destruction and removal of contaminating proteins, nucleic acids and microorganisms from surfaces like for example laboratory benches, floors, equipment and instruments. These non-corrosive and non-toxic solutions for removal of proteins, nucleic acids and microorganisms are applied by spraying, rubbing or immersion of contaminated surfaces thereby destroying, solubilizing inactivating and removing proteins and nucleic acids. In that way also microorganisms are killed with high efficiency and at the same time all genetic information is inactivated.

Abstract: The present invention provides yield and early vigor enhancing compositions comprising Methylobacterium sp., methods for improving corn yield and early vigor, and methods of making the compositions. Also provided are isolated yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes the composition and methods of a granule formulation consist using a liquid biological active that has great handling properties yet still efficacious. The biological active is absorbed into or spray onto a mixture of carriers, dispersants, and/or wetting agents. When the product is formulated as a granule, it has good durability and does not dust which increases handleability of the product during application.

Abstract: Xylaria grammica EL 000614 strain has a nematicidal activity against root knot nematode. A method for controlling root knot nematode includes treating a crop, a crop seed, or a field for cultivation with a nematicidal microorganism formulation. The method has very little possibility of having a problem related to environmental contamination, and exhibits a high mortality and activity of inhibiting egg hatching for sweet potato root knot nematode (M. incognita). It is expected that the strain can be very advantageously used as an innovative biological control agent which enables prevention of problems associated with environmental contamination.

Abstract: A rotating nozzle assembly for a die machine connectable to a dough extruder has a stationary sleeve with a first end having internal and external annular recesses and an annular stepped seating surface and a second end mountable in the die machine mounting plate. A nozzle has a first end rotatably disposed in the stationary-sleeve first-end internal annular recess, a second end and a radially outwardly-protruding annular ring between the first and second nozzle ends. A ring seal is disposed between the stationary-sleeve first-end annular stepped seating surface and the radially outwardly-protruding annular nozzle ring. A nozzle cap is fixedly attached to the stationary-sleeve first end. The nozzle is rotatably disposed in the nozzle cap. The nozzle second end extends beyond the nozzle cap. An annular stepped axial thrust bearing surface in the nozzle cap prevents relative axial movement of the nozzle while allowing rotation of the nozzle.

Abstract: A composition comprising a whole grain with hydrolyzed starch. Although the starch can shift from relatively higher molecular weight moieties to relatively lower molecular weight moieties during hydrolysis, the relative proportions of the principal anatomical components of the caryopses of the grain—the starchy endosperm, germ and bran—remain approximately the same as evinced, for example, by the weight percentages and relative mass ratios of starch, fat, protein, dietary fiber, beta-glucan, and sugar in the composition. Additionally, the whole grain composition can be a powder, for example, a flour, and the whole grain composition can be granulated to a desired size to provide a powder that is highly dispersible in liquid. When gelatinized, hydrated and dispersed in a liquid, the whole grain with hydrolyzed starch can have a lower viscosity, grittiness, and graininess compared to the same variety of whole grain with unhydrolyzed starch.

Abstract: A method for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products, wherein an aqueous salt solution is supplied to the exterior of the co-extruded food products. A device for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shelf-stable cooking-aid for coating and flying a food product in one step for example in a heating pan, the cooking aid comprising 3-28 wt % oil, 20-60 wt % water, 2.3-5.5 wt % modified starch, 3-15 wt % salt, 0.5-30 wt % sugar and 0.5-30 wt % flavorings and wherein the cooking aid has a viscosity in the range of 8 to 60 Pa·s at a shear rate of 1s?1 at 25° C., and the oil and water are in form of an emulsion. Further aspects of the invention are the method for making said cooking-aid as well as a method for coating and flying a food product in a heated pan or heated surface.

Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a natural flavor base and a flavor base obtainable by such process. A further aspect of the invention is a method for providing a natural roasty, a natural caramel, a natural pop-corn, a natural biscuit and/or a natural buttery flavor note to a food product.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one bacterial phytase in combination with one or more protease(s) in animal feed for improving weight gain and/or Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), wherein the phytase is administered in one or more of the following amounts (dosage ranges): 1,000 FYT/kg feed, 2,000 FYT/kg feed 3,000 FYT/kg feed and wherein the protease is administered in one of the following amounts (dosage ranges): 10,000 units/kg feed, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, 14,000, 15,000, 16,000, 17,000, 18,000, 19,000, 20,000 units/kg feed.

Abstract: A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

Abstract: A stock solution for making pelleted livestock feed or pet food, comprising: a) 20-50 wt %. of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of formic, acetic, propionic, butyric and mixtures thereof, b) 15-30 wt. % of ethoxylated castor oil surfactant having an HLB from 4 to 18 and a molar ratio of 1 molecule of castor oil to 40-60 molecules of ethylene oxide, c) 0-20 wt. % of propylene glycol, d) 0-50 wt. % of water, and a pelleted feed made therewith.

