Abstract: The present invention relates to integrated precipitation and membrane filtration methods for separation of one or more potato proteins from a group of impurities.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the enzymatic efficiency of an enzyme added to poultry feed for a living subject, comprises adding a cellulose-degrading enzyme to a mobile enzyme sequestration platform (MESP) so as to form an enzyme-MESP complex; adding the enzyme-MESP complex to poultry feed for a living subject; the enzyme efficiency of the cellulose-degrading enzyme of the enzyme-MESP complex after being exposed to a first adverse environment for a first period of time is at least 50% higher than the enzyme efficacy of the cellulose-degrading enzyme independent of the MESP being exposed to the first adverse environment for the first period of time.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to direct-fed microbials for use in improving the performance of an animal, improving the health of an animal, improving the environment of an animal, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 86 and 300, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to:—on one hand, a beetle powder including a percentage by weight of vitamin D3 greater than or equal to at least 0.00001% and a percentage by weight of calcium greater than or equal to at least 0.1%, the percentages by weight being given on the total weight of beetle powder, and—on the other, a method for rearing beetles for preparing such a powder, which includes a light treatment phase during which a UV source emits ultraviolet rays towards the beetles.

Abstract: Various aspects of this patent document relate to beverage concentrates that comprise active ingredients, containers comprising beverage concentrates, and methods to prepare beverage formulations from beverage concentrates.

Abstract: A product having an internal substance protected by a rugged exterior shell is disclosed. The internal substance is reactive with the exterior shell but is separated therefrom by a coating on an interior surface of the external shell so that the product can be stored for a long period of time without the internal substance reacting with the exterior shell. The coating is meltable so that, when desired, the product may be heated (e.g. immersed in hot water or exposed to heat) in order to melt the coating so that the internal substance can react with the external shell so that the internal substance can excrete out of the exterior shell.

Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage containing pyrroloquinoline quinone and/or a salt thereof, an amino acid and/or a salt thereof, and ascorbic acid and/or a salt thereof, wherein the content of ascorbic acid and/or a salt thereof is two or more mass times the content of pyrroloquinoline quinone and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flow cell having a tube piece which extends along a longitudinal axis and within which a first electrode is coaxially arranged. The tube piece is formed by a first tube section and by a second tube section and by a second electrode which is arranged between the first and the second tube sections and which is circumferentially closed, so that its inner surface forms a part of the tube piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done batchwise such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing tofu by using freeze coagulation and, more specifically, to a method for preparing tofu and tofu prepared by the preparation method, the method comprising the steps of: cooling soymilk to an appropriate temperature; adding an appropriate coagulant into the cooled soymilk; freezing the soymilk into which the coagulant has been added; and maintaining the temperature to be below the freezing point and heating the frozen material after a predetermined time. The tofu according to the present invention has excellent mouthfeel and flavor and can be prepared having a structure and physical properties differentiated from those of conventional tofu.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of co-culturing Inonotus obliquus, Ganoderma lucidum, and Phellinus linteus. The co-cultured mycelia prepared through the method of the present invention have high beta-glucan content and thus can exhibit superior health functionality, and can be used as an additive or a cooking seasoning in various foods. In addition, the use of the co-cultured mycelia in curing raw meat enables easy preparation of a meat-based food product that has a good taste and flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid isomalt composition, which comprises 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (1,6-GPS) and 1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (1,1-GPM) and the additional glycosylated isomalt components 1-O-(6?-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (6?-g-1,1-GPM), 6-O-(6?-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (6?-g-1,6-GPS), 1,6-di-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (1-g-1,6-GPS) and 1,6-di-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (6-g-1,1-GPM).

Abstract: An encapsulation method is disclosed for the capture of natural flavors within a clean-label derived from a malt comprising at least partially germinated whole grain seed, pulses, legumes, false grains or flour derived therefrom.

