Abstract: Provided is an appliance for preparing frozen or semi-frozen aerated edible products of the kind that undergo at least a partial phase change during preparation including ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, soft-serve ice cream, slushes, shakes, blended frozen coffee drinks etc., particularly such an appliance intended for home use, offices, or for small businesses.

Abstract: Provided is an appliance including a receptacle for a capsule that contains a food substance; a processing unit for processing the food substance into an edible food product; an adapter unit configured for coupling to the capsule and drawing the food substance therefrom; wherein said adapter unit includes an adapter being at an end of a conduit and being configured for coupling with a tube that extends from the capsule's interior, the conduit leading to the processing unit and being linked to a vacuum source for emptying the content of the capsule by drawing the food substance out of the capsule through the tube into the conduit and transferring it through said conduit into the processing unit.

Abstract: The present invention describes a bio-based process to produce high quality protein concentrate (HQPC) by converting plant derived celluloses into bioavailable protein via aerobic incubation, including the use of such HQPC so produced as a nutrient, including use as a fish meal replacement in aquaculture diets.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods for forming cell-based-meat products that mimic cuts of slaughtered meat. Generally, the disclosed method comprises forming a cell mass into primary structures, including fibers and/or sheets. A toughening agent is applied to the exterior surfaces of the primary structures, and the primary structures are arranged to mimic structures in a target slaughtered meat. The toughening agent creates a textural contrast that, during consumption, is like the textural contrast experienced when biting through bundles of meat fibers in slaughtered meat.

Abstract: To improve texture, mouthfeel, and/or to prevent or delay protein matrix hardening, meat-replacement food products are manufactured with a high moisture protein texturization method using i) at least one proteinaceous matrix forming ingredient, such as protein isolate or protein concentrate, ii) starch-containing grains that are selected from: ii.a) steeped grains, ii.b) germinated grains, ii.c) malted grains, ii.d) sprouted grains, or ii.e) any combination of two, three or four of these as one of the ingredients, and iii) water or water-containing liquid in the extruder under conditions causing the continuous proteinaceous fibrous matrix structure to contain disruptions, the extrudate including starch located in the disruptions and not emulsified with the proteinaceous fibrous matrix structure.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a hypoallergenic palatable composition. The composition includes at least about 25% of at least partially hydrolysed proteins and at least about 10% of crude fibers by weight, based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition. The composition can be used to achieve weight loss and/or weight management of pet animals affected with adverse food reactions (AFR), particularly cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR).

Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.

Abstract: An edible pet food, wherein the pet food has a moisture content of 15 to 50 wt % and the pet food comprises a core and a coating disposed on the core, wherein the core comprises animal protein and the pet food has an animal protein content of at least 30 wt %, and at least one of the core and the coating comprises a glucose-containing carbohydrate selected from a dextrin and an esterified starch.

Abstract: Salt particles adhered to a bulk carrier of the present invention are improved over prior alternative salts by having smaller salt particles adhered to a bulk carrier are achieved through modifications of variables for production of salt adhered to carrier particles, including starting solid composition, salt-carrier slurry composition, inlet and outlet drying temperature, slurry temperature, and moisture content control. The resulting salt-carrier product of salt adhered to carrier particles can be produced with much smaller salt particles of about 100 nanometers to less than 2 microns adhered to a carrier, which in turn improves electrostatic forces that help the salt-carrier product better adhere to and coat a food product than salts not adhered to a carrier particle.

Abstract: Nutritional products having improved cohesiveness for promoting safer swallowing of food boluses for patients having swallowing conditions are provided as well as methods of making and using such products. The nutritional products may include nutritional compositions and high molecular weight, water-soluble polymers such that the nutritional products have extensional viscosities that provide improved cohesiveness to the nutritional products. Methods of administering such nutritional products to patients having impaired swallowing ability and/or dysphagia are also provided.

Abstract: A method of alleviating symptoms of, or treating, pancreatic beta-cell damage in a subject includes a step of identifying a subject having pancreatic beta-cell damage. Multiple cycles of a diet protocol are administered to the subject. The diet protocol includes administering of a fasting mimicking diet and a re-feeding diet where the fasting mimicking diet is provided for a first time period and the re-feeding diet is provided for a second time period.

Abstract: A culinary injection delivery device including a cylindrical housing having an interior volume. The cylindrical housing is opened at both ends. The first opened end has a delivery nozzle attached thereto. The second opened end has a plunger located therein. The plunger is made up of a stick and at least two disks. A first disk located on an end of the stick and a second disk located slightly aft of the first disk. A spring located be the first and second disk is configured to push the first disk forward. The first disk has an extension placed thereon that matches the interior of the delivery nozzle. The spring will push the first disk forward releasing a food product.

