Abstract: An in-line spraying system via ultrasound, which can be used in the dispensing of agrochemical agents for post-harvest fruit, which has a spray chamber formed by a closed tank containing the liquid to be sprayed, an agitator, two ultrasound transducers and a fan; a chamber for applying the mist to the fruit, formed by a closed chamber disposed on the processing line, which has gates with slats for allowing the fruit in and out, a cylindrical applicator for the agrochemical, which is connected to the spray chamber via a duct; and a chamber for recovering the mist, formed by a closed tank coupled to the application chamber, below the Processing line, which is connected to the spray chamber via a duct, and wherein the recovered mist is moved by the fan. A process for operating the system is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are provided to facilitate adaptive control for food preparation. First input may be received from a first set of sensors, consequent to detecting a presence of a load on a portion of a heating device. A location of the load with respect to the heating device may be determined. Second input may be received from a second set of sensors, consequent to detecting temperature corresponding to the load. Third input received from a set of devices may be processed, and an adjustment may be determined based on the temperature and the third input. The heating device and/or devices proximate to the heating device may be caused to activate, deactivate, and/or change a setting in accordance with the adjustment.

Abstract: A system for processing a material comprises a reactor having an inlet for receiving a flow of the material and an outlet for releasing processed material from the reactor; an acoustic transducer for producing soundwaves propagating within the reactor and through the material; and one or more strings, placed under tension within the reactor and selected to resonantly vibrate at a predetermined frequency, responsively to the soundwave.

Abstract: The apparatuses described herein relate to preparation of a meat product. Apparatuses, systems comprising the apparatuses, and methods of making and use the systems and apparatuses are described herein. These are useful for controlling one or more of growth on and separation of a meat product from an enclosed substrate. The apparatuses and systems are configured to receive fluid and grow the meat product and/or separate the meat product from the substrate in a scalable manner.

Abstract: An instant or prepared sauce or dry mix seasoning comprising a soluble flour and at least one additional ingredient, wherein the soluble flour has a dextrose equivalent value ranging from 5 to 18, a solubility greater than 50% at 5% solids, and a viscosity between 0.001 and 1.0 Pa*s at temperatures ranging from 20-50 C at 10% solids.

Abstract: An acetic acid-containing seasoning liquid includes acetic acid; at least one free amino acid selected from nine kinds of free amino acid groups consisting of valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, histidine, lysine, and arginine; and a free amino acid other than the free amino acid groups. The acetic acid is contained in an amount of 0.1% by mass or more. A total content mass ratio of the nine kinds of free amino acid groups to total free amino acids is in a range of 0.20 to 0.70. A content mass ratio of the total free amino acids to the acetic acid is in a range of 0.01 to 0.30.

Abstract: Mouth-coating feel enhancers containing a heated substance of the following (A) and/or a heated substance of the following (B), or at least one compound selected from compound group (C) described in the present specification: (A) (A1) a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the present specification, and (A2) at least one selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aldehyde having 3 to 14 carbon atoms, an aromatic aldehyde having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, an aliphatic alcohol having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and a substance that produces at least one of these compounds by heating (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ?-caryophyllene and a ?-caryophyllene analogous compound are effective as mouth-coating feel enhancers and coffee-roasting sensation enhancers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cannabinoid-containing product for human consumption having an improved taste profile and to methods of manufacturing same. The present disclosure also relates to a process for making a cannabinoid-containing product for human consumption, comprising the following steps extraction of a cannabinoid and waxes from cannabis plant material with carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions to obtain an extract containing the cannabinoid and waxes, adding an emulsifier to the extract containing the cannabinoid and waxes to make a cannabinoid-containing emulsion for human consumption.

Abstract: Provided herein are shelf-stable protein food ingredients, food products comprising the shelf-stable protein food ingredients, methods of their production, and methods of their use. The shelf-stable protein food ingredients comprise cultured fungal biomass and a limited amount of water. Advantageously, the shelf-stable protein food ingredients can be stored, transported, and delivered within the food supply.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flavonoid delivery system comprising a co-precipitate of a hydrophobic flavonoid and a protein. The flavonoid delivery system comprises a high ratio of flavonoid to protein, allowing food products to be fortified with relatively large amounts of flavonoid without compromising the sensory properties of the food product.

