Patents Issued in October 14, 2021
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Publication number: 20210315194Abstract: Described is a mosquito attractant formulation having an effective amount of each of the components 3-octanone, heptanal, benzaldehyde, sulcatone, octanal, nonanal and decanal, and uses of the same. Also described is combination products, kits-of-parts and devices having the mosquito attractant formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Rickard Ignell, Stefanos Andreadis, Christos Spanoudis, Göran Birgersson
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Publication number: 20210315195Abstract: Devices and methods for disrupting flying insect activity of one or more flying insects within a zone are provided. One or more first acoustic signals from a first acoustic source are emitted, thereby causing the one or more flying insects to depart the zone. Each respective acoustic signal in the one or more first acoustic signals comprises a corresponding smooth periodic oscillation from the first acoustic source. Each corresponding smooth periodic oscillation independently has a frequency between 250 Hz and 1500 Hz.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Eli Krasnoff
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Publication number: 20210315196Abstract: An artificial licking branch comprising a unitary, portable, and handheld branch body of a polymeric material and a plurality of cantilevered branch members, each projecting outwardly away from the branch body and including an absorbent textile material patch disposed along a portion of the branch member length on each of the plurality of cantilevered branch members. The absorbent textile material is designed to absorb and store natural and synthetic preorbital deer scents or lures for the purpose of indicating deer presence to other deer and for improving hunters' scouting and hunting experience upon their being able to monitor the number and type of deer that physically interact with the artificial licking branch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Hightower Products LLCInventor: Paul Miller
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Publication number: 20210315197Abstract: A simple method and kit for preserving clinical specimens and other biological samples, particularly for the purpose of preserving the concentration of bacteriophage and/or bacteria present in a sample, is described. The method involves rapidly lowering the temperature of the sample (e.g. freezing) to a temperature of ?50° C. or lower (especially about ?78° C.) in the presence of a suitable cryoprotectant (e.g. 20% glycerol). In one application, the method is used with clinical samples (e.g. urine) taken from a patient undergoing phage therapy for a bacterial infection, wherein the method permits the samples to be transported and/or stored following collection such that the viability of any phage and/or bacteria present is maintained while also inhibiting potential interactions between the phage and bacteria. After thawing of the samples, the samples may be analyzed for phage and/or bacterial concentration to provide information on the effectiveness of the phage therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Adaptive Phage Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Carl Merril
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Publication number: 20210315198Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, a cryopreservation medium for cryopreserving mammalian cells, the medium comprising: dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), disaccharide, human serum, and IL-7 and/or IL-15. The present disclosure also provides, among other things, a cryopreservation medium for cryopreserving mammalian cells, the medium comprising: between about 1 w/v % and 10 w/v % dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), between about 0.25 w/v % and 5 w/v % disaccharide, and between about 10 w/v % and 90 w/v % human serum. The present disclosure also provides, among other things, a cryopreservation medium for cryopreserving mammalian cells, the medium comprising: between about 1 w/v % and 10 w/v % dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), between about 0.25 w/v % and 5 w/v % disaccharide, and between about 0.5 w/v % and 30 w/v % human serum albumin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Lan Cao, Hui-Hsin Chang, Jianxin Hu, Xi Shi, Yutaka Nishimoto
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Publication number: 20210315199Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, methods, and systems for enhancing survival of mammalian cells frozen at low temperatures. In many embodiments, the cells may include stem cells that may survive at an enhanced rate relative to other cells. In some embodiments, the compositions may include Wharton's Jelly, and may optionally include DMSO and albumin, for example human serum albumin. However, in various embodiments, the disclosed compositions comprising Wharton's Jelly may eliminate or reduce the need for traditional cryopreservatives. In some embodiments, the disclosed compositions, methods, and systems may preferentially enhance survival of stem cells, for example mesenchymal stem cells. In some embodiments, the cells may be derived from umbilical cord tissue, for example Wharton's Jelly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Douglas I. Schmid
