Abstract: A trap for use with a vacuum cleaner includes a trap body formed in a substantially cylindrical shape. The trap body includes a suction opening formed at one axial end to suck in a target to be trapped and an insertion opening formed at the other end to be inserted into a vacuum cleaner. An adhesive is provided on at least a portion of an inner surface of the trap body. The trap for use with a vacuum cleaner includes a net portion. The net portion blocks a plane orthogonal to an axial direction of the trap body. The net portion includes a net formed in at least a portion to transmit air sucked in through the suction opening. The trap body includes a protrusion formed on at least a portion in a circumferential direction of an outer surface thereof to protrude outward.

Abstract: A synergistic disinfectant composition comprises a C1-8 organic acid, an amino acid based surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and a stabilizing agent. The C1-8 organic acid may include two or more types of the C1-8 organic acids with at least one of the C1-8 organic acids is alpha hydroxyl acid. The disinfectant composition has an antimicrobial activity of log reduction of at least 2 under Biocidal Product Registration (BPR) standard EN13727, EN1276, EN13624 or EN1499, and/or the EPA standard that applies the “Quantitative Methods for Evaluating the Activity of Microbicides used on Hard, Non-Porous Surface” issued by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In addition, the disinfectant composition may be stable during storage and retain their antimicrobial activity after at least one month at 40° C. When desired, the synergistic disinfectant composition may further comprise an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Bacteria repellant polymer composite having a reduced yellowness index prepared by melt processing a base polymer an epoxy resin and a bacteria repellant agent and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a cationic guar having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a cationic guar having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pesticidal composition comprising clothianidin, a graft copolymer, an acrylic (type) co-polymer having a backbone containing a carboxylated ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a non-carboxylated ethylenically unsaturated monomer and optionally, a poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymer having an average molecular weight from about 4950 to about 6500 and a hydrophile weight percentage from about 30% to about 50%. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying a composition of the present invention to an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: Non-aqueous pesticidal macrolide compositions are provided which comprise (A) a major amount of at least one non-aqueous solvent selected from a glycol ether and a lactimide; (B) a minor amount of a mixture of (i) at least one pesticide selected from abamectin and emamectin benzoate, and (ii) optionally, at least one surfactant. In one embodiment, the at least one pesticide selected from abamectin and emamectin benzoate is present in the composition in an amount of at least 7% by weight. In another embodiment, the compositions of the invention are chemically stable. The compositions of the invention can be used directly as a concentrate for treating or reducing tree pest infestations by trunk injection or with dilution in water for control of pests in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: An aqueous-based disinfecting composition is disclosed. The composition can include hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.9% w/w, caprylic acid, or a salt thereof, at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, salicylic acid, or a salt thereof at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, and water. The composition does not include or is substantially free of a volatile C1-C7 alcohol, and the pH of the composition is from about 0.1 to about 6, and the composition is capable of exhibiting mycobactericidal activity against mycobacteria on a surface when the composition is in contact with the mycobacteria for at least 1 minute.

Abstract: Described herein are co-doped magnesium oxide nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties for industrial and biomedical applications. Methods of inhibiting microbial and/or eliminating microbial growth with the disclosed compounds on biological and inanimate surfaces are also described.

Abstract: An antimicrobial article that includes: an antimicrobial composite region that includes a matrix comprising a polymeric material, and a first plurality of particles within the matrix. The particles include a phase-separable glass with a copper-containing antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composite region can be a film containing the first plurality of particles that is subsequently laminated to a bulk element. The first plurality of particles can also be pressed into the film or a bulk element to define an antimicrobial composite region. An exposed surface portion of the antimicrobial composite region can exhibit at least a log 2 reduction in a concentration of at least one of Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria under a Modified EPA Copper Test Protocol.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same, in methods for imparting beneficial properties to target plant species. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable plant traits in agronomically important crop species.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising Root-Lesion Nematode (RLN)-inhibitory Methylobacterium sp., as well as cell-free culture supernatants, fractions, and concentrates obtained from the Root-Lesion Nematode (RLN)-inhibitory Methylobacterium sp. Also provided are related methods for controlling RLN infections of plants, and methods of making the compositions.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an aqueous extract of Clitoria ternatea flowers, as well as the aqueous extract itself, are provided. The aqueous extract can be used for promoting growth of Achillea sp. grown under saline conditions.