Abstract: A method for lengthening telomeres, for countering oxidative damage to DNA caused by free radicals, and for reducing UV-induced skin aging, the method comprising combining nutrients, in at least one of a capsule, tablet, softgel, powder, or liquid form, 20 mcg-20 mg astaxanthin/day with at least one of 100-5,000 IU vitamin D/day, 1-100 mg zinc/day, 1-500 mg niacinamide/day, 1-1,000 IU vitamin E/day, 1 mcg-100 mg lycopene/day, 1 mcg-100 mg beta-carotene/day, 1 mcg-500 mcg selenium/day, 1 mcg-100 mg lutein/day, and 1 mcg-100 mg zeaxanthin/day.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a functional fermented food with a high lycopene content.

Abstract: The invention relates to nutritional compositions or nutritional supplements for improving sleep and/or reducing anxiety. Provided is a nutritional composition comprising (i) 1-40 wt %, based on solids content, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and (ii) a protein source providing L-tryptophan (Tip) and L-cysteine (Cys), wherein the protein providing Tip and Cys is present in an amount that provides Cys and Tip each in an amount of 4-15 wt. % relative to the weight of GOS in the composition.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable juicing device having a feed tube, a juice collector and a grating disc carrying a frusto-conical sieve, the grating disc having a first array of grating teeth, a secondary processing surface with a second array of grating teeth; each tooth having one leading edge and one trailing edge, wherein the juice collector has either an internal helical ramp with an elevated discharge nozzle or a circumferential trough having a lowest point that leads to a discharge nozzle.

Abstract: The present specification provides for and includes novel methods of curing tobacco to produce desirable smoke and flavor characteristics while reducing the undesirable compounds imparted during a conventional fire-curing process. The present specification provides for and includes cured tobacco having reduced polyaromatic hydrocarbons and TSNA as compared to conventionally fire-cured tobacco. Also provided are tobacco products made with tobacco leaf cured using the disclosed processes.

Abstract: A filling unit, configured to fill a succession of tubular wrappers of the tobacco industry. The tubular wrappers extend along a main axis of extension and internally define respective containment chambers adapted to contain a filling material of the tobacco industry and have an access opening on at least one of its ends for access to the containment chamber. The unit also includes a filling station configured to insert the filling material into respective containment chambers of the succession of tubular wrappers through a filling end of them and a closing station disposed downstream of the filling station and comprising a plurality of closing means configured to make respective walls which close the filling ends and which are transverse to the respective main axes of extension.

Abstract: A product rod comprising a plurality of individual tobacco smoke filters or filter elements abutted end to end; and a wrapper engaged around the plurality of filters or filter elements, the wrapper including perforations.

Abstract: A filtered cigarette possesses at least one breakable capsule in its filter element. The filter element can possess a central cavity extending from the cigarette tobacco rod towards the middle of the filter element. The central cavity may be defined by an inner filter portion. The inner filter portion can be surrounded by an outer filter portion comprised of filter tow material that is generally permeable to the smoke generated by the cigarette. At least one breakable capsule is disposed in the central cavity of the filter element. The breakable capsules are spherical in shape, and are composed of a gelatin outer shell that encloses a payload of triglycerides and flavoring agents. The breakable capsules are adapted to rupture in response to pressure applied by the smoker to the outside region of the filter element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat generator for water pipes comprising a peripheral wall, a bottom, a lid, and a plate movably arranged inside the heat generator for receiving glowing coals or coal substitutes, wherein at least one slot is arranged in the peripheral wall of the heat generator, which extends helically between the bottom and the lid and the plate has at least one handle part projecting through the slot and guided in the slot, and a continuous adjustability of the plate relative to the bottom is provided.

Abstract: A hookah, includes a cup assembly and a high frequency heating unit detachably connected to the cup assembly. The cup assembly includes a cup configured to accommodate a tobacco material. The high frequency heating unit includes a hollow handle and a magnetic induction coil disposed in the hollow handle. The hollow handle includes a through hole and the magnetic induction coil includes a central hole concentric with the through hole. The cup is disposed in the through hole of the hollow handle. When in use, an alternating current is introduced to the magnetic induction coil, and a magnetic induction effect is generated, so that the cup is heated and the heat is transferred to the tobacco material whereby the tobacco material is heated and smoke is produced.