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Publication number: 20210315200Abstract: A system for testing and transporting a biologically engineered organ can include a housing, a transportable enclosure, a perfusate circuit, and a pump. The housing can be configured to receive and support a biologically engineered organ therein in a perfusate flow. The housing can include a perfusate inlet and a perfusate outlet to receive the perfusate flow through the housing. The transportable enclosure can surround at least a portion of the housing. The perfusate circuit can be connected to the perfusate inlet and the perfusate outlet and can be configured to transmit perfusate through the system. The pump can be connected to the circuit and can be configured to circulate perfusate through the perfusate circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Aleksandr Katane
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Publication number: 20210315201Abstract: A shock absorbing device to protect cryogenically frozen biological material includes an outer sleeve and a foam sleeve. The outer sleeve defines an interior volume and has an opening configured to pass a biological material container into the interior volume. The foam sleeve is in the interior volume and has an opening and an interior cavity. The opening of the foam sleeve is aligned with the opening of the outer sleeve to pass the biological material container into the interior cavity. In another embodiment, the shock absorbing device includes a first layer, a foam layer, and a liner layer to retain the foam layer. A first side of the foam layer is adjacent and facing a second side of the first layer. A first side of the liner layer is adjacent and facing a second side of the foam layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Bruce McCormick
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Publication number: 20210315202Abstract: An organ container has a contractible and expandable pouch-shaped body having an opening. Under no-load conditions, the opening has a maximum width smaller than a maximum width of the body. The opening is expandable up to a state in which the maximum width of the opening is greater than the maximum width of the body. The body has an inner surface that includes a first region having a smooth curved surface and a second region having an uneven shape. The uneven shape of the inner surface of the body allows a preservation solution to protrude into interstices between an organ and the inner surface and thereby improves a thermal insulating effect. Moreover, by providing the smooth first region, generation of remaining traces can be suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively suppress a temperature rise in the organ and to reduce damage to the organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Shinji Torai, Syuhei Yoshimoto
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Publication number: 20210315203Abstract: The present disclosure describes formulations and methods for agricultural production. The formulations comprise an active agricultural compound, a polymer, a dispersant and/or a wetting agent, and water, wherein the active is selected from the group consisting of fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, herbicides, safeners, growth regulators, and combinations thereof. The polymer is a polyelectrolyte comprising hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers, such as, styrene, methacrylic acid, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and ethyl acrylate. The formulations described herein have reduced, inhibited and/or mitigated crystallization of the active compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Matthew Coulter, Hung Hoang Pham, Jordan Dinglasan, Kirill Pastushenko
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Publication number: 20210315204Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of adjuvant combinations with antifoam properties (antifoam adjuvant combinations) for crop protection formulations, in particular herbicidal formulations, and formulations containing said adjuvant combinations, as well as methods for producing said formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Yoshitaka SATO, Hiroko OBATA
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Publication number: 20210315205Abstract: Particles comprising a core and a shell at least partially surrounding the core, wherein the core comprises a transition metal dichalcogenide and the shell comprises a transition metal oxide are disclosed. The particles can possess enhanced absorption of light in the visible and UVB/UVA spectrum, without inhibiting their inherent oxidative properties significantly. The particles inserted into a SODIS platform can possess equal or greater photocatalytic properties compared to the current TiO2 SODIS method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Timothy Spence MCCOLGAN, Madhu PANDEY, Henry Adalberto ALEGRIA, Manoj Kumar RAM
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Publication number: 20210315206Abstract: Averting plant diseases is an ongoing battle in the agricultural and horticultural industries. Some diseases are minor; however others such as Xanthomonas present a serious problem, causing significant adverse economic impact. It is an object of the invention to go at least some way towards addressing this or to provide the public with a useful choice. The invention comprises a method of treating a plant against disease resulting from pathogens of Proteobacteria (eg Xanthomonas), comprising applying to the plant fatty acid and silicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Christopher Henry
