Abstract: The present invention comprises an accordion shape bottom container with a complementary lid having cake decorating tips incorporated therein. The lid further includes a one or more child protective connections to prevent the child from inadvertently wasting the contents of the container.

Abstract: A method for improving the proteinaceous fibre structure of a textured vegetable protein product, methods of controlling the mouthfeel of a textured protein, and textured vegetable protein products. In the method for improving the proteinaceous fibre structure of a textured vegetable protein product, an extrudate is prepared with an extruder configured to carry out low-moisture protein texturization extrusion, the extrudate including a proteinaceous fibre structure having expansion-related cavities, such as air bubbles, between the proteinaceous fibres; after the extrusion, the extrudate is compressed or compacted in a manner leaving the proteinaceous fibres of the extrudate substantially intact. The compressing or compacting is sustained over a period that causes an irreversible reduction in the size of the expansion-related cavities between the proteinaceous fibres, and preferably also an increase in the bonding between the proteinaceous fibres.

Abstract: A discharge apparatus for texturing a food composition, in particular a meat substitute composition, includes a first boundary member having a first texturing surface and a second boundary member having a second texturing surface, a gap formed between the texturing surfaces, at least one feed opening for continuously feeding the food composition into the gap and at least one discharge opening for continuously discharging the food composition from the gap. The first boundary member and the second boundary member are rotatably drivable relative to each other about an axis of rotation. The first texturing surface and the second texturing surface each extend between the respective first feed opening and the at least one discharge opening radially to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a laccase for controlled enzymatic browning of a meat analogue product comprising a red pigment which changes colour when oxidized. Preferably, the laccase is embedded in a fat having a melting temperature of at least 25° C. such that the oxidation of the red pigment occurs only at elevated temperature, e.g. during cooking of the meat analogue product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a casein hydrolysate by hydrolysis of casein with endogenous plasmin, and the casein hydrolysate obtainable by the method. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of preparing a casein hydrolysate without adding any exogenous enzymes such that an organic casein hydrolysate is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of at least one carbohydrase in combination with an animal feed with a defined A/X fiber fraction, to an animal feed with a defined A/X fiber fraction and comprising at least one carbohydrase in an amount determined suitable to the A/X fiber fraction of the feed and methods of making thereof.

Abstract: A mechanism and technology for inhibiting methane production in ruminants, which mixes an oscillating magnet composition 1~3% into the feedstuff, so as to inhibit the generation and reproduction of methanogens in the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, thereby reducing the production of methane; wherein, the composition weight percentage of the oscillating magnet composition includes 72%~82% a far-infrared natural mineral base material, 10%~20% a biochar, 2%~7% a seaweed element and an activated water agent composed of 0.4%~1% of a natural ore; wherein the far-infrared natural mineral base material emit far-infrared rays, make water molecules cluster smaller, thereby improving the dissolved oxygen in the gastrointestinal tract to inhibit of the generation and reproduction of methanogens.

Abstract: An unpasteurized bottled kombucha beverage including kratom, and method thereof. The method includes providing kratom in a sweetened aqueous solution. The kratom includes major kratom alkaloids including mitragynine (MTG), speciogynine (SPG), speciocilliatine (SPC), corynantheidine (COR), 7-hydroxymitragynine (7HMG) and paynantheine (PAY) to define a first alkaloid mix. Next a scoby is added to the aqueous solution to ferment the aqueous solution including the kratom. The step of fermentation yields a second alkaloid mix that do not significantly vary from the first alkaloid mix on a percentage basis e.g. within 10%. The scoby thus produces suspended probiotics and naturally yields a complex of B vitamins during fermentation. The second alkaloid mix, B vitamins and probiotics cooperate to sooth stress in a consumer, particularly stress caused by addictions.