Abstract: The invention discloses a food, ingredients of the food are made of vegetable or fruit, flour, egg and milk, the vegetable or fruit is fermenting and fermented paste of vegetable or fruit which is in fermentation under a condition without adding any water, sugar, and microbiological bacteria; the food is prepared by mixing, fermentating and baking a mixed and various chinese and western food products by carrying out at least one fermentation on a mixture of vegetable or fruit, flour, egg and milk.

Abstract: A process and system is provided for the manufacture of vegetable dough using only water as an ingredient of the dough, and for a time interval ranging between 5 minutes and up to 10 minutes, wherein the vegetable is selected from vegetables and grains.

Abstract: An arrangement for processing poultry has at least one overhead conveying device which is designed for conveying the poultry with a predefined conveying speed, which forms a conveyor line and is configured for transporting the poultry suspended by the legs. A plurality of processing stations are arranged along the conveyor line. The conveyor line has processing conveyor portions at each of the processing stations for processing poultry, and at least two of the processing portion lengths of each of the processing conveyor portions are configured to be controlledly variable. A method for processing poultry is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a poultry transfer mechanism for transferring poultry bodies from a first poultry transport line to a second poultry transport line. Further, the invention relates to a poultry transport system comprising a poultry transfer mechanism, a first poultry transport line and a second poultry transport line. In addition, the invention also relates to a method for automatically transferring at least one poultry body from a first poultry transport line to a second poultry transport line.

Abstract: The shellfish rinsing system includes a tub and a basket. The shellfish rinsing system may be operable to clean shellfish and to separate the shellfish from contaminants. The shellfish may be placed into the basket and the basket may be agitated within the tub while water flows through the basket and the tub, carrying away the contaminants. After dumping the contaminants from the tub, the shellfish may be rinsed by allowing the water to flow through the basket and the tub. The basket may be adapted to prevent the shellfish from exiting from the basket.

Abstract: A system that includes a plurality of banana containers is provided. Each banana container has a first container end to receive an unpeeled banana and a second container end. The system includes a gas dispensing regulator connected to a plurality of banana containers. The gas dispensing regulator includes a plurality of gas meters having a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of banana containers. A corresponding meter is connected to the second container end of a corresponding banana container to dispense a corresponding amount of ripening gas into the corresponding banana container. The system can limit the pressure of the ripening gas in the banana container using the closing device to vary the ripening rate of the bananas. This can avoid spoiling the taste of the bananas.

Abstract: A filling, coating or spread for use in food applications comprising a structured fat system, wherein the structured fat system comprises from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of a lipid and from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of an edible porous particle, wherein the lipid is present as a continuous phase in said structured fat system. The use of a structured fat system for reducing the trans- and saturated fat content of a filling, coating or spread, wherein the structured fat system comprises from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of a lipid and from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of an edible porous particle, wherein the lipid is present as a continuous phase in said structured fat system.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of an edible fat-continuous spread comprising at most 45 wt. % of fat using liquid oil, a fat powder comprising structuring fat and a water-phase, comprising the steps of: a. providing a mixture comprising the water-phase and the fat powder; b. subjecting said mixture to at least a partial vacuum; c. mixing the mixture prepared at step ‘b’ to provide a fat-continuous spread, wherein the liquid oil may be added to the mixture at any of steps ‘a’, ‘b’, or ‘c’ or when added in parts in any combination at steps ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’.

Abstract: Lower calorie multiphase foodstuffs comprising oligosaccharides, or mixtures thereof, with a perceived sweetness to humans that is at least as sweet as a higher calorie foodstuff are provided herein.

Abstract: An encapsulated flavor, comprising a core material, flavor material and a coating material, the core material comprising a finely-divided native starch, xanthan gum and konjac, the combined weight proportion of the xanthan gum and konjac present in the encapsulated flavour being from about 4% to about 16%, and the relative weight proportions of xanthan gum to konjac being from about 20:80 to about 80:20. The encapsulated flavors may be completely gelatin-free, while retaining the desirable qualities of gelatin.

