Abstract: Product such as food is chilled or frozen in apparatus in which a chilling zone holds a pool of cryogen vapor, and a belt that carries the product through the apparatus passes through a region in the apparatus that is lower than the upper surface of the pool of cryogen vapor.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of a sweetening composition comprising (i) a mycelia of an ascomycete or an aqueous extract thereof or (ii) an aqueous extract of a fruiting body of an ascomycete, to provide improved flavor to a product for oral administration, as well as to a sweetening composition comprising (i) a mycelia of an ascomycete or an aqueous extract thereof or (ii) an aqueous extract of a fruiting body of an ascomycete as well as to compositions comprising combinations of sweetening compositions and a product for oral administration.

Abstract: A sweetness modifying composition comprising a high-intensity sweetener and a low-potency sweetener and a sweetened composition comprising said sweetness modifying composition and at least one other sweetener; the uses of said sweetened compositions and sweetness modifying compositions; methods of making said sweetened compositions and sweetness modifying compositions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an edible composition comprising water and/or at least one edible oil and a surface-reacted calcium carbonate having a volume median particle size d50 from 0.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and products involve preparations of edible food products having a cannabinoid, such as cannabidiol (“CBD”), or another variant, alone or in combination, in accurate, predetermined dosages of the cannabinoid, in which a cannabinoid dosing module is adapted to administer predetermined amounts of the cannabinoid to pre-final food products for incorporation of the cannabinoid into the pre-final food products to create final food products having the accurate, predetermined cannabinoid dosages, and in which a food product handling module is adapted to handle and/or hold the food products during cannabinoid incorporation, wherein cannabinoid incorporation may include desiccating a solvent of a solvent-based cannabinoid additive solution having the predetermined amount of cannabinoid, resulting in the final food product having the accurate, predetermined cannabinoid dosage.

Abstract: A food composition and pharmaceutical composition with strains of lactic acid bacteria for reducing blood uric acid concentration are provided, comprising at least one or two isolated lactic acid bacteria strains selected from the following two: TSF331 (Lactobacillus fermentum) and TSR332 (Lactobacillus reuteri).

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions comprising glycopeptides obtained from gastrointestinal sources that have superior microbiota effects. Such compositions are advantageous for food stuff, including infant formulations.

Abstract: A cheese curd log, including a cheese curd log first end, a cheese curd log second end, and a cheese curd log length, wherein the cheese curd log length extends between the cheese curd log first end and the cheese curd log second end, wherein the cheese curd log is formed into a log via an extrusion process using an extrusion device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for 3-dimensional food product printing can include an extruder providing extruded food product to a print platform. The print platform can move in one or more dimensions to assist coordinated 3-dimensional food product printing. A control system can provide coordinated operation between the extruder and the print platform.

Abstract: A shisha, heat-not-burn, or combustion product casing including an active ingredient, a shisha, heat-not-burn, or a combustion product including a casing with an active ingredient, or a method of making the same are disclose herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol generating component containing a substrate carrying at least one aerosol forming material. The substrate is substantially free of solid tobacco material, and includes about 60% dry weight or more of one or more fillers, based on the total dry weight of the substrate, and at least one binder. The final form of the substrate can be configured to be used in aerosol generating components for aerosol delivery devices. Such devices utilize electrically generated heat or combustible ignition sources to heat the aerosol forming materials, providing an inhalable substance in the form of an aerosol.

Abstract: A shisha, heat-not-burn, or combustion product casing with or without an active ingredient, a shisha, heat-not-burn, or a combustion product including a casing or a method of making the same are disclose herein.

Abstract: A process for preparing coated particles of a plant material includes: (a) combining plant material particles and a protein in a liquid medium, wherein the protein adsorbs onto at least a portion of a surface of the particles to form a first layer; and (b) mixing a polysaccharide including a pectin with the liquid medium, so that the polysaccharide adsorbs onto at least a portion of a surface of the first layer to form a second layer. In addition, a palatable product comprising at least one coated particle prepared by this process is described.