Abstract: A new alga having an improved ability to produce a pigment is disclosed. When the alga is used, a carotenoid-based pigment, specifically, a xanthophyll can be produced by consuming less energy, so that it is possible to efficiently produce the pigment at the industrial level. The pigment can be applied as a raw material for a food, a health functional food and a medicine, which include the pigment. Since a DNA fragment is not likely to be inserted into a target base sequence or a base sequence other than the target, it is expected that the procedure of constructing the mutant is not regulated as a GMO.

Abstract: An additive for use in pelletizing or flaking a feedstock is disclosed. The additive may comprise about 25-80% by weight glycerin and about 20-75% by weight reverse osmosis water. A method is also disclosed, including disposing feedstock in a conditioning chamber, injecting the additive to lubricate the feedstock, and pelletizing the feedstock. The additive may also be used in flaking.

Abstract: The present invention provides a longer-lasting edible animal chew (1) having a longitudinal axis comprising: i) an outer wall (2) extending in the direction of said longitudinal axis; and ii) an internal support structure (4) that contacts the inner surface of said outer wall (2) at three or more points.

Abstract: A food preserving method is a method for preserving food using a food film (34A), (34B). The food film (34A), (34B) has a surface which has a plurality of raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp). The two-dimensional size of the plurality of raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp) is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a direction normal to the food film (34A), (34B). The method includes bringing the food into direct contact with the surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermally processing food products in sealed packages comprises heating/cooling chambers with an endless conveyor guided through them with product carriers connected thereto. Each product carrier 10 comprises insertion spaces 17 for packages 27 to be placed in. A side wall 11 of the carrier 10 comprises slits 20 which open out towards insertion openings of the respective insertion spaces 17. Operating members are provided which comprise load bearing organs 32 with operable holding means 33 for picking up and carrying packages 27. The load bearing organs 32 are movable in an insertion direction x while projecting through the slits 20 during placing of packages 27 into the insertion spaces 17.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of a gluten-containing grain having lowered levels of gluten. The method includes providing a prepared gluten-containing grain which may be optionally sterilized or pasteurized. The prepared gluten-containing grain is then inoculated with a prepared fungal component and incubated. In one embodiment the prepared fungal component myceliates the prepared gluten-containing grain while incubated and during this process hydrolyzes gluten in the prepared gluten-containing grain. The present invention also includes a gluten-containing grain having lowered levels of gluten which has been prepared by the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing fish sauce using fermented soybean lump powder and fish sauce manufactured thereby. The fish sauce is manufactured according to the present invention which comprises: (S1) a step of mixing 0.5 to 10 weight % of fermented soybean lump powder with regard to the weight of fish sauce; (S2) a ripening step of fermenting a mixture of the fish sauce, fermented soybean lump powder, shiitake mushroom powder and starch powder for 7 to 70 days at 10 to 32° C.; and (S3) filtering the ripened fish sauce mixture to thereby remove sediment. By applying traditional Korean fermented foods, the fish sauce eliminates a peculiar smell which gives displeasure and a fishy smell of fish sauce, significantly enhances the flavor, thereby increasing savory taste, and thus can be harmonized with any dish and can be used for multiple purposes. In addition, sweet and salty tastes are also increased, while the flavor is enhanced.

Abstract: Animal trimmings are converted to a finely textured beef product by heating ground animal trimmings to a temperature sufficient to liquefy fat in the animal trimmings and less than a temperature to significantly cook the animal trimmings thereby forming a heated slurry, separating at least a portion of the liquid fat from the heated slurry to form a lean textured beef slurry having a fat content of less than about 30% by weight and adding sodium carbonate to the lean textured beef slurry in an amount sufficient to provide a finely textured beef product comprising sodium carbonate in an amount of from about 0.02 to about 0.1% by weight. Finely textured beef products and mixed meat products comprising the finely textured beef products are also described.

Abstract: The present application relates to tomato ketchup with improved storage stability and a method for enhancing the storage stability of ketchup.

Abstract: An active-containing microparticle adapted to release the active in a desired end-use, comprising (a) an active-containing core active-containing core, optionally formed on an inner core, comprising a continuous hydrophilic medium in which at least one active is dissolved or is present as? dispersed particles; (b) an active-free barrier layer, surrounding completely the core; and (c) surrounding the barrier layer, a layer of polymeric material having a solubility in water at 25° C. of 0.1% by weight maximum; the barrier layer comprising a material selected from waxes, fats and materials suitable for use as the continuous hydrophilic medium of the core, and which is solid in the conditions of the desired end-use. The particles are useful, for example, for the delayed release of flavors in foods and beverages.