Abstract: A blade assembly for a micro puree machine including a central support hub, a cutting blade, a mixing blade, a central opening, an angled ledge and an undercut. The cutting blade extends outward from a circumferential surface of the central support hub and defines a curved leading edge. The central opening is configured to receive a power shaft therein. The angled ledge is located at an upper end of the central support hub and extends about at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the central support hub. The undercut is located on the outer perimeter of the central support hub and is positioned closer to a lower end of the central support hub than the angled ledge. The undercut includes an engagement surface that extends outwards from a central axis of the central support hub and is configured to receive and retain a clip mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and methods describe improvements in the automated production of meat analogues. Ingredients are provided, including oil, water, binding agent(s), and one or more forms of protein to be separately and continuously conveyed through a facility. Concurrently to the ingredients being conveyed through the facility, a number of actions occur. The system emulsifies the oil, water, and binding agent(s) within an emulsifying machine to form a final emulsion. A hydration process is separately applied to at least one of the forms of protein. The system mixes and conveys the protein(s) with the final emulsion in a final mixer to form a final dough.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial compositions, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the agricultural production of ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing feed efficiency, and methods of decreasing acidosis.

Abstract: A unit is disclosed for sterilizing and disinfecting an object, and particularly, a drink or beverage. The unit includes a housing with a set of retractable doors. The unit includes an interior chamber in which an object, including a drink or beverage, can be placed for sterilization and disinfection. The unit includes ultraviolet lights that can be activated when the drink or object is placed within the interior chamber. The ultraviolet lights are configured to emit ultraviolet wavelengths that sterilize and disinfect the surfaces of the drink or object. The unit includes sensors to detect motion in front of the unit and to open and close the set of retractable doors automatically. The unit further includes a drip tray and removable base that houses the electronics of the unit.

Abstract: A modular smoker includes a base portion having a through bore extending from a first end of the base portion to a second end of the base portion, wherein the through bore is configured to define a shelf between the first end and the second end, a top portion configured to be removably coupled with the base portion, wherein the top portion has a through bore extending from a first end of the top portion to an opposite second end of the top portion in a first direction, and a screen configured to be held on the shelf of the through bore between the first end and the second end of the base portion.

Abstract: A sweetener additive for use with consumable products, such as foods and beverages, to sweeten the consumable product and provide health benefits to a consumer who consumes a consumable product. The sweetener additive has a sweetener base and one or more of selected flavonoids. The sweetener base has one or more sweeteners commonly utilized to sweeten consumable products. The flavonoids may be extracted from plants chosen from the genus Hovenia, such as the Japanese raisin tree. The selected flavonoids provide various health benefits, including stimulating naturally occurring enzymes in the consumer's body. One or more aldehyde reducing enzymes, one or more glucose reducing enzymes and/or one or more alcohol reducing enzymes may be added to the sweetener additive to supplement naturally occurring enzymes in the consumer's body to reduce the deleterious effects of aldehydes, glucose and/or alcohol on the consumer. The flavonoids will also stimulate the added enzymes.

Abstract: Glucosyl Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The glucosylation was performed by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase using the starch as source of glucose residues. The glucosyl Stevia compositions were purified to >95% content of total steviol glycosides. The compositions can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavors, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides compounds that antagonize certain T2R taste receptors, including related uses, methods, and compositions for the reduction of bitter taste and/or the enhancement of sweet taste. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides flavored articles or flavored compositions comprising such compounds, as well as uses of such compounds to reduce the bitter taste and/or enhance the sweet taste of such flavored articles or flavored compositions.

Abstract: Composite plant-MCT flour includes MCT oil encapsulated by and/or complexed with wall material and incorporated within the composite plant-MCT flour, wherein polysaccharide from the plant flour forms part of the wall material. The wall material includes protein, e.g., pea protein, carbohydrate, and emulsifier(s), and/or polysaccharide fiber, e.g., acacia fiber. The plant flour may be gluten-flour, gluten-free flour and/or low carbohydrate seed, nut or vegetable flour. Composite plant-MCT flour can replace traditional flours to make food products, such as baked, fried or boiled goods but with benefits, such as reduced gluten and/or carbohydrates, increased freshness and volume and improved texture and taste compared to alternative flours and even all-purpose flour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a saccharide syrup composition comprising an organic acid or its salt and an oligosaccharide, and more specifically, the saccharide syrup composition comprises allulose.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting oral pathogens comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of Lactobacillus strain-containing food composite, medical composite and oral cleaning composite. The food composite, medical composite and oral cleaning composite comprises at least one Lactobacillus strain, which is at least one isolated Lactobacillus strain selected from a group including Lactobacillus acidophilus F-1 strain, CCTCC NO: M2011124; Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 strain, CCTCC NO: M2011127; Lactobacillus reuteri GL-104 strain, CCTCC NO: M209138; Lactobacillus paracasei GL-156 strain, CCTCC NO: M2014590; Lactobacillus helveticus RE-78 strain, CGMCC No. 13513; Lactobacillus rhamnosus CT-53 strain, CCTCC NO: M2011129; and Lactobacillus paracasei ET-66 strain, CGMCC No. 13514, which are respectively preserved in China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) and China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC).

