Abstract: A fishing reel includes a support member, a supported member, and a seal member. The support member includes a support hole. The supported member includes a supported portion that is disposed inside the support hole, and an inclined portion that is disposed outside the support hole and is formed so that an outer diameter decreases toward the support hole. The seal member is elastically deformable. The seal member is disposed in contact with an end face around the support hole and an outer peripheral surface of the inclined portion.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus (1) includes a recording head section (4), a spray section (10), and a controller (9). The recording head section (4) forms an image on a paper sheet (S). The spray section (10) sprays a drug toward the paper sheet (S) to form a drug region (R) on the paper sheet (S). The controller (9) controls the spray section (10). The controller (9) controls the spray section (10) such that at least a part of the image formed on the paper sheet (S) and at least a part of the drug region (R) overlap each other.

Abstract: An insect monitoring device and method of monitoring insects having a body with a slide out tray assembly. The tray assembly has a replaceable sheet assembly with an exposed adhesive surface. The tray assembly has an aperture through which insects may pass to encounter the adhesive surface. Spaced from the adhesive surface is a heating element to warm the interior of the monitoring device. A sheet assembly has a reflective side to reflect heat back onto the adhesive surface and an insulating side to increase efficiency. A sensor array images the adhesive surface and transmits images to a remote computer. Other sensors may also be present on the sensor array.

Abstract: Provided are a vitrification stabilizer for animal cell cryopreservation fluid, and an animal cell cryopreservation fluid that exhibits superior vitrification capacity due to containing said vitrification stabilizer for animal cell cryopreservation fluid. The vitrification stabilizer for animal cell cryopreservation fluid contains an amphoteric polymer compound selected from the group consisting of: (a) an amphoteric polymer compound obtained by reacting ?-poly-L-lysine with butyl succinic acid anhydride and performing carboxylation; (b) an amphoteric polymer compound obtained by reacting ?-poly-L-lysine with butyl succinic acid anhydride and succinic acid anhydride, and performing carboxylation; and (c) an amphoteric polymer compound obtained by reacting ?-poly-L-lysine with a compound represented by formula (I) and performing carboxylation.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for application to plants and seeds comprising dried Chlorella cells are disclosed. Methods of preparing and applying compositions of dried Chlorella cells to plants and seeds to enhance at least one characteristic of a plant are disclosed.

Abstract: Granular compositions comprising at least one herbicide that inhibits microtubule assembly, at least one herbicide that inhibits cell wall synthesis, and a surfactant, and methods for making and using such compositions, are generally described.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous capsule suspension concentrates based on 2-[(2,4 -dichlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4?-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone, to the production thereof and to mixtures thereof with suspension concentrates, and to the use thereof as an agrochemical formulation.

Abstract: A method of controlling anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum on tropical fruits, tropical fruit plants or cultivars or plant parts or locus thereof is described. The method comprises the steps of contacting the tropical fruit plant or cultivar in need of treatment with an agrochemical composition comprising an effective amount of a guanidine or a salt and/or solvate thereof. The contacting step may be repeated one or more times at a fixed interval. The guanidine may be dodine, iminoctadine trialbesilate, iminoctadine triacetate, guazatine, salts and/or solvates of any of the foregoing and combinations of one or more of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of silthiofam for the treatment of soybean rust and agricultural compositions thereof. The invention further relates to a method of controlling, preventing and/or treating of phytopathogenic fungi causing soybean rust.

Abstract: A separation agent for avoiding and/or destroying microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon is provided wherein an interface between a phase of a liquid hydrocarbon and a phase of water can be reduced. The agent has a density which is higher than the density of a liquid hydrocarbon and lower than the density of water. By using the agent, simple, economical, efficient and long-lasting avoidance and/or destruction of microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon is ensured. The avoidance and/or destruction includes inhibition of the increase in the microorganisms already present in the store and/or the killing thereof and a high quality of the respective liquid hydrocarbon is ensured. A method for avoiding and/or destroying microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon, and a store for a liquid hydrocarbon which is suitable for the avoidance and/or destruction of microbial growth are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foodstuff, and a method and system of making the same, comprises a biscuit having a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. The biscuit includes first indicia on the top surface that has a plurality of projections that extend from the top surface. The biscuit also includes second indicia on the bottom surface that has an imprint recessed from the bottom surface.