Abstract: Heat-treated, shelf-stable liquid nutritional compositions comprising whey protein and non-whey protein, and methods of producing and using these compositions. The compositions have a pH of from about 6.0 to about 8.0, a total protein content of at least about 6 g per 100 mL of the composition. The whey protein comprises or is provided by an ingredient that comprises heat-denaturable protein of which at least about 55% is present in a denatured state, and the non-whey protein comprises or consists of casein, or one or more non-dairy proteins, or casein and one or more non-dairy proteins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a food product comprising a pure fungi biomass, the pure fungi biomass comprising fungi of a species belonging to the genus Rhizopus, wherein the dry weight of the food product comprises within the range of from 10% to 100% of dry weight of the fungi biomass the fungi biomass comprising fungi biomass fibers, wherein 50% or more, such as 70% or more, or 80% or more of the fungi biomass fibers are aligned substantially in planes extending in a first direction. The present disclosure also relates to a method for producing the food product and use of a pure fungi biomass for preparing a food product.

Abstract: A structural strengthening agent for food products, which agent moderates both cold stimuli and persistence of sweetness and oiliness in the mouth during eating of food products such as cold desserts is provided. The structural strengthening agent for food products includes a water-insoluble long-chain cellulose having a diameter of 3.5 ?m or less and an aspect ratio of 2.0 or more, and a water-insoluble short-chain cellulose having a diameter of 5.0 ?m or more and having an aspect ratio of 32.5 or less. The water-insoluble long-chain cellulose and the water-insoluble short-chain cellulose are contained in a mass ratio of 40:60 to 4:96.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nutritional composition, for example a synthetic nutritional composition, for use in reducing the metabolic stress. This composition is for use in mammals, preferably in humans, more preferably in infants. The nutritional composition comprises one or more medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) derivative or derivatives for use in reducing metabolic stress. Conditions and/or diseases associated to the metabolic disorders and/or imbalances in an infant are selected in the group consisting of neurological, growth and/or gut retarded development or abnormalities, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, hypertriglyceridemia. The infant is born preterm or with low-birthweight (LBW) or who experienced intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR) or small for gestational age (SGA)).

Abstract: A milk food product is provided that when mixed with baby food and given regularly to a baby will reduce the likelihood of the baby developing a food allergy. The milk food product is produced by taking milk and mixing or whipping the milk with other ingredients such as rice, tapioca, wheat, corn, nut flours, soy flour, or bean flour. The resulting batter is then baked in order to produce a cake-like product. The resulting cake is then dried in order to remove substantially all moisture. The dried cake is then ground or milled into a powder.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for performing laser kerfing operations in boreholes. Systems and apparatus for providing a plurality of laser beams in a concentric ring laser beam pattern to create holes in the bottom of a borehole surface in a pattern correspond to the laser beam pattern. The system having mechanical devices to remove laser weakened rock that is associate with the laser created holes, the mechanical devices forming a removal pattern that is the negative of the concentric ring pattern.

Abstract: An aerosolizable formulation comprising (i) water in an amount of at least 50 wt. % based on the aerosolizable formulation; (ii) nicotine; and (iii) one or more acids. A process for forming the aerosolizable formulation, the aerosolizable formulation contained within a container, and aerosolizing the aerosolizable formulation for inhalation by a user with an electronic aerosol provision system.

Abstract: A method of isolating compounds from a tobacco-derived black liquor, including receiving a black liquor from a pulping process of an input material comprising a plant of the Nicotiana species, treating the black liquor with an acid to lower the pH of the black liquor to about 7 or lower in order to produce a precipitate and an acidified black liquor, separating the precipitate and the acidified black liquor, extracting the acidified black liquor with an organic solvent in order to produce an organic layer extract and an aqueous layer extract, and separating the organic layer extract and the aqueous layer extract.