Abstract: A method of extracting oil from a byproduct stream of a bio-based ethanol production process and a organic composition resulting from the method is provided. The method includes applying an oil concentrator to a byproduct stream, mixing the oil concentrator with the byproduct stream, and separating the oil from the byproduct stream. An organic composition comprising oil derived from a byproduct stream of a bio-based ethanol production process and an oil concentrator is also provided.

Abstract: Methods for preparing thermally inhibited starch agglomerates are disclosed. Thermally inhibited starch agglomerates prepared by this method provide a higher viscosity over thermally inhibited starches that are not agglomerated but are thermally inhibited in the same manner as the thermally inhibited starch agglomerates.

Abstract: Shown herein is a nutritional supplement containing apple cider vinegar (ACV), including compositions, formulations, and combinations of ingredients in the ACV nutritional supplement, as well as processes for manufacturing these supplements. The nutritional supplement can include ACV, a gelling agent such as pectin or gelatin, an oligosaccharide, a disaccharide, and water.

Abstract: Shown herein is a nutritional supplement containing apple cider vinegar (ACV), including compositions, formulations, and combinations of ingredients in the ACV nutritional supplement, as well as processes for manufacturing these supplements. The nutritional supplement can include ACV, a gelling agent such as pectin or gelatin, an oligosaccharide, a disaccharide, and water.

Abstract: A nano solid liquid H2O concentrate and method, the concentrate containing molecules of H2O each encapsulating a composite nano particle including selected nutrient particles of nano scale, the composite particles each having a size generally within a range of 12 and 16 nanometers, a bond between the composite particles and respective interior and/or exterior layers of the H2O molecule being stabilized and sealed.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a concentrated liquid food that enables easy injection and suppresses gastro-esophageal reflux. The object can be solved by a concentrated liquid food, comprising: (A) a polysaccharide that becomes gelated or thickened by combining with calcium; (B) a calcium source; optional (C) a chelating agent; (D) a protein having emulsifiabilty; and (E) a soybean hemicellulose, (with the proviso that, when the calcium source (B) is a water-soluble calcium source, the concentrated liquid food comprises the chelating agent (C)), wherein the concentrated liquid food has a viscosity of 250 mPa·s or less before contact with a simulated gastric fluid, and has a viscosity of 1,500 mPa·s or more after contact with a simulated gastric fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods of preparing protein hydrolysates for use in pediatric nutritional compositions. Specifically, alpha-, beta- and/or kappa casein enriched casein, acid casein or caseinates can be hydrolyzed with proteases such as trypsin (trypsin-like), chymotrypsin (chymotrypsin-like), pepsin and/or plasmin to produce a hydrolysate that is close to the peptide composition of human breast milk.

Abstract: The food product machine with a food supply, a rotary food pump connected to the food supply, a molding mechanism having a mold plate and a knockout drive, and a mold plate reciprocating between a fill and a discharge position. The knockout drive reciprocates a knockout plunger to discharge molded food products from the mold plate, the mold plate being reciprocated between a cavity fill position and a cavity discharge position. The machine includes a manifold connected an outlet of the food pump and having an outlet passageway connected to an inlet of the molding mechanism for filling the cavity of the mold plate. The machine can further include a fill plunger system for increasing the fill pressure of the food mass prior to filling the mold cavities. Plungers extend into the manifold to displace food mass volume and increase the pressure in the manifold.

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco pastille configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is provided. The smokeless tobacco pastille can include (i) a tobacco material present in an amount of less than about 40 dry weight percent, based on the total dry weight of the pastille; (ii) at least one natural gum binder present in an amount of at least about 25 dry weight percent; and (iii) a plurality of sugar alcohols present in a total amount of at least about 40 dry weight percent, the predominant component of the plurality of sugar alcohols being isomalt or erythritol, wherein the shape of the smokeless tobacco pastille is moldable in the oral cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for recycling cigarette waste, so that the reusable material (e.g., cellulose acetate, CA) in the cigarette waste may be isolated and reused. The cigarette waste is composed of a filter and a non-filter part. The apparatus includes at least, an adjusting unit and a treatment unit, respectively coupled to each other via a conveying member. The adjusting unit is configured to adjust the orientation of each cigarette so that each cigarette is aligned in sequence with the same orientation. The treatment unit is configured to cut out the non-filter part of each cigarette, and physically separating CA from the remaining part of the filter of each cigarette. Also disclosed herein is a method of recycling cigarette waste by use of the present apparatus.

Abstract: Vaporizer and/or electronic cigarette chargers useful for the recharging of rechargeable vaporizer or electronic cigarette power supplies such as batteries, compatible vaporizers and/or electronic cigarettes, their components, charging contacts, methods of their use and kits containing such chargers are disclosed.