Abstract: A meat quality and yield improvement process comprises hanging the hind leg(s) of a carcass and applying an additional pulling force of from 50 to 500 kgf to the leg and back muscles of the carcass. The additional force stretches the muscle filaments of the leg and back muscles and is maintained until rigor is complete. The hind leg(s) of the carcass may be hung at an angle of 90 to 170 degrees to the vertical.

Abstract: An automatic removal method of a shrimp line completes the automatic removal of the shrimp line based on a recognition system, a control system, a feed system, a detection device, a loading device and an auxiliary device. Firstly, by adopting a method of photographic contrast, in a moving process of a shrimp to be treated on a device, a photographing mechanism can take candid photographs according to a preset feature picture, and then controls the track of a tool to remove a shrimp line to complete the purpose of automatically removing the shrimp line. The method has small manual operation, high automation, safe operation, high integration degree of the device, portability, and good removal efficiency of the shrimp line, and is suitable for family meals and table food in restaurants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a fermented food, comprising: a fermentation step of fermenting a raw material milk-containing milk preparation solution added with Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Streptococcus thermophilus carrying a prtS gene.

Abstract: Described is a method to inhibit browning in aged cheeses and the resulting aged cheese. The method includes the step of adding to a fresh cheese during its manufacture an amount of a reducing agent, wherein the amount of added reducing agent is effective to inhibit methylglyoxal-mediated browning of the cheese as it ages.

Abstract: An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises at least one inclusion included in a matrix which comprises vegetable proteins including at least wheat gluten and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 6 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the step of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, (ii) shaping said dough by at least cutting the dough in dough pieces and agglomerating said dough pieces with at least one inclusion to obtain an agglomerate, and (iii) heating said agglomerate, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A food stuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

Abstract: Device for heating and emulsifying beverages includes a pump (2), an air and water meeting zone (10), a device for producing steam, and a first conduit (5) for steam mixed with air that communicates with a steam wand (6) adapted to be immersed into a beverage (7) to be heated and emulsified. The device for producing steam includes an instant steam generator (4). The meeting zone (10) is positioned before the instant steam generator (4).

Abstract: A beverage product includes a mixture having a dissolved oxygen content of less than 500 parts per billion, the mixture including tea flavor, hops flavor, and water. The beverage product further includes a container holding the mixture, the container being sealed to prevent the introduction of dissolved oxygen, a headspace of the container including inert gas.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.

Abstract: Preservation of newly-extracted roe sacks of sturgeons for subsequent harvesting of roe and caviar production, wherein said preservation employs an oil derived from roe sack membrane normally discarded in conventional caviar production. Such preservation enables roe sacks with retained roe derived from farmed or wild sturgeon to be stored and transported whereby export can be considered. The same oil, or fatty acid-containing fractions thereof, may also find use in dietary compositions, e.g. pet foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavour mixture containing 2E,4Z,7Z- and 2E,4E,7Z-tridecatrienal. This flavour mixture can be produced advantageously from arachidonic acid or oils containing esters thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a food product, at least one ingestible device associated with the food product to communicate information and at least one coating material surrounding the at least one ingestible device is disclosed. The ingestible device is associated with an ingestible medication to be ingested in conjunction with the food product. The coating is configured to release the at least one ingestible device upon the occurrence of an event.

Abstract: A stabilized composition of fat soluble nutrient(s) includes a water soluble polymer and at least one nutraceutically acceptable excipient. The composition can be in the form of significantly amorphous aqueous microparticulate mixtures or as a solid beadlet product. A process for preparation of a stabilized composition includes a fat soluble nutrient solubilized in an organic solvent embedded in an aqueous polymer phase by evaporation, so as to obtain an aqueous microparticulate mixture. This mixture is stable, soluble and can be formulated for end use or can be layered on inert core for example to obtain stable beadlet(s) for use in solid dosage forms. Such stabilized aqueous microparticulate and solid beadlet compositions exhibit good solubility and dispersibility. Stabilized compositions of fat soluble nutrients can be prepared using industrially convenient equipment and can be formulated as per requirement for use in health applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate product comprising at least 10 wt. % of the coated lactate particles having the following characteristics: comprising one or more carrier particles containing at least 80 wt. % of calcium lactate component selected from calcium lactate hydrates, calcium lactate anhydrous and combinations thereof; comprising a coating layer that covers the one or more carrier particles, said coating layer containing at least 60 wt. % of sodium lactate; containing sodium and calcium in a molar ratio of 2.1:1 to 5:1; and a particle size in the range of 120 to 1,200 ?m. The coated lactate particles in the particulate product are very stable, even though the sodium lactate in the coating layer is in direct contact with the surrounding atmosphere. The particulate product can suitably be used in the preparation of foodstuffs and beverages.