Abstract: A cigarette assembly machine that accepts loose shredded plant material (“SPM”) and cigarette blanks that include a filter and an empty SPM holding portion and produces cigarettes. The machine has an SPM slug forming mechanism, adapted to accept loose SPM and form it into a slug of SPM in the shape of the SPM holding portion and a cigarette blank accepting and holding mechanism, adapted to hold the cigarette blank. Further, a shaft and a two-stroke shaft moving assembly is adapted to push the SPM slug into the holding portion. Finally, the shaft includes a solid distal push tip, an intermediate brush, and a proximal shaft, whereby as the shaft is moved through its strokes, the intermediate brush scrubs the SPM slug forming mechanism.

Abstract: A smoking product using splined leaves, such as cannabis/hemp leaves, orientated and configured to achieves a unique cylindrical/tubular structure wherein the splines (e.g., the veins of a leaf structure) are arranged to achieve a burning chamber that creates a non-laminar airflow resulting in an enhanced burning environment.

Abstract: A mouth tip for a device used for smoking comprises a tubular structure comprising a first end and a second end, and an abutment disposed on an interior surface of the tubular structure, the abutment defining an orifice concentric to the abutment, wherein the abutment and the orifice are substantially coaxial to the tubular structure. In an embodiment, the mouth tip comprises a protuberance on the interior surface of the tubular structure.

Abstract: A social smoking device allowing shared smoking without a shared mouthpiece, having a hollow crown piece having a tip side and smoking material side, with a at least one of a magnetic and metal crown coupler attached to the tip side; and a hollow tip piece having a mouth side and a crown side, with at least one of a metal and magnetic tip coupler attached to the crown side, wherein the crown and tip pieces are configured to removably join together via contact of the respective couplers to form a single hollow piece, the tip piece's mouth side is configured for contact with a user's mouth and the crown piece's smoking material side is configured for fitment of smoking material.

Abstract: A smoking apparatus with an access port opening which facilitates easy cleaning is disclosed. This system includes a smoking apparatus that may be in the form of a smoking pipe, a smoking bong, a smoking dab rig, or a smoking bubbler. It further includes a bowl for storing smokable substances and a removable mouth insert/mouth ring for facilitating a shareable experience of the device. The invention also comprises a silicone seal for covering the access opening and maintaining suction when smoking. The disclosed invention is aimed at allowing easy removal of tar/residue buildup from the smoking apparatus.

Abstract: A portable smoking storage case for storing and using a substance for recreational or medical use is disclosed. The case comprises a body and a lid attached to a side of the body. Located within the body are a built-in rechargeable battery to power a built-in lighter that is connected to a control unit activating the lighter, a compartment for storing tools needed to use the substance, a removable container having a sealable stopper for storing the substance, and a built-in safety mechanism that is connected to a trigger switch on the control unit to prevent accidental activation of the lighter when the lid closes. The trigger switch is activated through a contact communication with the lid when the lid opens, which in turn disables the built-in safety mechanism.

Abstract: A container configured to hold one or more units of a product is provided. The container may comprise a lid and a base. The lid and/or the base may be constructed from a pulp derived from a plant material. For example, the pulp derived from the plant material may be a wood pulp material. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a mouthpiece portion of an electronic cigarette are provided. The mouthpiece portion has a liquid store, an atomizer-receiving portion, a vapour outlet and a vapour flow tube. The liquid store has a liquid opening in a bottom portion thereof; the mouthpiece portion has an axially moveable closing member which is movable between an open position and a closed position. The axially moveable closing member is biased towards the closed position to seal the liquid opening. The closing member is urged towards the open position when an atomizer is present in the atomizer receiving portion.

Abstract: A flavor generating segment includes a first flavor generating member and a second flavor generating member, wherein: at least either of the first and the second flavor generating members includes a plurality of stacked flavor generating sheets and has, between at least a pair of the neighboring flavor generating sheets, a non-contact part in which the flavor generating sheets do not come into contact with each other; and principal surfaces of the flavor generating sheets face the other flavor generating member, as well as a flavor generating article and a flavor inhalation system equipped therewith. The flavor generating segment gives a good smoking flavor.