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Publication number: 20210315207Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising (i) an effective amount of a first antimicrobial agent consisting of at least one compound according to Formula 1: wherein R1 is a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated, unsubstituted C3 to C5 alkyl chain or a C3 alkyl chain substituted with a methoxy group; (ii) an effective amount of at least one second antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of formic acid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, 2-furoic acid, mandelic acid, acetic acid, dimethylol propionic acid, gallic acid, malic acid, lactic acid, and salts thereof; and (iii) a diluent, q.s. to 100; wherein the antimicrobial composition is substantially free of peroxygen compounds, antibiotics, and chloroacetamide. Also described are methods of using the compound of Formula 1 and compositions containing same in the field of infection control and prevention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Faraz A. ALDERSON
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Publication number: 20210315208Abstract: Compositions, formulas, methods of making, mixing and applying insecticide formulations to different surfaces such as but not limited to interior surfaces of ovitraps, on walls and on chips and tiles to produce a texturized surface to allow for better transfer of the insecticidal active ingredients to insects, such as mosquitoes and the like, which land on or crawl on the surfaces, resulting in faster insect mortality rates. The texture of the insecticidal residue provides better transfer of the insecticidal active ingredients to insects that land on or crawl on the surface, resulting in faster insect mortality. The textured residue also enhances desirable surface characteristics for landing of mosquitoes and potentially other insects.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Philip G. Koehler, Roberto M. Pereira, Christopher D. Batich
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Publication number: 20210315209Abstract: An outdoor aerosol agent for insect pest control useful for insect pests with reduced sensitivity to pyrethroid-based insecticidal components, particularly mosquitoes, having excellent adhesion to surfaces to be treated and effectiveness of formation of a barrier space without causing issues with VOC regulations. The aerosol agent is obtained by filling a pressure-resistant container with an aerosol stock solution and a propellant, wherein VOC content in the aerosol stock solution is 30% by mass or less, the aerosol stock solution including: (a) 0.01 to 3.0% by mass of a room-temperature volatile pyrethroid-based insecticidal component that has a vapor pressure of 2×10?4 to 1×10?2 mmHg at 30° C.; (b) 0.5 to 10% by mass of a glycol ether compound having a boiling point of 160 to 320° C.; (c) 0.2 to 5.0% by mass of a nonionic surfactant and/or an anionic surfactant; and (d) the remainder % by mass being water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Yuya HARADA, Yoko KOBAYASHI, Yumi KAWAJIRI, Koji NAKAYAMA
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Publication number: 20210315210Abstract: A product or a surface is being coated by anti-viral particles, or a product is being loaded with anti-viral particles, thereby possessing anti-viral properties and reducing/preventing viral infection. Specifically, an anti-viral fiber, fabric, or fabric based product is disclosed comprising anti-viral particles for use in reducing and preventing viral infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: NOBIO LTD.Inventors: Nathan ZALTSMAN, Ervin Itzhak WEISS
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Publication number: 20210315211Abstract: The invention relates to a plant growth regulator system comprising a synergistic combination of prohexadione and ethephon. The invention further relates to a method for treating plants with at least prohexadione and ethephon, wherein a water based spraying liquid is sprayed on plants, wherein the liquid comprises water and suitable amounts of prohexadione and of ethephon, wherein the amount of prohexadione is between 20 and 400 g per hectare, and wherein the amount of ethephon is between 0 and 1000 g/ha. The plants are rape seed, flax or cereal crops. Cereal can be barley, oat, wheat, lye, triticale, grain or corn. The combination shows substantial synergistic effects on stem reduction, and therefore reduce risk of lodging and improve yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: FINE AGROCHEMICALS LIMITEDInventors: Philip Simon WIKELEY, Joelle REIGNARD, Graham Vaughan SCOTT
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Publication number: 20210315212Abstract: The present disclosure provides the integration of exogenous microbial biofilms to confer increased stability and viability for an extended shelf life of desired microbes (e.g., bacteria), as compared to those microbes in the absence of the exogenous microbial biofilms. The microbes include transgenic microbes, non-transgenic microbes, and non-intergeneric remodeled microbes. The utilization of the taught microbial products will enable a significant expansion of the typical shelf life of microbial compositions. The microbes comprising exogenous biofilms taught herein are able to be combined with other agriculturally beneficial compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Farzaneh REZAEI, Shayin GOTTLIEB
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Publication number: 20210315213Abstract: A composition for the biological control of phytonematodes, and particularly to a composition of bacteria with nematicidal effects in damage mitigation and control of phytonematodes on cultivable plants increasing the specific efficiency of the microorganisms by means of mechanisms performing different and complementary actions. The composition is a formulation containing quantities of Bacillus subtilis or the mutants thereof, Bacillus licheniformis or the mutants thereof, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens or the mutants thereof, together with additives and excipients, in biological compositions with nematicidal properties for controlling phytonematodes in plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Eduardo Roberto de Almeida BERNARDO, Tiago Domingues ZUCCHI, Thales Facanali MARTINS, Camila GORGULHO
