Abstract: A pet food is provided, the pet food including soy protein grains containing soy protein, in which the soy protein grains include a first soy protein grain and a second soy protein grain, a main raw material of the first soy protein grain is the same as a main raw material of the second soy protein grain, a hardness of the first soy protein grain is within a range of 1 to 15 N, and a hardness of the second soy protein grain is within a range of 30 to 100 N.

Abstract: A pet food including: a base material (10); and a material grain (20) fixed on a surface of the base material (10), in which the material grain (20) includes one or more selected from the group consisting of small pieces of vegetable, small pieces of fruit, small pieces of meat, small pieces of fish, small pieces of dairy product, small pieces of cereal, and small pieces of bean is provided.

Abstract: Novel drink that is a juice and sports drink combination. In some implementations, the novel drink comprises a fruit squash, sea moss, agave nectar, key lime/lime juice, sea salt, and spring water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is one or more carbonated beverages comprising a saponin, and more particularly a saponin derived from the quillaja plant, and one or more methods of using reduced levels of carbon dioxide to make said carbonated beverage. Such beverages contain comparatively low levels of quillaja saponin for example illustrative embodiments include 0.1 to 40 ppm saponin.

Abstract: Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a nanostructured composite material comprising a mixture of at least one metal particle such as iron and a carbon material from biomass such as D-glucose, D-glucosamine hydrochloride or ?-cyclodextrin. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the composite material comprising the composite material and an inorganic salt, and a method for synthesizing the composite material comprising immersing the carbon material into a solution of metal ions, drying the impregnated carbon particle and subjecting the impregnated carbon particle to a carbothermal reduction process. The nanostructured composite material is useful as an oxygen scavenging layer in a multi-layer film which comprises the oxygen scavenging layer and an oxygen barrier layer that retards the permeation of oxygen from an external environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure features dried vegetable noodles having an increased shelf life and methods of making dehydrated vegetable noodles. The noodles are dry, shelf stable cut vegetable noodles (cut from whole produce, not extruded) and are lower in carbohydrate calories and higher in nutritional value than traditional grain-based noodles. The process results in a food safe, extended shelf stable singularized noodle that is nutritious, convenient and versatile.

Abstract: This application relates to a sweetening composition and a preparation method and use thereof. The method includes steps of obtaining mesophyll fragments of Rubus suavissimus S. Lee, extracting with water as a solvent, removing phenolic hydroxyl-containing components, concentrating, purifying, and water-phase crystallization to obtain a sweetening composition. The sweetening composition is white in color, with unobvious bitterness astringent taste. The sweetening composition contains 50% to 99% of Rubusoside based on a dry weight, and has an absorbance of less than 0.4 at a wavelength of 270 to 370 nm after being dissolved and prepared into an aqueous solution (with a solid content of 1%, w/w). By removing bitter glycosides and phenolic hydroxyl-containing components, this application makes the flavor of the sweetening composition better. In the preparation process of the sweetening composition of the this application, only purified water is used and no organic solvents are used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-bitter low-sodium salt containing diet fiber carrageenan, a method for preparing the same and an application thereof. The non-bitter low-sodium salt containing diet fiber carrageenan is a solid salt and is prepared from 40-60 portion by weight of sodium chloride, 40-60 portion by weight of potassium chloride and 4-18 portion by weight of kappa-carrageenan by performing dissolving, mixing, drying, grinding and sieving. According to the invention, based on the mechanism that sulfate groups on kappa-carrageenan molecules can specifically bind to potassium ions, kappa-carrageenan is added to chelate potassium ions, thereby effectively masking the bitter taste of potassium chloride and significantly enhancing the salty taste of low-sodium salt as compared with the prior art. Carrageenan used in the invention is a common food additive which is easily available and cost-effective, so that the invention has good prospect in industrial popularization.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of producing prebiotic compositions that are made up of oligosaccharide compositions, as well as methods of using such prebiotic compositions in nutritional compositions and methods of producing such oligosaccharide and nutritional compositions.

Abstract: The object of the invention are compositions and medical treatment methods with an inheritable, Gram-negative, strictly anaerobic and commensal bacterium of the family Christensenellaceae belonging to an OTU (Operational Taxonomic Unit) characterized by a 16S rRNA sequence SEQ ID NO: 1 or to an OTU characterized by a 16S rRNA sequence SEQ ID NO: 2.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing inositol-stabilized arginine-silicate (“ASI”) complexes with reduced or eliminated clumping and with increased solubility.