Abstract: A food/beverage article, comprising: one or more compounds represented by formula (I): wherein, R1 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C2-6 alkenyl group, R2 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group, R5 and R7 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R6 represents a hydrogen atom or a C2-6 alkenyl group, X represents a direct bond, —CH2—, —CH?, or —C(?O)—, and Y represents —CH2—, —CH?, or —C(?O)—, wherein the total of the concentrations of the compounds is 1 ppm or more.

Abstract: An ultrasonic preparation method of protein peptide-polysaccharide nanoparticles loaded with bioactive components is conducted as follows: Chitosan solution containing 1% glacial acetic acid is added gently to the casein phosphopeptide solution containing quercetin stock solution in an equal volume under constant magnetic stirring; pH is adjusted accordingly before subjecting the mixture solution to ultrasonic treatment; after ultrasonication, the quercetin-loaded casein phosphopeptide-chitosan nanoparticles are obtained by freeze-drying. In the process of using the electrostatic interaction between the casein phosphopeptide and the chitosan to embed the quercetin, the present disclosure employed the multi-mode ultrasonic processing technology to facilitate the cross-linking of the polypeptide and the polysaccharide through the physical force of ultrasound. This enabled the complex encapsulation to incorporate additional bioactive components.

Abstract: Water- and energy-saving systems and methods for producing lime-cooked masa are described. Such methods generally include adding water to maize kernel in a first predetermined proportion, the maize kernel having endosperm, germ, pericarp, and tip cap components. Using a first conditioner, the maize kernel is conditioned for a first predetermined amount of time to cause moisture absorption to within a first predetermined range. The maize kernel is limed. The maize kernel is cooked, using a cooker, in an environment of steam. After the maize kernel is cooked, water is added to the maize kernel in a second predetermined proportion and, using a second conditioner, the maize kernel is conditioned for a second predetermined amount of time to cause moisture absorption to within a second predetermined range. The maize kernel is milled using one or more mills.

Abstract: Provided is a sweetener composition including glucosylated rebaudioside A, glucosylated stevioside, and glucosylated rebaudioside C, a composition for preparing a sweetener, a method of preparing a sweetener using a steviol glycoside by-product, and a method of improving sweetness quality.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides methods for imparting or enhancing an umami taste of a flavored article by introducing a compound that modulates a transmembrane (TM) region of a T1R taste receptor, such as the TM region of a T1r1 taste receptor. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of identifying compounds that modulate a transmembrane (TM) region of a T1R taste receptor, and which thereby imparts or enhances an umami taste in a flavored article. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides compounds that modulate a transmembrane (TM) region of a T1R taste receptor, and their use in food or beverage products, in some cases, in combination with other compounds known to impart or enhance umami taste, such as glutamates, aspartates, and purinic ribonucleotides, such as inosine monophosphate (IMP) and guanosine monophosphate (GMP).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an oral retention composition in which a decrease in the viscosity of an acidic polysaccharide due to a functional substance is suppressed even when the functional substance is basic. The present invention relates to an oral retention composition comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of shellac and zein, a functional substance, and an acidic polysaccharide, the functional substance coated with the at least one compound selected from the group consisting of shellac and zein being mixed with the acidic polysaccharide.

Abstract: A battering process for providing a battered food product including the steps of coating a food product with a predust and a dry batter prior to misting the food product with a combination of water, oil, and an emulsifier to form an edible coating on the food product. Setting the edible coating on the food product in a steam oven before thermally processing the food product, misting the edible coating on the food product with water, and freezing and packing the food product to be reheated.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for incorporating additives into aerosol generating products. During the process, an additive is incorporated into an aerosol modifying composition. An aerosol generating filler is contacted with the aerosol modifying composition and the additive is uniformly incorporated into the substrate. In one application, a cannabidiol is incorporated into a tobacco filler or a cannabaceae filler.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a housing having a first end defining a mouthpiece, a second end, and a cavity defined between the first end and the second end. The device also includes a reservoir within the cavity. The reservoir is configured to store a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The device also includes an atomizer and a valve within the mouthpiece of the housing. The valve has a first side and an second side. The second side of the valve includes a hydrophilic coating, a hydrophobic coating, or both a hydrophilic coating and a hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: An aerosolizable material including at least one active constituent and at least one thermally conductive element, and related methods of manufacturing the aerosolizable material. An aerosol provision system including the aerosolizable material and related methods of providing an aerosol.