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Publication number: 20210315214Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing chitosan nanoparticles. The chitosan nanoparticles have dsRNAst adhered onto the surface of the particles. The dsRNAst is selected to have the property to gene silencing of AgraChSII. The invention does also relate to the chitosan nanoparticle, its use in pest-control, as pesticide, and a concentrated suspension containing the chitosan nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicants: INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, EmbrapaInventors: Maria Fátima GROSSI DE SA, Leonardo Lima PEPINO DE MACEDO, Maria Christina Mattar SILVA, Rayssa Almeida GARCIA, Luciano DA SILVA PAULINO, Ana VILA
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Publication number: 20210315215Abstract: Fennel oil or its principle component, trans-anethole, is encapsulated into non-viable yeast cells for larvicide application. Mosquito larvae are especially sensitive to this larvicide, even more so than previously described yeast-encapsulated essential oils. The larvicide is cost-effective and non-toxic to humans throughout manufacturing, storage, and application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Ivy Hurwitz, Alexandra Yingling
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Publication number: 20210315216Abstract: A baking attachment for a kitchen appliance has an outer container with inner walls enclosing a receiving compartment and an insertion opening on an upper side. A preparation container is arranged in the receiving compartment. A heating device is provided in an intermediate space between a base and side walls of the preparation container and inner walls of outer container. A mixing and kneading mechanism and a cover for the insertion opening are provided. The outer container detachably inserts into a receiving section of the kitchen appliance base. A free end of a rotary shaft of the mixing and kneading mechanism arranged in a connection section has a first coupling section for rotationally fixed connection to a second coupling section on a drive shaft of the kitchen appliance base. Electrical contact elements of the heating device in the connection section detachable connect to electrical contacts of a kitchen appliance base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Smart Product Concepts LimitedInventor: Markus BUCK
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Publication number: 20210315217Abstract: A bending mechanism, a bending method and a food manufacturing method which are capable of bending a sheet-shaped flexible food material, such as a skin, with high accuracy and high speed are provided. A conveyance unit 11 conveys a flexible food material 81. A support unit 12 supports a bending reference portion 85 being a part of the flexible food material 81 in at least a part of a section while the flexible food material 81 is conveyed from a first conveyance area A1 to a second conveyance area A2. The conveyance unit 11 includes a first component part 21 and a second component part 22.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: NICHIREI FOODS INC.Inventors: Ryuichi ITOU, Masahiko HONDA, Suguru HIRAYAMA, Toru IWASA, Minoru MAMIYA
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Publication number: 20210315218Abstract: A method is described for treating bran to improve sensory attributes in food products made with the treated bran. The method includes acidifying a bran to a pH of less than 5 for a period of time sufficient to achieve an increase in soluble protein, then increasing the pH to at least 5.5. Also described are compositions including a treated bran, and methods of using a treated bran to increase bran content in foods or to improve organoleptic qualities in foods containing bran.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Xia Liu, John McKeehen, Christine Ng, Nesli Sozer, Markus Nikinmaa
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Publication number: 20210315219Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for improving tenderness of raw meat and meat products by mechanical vibration. In the method, the raw meat is vibrated to loosen meat tissue and improve meat tenderness, or is vibrated during curing to reduce curing time while improving the tenderness. The method mechanically vibrates the raw meat to loosen the structure of the raw meat, and ultimately improves the meat tenderness; or vibrates during curing to improve the tenderness while reducing the curing time, effectively ensuring the sensory meat quality. The method of the present disclosure not only effectively solves the problem of the tenderness of meat and meat products, but also improves sensory quality and safety thereof, enables wider popularization and utilization of meat and meat products, and directly increases economic benefits of enterprises and opens up a new way for future development thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Yingbo Peng, Yawei Zhang, Lu Yang, Chao Wang, Zengqi Peng
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Publication number: 20210315220Abstract: A machine for pre-treatment of selected shrimp types that are to be forwarded to machine peeling, which machine, across a conveyor belt with shrimps and at a height above this, comprises one or more mounted rotating brush that is driven by a motor and which in interaction with the distance to the conveyor belt separates the heads of the shrimps from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Thomas VITTRUP