Abstract: A hookah, including a pipe body, a handle, a high-frequency heater, a smoke filter, and a cigarette holder. The high-frequency heater is disposed in the pipe body. The smoke filter and the cigarette holder are disposed in the handle.

Abstract: A smoking device adapter system includes a body having an upper opening and a lower opening defining a channel. A mouthpiece extends outwardly from the body. The mouthpiece includes a distal opening and a hollow interior in fluid communication with the channel. A bowl includes a chamber for holding combustible smoking materials and a stem portion extending through the upper opening of the body. The body is removably connectable to one of a plurality of container adapters. Each container adapter includes an upper connector that is removably securable to the lower opening of the body. The upper connector is in fluid communication with a lower connector that is removably securable to an external container, such that an interior volume of the external container is in fluid communication with the channel of the body. Different container adapters allow different types of containers to be easily converted into a smoking device.

Abstract: A two-piece bowl for smoking apparatuses and a smoking system that incorporates a smoking apparatus and the two-piece bowl. The two-piece bowl includes a first bowl piece having a first bowl portion, a first stem part extending from the first bowl portion and a first channel disposed in the first stem part. The two-piece bowl also including a second bowl piece releasably securable to the first bowl piece to create the two-piece bowl.

Abstract: A strap has first and second ends with upper and a lower edges. The strap has interior and exterior surfaces with hook and loop fasteners whereby the strap may be removably wrapped around the cigar. A magnet has a rectilinear configuration with inner and outer faces and with a rectangular magnet periphery. The magnet periphery has a magnet circumference. An intermediate component has a rectilinear configuration with a chamber there within. The chamber has a size removably receiving the magnet. The intermediate component has a front opening with a front circumference less than the magnet circumference. The intermediate component has a rear opening with a rear circumference greater than the magnetic circumference. The intermediate component has slots on opposite sides of the chamber for the passage of the straps.

Abstract: A mechanism capable of specifying the arrangement of a flavor component generating base material in a suction device includes a retention part having an internal space; a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure applied to the inner wall of the retention part; and a control unit for specifying the arrangement of a flavor component generation base material in the internal space of the retention part on the basis of the detection result from the pressure sensor.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a power supply section, a heater assembly section, and a cartridge. The power supply section includes a power supply. The cartridge section includes a reservoir configured to store a pre-vapor formulation, and a wick in fluid communication with the pre-vapor formulation. The heater assembly section is connected to the power supply section and the cartridge. The heater assembly section includes at least one plate heater in physical contact with a portion of the wick. The at least one plate heater is selectively electrically connectable to the power supply.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including a main unit including a power supply; and a cartridge removably mounted to the main unit and including: a liquid storage portion to store a liquid, a heater assembly including a flat-shaped fluid-permeable heating element, including first and second surfaces, the first surface arranged in an upstream position to receive a liquid, and the second surface arranged in a downstream position to release the liquid in vaporized form, and a capillary body having a first elongated end and a second end, the first elongated end extending into the storage portion to contact the liquid, the second end contacting the first surface of the heating element, a cross-sectional area of the capillary body at the second end is greater than that at the first elongated end, the capillary body including capillary fibers at the first elongated end and at the second end.

Abstract: A heating cup, including a heating container configured to be heated by a high frequency heating unit. When in use, the high frequency heating unit is disposed around the heating container; in a power-on state, the heating container is configured to produce heat under the action of the high frequency heating unit to heat a tobacco material and produce smoke.

Abstract: An inductive heating assembly is provided for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-forming liquid, the assembly including: a ring-shaped liquid retention element configured to hold and to transport the aerosol-forming liquid; and a ring-shaped susceptor element coaxially arranged at an axial end face of the ring-shaped liquid retention element and being configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid within the ring-shaped liquid retention element, the ring-shaped susceptor element including an inductively heatable susceptor material exclusively confined within an inner ring portion having an outer radial extension of at most 50 percent of an outer radial extension of the ring-shaped liquid retention element. An aerosol-generating article including the inductive heating assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A novel vaporizer assembly is disclosed for operating with a cartridge having a fluid conduit disposed from a proximal to a distal end thereof and a heating element assembly disposed proximate the distal end and fluid conduit passing between the cartridge proximal and distal ends. The cartridge comprising an inner storage volume being configured to store a vaporizable material, wherein the inner storage volume is enclosed by a cartridge housing and the heating element assembly in fluid and thermal communication with the fluid conduit and the storage compartment.