Abstract: A hookah device (202) which attaches to a hookah (246). The hookah device (202) comprises a plurality of ultrasonic mist generator devices (201) for generating a mist for inhalation by a user. The hookah device (202) comprises a driver device (202) which controls the mist generator devices (201) to maximize the efficiency of mist generation by the mist generator devices (201) and optimize mist output from the hookah device (202).

Abstract: In order to provide a hygiene mouthpiece element which makes it possible to reliably prevent the transmission of micro-organisms, in particular fungi and bacteria, and viruses when using a water pipe, a hygiene mouthpiece element is proposed, comprising a first end section which is configured for connection to a handle mouthpiece element of a water pipe and comprising a second end section which is configured as a mouth-side free end, wherein the hygiene mouthpiece element comprises a first filter element, wherein the first filter element comprises at least one adsorbing material and/or wherein the hygiene mouthpiece element comprises a second filter element, wherein the second filter element comprises metal oxide and/or electrolytically charged fibres.

Abstract: A device for use while smoking includes a sleeve defining an opening on a first end. The opening is contiguous with a recess defined therein. The recess is configured for slideably receiving a smoking accessory therein. An extinguisher is positioned on a second end. The extinguisher defines a resilient seal that is configured for being received above a smoking substance that is under flame to extinguish the smoking substance. The device has a first mode of operation in which stowage of a smoking accessory is received within the sleeve, a second mode of operation in which the device is engaged with a proximal surface by engagement of the resilient seal with the proximal surface, and a third mode of operation in which the extinguisher carried by the sleeve is used to extinguish a flame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a propel/repel based loose material dispensing device, a hollow body, a movable platform, and a threaded shaft. The hollow body houses leafy material stored therein and comprises a dispensing opening at one end to dispense the leafy material. The movable platform is housed within the hollow body and may be used to dispense/move leafy material stored within the hollow body as well as compress it. The threaded shaft is operable to removably interface with the movable platform via an adjustable connection that enables a user to adjust the position of the movable platform via a rotatable base at one end of the shaft. The threaded shaft may also be removed from said movable platform and utilized as a packing tool to compress leafy material stored within the tube.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device with a flexible PCB improves the efficient use of interior space inside the aerosol generation device. An aerosol generation device includes a first rigid printed circuit board (PCB) arranged in a first plane, and a first flexible printed circuit (FPC). The first rigid PCB is attached to a first portion of the first FPC, the first FPC having a first portion of the first FPC is arranged in a second plane that is substantially parallel to and different from the first plane, and a second portion of the first FPC connects the first portion of the first FPC to the first rigid PCB.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device includes comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall defines an insert space configured to accommodate insertion of an aerosol-generating member, and wherein a chamber configured to store liquid is defined between the inner wall and the outer wall; a wick disposed at an end of the insert space; a heater configured to heat the wick; a passage formed between the insert space and the wick; and an infrared sensor disposed adjacent to the insert space.

Abstract: A consumable configured to be fully inserted into an aerosol provision device. The consumable includes an aerosol generating material for use in generating aerosol by an aerosol provision device; an insertion portion configured for insertion into an aerosol generation zone a the aerosol provision device; and a removal facilitator that extends away from or is located on a surface of the insertion portion and is configured to enhance gripping by a user of the consumable to assist in the removal of the insertion portion from the aerosol generation zone. Also provided is an aerosol provision device for use with such a consumable, and a method of removing such a consumable from an aerosol provision device.