Abstract: A wearable electronic simulated smoking device is provided for delivery of a desired active ingredient responsive to a user's inhalation through the device. The device includes an elongated tubular member having at least one fixedly arcuate shaped portion to at least partially encompass a portion of a user's body and is releasably retainable thereat. The device includes a vaporization chamber supplied with a vaporizable smoking composition and enabled by a controller to generate vapor from the vaporizable smoking composition and add the vapor to air drawn through the device.

Abstract: There is provided a kit including a module and an electrically operated aerosol-generating system. The electrically operated aerosol-generating system includes an electric heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating substrate, a supply of electrical energy, a data coupling, and a system attachment connector. The module includes a data connector configured to connect to the data coupling of the electrically operated aerosol-generating system, and a module attachment connector configured to cooperate with the system attachment connector on the electrically operated aerosol-generating system to attach the module to the electrically operated aerosol-generating system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling disabling of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.

Abstract: A charger assembly is configured to charge the electronic vaping device. The charger assembly includes a base including a housing defining a port. The port is configured to receive a tip end of an electronic vaping device. The port includes a magnetic electrical contact centrally positioned at a bottom of the port and a first pin positioned at the bottom of the port. The charger assembly also includes a microprocessor electrically connected to the magnetic electrical contact and the first pin.

Abstract: A system, a method, and a device for detecting and charging electronic articles, and more particularly for charging batteries in electronic cigarettes.

Abstract: The invention discloses a heating device for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette. The heating device comprises a substrate and a control board and a heat generating unit mounted on the substrate, wherein the control board is provided with an avoidance hole and two inserting holes, the heat generating unit is provided with two conductive pins, one end of the heat generating unit is inserted into the avoidance hole, so that the heat generating unit is pre-mounted on the control board; and the two conductive pins are inserted into the two inserting holes, respectively, so that the control board and the heat generating unit establish an electrical connection. The technical solution of the invention is effective for facilitating the user to assemble.

Abstract: A cover for a vape pen has a cylindrical body having a closed and an open end, a length substantially shorter than a vape pen to be covered, an outside diameter, and an inside diameter greater than an outside diameter and dimensions of a mouthpiece of the vape pen to be covered, a pocket clip affixed to the outside diameter, aligned in a direction of the length of the cylindrical body, and directed such that in use the closed end of the cylindrical body is uppermost, and an insert affixed to the inside diameter of the cylindrical body, around a circumference of the inside diameter, the insert presenting a plurality of flexible protuberances each of a length less than a radius of the cylindrical body, with each directed radially inward from the inside diameter of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly includes a mouthpiece body, a mouthpiece connected to the mouthpiece body, and a heat dissipation member located in the mouthpiece body, the mouthpiece body is provided with an airflow passage in communication with the mouthpiece, and at least one heat dissipation hole, the air flow passage is at least partially formed by the inner cavity of the heat dissipation member, the outer wall of the heat dissipation member is at least partially in communication with the outside through the heat dissipation hole, smoke flows out through the air flow passage and the mouthpiece. In the present disclosure, when the smoke in the airflow passage flows through the heat dissipation member, part of the heat in the smoke can be transmitted to the heat dissipation member and then dissipated into the outside air through the heat dissipation hole, thereby cooling the smoke flowing through the heat dissipation member.

Abstract: A smoke inhalation device may include a housing, a first cartridge comprising a first release device configured to release a first substance, a second cartridge comprising a second release device configured to release a second substance, and a controller configured to control the operation of the first release device and the second release device. The first release device and the second release device may be configured to be operated independently from one another, such that a combined vapor composition including the first substance and the second substance is configured to be varied.

Abstract: A smoke inhalation apparatus may include a cartridge having a release device configured to release a substance, a controller configured to control the operation of the release device, and a communication device configured to allow a user to change and monitor settings of the smoke inhalation apparatus and/or a state of the smoke inhalation apparatus. The communication device may include a display configured to indicate usage of the smoke inhalation apparatus. The communication device may be configured to reprogram the controller to operate according to a modified usage limit different than an initial usage limit.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer employing a vertical ceramic atomizing unit, the atomizing unit (6) includes a ceramic atomizing rod (61) made from a ceramic material, a heating wire (62) wound around the ceramic atomizing rod (61), and a lead wire (63) connected to both ends of the heating wire (62); the ceramic atomizing rod (61) is vertically disposed in an atomizing seat (5), an upper-end surface of the ceramic atomizing rod (61) is in direct contact with a cigarette liquid permeation sheet (4) and can absorb and conduct electronic cigarette liquid from the cigarette liquid permeation sheet (4) to a portion around which the heating wire (62) is wound. The electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention employs a plurality of vertical ceramic atomizing units (6), which gives an atomization effect of a large smoke volume and avoids the production of a burnt odor.