Abstract: An aerosol source member for use with an inductive heating aerosol delivery device, a method of manufacturing an aerosol source member for use with an inductive heating aerosol delivery device, and an aerosol delivery device are provided. The aerosol source member comprises a substrate portion comprising at least one substrate material and at least one resonant receiver comprising at least one susceptor material. At least a portion of the resonant receiver is configured to be positioned within a control body of the aerosol delivery device, the control body comprising at least one resonant transmitter, the susceptor material is configured to be inductively heated by the at least one resonant transmitter, and the substrate portion is formed using additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A vaporization apparatus configured to support a vaporization rig and a heating element, comprises a body including an interior cavity and a top surface. The interior cavity supports the heating element. The top surface defines a first receptacle sized to support a first portion of the vaporization rig and a second receptacle sized to support a second portion of the vaporization rig. The first receptacle is fluidly coupled to the second receptacle, and the interior cavity and the second receptacle are positioned to align a heatable portion of the vaporization rig with a heat generating portion of the heating element.

Abstract: A liquid refill system includes a liquid reservoir portion of an electronic cigarette and a refilling bottle. The refillable reservoir portion has a refillable liquid store, an axially moveable valve closing member and a first biasing member. The refillable liquid store has an opening in a bottom portion and the axially moveable valve closing member is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The first biasing member is configured to bias the axially moveable valve closing member towards the closed position to seal the liquid opening. The axially moveable valve closing member is moved into the open position when the refillable reservoir portion is engaged with the refilling bottle. The refilling bottle has a liquid tank 92 and a liquid transfer arrangement configured to transfer liquid from the liquid tank to the refillable liquid store in the in the electronic cigarette.

Abstract: A cartridge and an electronic cigarette are provided. The cartridge includes an atomizer including a supporting base and an atomizing head installed in the supporting base; a liquid storage container installed on the supporting base, a liquid storage chamber being defined between the liquid storage container and the supporting base; a liquid pump configured for pumping e-liquid in the liquid storage chamber to the atomizing head; a constant pressure member installed in the supporting base and only allowing external air to flow into the liquid storage chamber in one direction. Through the arrangement of the constant pressure member, the air in the liquid storage chamber can be quickly replenished, so that the air pressure in the liquid storage chamber is balanced, and the piezoelectric pump can pump the e-liquid more smoothly.

Abstract: A vaporizer system may include a vaporizer device and a vaporizer accessory configured to couple to the vaporizer device. The vaporizer accessory may include a sensor configured to continuously and passively monitor a biomarker of the user. The biomarker includes a concentration of carbon monoxide in the user's blood. Related systems and methods are also described.

Abstract: There can be provided an electronic nicotine delivery “END” device comprising: a wireless local area network “WLAN” or wireless telecommunications connectivity interface configured to establish a wireless data connection to a wireless local area network access point to provide data connectivity from the END device to a remote management service, and a charging connector configured to receive power input for recharging a power source of the END device. The END device also comprises circuitry configured to selectively activate the connectivity interface in response to expected or ongoing receipt of power via the charging connector.

Abstract: A vape tool comprises a coiling rod 114, and a coiling tool 94 for engaging with and rotating around the coiling rod 114, the coiling tool 94 having a housing 96 with a substantially conical inner wall, a collet 106 disposed inside the housing 96 and arranged to bear against the inner wall, an internal diameter of the collet 106 being determined by the longitudinal position of the collet within the housing and a control means 112 for controlling the longitudinal position of the collet 106 within the housing 96. The tool 94 forms part of a vape tool kit (10, FIG. 1) including a four part housing for housing a tool barrel (22, FIG. 1), a spool (44, FIG. 1) and a sealable container.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a capsule for smoking articles. The capsule includes: a longitudinal development axis, a side wall having a predetermined dimension, a lower end edge and an upper end edge, a bottom, an opening to allow the introduction of a product, and a closing element arranged to close the opening. The method includes the steps of: a) providing the side wall of the capsule; b) filling the capsule with a product; c) determining an amount of product to be introduced into the capsule before step b); and d) arranging the bottom and/or the closing element at a definite distance from the lower end edge and/or the upper end edge based on the quantity of product determined in step c).