Abstract: A liquid nicotine formulation for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the liquid nicotine formulation including: water; and one or more partially water-soluble, water-immiscible solvents having a water solubility at 20° C. of between about 20 mg/ml and about 100 mg/ml, the liquid nicotine formulation having a water content of greater than or equal to about 5 percent by weight and a partially water-soluble, water-immiscible solvent content of between about 2 percent by weight and about 30 percent by weight. A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, and an aerosol-generating system, are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a consumable for use with apparatus for heating aerosolisable material to volatilise at least one component of the aerosolisable material. The consumable comprises an outer tube, an inner member inside the outer tube, and at least one support that supports the inner member relative to the outer tube so that at least one air gap exists between the inner member and the outer tube. At least one of the inner member, the outer tube and the support comprises aerosolisable material that is heatable to generate aerosol in the air gap. The consumable has at least one outlet for permitting the aerosol to pass out of consumable from the air gap.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a tube filter production device including a tube filter exterior forming case into which one or more filter tows are introduced and from which a tubular rod formed from the one or more filter tows is discharged, a tube filter forming bar extending in an inner region of the tube filter exterior forming case in order to form a hollow of the tubular rod, and a steam chamber having at least one steam nozzle in communication with the inner region of the tube filter exterior forming case and configured to supply steam to the one or more filter tows through the steam nozzle, wherein the tube filter forming bar has a duct extending in a longitudinal direction of the tube filter forming bar and a flavoring nozzle formed in a downstream end region of the tube filter forming bar to deliver a flavoring liquid or a moisturizing liquid supplied through the duct to the hollow of the tubular rod.

Abstract: A aerosol-generating article is provided, including a plurality of components assembled within a wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end, the plurality of components including: an aerosol-forming substrate comprising plant material and an aerosol former, the aerosol-forming substrate having an aerosol former content of between 5% and 30% by weight on a dry weight basis; and a filter segment downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate, the filter segment including fibres of at least about 12 denier per filament.

Abstract: A portable vaporizer for the delivery of inhalable substances is presented that has the capability of combining multiple different cartridges to provide the user with a variety of inhalable substances for inhalation. Each cartridge may comprise a heating element, a chimney contact connector located at a first end of the cartridge, a distal contact connector located at a second end of the cartridge, and one or more electrical connections between the heating element, the chimney contact connector, and the distal contact connector.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body, a control assembly, at least two clearomizers, and a sliding member. The at least two clearomizers and the sliding member are disposed on the main body. The sliding member is slidable on the main body to drive the control assembly to control the operation of the at least two clearomizers.

Abstract: Vaporization devices, components, and methods of operating them are provided. In some implementations, an apparatus includes a microcontroller, a battery, and electrical circuitry comprising a reference resistor, a first switch, a second switch, and a voltage divider. The microcontroller is configured to operate the first switch to interrupt a flow of current supplied from the power source through a resistive heating element, and to operate the second switch to add the reference resistor in series with the resistive heating element. The microcontroller is further configured to determine a resistance of the resistive heating element based on a voltage measured by the voltage divider when the reference resistor is in series with the resistive heating element, and to control an amount of power supplied to the resistive heating element based on the determined resistance by adjusting the flow of current supplied to the resistive heating element.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer, a power supply device detachably connected to the atomizer, and a sensor; the atomizer is provided with a first induction air passage and a first communication hole communicating with the first induction air passage; the power supply device is provided with a second induction air passage and a second communication hole communicating with the second induction air passage; the quantity of either the first communication hole or the second communication hole is set to be at least one, and the quantity of the other one is set to be at least two. When the atomizer is connected at different angles with respect to the power supply device, at least one of the first communication holes is in communication with at least one of the second communication holes, such that the first induction air passage is in communication with the second induction air passage.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a liquid storage chamber and an atomizing device. The atomizing device includes an atomizing base and a liquid absorbing member installed in the atomizing base. The atomizing base is provided with an atomizing chamber therein. The atomizing base is made of an elastic material. The atomizing base is provided with a through hole. The liquid absorbing member extends through the through hole, and the inner wall of the through hole closely abuts against the outer wall of the liquid absorbing member to isolate the liquid storage chamber from the atomizing chamber. No gap causing e-liquid leakage is present between the liquid absorbing member and the through hole, thereby effectively preventing e-liquid leakage, achieving good isolation between e-liquid and vapor, and simplifying the assembly process. An electronic cigarette having the cartridge is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a cartridge (100) for use in an aerosol-generating system (10) for the generation of an aerosol comprising nicotine salt particles. The cartridge (100) comprises a first compartment (110) containing a nicotine source (210) comprising a first carrier material (211) impregnated with nicotine, the first compartment (110) having a first air inlet (132) and a first air outlet (133). The first compartment (110) defines a first airflow path (217) extending across a first surface (213) of the first carrier material (211) between the first air inlet (132) and the first air outlet (133). The first compartment (110) has a width (115) in a direction perpendicular to the first airflow path (217). The cartridge (100) also comprises a second compartment (120) containing an acid source (220) comprising a second carrier material (221) impregnated with an acid, the second compartment (120) having a second air inlet (134) and a second air outlet (135).