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Publication number: 20210315221Abstract: The invention relates to the use of known cationic polysaccharide compounds as fungicides, pesticides, algaecides, dessicants and for extending the shelf life of fruit and vegetables.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Johan KIJLSTRA, Jan-Henrik LENTHE
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Publication number: 20210315222Abstract: A process for producing a fermented liquid food product includes the following steps. A liquid is pasteurized. The liquid is completely or partially cooled. The liquid arrives in a tank. Ferments are added to the liquid in the tank. Before the liquid arrives in the tank, the tank is inerted through flushing a headspace of the tank with an inert gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges ClaudeInventors: Philippe CAMPO, Dominique IBARRA
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Publication number: 20210315223Abstract: Method (1) for preparing a milk-containing beverage containing speculoos (8), consisting of the following steps:—removal of the milk fat fraction (5) from the milk by centrifugation or churning,—grinding of speculoos (2) into speculoos powder (4) dispersion of fine speculoos powder (4) in the milk fat fraction (5) of the whole milk (3) by mixing the milk fat fraction and the speculoos powder at high speed in a dispersing mixer (10), a high-friction disperser (12) or in a. disintegrator/dissolver (21);—adding the resulting dispersion (6) to skimmed milk (7) or low-fat milk in a proportion that restores or approximates the original milk fat content in the whole milk (3); intensely mixing the dispersion (6) with the skimmed (7) or low-fat milk to a stable dispersion of the speculoos powder (4) in the milk.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Geoffrey Molders, Stefan De Maeyer
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Publication number: 20210315224Abstract: An edible, olive oil based cream and processes for producing the same. Processes for producing an edible cream may include: milling olives to form a paste; malaxating the paste; centrifuging the paste into an oil phase, an aqueous phase, and pomace; centrifuging the aqueous phase; separating the aqueous phase into a precipitate and supernatant; filtering the supernatant; and homogenizing the supernatant, oil phase, and an emulsifier to produce an edible cream. An edible cream may comprise olive oil, olive vegetation water, an emulsifier and, optionally, one or more additional ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Tomás Masanés Autard
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Publication number: 20210315225Abstract: A process for making vegetable cheeses without ingredients of animal origin includes the step of providing a predetermined quantity of starting vegetable material, and also includes the step of thickening the starting material by spontaneous fermentation or by induced fermentation by means of adding at least one fermentation promoter ingredient of vegetable origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Sabina Baglio
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Publication number: 20210315226Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to shortening blend compositions comprising a first oil, a second oil, and an emulsifier. The disclosed shortening blend compositions can comprise a first oil with an oleic acid content of about 50% or more and a saturated fatty acid content of about 35% or less; a second oil with an oleic acid content of about 75% or more and a saturated fatty acid content of about 20% or less; wherein the first oil and the second oil are derived from different sources; and an emulsifier. Also disclosed are methods of making the disclosed shortening blends and food products comprising a disclosed shortening blend. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Andrew J. MACINTOSH, Gloria CAGAMPANG, Susan S. PERCIVAL
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Publication number: 20210315227Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (i) from 10 to 40% by weight, preferably from 20 to 30% by weight of an edible oil; (ii) lactose and (iii) mannitol wherein the edible oil comprises at least 20% by weight, preferably between 25 and 40% by weight, typically 30 and 35% by weight of polyunsaturated fatty acids and the weight ratio of lactose to mannitol is from 1:3 to 3:1, preferably between 1:2 to 2:1, more preferably 1:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Bernard PORA, Chaolan TANG, Jovin HASJIM
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Publication number: 20210315228Abstract: The present invention relates to novel green tea water soluble film composition comprising a) green tea extract, b) water soluble polymer mixture consisting of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and sodium alginate, and c) additives. Green tea is conveniently prepared by dissolving the novel water soluble green tea film of the said invention in hot water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: SHILPA MEDICARE LTDInventor: VARA PRASAD RANGABHATLA GUNNESWARA SUBRAMANYA
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Publication number: 20210315229Abstract: A gummy includes an inner portion, a formulation having a dispersion including an active ingredient contained in the inner portion; and an outer portion which surrounds the inner portion. The active ingredient includes one or more nutrients such as cannabinoids and dietary supplement. The dispersion includes one or more of a liposome emulsion; a nanoemulsion, and a microemulsion, each containing the active ingredient. A method of making such gummy having the cannabinoids and/or dietary supplement formulation in the inner portion thereof includes setting up a central filling apparatus having a shell syrup hopper, a central filling hopper, and a manifold branch and nozzle mechanism; filling the shell syrup hopper with the base material; filling the central filling hopper with the formulation; dispensing the base material and the formulation in the manifold branch and nozzle mechanism, and further into the gummy mold; and extracting the gummy from the gummy mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: James John YIANNIOS, Judith S. REYES, Ryan C. JONES