Abstract: A power supply unit is for an inhalation device and is controlled so as to flexibly respond to the detection of a temperature anomaly in the controller. A power supply unit is provided to an inhalation device and includes; a battery; a controller that controls the charging operation of the battery as well as the discharging operation f the battery when the source of an inhalation component is vaporized or atomized; and a temperature measurer that measures the temperature of the controller. The controller causes the temperature measurer to measure the temperature of the controller in a first cycle during the charging operation and in a second cycle during the discharging operation, and assesses the temperature state of the power supply unit in accordance with the measurement results.

Abstract: A medical undergarment, including: a one-piece body comprising: a side panel having an attachment end; a front panel having an attachment area; a gusset, the gusset being configured to be positioned between the legs of a patient during use; and a loop located on an exterior surface of the one-piece body, wherein the attachment end of the side panel is configured to be attached to the attachment area of the front panel forming a closure on an anterior portion of the one-piece body. The attachment elements of the attachment end, or the attachment area, or both, are preferably gapped to provide a passage for a medical tube.

Abstract: The new bib design is a system in which the bib does not fasten around the child's neck to reduce the likelihood of injury. The collar flaps now stop along the shoulder region and will be referred to as shoulder flaps. The shoulder flaps on the bib now have two loop fastener strips (one on each side) placed vertically underneath the shoulder flap. The bib then attaches to a garment that has two hook strips (one on each side) placed horizontally along the shoulder region. There is also an attachment along the chest area of the bib in which the loop fastener is positioned horizontally on the reverse side of the bib in the center, approximately an inch from bottom of chest flap. The bib design system can pair with onesies, any shirt, dresses and outer apparel. This system is made to be fashionable and color coordinated.

Abstract: Implementations of a waist trimmer with cut-out are provided. In some implementations, the waist trimmer with cut-out comprises an inner surface and an opposite outer surface extending lengthwise between a first side and a second side and widthwise between an upper side and a lower side. In some implementations, the waist trimmer with cut-out comprises a curved cutout portion extending from the lower side into the surfaces and a reinforcing attachment tab. In some implementations, a method of using the waist trimmer with cut-out comprises positioning the cutout portion at the back of the wearer's midsection, wrapping the waist trimmer with cut-out from the first side and the second side around the rest of the midsection including over the abdomen, and securing the waist trimmer with cut-out together around the midsection by the attachment portions of the waist trimmer with cut-out including the reinforcing attachment tab.

Abstract: Garment with a hood providing a wearer with hood embedded peripheral viewing capability and without compromising a wearer's protection from the elements is presented. Provides hood wearer protection from image recording surveillance state by offering a hoodie with peripheral viewing without exposing a wearer's face, without complicated side flaps, snaps or accessory caps, visors and/or bills.

Abstract: A heating and cooling device is disclosed comprising at least one integral low voltage heating and cooling source and an efficient flexible heat distribution means having a thermal conductivity of from 375 to 4000 W/mK for distributing the heat and cool across a surface. Further aspects include thermal interface compounds to provide full thermal contact as well as the use of a phase change material to provide a long lasting heating and/or cooling effect without the use of external electrical input. Preferred applications include automotive and furniture seating heating and cooling, along with outdoor garments having distributed heating and cooling effects.

Abstract: This invention refers to a costume apparatus for enabling a user to perform or engage in role-play activities. The costume apparatus may be worn on a user's body, and comprises a character head suitable for covering a head of an individual or user (e.g., having a chicken head appearance); a body pod (e.g., having a chicken skin and chicken body appearance and, optionally, a tail portion); a glove (which can also be a portion of a bodysuit suitable for covering an arm of an individual or user (e.g., having a chicken wing skin appearance); a leg covering (such as leggings or a bodysuit) suitable for covering legs of an individual or user (e.g., having a chicken leg appearance, optionally comprising fishnet stockings or the appearance of fishnet stockings); a removable body pod cover (e.g., having a chicken feather appearance, such as manufactured from artificial fur material); or a glove cover (e.g., having a feathered chicken wing appearance, such as manufactured from an artificial fur material).