Abstract: A pre-roll cone folding system for use in folding top portions of pre-roll cones, including at least (A) one or more pre-roll cone holders, a given one of the one or more pre-roll cone holders including at least a sloped cavity for supporting a pre-roll cone with a top portion of the pre-roll cone protruding from the sloped cavity; (B) one or more pre-roll cone folders for engaging the one or more pre-roll cone holders, a given pre-roll cone folder of the one or more pre-roll cone folders including at least (1) a receptacle to receive at least a portion of the protruding top portion of the pre-roll cone, and (2) a slot; and (C) a pre-roll cone plunger with a shaft for insertion through the slot of the given pre-roll cone folder and with a shaper for shaping at least the top portion of the pre-roll cone.

Abstract: A smoking article includes a sheet material including a fibrous layer formed of cellulosic fibres and at least 50% by weight of inorganic filler material having a particle size in range of from 0.1 microns and 50 microns, wherein the sheet material has a tensile strength of at least 900 N/m. The fibrous layer includes a binder material, such as an organic binder material. The organic binder material can be a cellulosic binder material. A coating layer may be provided on at least one side of the fibrous layer.

Abstract: A cigarette mouthpiece is described. Embodiments of the cigarette mouthpiece include cigarette mouthpiece made from a strip of flexible material having a varying width. A width of the strip of flexible material can help determine a length of a user engagement portion and a cigarette engagement portion of the cigarette mouthpiece. The cigarette mouthpiece can have a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and a diameter of the cigarette mouthpiece can be adjustable. Typically, an outside diameter of the cigarette engagement portion can be altered to fit into differently sized rolled cigarettes.

Abstract: Pipes, hookahs and bongs have long been used to smoke tobacco and other combustible materials. The combustion chamber or bowl is a feature of all smoking apparatus's and is where the chosen material to be smoked is inserted. The combustion chamber or bowl is a permanent feature which necessitates cleaning the bowl from time to time to remove burned debris and tar. The present invention introduces a disposable combustion chamber or bowl liner which includes means to enhance tar condensation and collection in a disposable member to simplify cleaning of the chosen smoking apparatus after use and a pipe of the preferred embodiment to be used in combination with the disposable liner is also disclosed.

Abstract: Smoking pipe with an active smoke cooling chamber. A smoking pipe with a material bowl used for the burning of smoking materials, multiple chambers that are filled with smoke as the user inhales smoke into pipe using a mouthpiece, a chamber equipped with an thermoelectric heat exchanger, a control unit to regulate temperatures within the heat exchange chamber and a system to receive and provide data to user. The cooling chamber uses thermoelectric heat exchangers to change the temperature within its walls, the lowering of the temperature within the chamber cools the smoke as it passes through. The cooling chamber connects to a mouthpiece through an aft passage, the user inhales smoke which is now at a reduced temperature using a mouthpiece.

Abstract: A method of making a system is described. In the method, a shaft of a poker is positioned into a bore of a body until a first cap connects to a first end of the body. A packer of a packer assembly is positioned within the body adjacent to a second end of the body such that the shaft of the poker is positioned within a tube of the packer assembly.

