Patents Issued in October 15, 2024
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Patent number: 12114641Abstract: The disclosure relates to a spray applicator system for accurately and precisely dosing liquid formulations, including vaccines and probiotic formulations, to caged avian animals. In particular, the disclosure relates to spray applicators, having improved acceptance by the avian animals, relative to more disruptive prior spray applicators. The disclosed automated caged spray applicator system is designed to attach to and function with automated poultry feeding systems, routinely used in poultry house settings.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventors: Christopher Davis Leslie, Francisco Javier Rojo Barrañón, Hector Valdemar Garcia Espinosa
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Patent number: 12114642Abstract: A tailboard system for horse stalls. A tailboard system for a horse stall includes a plurality of tailboard sections, each tailboard section including a first arched portion between a first pair of integral flanges including an upper flange and a lower flange, the arched portion including a pair of straight, angled sides connected by a rounded tip, and a first tapered end adjacent to a second tapered end of an adjacent section of the plurality of tailboard sections to form a triangular gap therebetween, and a joint strap covering the triangular gap, the joint strap including a second pair of flanges between a second arched portion, and wherein the plurality of tailboard sections are adapted to be mounted by the pair of flanges in a row around at least a portion of an inside perimeter of the horse stall to form the tailboard system.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventors: Brett William Bartley, Patricia McCoy Bartley
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Patent number: 12114643Abstract: An animal harness and compatible animal clothing are disclosed. The harness has a special construction which allows a part of it to be separated and connected to animal clothing with compatible fasteners. The fasteners which connect the harness to the clothing are fastened to inner layers of the clothing, effectively providing the aesthetic benefits of clothing with the functional benefits of a harness. There are straps of strong material integrated with the animal clothing, so that connection of the part of the animal harness to the animal clothing forms an integrated harness within the animal clothing.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Lorne Miller
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Patent number: 12114644Abstract: A feed consumption monitoring system for monitoring and controlling the quantity of feed introduced to an aquaculture environment. The system includes utilization of a high contrast surface, which receives a supply of running water containing a quantity of feed particles, a camera assembly to capture images of the high contrast surface upon its contact with the supply of running water, and a mount assembly to support the foregoing components, and the system may also include a lighting assembly to illuminate the high contrast surface as well as a software component to analyze such images to determine whether the quantity of feed in the supply of running water is suboptimal.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Thue Holm
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Patent number: 12114645Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a feeder may be comprised of a body, a lid, and a cover. A food sheet may be engaged with an exterior portion of the body and a cover may be positioned over the food sheet, such that the food sheet is positioned between the body and the cover. A lid may be engaged with a terminal end of the body to secure the relative position of the cover with respect to the body.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Saltwater Solutions LLCInventor: Vontrice D. Jones
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Patent number: 12114646Abstract: In general, an enclosure is disclosed that includes a basin for storing water and an insert configured to be removably disposed within the basin and provide dry and wet sections that define a habitat for one or more amphibians and/or reptiles. Preferably, the insert includes an integrated filter arrangement that can be removed together, e.g., as a single unit, from the basin when cleaning is desired. More preferably, the insert includes a plurality of openings to allow water to drain via gravity into the basin as a user “pulls” the insert from the same. Accordingly, a user may then remove the insert from the basin without necessarily removing creatures from within the insert, and more importantly, from the habitat provided by the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANYInventors: Brad L. Mihlbauer, Phillip C. Bartoszek, Ernie Katris, Lawrence E. Sternal
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Patent number: 12114647Abstract: An insect container for transportation of live insects including a first and second container portion. The first and second container portions are configured to be coupled together to enclose a volume. Each of the first and second container portions include a backing plate defining a set of vent holes. The backing plate is rotatable when the insect container is in an open configuration. Each of the first and second container portions include a wall defining a container perimeter and including a non-rotating coupling feature, in which the backing plate and the wall together define a cavity. The non-rotating coupling features of the first and second container portions enable the container portions to couple together to fully enclose a volume to prevent relative rotation of the first and second container portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLCInventors: Peter Massaro, Charles Behling, Brian Wasson
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Patent number: 12114648Abstract: A fishing lure with actuated hooks preferably includes a fish housing, a hook retainer, a hook cam, a pull pin and at least two hooks. The hook retainer pivotally retains pivoting ends of the at least two hooks. A front of the hook retainer is retained in fish housing. The hook cam preferably includes a cone base and at least two hook loops. The pivoting ends of the at least two hooks are inserted through the at least two hook loops. The hook cam does not move axially relative to the pull pin. The fish housing includes at least two hook slots to allow the at least two hooks to extend outward. A compression spring biases the hooks to stay in the fish housing. The at least two hooks are pushed outward by axial movement of the hook cam relative to the fish housing when the pull pin is pulled.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: William C. Walsh, Jr.