Abstract: The disclosed cartridge for use in a vaporizer device may include a housing and a porous body comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the porous body is configured to wick a vaporizable filtrate. The cartridge may also include a reservoir in fluid communication with the porous body and configured to hold a vaporizable liquid. In addition, the cartridge may include a filter disposed between the porous body and the reservoir and configured to filter the vaporizable liquid to form the vaporizable filtrate. The cartridge may further include a heating element and an airflow path. The heating elemnet may be positioned immediately adjacent to the second surface and configured to apply heat to the porous body and the airflow path may be configured to draw vapor from the porous body.

Abstract: Provided is a heater assembly for aerosol generating devices, the heater assembly including a thermally conductive element that has a cylindrical shape and includes an accommodation space for accommodating a cigarette, a flexible heater that surrounds at least a portion of an outer surface of the thermally conductive element, and an adhesion member that surrounds the flexible heater such that the flexible heater closely adheres to the thermally conductive element.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system including an aerosol generation device and a consumable for use with the aerosol generation device. The consumable including a heat transfer element for heating an aerosol generation substrate and being attachable to the aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device including a heating element for heating the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, the heating element is moveable relative to the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device, and configured to be moved when its temperature is at or above a threshold temperature, An area of a contact, which exists between the heating element and the heat transfer element when the consumable is attached to the aerosol generation device and the temperature of the heating element is below the threshold temperature, can be reduced, or the contact can be eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol generation device with a sleeve cover. More specifically, an aerosol generation device includes: an aerosol generation chamber configured to receive and heat a substrate to generate aerosol, wherein the aerosol generation chamber has an upper portion, a lower portion and an expansion mechanism; and a cover having a covering position and a non-covering position.

Abstract: A vaporization core includes: a liquid absorbing element having a vaporization surface and a liquid absorbing surface that are oppositely arranged, the liquid absorbing element being arranged for a vaporizable liquid to enter from a side of the liquid absorbing surface and permeate toward a side of the vaporization surface; and a heating module having a heating element for heating the vaporizable liquid and connectors connected to two ends of the heating element, the heating element including a first heating portion and a second heating portion connected in series to the first heating portion. The first heating portion is arranged on a side of the vaporization surface. The second heating portion is embedded in the liquid absorbing element, extends toward a side of the liquid absorbing surface, and is located between the vaporization surface and the liquid absorbing surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes smokable material, and a film defining a closed circuit of heating material. The heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a film defining a coil of electrically conductive material, and a device for passing a varying electrical current through the coil.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided for an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate, the aerosol-generating device including: a heater configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; an odour inhibition assembly including at least one chamber configured to receive at least one odour inhibition substrate; and a recess configured to receive the aerosol-generating article, the at least one chamber being isolated from the recess such that air is unable to pass from the chamber to the recess through the aerosol-generating device. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and at least one odour inhibition substrate in the at least one chamber is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device is described. The device generates an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a receptacle defining a heating zone in which at least a portion of an article including aerosol-generating material is received. A heating element protrudes into the heating zone to heat the heating zone. An air path is defined through the heating element.

Abstract: An atomizing core includes an atomizing base, an atomizing bracket, a heating element, an atomizing cover, a liquid guiding member, a detecting chip and an electrode assembly. The atomizing base is concavely provided with accommodating groove, one end of the atomizing bracket is fixed in the accommodating groove, the heating member is supported at the other end of the atomizing bracket, the atomizing cover is provided at the outside of the heating member, the liquid guiding member is arranged in the atomizing cover, the detecting chip is provided in the accommodating groove. When the atomizing core is working, the detecting chip detects and records the working information of the atomizing core, so that the user can monitor the working and usage status of the atomizing core.

Abstract: An exemplary accessory for an electronic smoking article includes a hollow body having inner and outer surfaces and a sensor in the body. The sensor is configured to detect an emission of the electronic smoking article. A processor is embedded in the body, where the processor is configured to generate smoking topography data based on the emission. A display generates an output based on the smoking topography data provided by the processor.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system for generating aerosol from a consumable part, the aerosol delivery system including: a sensor; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: establish a target operating characteristic for the aerosol delivery system; establish, using the sensor, identifying information associated with a consumable part coupled to the aerosol delivery system; identify the consumable part is one of a plurality of different types of consumable part, based on the identifying information; and control at least one aspect of the operation of the aerosol delivery system on the basis of the target operating characteristic of the aerosol delivery system and the identifying information associated with at least one consumable part coupled to the aerosol delivery system.