Abstract: A composition for treating diabetes based on traditional Chinese medicine nutritional therapy, wherein the composition is a low GI composition, and the composition comprises available carbohydrates, fat, protein, and dietary fiber and Chinese medicine extract components; wherein as a dosage of the composition for a day, an amount of dietary fiber presented in the composition is at a range of 10-40 g; a total energy of the composition is at a range of 400-1300 calories, wherein energy provided by the carbohydrates is 15-45% of a total energy of the composition; the energy provided by the fat is 40-80% of a total energy of the composition, and a mass fraction of unsaturated fatty acids takes 50-80 of a total mass of the fat.

Abstract: Provided is a low-carbohydrate wheat flour mix containing 25 mass % or greater of a dietary fiber material, 3 to 30 mass % of gluten, 1 to 20 mass % of starch derived from an underground plant part, and 60 mass % or less of wheat flour, all with respect to the total mass of the mix. Preferably, the low-carbohydrate wheat flour mix further contains 0.1 to 1 mass % of an emulsifier. The low-carbohydrate wheat flour mix contains dietary fiber, which leads low-carbohydrate and low-calorie, and can be used in the production of bakery food products, deep-fried food products, and sauces in the same manner as for ordinary wheat flour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of a Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for use in the treatment of cancer. The combination is particularly useful in the treatment of KRAS mutant solid cancers.

Abstract: A method of treating exocrine pancreatic insufficiency includes administering to an individual in need thereof (e.g., an individual with cystic fibrosis) an effective amount of an enteral composition having a total protein consisting essentially of hydrolyzed protein and a total fat containing monoacylglycerols (MAG) that are at least about 30 wt. % of the total fat, and the total fat optionally further contains medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and/or fatty acids. In one particular non-limiting embodiment, about 60 wt. % of the total fat is from MCT and about 40 wt. % of the total fat is from MAG; in another particular non-limiting embodiment, the total fat is MAG with free fatty acids (esterified and/or bound) without MCT; and in yet another particular non-limiting embodiment, the total fat is MAG alone without MCT.

Abstract: A capsule containing a single ingredient which is 100% pure stevia extract in tamped powder form. The content of the capsule has a sweetness which is equivalent to the sweetness of a sugar cube or a tablespoon of sugar. The stevia extract is obtained by a process comprising a step of tamping bulk 100% pure stevia extract powder and inserting the tamped powder into the capsule.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a processed food product containing protein includes, while moving a mixture in a tubular body, continuously heat-coagulating the mixture by an interior heating system and shaping the mixture. The mixture contains protein, lipid and water and has flowability. The tubular body includes a heating section and a non-heating section succeeding the heating section. The non-heating section includes a back pressure structure that produces back pressure inside the tubular body.

Abstract: A smoking article may include a cigarette incorporated within an electrically powered aerosol generating device that acts as a holder for that cigarette. The smoking article possesses at least one form of tobacco. The smoking article also possesses a mouth-end piece that is used by the smoker to inhale components of tobacco that are generated by the action of heat upon components of the cigarette. A representative smoking article possesses an outer housing incorporating a source of electrical power (e.g., a battery), a sensing mechanism for powering the device at least during periods of draw, and a heating device (e.g., at least one electrical resistance heating element) for forming a thermally generated aerosol that incorporates components of tobacco. During use, the cigarette is positioned within the device, and after use, the used cigarette is removed from the device and replaced with another cigarette.

Abstract: A device for grinding, loading and forming smoking articles has a grinding unit. A holding chamber is removably coupled to the grinding unit. A cone holding section is positioned within the holding chamber. A rotational device is coupled to the grinding unit and the cone holding section, wherein the rotational device rotates the grinding device and moves the cone holding section in an up and down manner within the holding chamber.

Abstract: A non-tobacco, cannabis based moist snuff composition is provided. The composition includes an herbal component primarily made up of cannabis leaves and/or stems and a casing component. Methods for producing a nontobacco cannabis based moist snuff composition are also provided. The method includes the steps of separating the leaves and stems from the cannabis plant, drying and curing them and mixing them with a casing component.