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Patent number: 12114649Abstract: A fishing bait forming assembly and method for facilitating baiting gelatinous bait includes a housing enclosing an interior space and having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The housing is elongated from a first end to a second end, and the first and second ends are open. A bait form is mounted to the housing and compresses a portion of the gelatinous bait to form a compacted bait mass. A hook slot extends through the first end of the housing and through the exterior surface and the interior surface of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Max Martin
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Patent number: 12114650Abstract: A device for retrieving the snagged fishing lure when fishing from a boat and from the shore when the snagged lure is both close to and far from the fisherman, especially when the angle of inclination to the lure is small. The hydrodynamic, slim, elongated, and cylindrical device has a sleekly tapered front part, a rear part, a hooking plate inclined at an acute angle with respect to the rear part, a center of gravity shifted towards the front of the device, two attachment rings to attach the device to the line simply, quickly, easily and reliably, while the contact of the device with the line is minimal. When the device is attached to the fishing line extending to the snagged lure, the line is inserted into the funnel-shaped notch of the hooking plate, and when the fishing rod is raised, the device slides down the line to the lure and bounces it off the obstacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Rytis Andriuskevicius
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Patent number: 12114651Abstract: An insect trap device and methods of using the device are described herein. In some embodiments, an insect trap includes a light source, a removable enclosure with at least one opening, an adhesive surface at least partially within the enclosure, and optics to redirect light from the light source onto an adhesive trapping surface. The light source may include at least one light emitting diode (LED). The optics may be attached to the removable enclosure, and may be located at least partially within the enclosure. The optics may include optical enhancers such as a reflector, a lens and/or a diffuser. The insect trap may further include an insect attractant that emits sound or scent.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Andrew Sandford, Daniel Lazarchik, Lars Lieberwirth, Hans Peter Schaefer
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Patent number: 12114652Abstract: A device for evaporation of volatile substances, comprising a housing; a container removably mounted in the housing containing liquid volatile substances; a wick of a porous material, provided with a first end and a second end, wherein at least the first end is contained inside the container; a resistor element arranged to contact the second end of the wick; and connecting means for connecting the device to the mains supply to allow the heating of the resistor element; wherein the resistor element is a coiled wire that forms a compressing spring, and wherein the resistor element is compressed and in contact with the second end of the wick when the container is mounted in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: ZOBELE ESPAÑA, S.A.Inventors: Sergio Luque Vera, Ruben Garcia Fabregas, John Hainsworth
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Patent number: 12114653Abstract: A pest-control structure for a photovoltaic (PV) module installation may include a support beam mounted to a support surface. The support beam may include an interface surface. A PV module may be mounted to the support beam. At least one exclusion spacer may be mounted to the support beam at the interface surface or the PV module. The at least one exclusion spacer may restrict access to an area between the PV module and the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Yakir Loewenstern
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Patent number: 12114654Abstract: Compositions and Methods for Stabilizing Circulating Tumor Cells Methods and compositions for stabilizing a biological sample for analysis, comprising the steps of obtaining in a sample collection device a biological sample from a subject, especially blood, the biological sample including at least one circulating tumor cell from the subject. The methods may include a step of contacting the biological sample with a protective agent composition that includes a preservative agent, an optional anticoagulant, and a quenching agent to form a mixture that includes the protective agent composition and the sample.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: STRECK LLCInventors: M. Rohan Fernando, Wayne L. Ryan, Brad Hunsley
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Patent number: 12114655Abstract: The present invention is directed to an agricultural composition comprising an acetyl coenzyme-A carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor, one or more sugar alcohols and optionally, one or more auxin herbicides. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying concurrently or sequentially an ACCase inhibitor and one or more sugar alcohols, and optionally one or more auxin herbicides to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., LLCInventor: Eduardo Chagas Ferreira da Silva
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Patent number: 12114656Abstract: Methods and systems for temperature-controlled, on-site generation of peracids, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are disclosed. In particular, methods for using an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system overcome the limitations of temperature on the kinetics of the peracid generation and/or peracid decomposition inside an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system. The methods include the controlling of the temperature of at least one raw starting material, namely water, to improve upon methods of on-site generation of peracids. The methods allow for the generation of user-selected chemistry without regard to the ambient temperatures of the raw starting materials and/or the biocide formulator or generator system.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Brandon Herdt, Richard Staub, Thomas C. Rustad, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Paul R. Kraus, Richard Walsh