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Publication number: 20210315230Abstract: A new dissolving chewing gum product and methods to make the new chewing gum are described. A first method includes: creating a base for the dissolving chewing gum by heating, cooking, and mixing a liquid, a chew/texture component, and a texture maintenance component; adding additional components to the base; cooling the base to incorporate sensitive components; and forming individual pieces from the base. A second method occurs without a cooking step and includes: creating a base for the dissolving chewing gum by mixing a chew/texture component/texture maintenance component, adding additional components to the base, forming individual pieces of the dissolving chewing gum from the base, covering the individual pieces of the dissolving chewing gum with a coating, and adding a polish and/or a wax to the individual pieces of the dissolving chewing gum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Camille Varlet
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Publication number: 20210315231Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a beverage nucleator system that can initiate ice crystal nucleation by application of a directed flow of pressurized gas to the exterior of the fluid container containing a supercooled beverage. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a beverage nucleator system for a supercooled beverage container which may include a frame having a beverage container aperture for receiving a beverage container therein and a gas outlet positioned within the beverage container aperture for directing a flow of pressurized gas at a beverage container received therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Alan Lee HAWKINS, Ryan WEST
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Publication number: 20210315232Abstract: Provided is an appliance for preparing frozen or semi-frozen aerated edible products of the kind that undergo at least a partial phase change during preparation including ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, soft-serve ice cream, slushes, shakes, blended frozen coffee drinks etc., particularly such an appliance intended for home use, offices, or for small businesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: SOLO GELATO LTD.Inventor: Barak BETH HALACHMI
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Publication number: 20210315233Abstract: A pneumatically actuated valve includes a valve body an inlet duct connected to the valve body and an outlet duct connected to the same valve body, shut-off means acting to selectively interrupt or allow the connection between the inlet duct and the outlet duct, a control chamber associated with the valve body and including: a first deformable membrane and a second deformable membrane which are adapted to form a flexible wall delimiting a closed, sealed space inside the control chamber and which operate on the shut-off means; the valve including a spacing element interposed between the first deformable membrane and the second deformable membrane to define an intermediate chamber between the first deformable membrane and the second deformable membrane, the intermediate chamber being without fluid sealing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Roberto LAZZARINI, Federico TASSI
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Publication number: 20210315234Abstract: A method for obtaining products for the food industry and/or feed industry from insects at the larval stage involves: a) comminuting the insects to form an insect pulp; b) shifting the pH-value of the insect pulp to an acid range by adding an acid and malaxing the insect pulp for a period of at least 45 minutes; and c) fractioning the insect pulp using centrifugal treatment into at least two fractions i) a solid fraction, ii) a fatty phase; and a fat-reduced solid phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Stefan KIRCHNER, Dirk SINDERMANN, Jörg HEIDHUES
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Publication number: 20210315235Abstract: The disclosure provides edible hydration pods (EHPs) for hydrating animals and a method of manufacturing EHPs. In one example, an EHP directed to dogs is disclosed that includes: (1) a casing and (2) a liquid that is within the casing, wherein the liquid is water and the casing is an edible and digestible casing that is flavored for dogs and has a thickness corresponding to a bite force of dogs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Kim Schwarz, Gerald Schwarz
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Publication number: 20210315236Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cannabis-infused product, comprising an emulsion containing a cannabinoid profile including one or more cannabinoid, wherein the emulsion is a nanoemulsion. The disclosure also relates to methods of manufacture and of using same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Max ALSAYAR, Francois CHOUINARD, Justin CONWAY, Denis KESERIS, George ELVIRA, Stephan GEORGIEV, Walter CHAN