Abstract: A holder for an aerosol delivery device, the holder including: an aerosol delivery device receiving region configured to receive at least a portion of an aerosol delivery device; a controller configured to establish a data communication link with an aerosol delivery device; wherein the controller comprises a memory element configured to store user profile information for an aerosol delivery device; and wherein the controller is configured to selectively transmit user profile information from the memory element to the aerosol delivery device over the data communication link, and / or to receive user profile information from the aerosol delivery device over the data communication link and store the user profile information on the memory element.

Abstract: A method for controlling an aerosol generating device comprises receiving operating parameters of the aerosol generating device; determining an estimated temperature of a susceptor disposed within a consumable for the aerosol generating device based on the operating parameters; and controlling the power supplied to the inductor based on the estimated temperature of the susceptor. The operating parameters of the aerosol generating device comprise: ambient temperature; and an aspect of a power supplied to an inductor of the aerosol generating device. The estimated temperature of the susceptor is determined during an induction heating of the susceptor by the inductor.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning a sub component on a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device including a machine tray support for locating a machine tray of consumable units arranged in an array; a clamp holding a support web including an array of sub components in a position above the machine tray support; and a punch having protrusions configured to engage the array of sub components by displacement of the punch toward the machine tray support to separate the sub components from the support web and locate the sub components on the consumable units, wherein the protrusions include a first protrusion having a first height and a second protrusion having a second height, the second height being greater than the first height, so that the second protrusion engages a sub component before the first protrusion engages a sub component when the punch moves toward the machine tray support.

Abstract: An oral dispenser for discharging a liquid in atomized form. This oral dispenser has a liquid reservoir of variable internal volume for receiving the liquid prior to the discharge, and a spring mechanism. When the spring mechanism is loaded, the liquid in the liquid reservoir is placed lastingly under positive pressure. The oral dispenser moreover has an atomization nozzle unit with at least one nozzle opening, and an outlet channel connecting the liquid reservoir to the atomization nozzle unit. An outlet valve in the outlet channel can adopt an opened state and a closed state. A mouthpiece is provided for inhaling the liquid atomized by the atomization nozzle unit. A refill opening is separate from the atomization nozzle unit and connected to the liquid reservoir, wherein the spring mechanism is loaded by liquid fed through the refill opening into the liquid reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of underwear, and comprises an elastic band body. The elastic band body is longitudinally foldable and a cross section thereof is a U-shaped structure. An adhesive layer is provided at an inner side of the elastic band body, and the elastic band body is wrapped on an edge of the underwear through its opening side and adhered by hot pressing to fix on the underwear. While ensuring that a width of the elastic band remains unchanged, the elastic band body is longitudinally folded and wrapped on the edge of the underwear to form a double-layer structure, thus to double its elastic force. Besides, the elastic band body is adhered and fixed to the underwear by bonding without seaming, which reduces the dependence on the seaming work, realizes complete bonding, and increases the wearing experience of the product and orderliness of the product.

Abstract: Articles of clothing are provided. An article of clothing includes a band. The band includes a back portion and a front portion. The front portion is seamlessly connected to the back portion. Moreover, the front portion includes a respective cup region that is formed with an extensibility. The extensibility varies from a base of the respective cup region to a top of the respective cup region.

Abstract: An article of apparel, system, and methods optionally include a textile material, a mobile device holder, coupled to the textile material, configured to secure a mobile device with respect to the article of apparel, and an electrical system. The electrical system includes an antenna, configured to communicatively couple with a primary antenna of the mobile device, positioned in relation to the holder, a power supply, coupled to the antenna, configured to output power based on a current as generated in the antenna when communicatively coupled with the primary antenna, a controller, coupled to the power supply, operable based on the power as output by the power supply, and a sensor, coupled to the textile material, communicatively coupled to the controller via a conductor, configured to detect a sensor condition and output a sensor signal when powered by the power output by the power supply.