Abstract: A screen adapter device supports a screen member relative to a smoke inlet tube of a water pipe that has a water container coupled between a drawtube and the smoke inlet tube. The screen adapter device has an adapter plate with a screen aperture supporting the screen member releasably therein. The adapter plate has an outer diameter which is greater than an inner diameter of the smoke inlet tube to be supported spanning across the inlet end of the smoke inlet tube. The device is easily disassembled for ease of cleaning or replacing the screen. Optionally, a resilient support body is joined to the adapter plate assists in securing the adapter plate on the smoke inlet tube.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a cartridge assembly and a pen assembly. The cartridge assembly includes a mouthpiece assembly and a bracket cartridge assembly. The mouthpiece assembly includes a mouthpiece component defining a mouthpiece opening and an outer housing defining a vapor outlet and including a recessed sidewall portion. The pen assembly includes a pen housing and a bracket assembly configured to engage with the bracket cartridge assembly of the cartridge assembly such that a temperature of a coil of a wick assembly of the cartridge assembly may be increased such that a carrier material disposed near the coil may be vaporized by the coil. When the cartridge assembly is engaged with the pen housing, the recessed sidewall portion of the outer housing and an inner surface of the pen housing form a fluid path from the vapor outlet to the mouthpiece opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to child-resistant containers and methods of making same for oral products made or derived from tobacco, incorporate tobacco, or may be tobacco-free and are intended for human consumption.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an apparatus can comprise one or more integrated mesh membranes operable to vibrate based on an integrated structure with a piezoelectric material. The integrated mesh membrane can be implemented in an atomizer, which can be constructed as a monolithic vibrating mesh atomizer. A portable vibrating mesh atomizer can be implemented in a number of applications including, but not limited to, a vaping device or portable liquid medicine delivery system. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to smart devices, apparatuses, and systems for vaporizing cannabinoid-containing substances, cannabis-terpene-containing substances, terpenes, and/or flavourings. These vaporization devices are configured to accept and make use of consumable cartridges containing cannabinoid-containing substances, cannabis-terpene-containing substances, flavourings, or any combinations thereof. According to an aspect, the disclosure relates to an apparatus for vaporizing cannabinoid-containing substances for inhalation. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of interfaces, each interface configured to communicate with cartridge containing a cannabinoid-containing substance suitable for vaporization; and a cartridge controller configured to control the operation of each cartridge individually.

Abstract: A vapor dispensing apparatus includes a housing configured to support a refill therein. The housing has a vent formed therein. The refill includes a bottle having a body defining an interior volume for storing a vaporizable liquid. A wick, configured to draw the vaporizable liquid out of the bottle, includes an inferior portion disposed in the interior volume and a superior portion extending from the inferior portion and terminating outside the bottle adjacent the vent. The wick is an elongated member having a hollow wick core formed in the superior portion to provide a tubular wick section. An electric warmer is supported in the housing and configured to couple with a power supply. The electric warmer includes a heating element received in the hollow wick core for warming the wick above an ambient temperature.

Abstract: A vaporiser for an electronic cigarette has a fluid transfer element and a heater. The fluid transfer element is compressible and configured to transfer a portion of liquid from a liquid store to the heater. The contact surface of the fluid transfer element is configured to move relative to the heater such that when the contact surface of the fluid transfer element is compressed liquid is releasable from the fluid transfer element and adsorbable on the heater.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic inhaler for the generation of a condensation aerosol from a liquid comprising: a reservoir (114) adapted to contain a liquid for aerosolization; a heating element (108) having a pre-defined shape; a wicking element (112) formed from fused beads of an amorphous solid so as to at least partially conform to the shape of the heating element (108), thereby providing a porous structure adapted to transport liquid from the reservoir (114) to the heating element (108) such that the heating element (108) is operable to heat the wicking element (112) thereby vaporising at least a portion of the liquid transported from the reservoir (114) by the wicking element (112); and an airflow path (115) to allow the flow of a condensation aerosol formed by said vaporised liquid. The invention further provides a method for the manufacture of a heater-wick element adapted for use in the electronic inhaler.

Abstract: A vaporizer comprises an absorber, a heating element, and a porous cover layer. The absorber is configured to absorb a material to be vaporized. The heating element is configured to heat and vaporize the material to be vaporized in the absorber, and includes a first electrode portion, a second electrode portion, and an electrically conductive connecting member connected between the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion. The porous cover layer covers at least a portion of the heating element without covering the first and second electrode portions. A ratio of an area of the porous cover layer to an area of the electrically conductive connecting member is defined as a covering ratio, which is at least 50%. A porosity of the porous cover layer ranges from 30% to 75%.

Abstract: An atomization sheet for an electronic cigarette and an atomizer. The atomization sheet includes a sheet-shaped atomization sheet body having a surface in contact connection with a liquid transfer member, and a hole portion defined in the atomization sheet body. The hole portion extends through two opposite surfaces of the atomize sheet body. The sheet-shaped atomization sheet body is in better contact with the liquid transfer member for liquid transfer and atomizing, the contact area between the atomization sheet body and the liquid transfer member is large, thus the atomization area is large. The resistance value of the atomization sheet is adjusted through the arrangement of the hole portion of the atomization sheet, so that the heat distribution of the atomization sheet is uniform, the atomization is uniform, and the user experience of the electronic cigarette is improved. The structure is simple, thus facilitating automatic production and reducing production cost.