Abstract: A rolling paper (1) for rolling a tapered filter tip (2) for a cigarette (3), said rolling paper (1) comprising a flat paper body (4) comprising an upper edge (5), a lower edge (6), a first side edge (7, 8), and a second side edge (7, 8), wherein the upper edge (5) is positioned opposite to the lower edge (6), and the first side edge (7, 8) is positioned opposite to the second side edge (7, 8), and at least one folding line extending transversely to the upper edge (5) and the lower edge (6) and located closer to the second side edge (7, 8) than the first side edge (7, 8), wherein the upper edge (5) is larger than the lower edge (6), the upper edge (5) comprises an upper curved part, the upper edge (5) transitions into the first side edge (7, 8) at an upper corner (11), the lower edge (6) comprises a lower curved part, the lower edge (6) transitions into the first side edge (7, 8) at a lower corner (13), and at least one of the lower corner (13) and the upper corner (11) is a rounded corner (14).

Abstract: Ready-to-vape and ready-to-smoke precision pods and formulations thereof for harm reduction products particularly to assist smokers to quit tobacco products altogether or to switch to a less harmful product such as e-cigarettes or a tobacco heating product.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a filter that includes providing a tube having a cylindrical wall and a hollow interior. The method forms a first indentation within the tube in which a first portion of the of the cylindrical wall concaves into the hollow interior, and forms a second indentation within the tube in which a second portion of the cylindrical wall concaves into the hollow interior. The first and second indentations create 1) a first chamber and a second chamber in the tube that are separated by both indentations and 2) a path within the hollow interior formed between the first and second indentations that fluidly couples both chambers together.

Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly for use with a vaporizer device includes a mouthpiece having an opening formed axially therethrough from a first end to an opposing second end thereof and an inner tubular member configured to be slidably received within the opening of the mouthpiece. A sliding of the inner tubular member within the opening of the mouthpiece changes an axial length of the mouthpiece assembly to allow for the mouthpiece assembly to be coupled to a variety of different outer tubular members of differing axial lengths that are compatible for use with the mouthpiece assembly for forming the resulting vaporizer device.

Abstract: A tube filter for smoking a smokable substance that includes a receiving section having a receiving chamber dimensioned to receive the substance, a smoke section having a smoke chamber to output smoke produced while the substance is ignited, wherein the smoke section has a first open end into the smoke chamber and the receiving section has a second open end into the receiving chamber that is opposite to the first end, and first, second, and third indentations that are disposed between the two chambers, wherein a portion of the first indentation and a first portion of the second indentation are disposed within a first cross-section of the filter and a portion of the third indentation and a second portion of the second indentation are disposed within a second cross-section of the filter, and the third indentation is entirely disposed above the first indentation along the center longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises a battery disposed in the housing, a fixer arranged in the housing and above the battery, a step groove disposed on the fixer, a mic plate connected to the side of the fixer near the battery and electrically connected with the positive electrode of the battery. The invention can solve the oil leakage better by completely isolating the fume liquid from the external air, thus ensuring the pure taste of the fume. And, as a top sealing ring is used, the top sealing ring can seal the oil hole as long as the atomizing core pipe is installed when assembling, so as to completely isolate the fume liquid from the external air. Meanwhile, the function of power off switch can be realized by using the atomized core pipe necessary for the assembly of electronic cigarette with conductive bushing, which reduces the cost of purchasing electronic switch and simplifies the assembly process.

Abstract: The present invention is applicable to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, which provides an oil leakage proof electronic cigarette with replaceable atomizing core, including a cigarette holder, a housing, and a cartridge and a power supply unit arranged in the housing; the cigarette holder is detachably arranged at one end of the housing; the end of the housing away from the cigarette holder is provided with an air inlet; the cartridge includes a casing of the cartridge, an atomizing assembly provided in the housing, and a first end cover and a second end cover provided at both ends of the casing of the cartridge. The second end cover is provided with a first electrode circuit board, and both the first end cover and the second end cover are provided with air-guiding hole structures.

Abstract: A cartridge which may comprise an atomization unit and a liquid tank which may be separate but configured to be joined together. The atomization unit and the liquid tank may each have one or more than one stabilizing connection between them and may be configured to be connected and stabilized by the stabilizing connections. The atomization unit may have one or more than one upper filling point, and the liquid tank may have one or more than one lower filling point. The union of the upper filling point and the lower filling point may result in fluid communication between the atomization unit and the liquid tank.