Abstract: The present invention provides a swimwear composed of a buoyant material. The swimwear, covering a portion of the torso and a portion of the legs or a user, allows for a uniform distribution of buoyancy. Furthermore, the construction of the buoyant material, comprising hexagonal low density polyethylene sheets composed of spandex layers and low-density polyethylene, provides buoyancy without limiting the mobility of the user. Stretchable spacing between the hexagonal low-density polyethylene sheets provides users with elasticity in a many directions.

Abstract: One-piece safety swimsuit 1, extending from at least the crotch up to the top of the shoulders and comprising buoyancy elements 2, 7 configured to keep a user of the swimsuit 1 above water from the shoulders, each buoyancy element 2, 7 comprising several sheets stacked on top of each other, each sheet being from 1.05 mm to 1.50 mm thick, preferably from 1.10 mm to 1.30 mm thick, even more preferably 1.20 mm thick, said sheets being composed of polymer fibres enclosing a volume of a gas that is greater than the volume of the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a changing cape made entirely of cotton fabric and configured to provide privacy to a user when changing clothing in an open or public area. The changing cape comprises a cape body configured to fit loosely, extend around the user's front and back, and have a length sufficient cover at least the user's knees. The cape body also comprises a top that defines a neck opening and an interior surface that defines an interior space. The changing cape also comprises a pair of hand openings configured to allow the user to conveniently withdraw their hands through the hand openings and into the interior space. At least two pockets are also affixed to the interior surface. In various embodiments, the changing cape is configured to fold compactly, is opaque, and is approximately as wide as the user is tall.

Abstract: A cooling vest system is disclosed. The system provides an effective cooling for stabilizing a wearer/individual's body temperature. The system comprises a water tube wrapped around the vest connected to the top of a water block. A water pump is connected to any one end of the water tube to pump the water via the water tube. The system further includes a radiator with a fan for removing excess heat and a heat sink attached below the radiator. The heat sink is fastened to a metal plate using fasteners. The metal plate spreads the cooling to the vest's surface. Also, an electronic circuit and a plurality of batteries are present to power the system. A Peltier cooling chip is mounted to the system to cool the body directly on the solar plexus area of the wearer's chest. Further, the system includes a regulator for monitoring the temperature and water pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric containing a modacrylic fiber A and a cellulosic fiber, wherein the modacrylic fiber A contains an infrared absorber inside the fiber, and the fabric is dyed with at least a yellow cationic dye, a yellow reactive dye, and a yellow disperse dye. The fabric can be produced by dyeing a fabric containing a modacrylic fiber A and a cellulosic fiber with a cationic dye, a reactive dye, and a disperse dye to exhibit a fluorescent yellow color. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a fabric with excellent arc resistance and visibility, a method for producing the same, and a clothing item using the same.

Abstract: A torso protection apparatus with a shoulder harness, a shoulder and sleeve assembly, a midsection assembly, a plurality of protective pads, and a back including a plurality of pad housings. The plurality of pad housings includes a stretchable opening and is structured to removably accommodate the plurality of protective pads therein.

Abstract: A head strap system is designed to secure eye wear, such as a sleep mask, with optimal fit, comfort, and stability. The system provides over-ear straps and under-ear straps. On each side of the head, the over-ear strap and under-ear strap are each connected to a strap attachment, which is detachably and adjustably secured to a temple pad on the eye wear. The over-ear straps are each connected to an adjustable central elastic band. The under-ear straps are connected to left and right neck straps, which are temporarily secured together in order to wear the head strap system. The over-ear straps may be configured as arcs. An optional chin strap and/or hairline strap further secure the eyewear.