Abstract: A vaporizer system has a cartridge section. The cartridge section has a cartridge connector connecting to a resistance heater formed as a coil, a resistance temperature detector, and a cartridge section cryptography chip. A battery section connects to the cartridge section at the cartridge connector. A battery is mounted within the battery section. The battery section further includes a microcontroller unit with a memory. The microcontroller unit is electrically connected to a resistance temperature detector converter. The resistance temperature detector converter is electrically connected to the resistance temperature detector when the battery section is connected to the cartridge section at the cartridge connector. A power board includes a coil power MOSFET.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic smoking article adapted to provide haptic feedback to a user. The smoking article can comprise a housing that includes a haptic feedback component, such as a vibration transducer. The smoking article can be formed of a control body and/or a cartridge, and the haptic feedback component may be present in any one or both of the control body and the cartridge. The haptic feedback component is adapted to generate a waveform that defines a status of the electronic smoking article. The disclosure also provides a method for providing haptic feedback in an electronic smoking article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the vaporization of substances, and a battery-powered wireless charging station for charging the portable electronic vaporizing device.

Abstract: A garment has a yoke attached to the garment body, wherein the yoke is formed from a material having stretch and recovery in at least two directions thereof. The material may be formed from a fusible substrate combined with a particular fabric having stretch properties. The yoke may have an inner piece and an outer piece having substantially the same shape and size as the inner piece, and wherein at least one of the inner piece and the outer piece is formed from a material formed from a fusible substrate combined with a particular fabric having stretch properties. The garment body includes a back and a front, and the yoke includes at least one back portion configured with the back of the garment body, and at least one front portion configured with the front of the garment body.

Abstract: A collar support apparatus for maintaining a soft collar in position includes a collar body having a body first half, a body second half, a body front side, and a body back side. The body first half is hingingly coupled to the body second half along a midline of the collar body. The collar body is configured to fit within a shirt collar. An adhesive strip is coupled to the collar body to secure the collar body to the shirt collar. A plurality of reinforcement strips is coupled within the collar body and is sufficiently flexible to allow the collar body to fold along the midline and maintain a shape with the body first half and the body second half forming a desired angle.

Abstract: A garment includes a front, a back and a crotch area extending between the front and the back. An opening is formed in the crotch area and is covered by an observation panel comprising a semi-transparent material. The garment is configured for wearing over a diaper with a wetness indicator visible through the semi-transparent material.

Abstract: A bra includes an adjustable body strap that has a rear portion with first and second coupling features disposed on a single side thereof, and first and second support straps that are respectively coupled at one end to the rear portion of the body strap. Each of the first and second support straps includes a fastening material, first and second fabric materials, and a flexibly resilient material. The first fabric, the flexibly resilient material, the second fabric, and the fastening material are integrally formed to define a laminated support strap of each of the first and second support straps.

Abstract: A brassiere and garment system includes a garment having a tubular body portion with an upper edge, wherein a rear portion of the upper edge downwardly drapes between first and second sides of the tubular body portion. First and second fasteners each include an anchor portion defining a mounting aperture and a coupling portion defining a receiving aperture disposed above the mounting aperture. The brassiere includes first and second support straps having free ends that are configured to be received through the receiving apertures of the first and second fasteners, respectively, such that the garment is suspended from the adjustable first and second straps of the brassiere in use.

Abstract: In order to create a leg garment, comprising at least one leg part that comprises a knitted region, which is nearly invisible in the worn state, but which conceals small flaws in the skin of the wearer of the leg garment and thus creates a desired appearance of the leg of the wearer of the leg garment, it is proposed that the quotient Qtt of the weighted normal-normal light transmittance TV, nn of the knitted region and the weighted normal-diffuse light transmittance TV, ndiff of the knitted region is at least 4.0.