Abstract: A consumable for a smoking substitute device. The consumable comprising: a heating device, for heating a vapourisable liquid; an electrical contact, for connecting to a power supply terminal of the smoking substitute device; and a boss, located adjacent to the electrical contact. The boss resists physical deformation of the electrical contact when the electrical contact is connected to the power supply terminal of the smoking substitute device.

Abstract: A heating chamber for an aerosol generation device includes a chamber side wall and a chamber base. The chamber side wall and chamber base together define an interior volume of the heating chamber. A heater is provided in thermal engagement with the chamber side wall. An insulating member includes an insulating side wall and an insulating base, and is arranged so that a part of the heating chamber including the chamber base is nested inside the insulating member. There is also disclosed an aerosol generation device including an electrical power source, an outer casing, the heating chamber and control circuitry arranged to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including a storage portion to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a heater assembly including an electrical heating element to heat the substrate to form aerosol, and a capillary body to convey the substrate to the element disposed at a porous outer surface of the body, the storage portion being at a first portion of the cartridge, a first airflow channel being at another portion of the cartridge adjacent to the element and defining a first airflow path extending from an air inlet toward the element in a first direction, a second airflow channel defining a second airflow path extending toward the element in a second direction, and a third airflow channel defining a third airflow path extending from the element toward an air outlet in a third direction and to convey aerosol, and the first, second, and third directions are different.

Abstract: An optical module includes: an infrared light emitter configured to emit infrared light; an infrared light receiver configured to receive the infrared light emitted from the infrared light emitter and generate a signal based on an amount of the received infrared light; a touch interface arranged between the infrared light emitter and the infrared light receiver, and configured to reflect the infrared light emitted from the infrared light emitter toward the infrared light receiver, and change an amount of the reflected infrared light as a touch input occurs; and a visible light emitter configured to emit visible light toward the touch interface such that the visible light is emitted outside the optical module by passing through the touch interface.

Abstract: A garment made from a soft fabric with stiff fabric support elements. A first fabric forms the primary garment, and at least one support panel formed of a second fabric stiffer than the first fabric is affixed with a selected portion of the primary garment to provide additional structure to a feature of the selected portion.

Abstract: A hygienic undergarment including a removeable crotch portion. The removeable crotch portion may include a pocket configured to receive an absorbent pad or other absorbable material.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.

Abstract: A combination poncho and emergency blanket includes a body consisting of (or alternatively including) a flexible sheet consisting of (or alternatively including) a first outer layer and a second outer layer directly attached to the first outer layer. Such a first outer layer is a front face of the body and the second outer layer is a rear face of the body. Advantageously, the first outer layer includes a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate resin. Advantageously, the second outer layer includes an aluminized biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate resin; wherein the first outer layer and the second outer layer have a combined cross-sectional thickness of 24 microns.

Abstract: A disposable isolation gown including a body covering layer comprising a first portion, a second portion, a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The disposable isolation gown includes a head insertion aperture defined by the body covering layer, wherein the head insertion aperture is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, and adjacent to the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The disposable isolation gown includes a perforation extending vertically along the second portion of the body covering layer.

Abstract: A self-contained, wearable, temperature-regulating cooling or heating garment for ambulatory and mobile use includes a water pump, valve, and heater powered by a battery operable to circulate potable water through a network of flexible tubing, to provide cooling or heating parts of a user's body such as the user's head, neck, arms or torso. A push-button control provides adjustment of a pump, flow valve, and temperature. The garment includes a drinking nozzle for providing potable water during use of the garment.

Abstract: The invention discloses a safety airbag comprising an upper airbag and a lower airbag. The upper airbag includes a back airbag and a head airbag laterally extending from a top of the back airbag. The lower airbag includes a waist airbag and a hip airbag extending downward from the waist airbag. The waist airbag can be folded, the hip airbag can be wound towards the waist airbag, and the waist airbag is superposed on the hip airbag. A fixing band is provided at each side of the hip airbag. After the low airbag is unfolded, the waist airbag is fitted to the waist, and the hip airbag protects the rear side and two sides of the hips and legs. The upper air inlet is in fluid communication with the lower air inlet, and the upper and lower airbags can be opened simultaneously to provide comprehensive protection for human body.