Abstract: A cigarette rolling apparatus designed to form a cigarette by rolling a paper around a smoking material is provided. The apparatus includes a base, a ramp coupled to the base, a handle with arms pivotably mounted to the base and having rollers rotatably mounted to the arms, and a belt with first and second ends coupled to the base so that the belt extends along the ramp and around the rollers mounted to the handle. The handle in a load position forms a U-shaped pocket in the belt between the ramp and rollers to receive the smoking material and a portion of the belt on the ramp to receive the paper. Pivotal movement of the handle from the load position toward the front end of the base allows the rollers to apply compression forces on portions of the belt to roll the paper around the smoking material.

Abstract: A smoking article is disclosed herein. The smoking article includes a shell defining an interior space, a consumable substance within the interior space, a heat source effective to increase the temperature of at least a portion of the shell, and a label attached to at least a portion of the shell. The label includes a base film, a cover film, and a temperature dependent material disposed between the base film and the cover film. The temperature dependent material is configured to transition between a first appearance and a second appearance responsive to the increase of the temperature of at least a portion of the shell.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a hollow casing comprising a path for accommodating a cigarette, an opening open to the outside at one end of the path such that the cigarette is inserted into the opening from the outside, a through hole connected to the other end of the path, and a protrusion protruding from the path to contact a portion of an outer surface of the cigarette; and a heater having one side end portion passing through the through hole and arranged inside the path to be inserted into the cigarette accommodated in the path, the heater being configured to heat the cigarette when electricity is applied.

Abstract: There is provided a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge including: a first compartment having a first air inlet and a first air outlet, the first compartment containing a nicotine source including a first carrier material impregnated with between about 1 milligram and about 40 milligrams of nicotine; and a second compartment having a second air inlet and a second air outlet, the second compartment containing a lactic acid source including a second carrier material impregnated with between about 2 milligrams and about 60 milligrams of lactic acid. An aerosol-generating system is also provided, including the cartridge and an aerosol-generating device including a housing defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge; and a heater configured to heat the first compartment and the second compartment of the cartridge.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a tubular filter segment downstream of the heater. The tubular filter segment is operable to selectively filter aerosol particles and vapors from the aerosol.

Abstract: A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.

Abstract: The personal vaporizer having multiple liquid-holding reservoirs generates a consumable substance in a gas phase to simulate the smoking experience. The consumable substance is contained within a cartridge selected from a plurality of cartridges that are contained within the personal vaporizer having multiple liquid-holding reservoirs. Each cartridge contains a different consumable substance. The personal vaporizer having multiple liquid-holding reservoirs allows a user to select the desired consumable substance. The personal vaporizer having multiple liquid-holding reservoirs comprises a plurality of containment prisms, a manifold, a plurality of threaded connections, and the plurality of cartridges. The plurality of containment prisms contain the plurality of cartridges and the mechanisms required to process the consumable substance. The process is selected from the group consisting of evaporating the consumable substance and sublimating the consumable substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and assembly for refilling a reservoir with liquid dispensed from a dispenser, in particular, but not exclusively, to a system and assembly for the substantially leak-free refilling of the reservoir of a smoking-substitute device with a liquid comprising nicotine from a refill dispenser. The assembly is configured to provide a gas communication pathway through the assembly and physically separate from the liquid communication pathway for venting gas from an end of the assembly proximal the first aperture to an exterior of the assembly responsive to the movement of the assembly to the secured and open configuration, the assembly configured to close the gas communication pathway in the unsecured and closed configuration.