Abstract: An animal grooming garment that repels hair-dust-dirt is disclosed. Specifically designed to stop hair-dust-dirt from penetrating to clothes and body. is disclosed. The animal grooming garment eliminates open access points to the groomer's clothes and body. It is not hot, does not restrict movement, is not bulky, can merely be shaken clean (although it is washable). It is easily worn over uniforms (mounted police), clothes, jackets. Can be used for a variety of animals to be clipped and protects show clothes and everyday clothes as well as clothes used for clipping.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for a particle guard system and apparatus. The system may comprise temples, shield, and nose bridge. A particle guard may prevent or limit aspiration from entering the user's external environment via shield that covers the nose and mouth. The particle guard may comprise interchangeable components for personalization and various utility. The temples and the nose bridge may be available in various colors and styles for customization of the particle guard. The particle guard may possess attachments for various utility. Temples may comprise integrated attachments. For example, temples may contain a wireless signal device for external communication. The particle guard may comprise a sanitation system. Where the system includes external covering, shield may interface with the external covering via opening in the external covering.

Abstract: The present invention provides mask capable of enabling the mask to be folded into a flat package before use or unfolded into a three dimensional configuration when placed on the face of the wearer.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a novel facemask with an adjustable securement system that is designed to cover a wearer's face, nose, and chin comfortably, and hang from the neck when not in use. The facemask system utilizes a unique combination of face covering tunnels, a single elastic cord and a cord lock to form one or two loops for securing the system around the wearer's head, and eliminates the issues and discomfort associated with typical facemask ear loops. In a further embodiment of the invention, the face covering portion of the novel facemask with an adjustable securement system is further comprised of an interior pocket for holding a replaceable scented or unscented air filter that increases the overall filtering efficiency of the system.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a face mask comprising a liquid crystal sheet and a portion constructed to receive a solution. The solution comprises glycerol and sodium chloride. The liquid crystal sheet is constructed to detect a body temperature of a wearer of the face mask. The liquid crystal sheet is constructed to alert the user if the body temperature if the wearer is above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Medical gown for adults, children and infants having ease of access for medical treatment scenarios when access to portions of a patient's body are necessary without disrupting the patient or causing embarrassment to the patient. The medical gown decreases the possibility of nosocomial infections.

Abstract: A wearable cardiac therapeutic device includes a plurality of ECG sensing electrodes configured to sense ECG signals regarding a cardiac function of a patient; a plurality of therapy electrodes configured to deliver transcutaneous defibrillation shocks or transcutaneous pacing pulses to the patient's heart; and a support garment configured to support and hold the plurality of ECG sensing electrodes and the plurality of therapy electrodes against the patient's body. The support garment includes one or more features for improving and enhancing the patient's experience in wearing the support garment with respect to wearability, comfort, aesthetics, and assembly and usage of the device.

Abstract: The fast rope gloves incorporate a plurality of polymer friction pads bonded to the anterior surface of the gloves at select locations. The friction pads provide the wear surface and thermal barrier between the gloved hand and the fast rope. The friction pads include a number of differently sized pads bonded to the fingers and thumb sleeve and the palm sections of the anterior side of the gloves.

Abstract: A garment has two layers, with one or more pockets on the inner surface of the inner layer. The garment is comfortable to wear and can safely, with easy accessibility, securely store a cell phone and other important items. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a pair of shorts, with an elasticized waistband and a seamless, knitted inner layer similar to “boy short” style underwear. This seamless, knitted “boy short” style underwear inner layer provides comfort to the user. Two vertical side hip interior pockets are sewn to the inner liner of the inner layer at the hips of the user, making it comfortable for a user to carry a cell phone and/or other items. The shorts have a thin line of reflective fabric on the seams and hem of the shorts, providing safety for the user.

Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.

Abstract: The Active Wear Exercise Garment, for men and women, can be worn alone or under clothing, and has various features. The Top section, which supports the breast and chest area, is constructed with fabric that has a plurality of densities with integrated elasticity, such as LYCRA®, spandex, or knit fabric. The Mid to Lower Top section, the Pant section, and the abdomen Wrap are constructed with a four way multi-functional fabric, such as neoprene or similar fabric, and provides multiple benefits to the wearer all at once. These benefits include water weight loss, moisture management, body support, odor control, comfort, and flexibility.

Abstract: A low profile closure may comprise a receiver coupled to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband and a hook device coupled to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the first portion of the waistband to the second portion of the waistband.