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Publication number: 20210315237Abstract: Sweetened beverages are produced with and/or substantially comprise mineral-rich water and one or more natural sweeteners. Further disclosed is the use of mineral-rich water in the production of sweetened beverages for enhancing sweet sensory impression or for enhancing sweetening power of natural sweeteners and/or for enhancing palatefulness in beverages sweetened with these natural sweeteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Josef Nachbagauer, Manfred Urban-Klik, Roland Concin
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Publication number: 20210315238Abstract: The present invention provides proline specific endopeptidases. The present invention further provides methods for use of proline specific endopeptidases for use in reduction of chill haze in a beverage, including beer. The present invention further provides methods for producing protein hydrolysates using proline specific endopeptidases. Also provided are methods of treating disease, including Celiac disease using proline specific endopeptidases. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the proline specific endopeptidases and host cells for production of the proline specific endopeptidases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Xiaogang GU, Karsten Matthias KRAGH, Ernest MEINJOHANNS, Xinyue TANG
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Publication number: 20210315239Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of reddening of food products. In particular the present invention relates to the preservation or optimization of nitrate reductase activity of frozen and/or dried lactic acid bacteria cultures or Micrococcaceae cultures (particularly cultures comprising one or more species of Staphylococcus having nitrate reductase activity).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Chr. Hansen A/SInventors: Tina Malling THORSEN, George Nabin BAROI, Robin TAPONEN, Jakob SOELTOFT-JENSEN, Birgitte YDE
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Publication number: 20210315240Abstract: Edible colorant compositions containing a monoacylated anthocyanin of Compound I and methods of use are provided. The colorant compositions include at least the monoacylated anthocyanin colorant of Compound I extracted from red cabbage and a metal ion, and have a pH from about 6.0 to about 8.0. The colorant compositions can be derived from a non-artificial product and provide a stable, blue colorant that can be used in food products. Specifically, the monoacylated anthocyanin colorant provides color characteristics similar to those provided by the artificial blue colorant, FD&C Blue No. 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Thomas M. COLLINS, Rebecca J. ROBBINS, Randall POWERS
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Publication number: 20210315241Abstract: Provided is a method for producing fermented blood sausage having high antioxidant activity, comprising (1) preparing hemoglobin antioxidant peptide through Plastein reaction; (2) brining and primarily fermenting livestock or poultry meat; (3) deodoring and breaking livestock or poultry blood; (4) filling and secondary fermentation; (5) obtaining a finished product after drying. Compared with prior arts, the present disclosure uses Plastein reaction of blood to prepare a highly active antioxidant peptide, the fermented blood sausage has a total antioxidant capacity up to 6.89 U/mg protein, with an increase rate of 58%. The blood was deodorized, and total amount of free amino acids in secondary fermentation by lactic acid bacteria in combination with yeasts reached 12.74 mg/g, with an increase rate of 42%, providing the fermented blood sausage with better flavor and chewiness. The present disclosure also provides a new approach to comprehensive utilization of livestock or poultry blood resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Sining LI, Shanhu TANG, Jiajun XIA, Yinchuan CAI
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Publication number: 20210315242Abstract: An egg food product and a method for making the same. In one embodiment the method of making a food product comprises feeding a liquid composition into a cavity, the liquid composition comprising at least 80% liquid egg comprising albumen and yolk; mixing the liquid composition in the cavity; raising the temperature of the mixed liquid composition to above 175° F.; and after raising the temperature, extruding the mixed liquid composition through a die cavity having a temperature greater than 175° F. to solidify and shape the mixed liquid composition into a solid composition; and cutting the solid composition to a desired length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Peggy D. Johns, Steve Amundson
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Publication number: 20210315243Abstract: A Lucuma nervosa essence, a Lucuma nervosa aroma enhancer, a preparation method and applications thereof are disclosed. The Lucuma nervosa aroma enhancer includes methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate and/or 3-(methylthio)propyl butyrate. A mass percentage of the Lucuma nervosa aroma enhancer in a Lucuma nervosa essence is 0.08%-1.1%, the Lucuma nervosa essence includes a substrate and the Lucuma nervosa aroma enhancer. The preparation method of the Lucuma nervosa essence includes mixing the components of the Lucuma nervosa essence. The Lucuma nervosa essence can be applied in preparing a food and/or a flavoring with a Lucuma nervosa flavor. When the Lucuma nervosa aroma enhancer provided by the present invention is used in combination with a Lucuma nervosa extract, or mixed with a composition in conjunction with other essence raw materials, the prepared Lucuma nervosa essence has full fruity aroma and strong sulfide aroma, thus effectively improving the aroma and taste of final products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Zuobing XIAO, Jiancai ZHU, Yunwei NIU