Abstract: The aerosol-generating article comprises a housing having an open end. The housing comprises a cavity for holding an aerosol-forming substrate. The article further comprises a piston movable within the housing into the direction of the open end of the housing. The aerosol-generating device comprises a cavity for receiving at least a portion of an aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate. A heating chamber is arranged adjacent the cavity for heating aerosol-forming substrate received from the aerosol-generating article. The cavity and the heating chamber are arranged along a same longitudinal axis such that aerosol-forming substrate is transferrable from the aerosol-generating article into the heating chamber with a linear movement in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a case including an insertion pipe for surrounding and supporting at least a portion of a cigarette and an extraction member that includes a disk for supporting a lower end of the cigarette, the extraction member being slidably installed on the case. The insertion pipe includes a step portion that is concaving away from an external surface to form an internal surface of the insertion pipe to allow mounting of the extraction member on the step portion, and based on the extraction member being removed from the case, the disk is configured to pressurize the lower end of the cigarette so that the cigarette is removed from the case.

Abstract: A load and sterilization combination control circuit arranged on a suction device includes a main control unit, a battery management unit, a load output unit, a load detection circuit and an ultraviolet sterilization circuit including an operation switch and an enabled switch connected with the operation switch in series and the main control unit. The load detection unit and the enabled switch are conducted to externally output. When a load of the suction device applied on the load output unit is detected by the main control unit via the load, detection circuit, the operation switch is configured to perform on-off control on the entire ultraviolet sterilization circuit after the enabled switch is turned on. The present disclosure can avoid waste electricity due to misoperation by performing a linkage control thereof and the ultraviolet sterilization circuit can work normally only after by connecting with the load and closing the operation switch.

Abstract: A post-operative breast support system is provided for use following augmentation mammoplasty to prevent or correct implant migration. The support system includes a pair of straps which extend over the patient's shoulders, then cross one another at the patient's chest, then extend under opposite left and right breasts, then around the patient's back in opposite directions, and then forwardly around the torso to the front of the patient, wherein the ends of the straps are fastened or buckled. The straps have a width which prevents twisting. The fastener is adjustable, such that the tension and position of the straps can be quickly and easily set by the patient.

Abstract: A personal protection system (30,178,290) including a helmet (32,180) to which a garment (102,236) is mounted. The helmet (32,180) includes an electrically powered assembly such as a fan (92,266,268,272). At least one button (120,134,262,264) for regulating operation of the electrically powered assembly (92,266,268,272) is mounted to the face shield (110,240) of the garment (102,236). The helmet (32,180) includes a detector (85) that is connected to and monitors the state of the button (120,134,262,264). When the button (120,134,262,264) is depressed, the detector (85) sends a signal to a controller (88) that regulates the actuation of the electrically powered assembly. The controller (88) then sets the operating state of the assembly (92,266,268,272) so that the assembly (92,266,268,272) operates in the state desired by the individual wearing the personal protection system (30,178,290) based on the depression of the control button (120,134,262,264).

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a face shield capable of sliding onto a brim of a head covering. The face shield may have coatings providing anti-microbial protection, UV protection, fire protection, or combinations thereof. The face shield may be pre-designed for a specific head covering, or may be adaptable to take the correct shape upon mounting to the head covering. The face shield may also include a snap-on strip that is releasably connectable to a substantially transparent sheet of material forming the face shield and the snap-on strip may be configured to impart a shape to the substantially transparent sheet of material when connected thereto.

Abstract: An ambidextrous or hand-specific glove including a wrist region, a palm region, and a digit region. The glove may be fabricated of nitrile rubber that is free of or essentially free of zinc, sulfur and accelerators to reduce allergic reactions in populations required to frequently wear protective gloves. A band region that partially or fully encircles a user's finger knuckles may be provided for easier finger bending. Texturing may be provided on glove surfaces that are used to grip articles. The fingertip regions on the front surface of the index and middle finger regions may be un-textured or smooth to enable a user to take a patient's pulse. These fingertip regions may be of reduced or smaller diameter and circumference so as to pull the glove material tightly around the tips of the user's finger and thereby applying pressure thereto so that even a faint pulse in a patient may be detected.