Abstract: To provide a mechanism that makes it possible to further improve the quality of the inhalation experience provided by a flavor component generation device, a flavor component generation control device for controlling a flavor component generation device includes an attachment section that has detachably attached thereto an element configured so as to consume stored contents and thereby contribute to the generation of a gas to which a flavor component is added. The flavor component generation control device includes a controller that controls processing in which, for each of a plurality of the elements that have been attached to the attachment section in the past, identification information for the element is associated with a parameter indicating the consumption amount of the contents consumed in generation of the gas to which the flavor component is added. The result is stored in a storage.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electronic cigarette, an atomizing core, an atomizer and a method of controlling the electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises a battery assembly, an atomizer comprising an atomizer body and an atomizing core mounted on the atomizer body, and a main control circuit; the main control circuit comprises a sense unit for sensing remaining life cycle of the atomizing core, a compare unit for comparing data sensed by the sense unit with a preset threshold value, and a control unit for controlling on and off of the electronic cigarette depending on comparison results. Through the invention, the user can use the atomizing core in any atomizer having electrical interfaces, and close output at an optimal time of taste of the atomizing core and before producing harmful substance.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes, a body defining a cavity having a cavity opening, an aerosol-forming substrate disposed in the cavity, a heating element disposed proximate to the cavity opening, and a controller configured to detect contact of the aerosol-forming substrate with the heating element.

Abstract: A domestic extracting machine that is designed to extract herbs contained in a capsule, which includes: a capsule-compartment, a condensation-compartment, an air blower, a heating mechanism, a stirring mechanism, and a control mechanism. The capsule is designed to contain the herbs and includes perforations and an opening closed by a cover.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette including an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The battery assembly includes an air column and a plate including a pneumatic switch. When in use, airflow passes through the air column to drive the plate including the pneumatic switch to work. The air column and the plate are disposed on the top end of the battery assembly, and the air column is staggered with the plate thus preventing an e-liquid from flowing onto the plate.

Abstract: An e-cigarette PV that includes an air pressure valve or device so that excess air can escape from an e-liquid reservoir in the PV when that reservoir is being filled under pressure with e-liquid from a parent reservoir. The valve or device is a barrier made of an air-porous material, such as a sintered polymer or metal, coated with or otherwise including a barrier or layer of an air-porous substance that is not porous to e-liquid, such as an oleophobic material or a hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic material. The oleophobic material is one of: sintered phosphor bronze, sintered stainless steel and sintered PU plastic.

Abstract: A separable undergarment is provided. The device includes a flexible body having a front panel affixed to a rear panel via a central portion. A first set of complementary fasteners is disposed along a first lateral edge of each of the front and rear panels. A second set of complementary fasteners is disposed along a second lateral edge of each of the front and rear panels. The front panel is removably securable to the rear panel via the first and second sets of complementary fasteners to define an assembled configuration. A pair of cutouts are disposed between the front panel and the rear panel on opposing sides of the flexible body defining a pair of leg openings when the flexible body is in the assembled configuration. A pair of pull tabs are affixed to each of the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge of the rear panel.

Abstract: The invention provides a form-fitting garment configured to enhance the buttocks of the wearer. A garment of the invention includes a pair of buttock overlay portions sized and positioned to overlay the buttocks of the wearer and a pair of buttock support bands disposed beneath the buttock overlay portions sized and positioned to overlay a portion of a wearer's body beneath each buttock so as to apply compression to the portion of the wearer's body beneath each buttock. The buttock overlay portions and buttock support bands cooperate to provide support and/or add lift and/or curve to the buttocks of the wearer.