Abstract: A cartridge which may comprise an atomization unit and a liquid tank which may be separate but configured to be joined together. The atomization unit and the liquid tank may each have one or more than one stabilizing connection between them and may be configured to be connected and stabilized by the stabilizing connections. The atomization unit may have one or more than one upper filling point, and the liquid tank may have one or more than one lower filling point. The union of the upper filling point and the lower filling point may result in fluid communication between the atomization unit and the liquid tank.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an outer housing. An atomizing sheath is received in the outer housing. An aerosol output passageway is defined between the outer housing and the atomizing sheath. An extending portion extends inwards from an inner wall of the atomizing sheath to divide the atomizing sheath into a first sleeve body and a second sleeve body for respectively storing atomizing liquid therein. The extending portion blocks incompletely the first sleeve body from the second sleeve body so that the first sleeve body and the second sleeve body are spatially communicated with each other. An atomizing core is disposed in the second sleeve body. An atomizing passageway is formed in the atomizing core. The extending portion forms therein an airflow path penetrating a wall of the atomizing sheath. The airflow path is used to spatially communicate the atomizing passageway with the aerosol output passageway.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body and a microwave heating module disposed in the main body. The microwave heating module includes a shielding sleeve, a strip of cotton, and a microwave source. The strip of cotton is disposed in the shielding sleeve. The shielding sleeve is disposed above the microwave source. In a power-on state, the microwave source emits microwave. The microwave is released into the shielding sleeve to heat and atomize e-liquid adsorbed on the strip of cotton to produce vapor for user's inhaling.

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device enables simultaneous vaporization of different pre-vapor formulations to form a vapor for vaping by an adult vaper. The cartridge includes a dispensing interface coupled to a plurality of reservoirs and a heater coupled to the dispensing interface in a housing. The dispensing interface may include a trunk and separate roots extending into separate reservoirs, such that the dispensing interface draws different pre-vapor formulations from the reservoirs to the trunk via the separate roots. The heater is coupled to the trunk, such that the heater is operable to simultaneously vaporize the different pre-vapor formulations drawn into the trunk.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a liquid delivery element configured to absorb an aerosol generating material of a liquid storage and a wire configured to heat the aerosol generating material and wound on a surface of the liquid delivery element, wherein the wire is wound in a spiral shape such that coils of the wire are spaced apart from each other by a certain distance on the surface of the liquid delivery element, one of end portions of the wire is in contact with a first portion of the surface of the liquid delivery element, and the other one of the end portions of the wire is in contact with a second portion of the surface of the liquid delivery element.

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 atomizer, including an e-liquid injection and vapor discharging module. The e-liquid injection and vapor discharging module includes an outer tube and an inner tube disposed in the outer tube. The inner tube is fixed in the outer tube through the protrusions. The inner tube is configured to accommodate e-liquid, and a cavity formed between the outer tube and the inner tube is configured to guide air and discharge vapor.