Abstract: A multi-textured, baked, grain-based or legume-based snack includes a cooked grain or legume together with a crispy form of the grain and legume to create a baked multi-textured light snack having airy portion and crispy portions to provide consumers with a unique eating experience. Methods of preparing the snack are also provided.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the cartridge including: a first compartment containing an alkaloid source, the alkaloid source including a liquid alkaloid formulation having a polyhydric alcohol content of at least about 10 percent by weight and an alkaloid content of at least about 10 percent by weight; and a second compartment containing an acid source. An aerosol-generating system is also provided, including: the cartridge; and an aerosol-generating device including a housing defining a device cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge, and a heating element configured to heat the first compartment and the second compartment of the cartridge.

Abstract: A smoking article has an outer surface and a plurality of frangible microcapsules provided on the outer surface, wherein the microcapsules are capable of being manually ruptured by a consumer to release an odorant encapsulated therein. The smoking article preferably comprises a wrapped tobacco rod; and a filter attached to the wrapped tobacco rod by tipping paper, a mouth end portion of which is “over tipped” with a band or strip of “Peel and Sniff” microcapsules and/or a band or strip of “Scratch and Sniff” microcapsules.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: This multifilter segment is provided with a plurality of filter segments provided with a plurality of filter materials and inner wrappers respectively covering the outer surfaces of the plurality of filter materials, and an outer wrapper which connects and integrates the plurality of filter segments by being wound around the outer surfaces of the inner wrappers of the plurality of filter segments while the ends of the plurality of filter segments are arranged face-to-face. The inner wrappers of adjacent filter segments have a mutually different CIELab color parameter.

Abstract: A cap that can be placed on the lit end of a cigar causes the cigar to be extinguished and subsequently securely held. The cigar is extinguished through the use of a metallic cap and/or a metallic insert embedded or otherwise attached to the cap. The cap cradles a cigar through use of a holding mechanism comprised of springs and/or tabs. A magnet attached to the cap allows the cap to be placed on a variety of straight or sloped surfaces and still safely hold a cigar that has been inserted into the cap.

Abstract: A vapor generator assembly for an e-vaping device may include a reservoir configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation, a vaporizer assembly configured to heat pre-vapor formulation drawn from the reservoir to form a vapor, and an air intake assembly configured to direct ambient air into the vaporizer assembly. The air intake assembly may at least partially define an air inlet that extends at least partially around an outer surface of the vapor generator assembly. The air inlet may be an arcuate air inlet or an annular air inlet. The air intake assembly may at least partially define an inlet channel extending from the air inlet into an interior of the vapor generator assembly to at least partially establish fluid communication between the arcuate air inlet and the vaporizer assembly. The inlet channel may extend coaxially in relation to a longitudinal axis of the vapor generator assembly.

Abstract: An atomizer includes an outer glass tube and an inner glass tube. The inner glass tube is disposed in the outer glass tube. The upper edge of the inner glass tube is integrated with the inner wall of the outer glass tube. The inner glass tube includes an air passage communicating with the upper opening of the outer glass tube. The space between the outer glass tube and the inner glass tube is used as an e-liquid tank and e-liquid is injected to the space via the bottom opening of the outer glass tube for atomization.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a storage container containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; a heating element spaced from the container for vaporising the substrate to form an aerosol; a transfer element between the container and the heating element to receive and retain the substrate, and to be coupled with the heating element to supply the received substrate to the heating element, at least one of the transfer element and the heating element being movable between a loading position and a heating position, such that when the movable element is in the loading position, the transfer element is in fluid communication with the outlet of the container and/or with the heating element, and such that when the movable element is in the heating position, the transfer element is in fluid communication with the heating element and the heating element is activated to vaporise the substrate retained in the transfer element.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, provided is an aerosol generation apparatus including: a liquid cartridge comprising a storage unit configured to store an aerosol-generating substrate which is liquid-type and an atomizer configured to generate aerosol by heating the aerosol-generating substrate; a mouth tip located at one end of the aerosol generation apparatus and comprising a filter unit configured to adsorb at least one material included in the generated aerosol; and an aerosol heating unit configured to heat the generated aerosol when the generated aerosol is inhaled by a user through the mouth tip.