Abstract: A face mask has a mask main body, horizontal nose bridge material, vertical shapeable material and two loops. The mask body includes an outer layer formed by panels of breathable material such as fabric, a shapeable nose bridge material and an inner layer formed by panels of breathable material such as fabric, installed with a vertical shapeable material at the central portion. The mask structure has a three dimensional curving profile which creates a larger breathing chamber between the user's face and the mask. The mask's unique profile provides an improved wearing and breathing experience, making it more comfortable than the conventional face masks. Additional layers such as filters can be inserted optionally between the outer layer and inner layer to increase the protection and serve different purposes of use required by the user. The vertical shapeable material can also help secure the position of the inserted layers.

Abstract: The present application provides a face recognition high transparency food-grade silicone reusable mask, comprising a silicone face piece, a breathing part and a tightening part, wherein the breathing part is arranged at a position of the mouth and nose, two ends of the tightening part are respectively fixed onto two opposite edges of the silicone face piece.

Abstract: A respiratory mask device may include a body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an interior surface perimeter. The body may comprise a planar filtering material which is able to allow air to pass through while blocking aerosol particles, and the body may comprise a cavity formed by the interior surface of the body that is shaped and sized to receive at least the mouth and nose of the user. When the device is worn by a user, the interior surface may be positioned proximate to the mouth and nose of the user, and the interior surface perimeter may be configured to encircle at least the mouth and nose of the user. A facial adhesive material may be disposed along a portion of the interior surface perimeter so that the facial adhesive material may removably couple the device to the face of the user.

Abstract: An adjustable protective face covering having a first end having one or more openings spaced apart there along and a second opposing end having one or more openings spaced apart there along. A length extends therebetween for covering a mouth and nose of a wearer, and the face covering is a single use face covering that is a constructed from a unitary sheet comprised of surgical wrap, polypropylene, Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond (SMS), or cotton. The single component mask can be cut from sheets of substrate using various techniques including laser cutting, die cutting, or other machinery typically of use in clothing manufacture.

Abstract: An invention to house a disposable dust mask or N95 mask in an independent comfortable and reusable face mask frame.

Abstract: A device includes a neck pillow, a face mask, and a storage pocket for storing an eye mask in one assembly.

Abstract: An antiviral face mask and a face mask insert that both manage airflow by separating an exhaled breath from an inhaled breath to avoid inhalation of potentially contaminated air and excess carbon dioxide and to filter an exhaled breath to diminish the amount of potentially contaminated carbon dioxide from an exhaled breath into the environment.

Abstract: A bioactive filter has at least one layer comprising at least one transitional element or compound (e.g., iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, etc.). The bioactive filter deactivates a virus based on the charge of the transitional element incorporated into the filter design. The transitional element may be found in the at least one layer in nanoparticle form. Upon interdiction of the virus in the filter, the transitional element mimics the charge or shape of the ACE-2 receptors and the virus falsely attempts to infect the transitional element contained in the at least one layer of the bioactive filter, thereby deactivating the virus.

Abstract: The material for the antibacterial glove would have fibers such as polyester, cotton, silk, wool, or other similar materials, or biodegradable substances such as renewable wood sources, to form an interlocking matrix of loops, or such other means as would create a product that would absorb and maintain the antibacterial solution on it. The fabric/material is intended to not disintegrate when the antibacterial solution is applied to it. Four examples of antibacterial solutions are listed in the Detailed Description of Invention above. These examples are not intended to be exclusive options for possible canitizing formulas. The first glove option uses the fabric capable of absorbing the antibacterial solution on both sides of the glove/mitten, ie. for the entire glove/mitten. The second glove option uses as a base for the glove the materials used in disposable gloves such as ones made from vinyl, nitrile, latex, or polyethylene.

Abstract: Described herein are sweat-diverting devices which can be adhered to a wearer by an adhesive. The sweat-diverting devices described here may be adhered over a portion of the face without circumscribing the head. Such sweat-diverting devices may comprise a first leg and a second leg that are joined at a base of the device to form a channel therebetween, where at least a portion of the base is more rigid than the first and second legs such that an acute angle between the first and second legs is maintained when the sweat-diverting device is applied on a wearer's forehead. In some variations, the thickness of the base is greater than the thickness of either of the legs, which may help to maintain a separation between the tips of the legs even when the sweat-diverting device is applied to a wearer's forehead.