Abstract: The present application relates to a field of electronic atomizing technology, especially provides an atomizer comprising a heating assembly, an atomizing assembly, a connecting assembly and a power supply assembly; the heating assembly includes a tobacco container, a hollow air path structure and a heating element; the atomizing assembly includes a fixed housing internally provided with a conducting element; an inserting interface is defined in a lateral surface of the fixed housing; the connecting assembly includes a first connector, a second connector and a connecting wire; the power supply assembly includes a battery housing and a battery. The atomizer adopts a split design, and each part can be disassembled and carried separately. Through the connecting wire, a distance between the heating assembly and the power supply assembly is lengthened, a service life of the power supply assembly is prolonged, and a damaged part can be replaced separately.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for generating an aerosol by induction heating, the apparatus including: at least one susceptor formed in an elongated structure extending in a longitudinal direction of a cigarette to be accommodated in the apparatus, and arranged to be inserted into the cigarette to heat the cigarette; an ejector including an accommodating space for accommodating the cigarette, and an opening formed at one end of the accommodating space so that the cigarette is inserted in the accommodating space, wherein the at least one susceptor is arranged opposite the one end in the accommodating space, and the ejector is detached from and attached to the apparatus together with the at least one susceptor; and a coil arranged to surround the ejector along the longitudinal direction when the ejector is coupled to the apparatus, and configured to apply an alternating magnetic field to the at least one susceptor so that the at least one susceptor generates heat.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomizer providing reduced number of assembly times and preventing oil leakage and pollution of atomized liquid. The atomizer includes: a central rod, a first sleeve, a suction nozzle and a first seal; the first sleeve is sleeved on the central rod, and an annular gap formed between the first sleeve and the central rod forms an oil storage bin; the suction nozzle is set on the top of the center rod and blocks the top of the first sleeve; the suction nozzle and the center rod are integrally formed; the suction nozzle is arranged with an oil filling port; the first seal is arranged between the first sleeve and the central rod, and is used for blocking the oil filing port.

Abstract: A liquid supply system for use with an aerosol-generating device, the liquid supply system comprising a liquid retention material (136), a liquid flow channel extending from the liquid retention material and a barrier (125) disposed in the liquid flow channel, the barrier having a threshold temperature between 60° C. and 120° C., wherein the barrier is impermeable to liquid below its threshold temperature and the barrier becomes reversibly permeable to liquid above the threshold temperature.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article or electronic vaping article includes a reservoir containing a liquid material and having an outlet, a capillary having a capillary inlet and a capillary outlet, the capillary inlet of the capillary in communication with the outlet of the reservoir, a heater operable to heat the capillary to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize liquid material contained within the capillary, and a shuttle valve between the outlet of the reservoir and the capillary inlet. The shuttle valve is operable to prevent release of liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in a closed position and is operable to release liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in an open position.

Abstract: An atomizer includes: a liquid storage assembly, including an inner barrel, wherein the inner barrel defines a slide cavity, the slide cavity is defined for receiving the atomization core assembly; and a mouthpiece assembly, disposed at an end of the inner barrel for pushing against the atomization core assembly, such that the atomization core assembly slides relative to the inner barrel, and an end of the atomization core assembly is exposed to an outside of the atomizer. By configuring the mouthpiece assembly to push against the atomization core assembly, the atomization core assembly slides along the slide cavity of the inner barrel, and one end of the atomization core assembly is exposed to the outside. Therefore, it may be difficult for children to disassemble the atomizer core assembly, a risk of children removing the atomization core assembly and causing hazards to themselves may be reduced effectively.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes at least one housing structured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, and an atomizer. A microprocessor is configured to operate in an active mode in which the control body is configured to control the atomizer to activate and produce an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition. A heart rate monitor is configured to obtain biopotential measurements from a user, the biopotential measurements forming an identifier of the user. The microprocessor is operably coupled with the heart rate monitor and is configured to perform a biometric authentication of the user based on the identifier, and to control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the biopotential measurements, with the controlling operation of at least one functional element including altering a locked state of the aerosol delivery device based on the biometric authentication.

Abstract: An inhaler device configured to consume an accumulated capacity to contribute to generation of aerosol or aerosol imparted with flavor, a sensor configured to detect a predefined variable, an interface configured to make a notification to an inhaler of the aerosol, and a controller configured to cause the interface to function in a first mode when a detected or estimated capacity is smaller than a threshold and the variable satisfies a predefined condition for requesting the generation of the aerosol.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses an aerosol-generating device, the device including a heater for heating an aerosol-generating substrate, and a controller for controlling power supplied to the heater through a proportional integral differential (PID) method, based on an integral control weight determined according to an initial temperature of the heater.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a heater generating an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating substrate; and a controller monitoring and controlling power supplied to the heater, wherein, upon receiving an input of reheating the heater within a preset time, after the heater reaches the first target temperature and generates an aerosol, the controller controls the heater to generate an aerosol according to a second target temperature lower than the first target temperature.