Abstract: A knit garment having a knit technical wire is disclosed herein. The knit technical wire has two interwoven knit layers, such that they form an exterior or outward surface and an interior or body-facing surface. In between the exterior and interior surfaces and are at least one strand of yarn. The yarn may be a TPU yarn. The knit technical wire is used instead of a conventional underwire. The garment may be a woman's bra or dress that may conventionally be made with an underwire.

Abstract: A garment with integrated socks is a novel clothing design used to provide a functional one-piece lower-body garment for young children camouflaged as a conventional pair of pants and socks. The garment with integrated socks utilizes a foot covering and a leg covering with a first mounting seam and a second mounting seam, respectively, with the first mounting seam being engaged to the second mounting seam with at least one interstitial binding. The foot covering and the leg covering may be sourced from any conventional garments configurable to attach via the interstitial binding, thereby enabling a user to selectively introduce various styles and varieties of existing clothing into a single instance of the present invention.

Abstract: A swimsuit for competition swimming is contemplated as being formed with a network of tension bands disposed interior to the external surface of the swimsuit for storing energy and resisting motion, and with a plurality of reinforcement liners configured to complement the functionality of the network of tension bands while maintaining strength and flexibility in targeted locations while prevent intrusion of water from being retained within the components of the suit through a network of strategically positioned drains. The swimsuit may optimize the swimmer's swimming motion with reduced discomfort and without degrading prematurely due to wear.

Abstract: A pacifier holder sewn into a child shirt or one-piece garment for attaching a pacifier is disclosed. My invention provides a child shirt or one-piece garment that has a sewn-in pacifier holder for attaching a pacifier. My invention eliminates the need for a metal or plastic clip to attach a pacifier holder to a child shirt or one-piece garment and the potential danger and problems associated with it.

Abstract: This specification generally discloses a garment for blocking intrusion of dirt, water, and/or other pathogens on a person's body, such as to protect wounds on the body following a surgical or medical procedure. The garment can include a first opening sized and shaped to fit around the person's neck, wherein the first opening further comprises a collar with accordion style ridges, second and third openings sized and shaped to fit around a portion of the person's arms, wherein the second and third openings further comprise elastic material, and a fourth opening to be fitted around a portion of the person's torso, wherein the fourth opening further comprises elastic material.

Abstract: A humanoid robot (1) includes a heat discharge garment (5) that covers the humanoid robot (1), and an air blower provided in the humanoid robot (1) or the heat discharge garment (5) to blow external air into the humanoid robot (1) or the heat discharge garment (5). An air blowing flow path (101) is provided between the heat discharge garment (5) and an outer shell of the humanoid robot (1).

Abstract: An all weather intelligent global apparel, a system and a method thereof is provided to render a thermal comfort to a person, in varying of climatic conditions, and geographic time zones. The apparel comprises of an innermost layer 1; a first layer 2 positioned between the innermost layer 1 and an intermediate layer 4; an intermediate layer 4 embedded with at least one reversible heat pump module 12; a second layer 7 positioned between the intermediate layer 4 and an outermost layer 8; an outermost layer 8; at least one controller 13 positioned at an appropriate places for adjusting the temperature near body at a desired level; a heat recovery module 11; and at least one micro-dehumidifier device 10. The said apparel is configured to function in heating mode or cooling mode depending upon the requirement.

Abstract: The subject disclosure describes, among other things, illustrative embodiments of an impact protection device that comprises the following elements: a machine, a protective structural member, and a fluid holding member. The impact protection device is designed to protect a user from an impact to the protective structural member by dissipating a portion of the kinetic energy of the impact. Machine operation translates into a controlled movement between elements of the impact protection device that deform the fluid holding member, thereby displacing a fluid. This controlled movement also dictates a throttling profile that regulates the amount of damping; thereby managing the portion of kinetic energy dissipated. The machine can be a mechanical assembly incorporating levers, cams and or computerized controllers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective garment, such as a protective headband, such as a protective headband that may reduce the risk of head injuries for football (soccer) players by reducing the impact of blows, falls as well as being hit by and heading to the ball.