Abstract: The invention concerns a disposable individual overall (1) for protection against radioactive particles, comprising a zip closure (FG1) from top to bottom and on the front in the trunk portion (3). The invention is characterized in that at least one other closure (FG2) extends from top to bottom in at least one of the legs (31, 32) of the trouser part (3) and comprises two strips (BA31, BA32) capable of being connected along another prescribed meshing line (LE3), at least one junction point (S) connecting two of the strips (BA31, BA32) beyond the other line (LE3) being present between the closure (FG1) and the other closure (FG3) in the closed state, a breaking member (CU) being provided on at least one of the closures (FG1, FG3) in order to allow breaking of the junction point (S) by pulling on the breaking member (CU).

Abstract: One-piece personal wear and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The one-piece personal wear includes a first fabric layer with a first contour and a second fabric layer with a second contour. One or more joint areas are arranged at the predetermined edges of the first contour and the second contour. An intermediate fabric layer is locally provided to intertwine with portions of the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer within the joint area range to form a three-layer fabric structure. The three-layer fabric structure is formed before the first fabric and second layers are tailored out along the first contour and the second contour.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for face mask with replaceable filter cartridges and components. A face mask includes a mask component, a replaceable filter component, and a closure component. The replaceable filter component is bonded to and as between the closure component and the mask component when the closure component is attached to the mask component.

Abstract: The multifunctional facemask is intended to improve on conventional facemask devices through an innovative facemask design that is designed to provide a convenient means of carrying while incorporating other problem-solving features. In other words, the device is designed to be rolled up, folded, or carried in a compact form, so as to be worn on the user's wrist as a fancy handkerchief or snap bracelet, when not being used as a facemask. To accomplish this, the device preferably uses buttons to secure the mask device to the wrist. More specifically, the device includes a flexible mask member and a face attachment member. The device further includes one or more fastening elements that can engage with the face attachment member, so as to enable the user to carry the facemask on the user's wrist or elbow. Thus, the multifunctional facemask is a user-friendly face mask device with improved functionality.

Abstract: An adhesively attached eye mask includes a transparent or semi-transparent plastic eyepiece for positioning over a user's eyes and an integral elongated transparent plastic temple or tab extending rearward from each side edge of the eyepiece for contacting the sides of a user's face. A peripheral edge of the eyepiece can include an adhesive. A face mask can be connected to a lower edge of the eye mask for covering the user's nose and mouth. A peripheral edge of the face mask can include an adhesive. A flexible loop or band can be positioned at each side of the face mask.

Abstract: An adjustable hospital gown is designed to cover the bodies of users of varying shape and size. The gown has a torso-covering garment, a pair of backflaps, and an adjustable fastener. The torso-covering garment is used to cover the front side of the user's body. The pair of backflaps are connected along backflap seams that are positioned on opposite sides of the torso-covering garment. As a result, the pair of backflaps can be transitioned between an opened and a closed configuration. The adjustable fastener is connected in between one of the backflaps and the torso-covering garment such that the backflap can be repositioned to cinch the gown around the body of the user. By connecting the adjustable fastener to various anchor points, the size of the gown can be modified to accommodate user's of varying shape.

Abstract: A wearable thermoregulation device, system, and method. A thermoelectric device is configured to controllably heat and cool a control surface. A power source is configured to provide power to operate the thermoelectric device. A wireless communications and control module is configured to wirelessly send and receive signals, and to control the thermoelectric device. A carrier structure carries the thermoelectric device, the power source, and the wireless communications and control module, and is configured to be removably carried on the body of a user such that the heated and cooled control surface is in direct contact with the user's skin.

Abstract: Provided is a travel head support garment comprising a torso covering configured to cover at least a portion of a wearer's torso, in use, and having a head engager configured to selectively engage a wearer's head. Further included are at least one strap connected to the head engager and running down the wearer's torso, and a seating pad fastened with the strap and deployable between a storage position, in which the seating pad is stored within the torso covering, and a deployed position, in which the seating pad extends below the wearer's torso so that a wearer is able to sit on the seating pad so that the weight of the wearer on the seating pad supports the wearer's head via the strap 22, against gravity to alleviate loading of at least one muscle in the wearer's neck to unobtrusively support the wearer's head without conscious effort by the wearer.