Abstract: A reminding method in an electronic vaporizing-device and an electronic vaporizing-device are disclosed. The method includes detecting an electrical parameter of the vaporizer, determining whether the vaporizer is detached from the battery based on the electrical parameter of the vaporizer, and generating a reminder in response to the vaporizer being detached from the battery.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vape pen kickstand. The vape pen kickstand may comprise a base, a pen support, a first hinge, a kickstand leg, and a second hinge. The vape pen kickstand may be a folding stand for a vaping pen to rest upon when the vaping pen is not being held. The vape pen kickstand may be unfolded to a fully unfolded configuration to hold the vaping pen. The vape pen kickstand may retain the vaping pen in an upright orientation such that vaping oil is prevented from leaking out of the vaping pen. The vape pen kickstand may fold flat when not in use such that the vape pen kickstand may be easily transported in a pocket or purse.

Abstract: A supportive bra comprises two cups, each adapted to shape, lift, and support a breast, and a chest strap coupled to the two cup. Each cup has a plurality of darts sewn therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an elastic unit with adjustable elasticity and elastic modulus and to an operation method thereof. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an elastic unit with adjustable elasticity and elastic modulus, which comprises: an elastic element having a plurality of division areas longitudinally; and elasticity adjustment modules that are laid out in each of the division areas of the elastic element and activate or inactivate the elastic element partially depending on the division areas to adjust an elasticity and an elastic modulus of the elastic element.

Abstract: A gripping apparatus is provided to reduce friction and skin impingements on a user's hand and prevent friction and skin impingement related injuries. The gripping apparatus comprises a strap and a cushion configured to define a wearable band that provides a barrier between a user's skin and an object being gripped. A ridge is disposed on an inside of the cushion to provide a barrier between folds of skin on the user's palm, thus further reducing the friction and impingements caused by the skin rubbing against itself. At least one groove defines an edge of the cushion, which is configured to prevent the edge of the cushion from digging into a user's hand when gripping an object. The band comprises elastic material, which allows the band to be worn in multiple configurations and flex to fit the unique shape of each individual user.

Abstract: An example face shield includes a face shield lens comprising a locking channel, a face shield shell configured to receive the face shield lens when the face shield is inserted into the face shield shell, and a lens lock configured to move between: a locked position in which the lens lock is configured to engage the locking channel of the face shield to secure the face shield lens to the face shield shell; and an unlocked position in which the lens lock is configured to disengage the locking channel of the face shield to permit insertion of the face shield to the face shield shell and removal of the face shield from the face shield shell.

Abstract: A convertible garment is described suitable to cover at least part of a user's body and comprising: a shaped rear sheet and a shaped front sheet superimposable onto one another to define a configuration of the garment and each delimited by a lower edge, by an upper edge and by two lateral edges interposed between the lower edge and the upper edge; a belt element carried by one of the rear sheet and front sheet and configured to gird a portion of the user's body; first fastening elements carried by the belt element; and second fastening elements carried by the other of the rear sheet and front sheet and couplable with the first fastening elements to determine a superimposing position between end lateral portions of the rear sheet and corresponding end lateral portions (3d) of the front sheet, each carrying one respective lateral edge; wherein the superimposed end lateral portions define respective lateral openings of the garment.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to breathable, vented, and insulating garments. More particularly, the technology described herein relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Openings along seams between the insulating chambers may achieve evaporative moisture or air transfer from the inside (proximal to the body of a wearer) of the garment to the outside environment. In an aspect, the garments comprise one or more insulated zones provided with one or more vented-insulation sections provided at locations on the garment configured to align with one or more areas of a wearer's body that are more sensitive to environmental conditions (e.g. temperature) and/or are prone to faster heat loss.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to a garment that comprises a first knit textile comprising a cell configuration having a knitted perimeter portion and a knitted central portion that is integrally knitted with and enclosed within the knitted perimeter portion. The knitted perimeter portion comprises a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type and a second yarn type. The knitted central portion comprises only the second yarn type. The knitted textile further comprises a second knit textile that is integrally knit with the first knit textile and comprises a plurality of linear knit portions. A first linear knit portion comprises a first percentage by weight of the first yarn type and a second linear knit portion comprises solely the second yarn type. The first linear knit portion of the plurality of linear portions is directly interlooped with a second leaner knit portion.

Abstract: A hold-down attachment device attachable to the inside of a shirt and configured to reversibly attach to a wearer's pants or belt to retain the shirt in the proper position on a wearer's body.

Abstract: Interactive therapeutic devices for wear on a head of a user are provided herein, along with kits including the interactive therapeutic device and an activity book, and methods of using the devices and kits. Contemplated devices comprise a set of attachment points that removably couple with a set of patches via fastener components. The patches can include various types of patches that provide different benefits to the wearer, including style, a scent, a noise, a tactile sensation, protection, and/or the ability to better communicate a feeling and/or a need.