Abstract: An electrically heated aerosol-generating system for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate includes a heating element including a first electrically conductive element electrically insulated from a second electrically conductive element by an electrically insulating portion. The first and second elements are elongate and are electrically connected to each other by an electrically resistive portion. At least one electrically conductive element and the electrically resistive portion are arranged such that they are at least partially in contact with the aerosol-forming substrate.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing having a chamber, an induction coil around at least part of the chamber; a heating compartment to receive an aerosol-generating article, being detachably insertable into the chamber, and including a cavity to receive the article; and a heating element arrangeable within and extending into the cavity in a longitudinal direction, configured to penetrate an aerosol-forming substrate included in the article and received in the cavity, the compartment further including a first open end to receive the article, and a second, base end opposite the first open end, the first open end and the base end connected by side surfaces including openings and locking elements, and the chamber including recesses corresponding to the locking elements to facilitate a snap-fit when the compartment is inserted into the chamber, the compartment further including a press button to allow release of the snap-fit connection.

Abstract: An inductively heatable susceptor for use with an inductively heated aerosol-generating device or system includes an open-porous inductively heatable ceramic material configured to hold an aerosol-forming liquid and configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid under the influence of an alternating electromagnetic field. A cartridge for use with an aerosol-generating device includes an aerosol-forming liquid and a susceptor. An aerosol-generating device includes a susceptor.

Abstract: An atomizer and electronic cigarette are disclosed. The electronic cigarette comprises a shell (1), wherein a top of the shell (1) is connected to a mouthpiece (3) through a mouthpiece holder (2). The mouthpiece holder (2) is provided with an air inlet (201). An air tube (4) is arranged in the shell (1). An air inlet channel (401) is arranged in the air tube (4). A side wall of the air tube (4) is provided with a first air passing hole (402) for communicating the air inlet (201) with the air inlet channel (401). A top end of the mouthpiece (3) has an extension section (301). A bottom end face of the extension section (301) is provided with a number of step portions (3011) of unequal heights.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a cartridge including a housing, a pre-vapor formulation reservoir configured to store a pre-vapor formulation in the housing, a vaporizer, and an airflow diverter. The vaporizer may be configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation. The vaporizer may include a heater and a wick, the wick may be in fluid communication with the pre-vapor formulation reservoir, and the heater may be configured to vaporize at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation in the wick to form a vapor. The heater may be positioned in a transverse direction in the housing, and the airflow diverter may be located on an opposite side of the heater relative to a mouth-end portion.

Abstract: A smart electronic smoking device that includes a main body having a mouthpiece disposed at one end and an internal space. The mouthpiece of the smoking device includes an open terminal end with a flow dispersing member designed to provide at least two inhalation outlets to allow inhaled smoke from the smoking device to disperse evenly within the user's oral cavity. The smoking device also includes an inhalation material container and a plurality of electronic components that monitor and display inventory levels of the inhalation material, such as vaping liquid, available to the user, and user usage rate of the smoking device. The inhalation material container includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber that are connected by a conduit that allows the passage of inhalation material from the lower chamber to the upper chamber.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a liquid storage assembly and an atomizing assembly. The liquid storage assembly includes a liquid storage tube internally provided with a liquid storage chamber, a liquid outlet opening communicating with the liquid storage chamber, and a sealing member movably received in the liquid storage chamber. The atomizing assembly includes an atomizing chamber and a pushing member. When the liquid storage assembly and the atomizing assembly are separated, the sealing member is in a first state in which the sealing member seals the liquid outlet opening. When the liquid storage assembly and the atomizing assembly are connected, the pushing member abuts against the sealing member to drive the sealing member to move to a second state in which the sealing member is separated from the liquid outlet opening.