Abstract: An academic hat tassel securing system includes a mortarboard including a cap and a board attached to and positioned on top of the cap. The board has a planar top side and a perimeter edge having a square shape. The perimeter edge includes a front left edge, a right left edge, a rear left edge and a rear right edge. A tether has a first end coupled to the board and a second end coupled to a tassel such that the tether extends over the perimeter edge of the board. A securing members is removably attached to the board and the tether is releasably securable to the securing member such that the tether is retained in place relative to the board.

Abstract: A helmet comprises an outer shell, an impact absorbing liner inside the outer shell to receive loads from the outer shell and an inner liner disposed inside the impact absorbing liner, with the inner liner configured to slide relative to the impact absorbing liner. The inner liner defines a number of apertures and a deflector inside each aperture. Each deflector comprises: a body that is connectable to the impact absorbing liner; a peripheral border that is connectable to the aperture in which it is received; and a number of deformable spokes extending between the body and the border.

Abstract: A detachable, retrofitting light accessory for both magnetic and adhesive attachment to a high-heeled shoe having an open archway with a ferrous metal shank, having a light-emitting diode (LED) light assembly, a magnet affixed to the LED light assembly and configured to magnetically engage the ferrous metal shank in the open archway of the shoe, and to magnetically attach the light accessory to the shoe, and a double-sided adhesive strip configured for placement between the magnet and an outer surface in the open archway to also adhesively attach the light accessory to the shoe, to prevent the light accessory from slipping relative to the shoe during use.

Abstract: A midsole for sports shoes having a front isolation cavity, a side cavity, and a rear isolation cavity partially separating the recessed arch portion of the midsole from the rest of the midsole.

Abstract: A sole structure can include provisions for improving the cushioning characteristics and stability of an article of footwear. The sole structure may include multiple layers with specialized structural properties designed to integrate regions of stiffness with cushioning layers. In some cases, the sole structure can include at least two independent stability layers that differ in stiffness.

Abstract: A sole board for an article of footwear includes a plate that has a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The sole board includes a channel disposed in a top surface of the plate in the forefoot region. The channel extends from a lateral edge of the plate to a medial edge of the plate. A characteristic of the channel at the lateral and medial edges of the plate is different than the characteristic of the channel at a middle of the channel.

Abstract: A shoe capable of adjusting heel height includes a front bracket, a rear bracket, a telescopic linkage rack, a telescopic support member, a linking member and a locking mechanism. The rear bracket is rotatably connected to the front bracket. The telescopic linkage rack is pivotally connected to the rear bracket, and can be telescoped with the movement of the rear bracket. The telescopic support member is fixedly connected to the telescopic linkage rack, and can be simultaneously telescoped in the same direction and in the same proportion with the telescoping degree of the telescopic linkage rack. The linked member is pivotally connected to the front bracket and the telescopic support member, and arranged spaced to the rear bracket, and the linked member is spaced to the rear bracket. The locking mechanism can removably fix the telescopic support member for limiting the telescopic support member.

Abstract: Described are shoe uppers for a sports shoe with a first layer with a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first yarn section with a first diameter, wherein the first yarn section is arranged on the first surface of the first layer, and a second yarn section with a second diameter, wherein the second yarn section is arranged on the first surface of the first layer. The first yarn section and the second yarn section have at least one parallel portion in which the first yarn section is substantially parallel to the second yarn section, and wherein a distance between the first yarn section and the second yarn section is smaller than a larger value of the first diameter and the second diameter.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a textile component. The textile component of the upper includes a textile element and a tensile element. The tensile element defines a first segment disposed on a first side of the upper. The first segment of the tensile element is configured to attach the securement device to the textile element on the first side of the upper. The tensile element further includes a second segment that is disposed proximate the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The second segment is fixed relative to the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The tensile element further includes an intermediate segment that extends continuously from the first segment, across the heel region, to the second segment.

Abstract: An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The article of footwear includes an upper and a harness. The upper has a midfoot region, a forefoot region, a medial side, a lateral side, and an opening configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The harness extends between the midfoot region and the forefoot region, and includes a panel, a cable, and a tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism tensions the cable against the panel to apply a compressive force to the foot of a wearer to secure the foot of the wearer in the upper. Consequently, the internal harness prevents the foot of a wearer from shifting or translating in the upper, such as during athletic activity like cutting.