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Patent number: 12114657Abstract: Provided herein are compositions useful for improving conditions in animal housing. In some embodiments, the compositions may include, in combination: a) an organic acid; b) an organic terpene; and optionally, c) a strong mineral acid. In some embodiments, the composition has a pH of from 2 to 5, or from 2.5 to 4, or from 3 to 3.5. Also provided are processes for the control of ammonia and microbes in animal housing, which may include applying a composition as taught herein to at least a portion of the house, e.g., to the bedding of the house, whereby said applying steps result in the control of ammonia and/or microbes in the animal housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Timothy D. Cathey
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Patent number: 12114658Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide compounds represented by the formula (1) or salts thereof that are effective as agricultural and horticultural fungicides.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS CROP & LIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Hideki Umetani, Shun Okaya, Ryohei Naito, Takeshi Fukumoto
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Patent number: 12114659Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling of a biofilm, for removing a formed biofilm and/or for controlling a growth of microorganisms, preferably bacteria, in an aqueous environment of an industrial manufacturing process comprising cellulosic fibre material. In the method a composition comprising a compound selected from a group consisting of 3-[(4-methylphenyl)sulphonyl]-2-propenenitrile and 4-amino-N-2-thiazolyl-benzenesulphonamide is administered to the aqueous environment of the process.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignees: Kemira Oyj, University of CopenhagenInventors: Jaakko Simell, Marko Kolari, Michael Givskov, Tim Tolker-Nielsen, Morten Levin Rybtke, Jens Bo Andersen
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Patent number: 12114660Abstract: This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLCInventors: Karla Bravo-Altamirano, Yu Lu, Brian A. Loy, Zachary A. Buchan, David M. Jones, Jeremy Wilmot, Jared W. Rigoli, Kyle A. Dekorver, John F. Daeuble, Sr., Jessica Herrick, Xuelin Wang, Chenglin Yao, Kevin G. Meyer
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Patent number: 12114661Abstract: The current invention concerns a synergistically effective herbicide composition comprising as component (A) an herbicidally active amount of metobromuron and as component (B) clomazone, wherein a weight ratio of components (A) and (B) is in a range up to 1000:1. The invention further concerns a kit comprising metobromuron and clomazone and a use of a herbicide composition according to the invention in an amount effective for controlling one or more types of unwanted vegetation by applying the herbicide composition to the unwanted vegetation and/or a habitat thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: BELCHIM CROP PROTECTION NVInventors: Vincenzo Scudiero, Peter Adriaansen, Johan Desnouck
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Patent number: 12114662Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for preventing, and alleviating citrus greening infection of citrus plants including identifying the causative agent, providing consortia comprising Trichoderma spp. and Pseudomonas spp. in definite ratios effective in targeting the causative agent Phytophthora spp. and thereby preventing or alleviating the citrus greening disease in an effective manner. The present disclosure also provides consortia comprising standardized cultures of Trichoderma spp. in varying ratios and Pseudomonas spp. in varying ratios effective in preventing and controlling the causative agent Phytophthora spp. at different ages of citrus plants and stages of infection. The present disclosure further provides formulations comprising the antagonist microbial consortia and tailor made kits comprising one or more formulations of the present disclosure for managing citrus greening disease.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Omprakash Bambawale
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Patent number: 12114663Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for use in deterring insects, such as aphids, from damaging plants. A method is provided and involves applying to one or more plants: i) bacteria that produce pyoverdine that emits fluorescent light that is detected by the insects and causes the insects to avoid the plant(s), wherein the bacteria are applied such that that there are more than 105 bacterial cells per 3 cm2 of plant surface, ii) a composition that contains at least 0.00005 mg of isolated pyoverdine that emits fluorescent light that is detected by the insects and causes the insects to avoid the plant(s), and combinations thereof. Also provided is a system for use in plant pest control in a confined space, including in structures such as greenhouses and hydroponic growing containers. The system includes one or more light sources that only emit light having a wavelength of 450-525 nm.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Cornell UniversityInventor: Tory Hendry
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Patent number: 12114664Abstract: The present invention relates to a Siphoviridae bacteriophage STP-2 (Accession number: KCTC 12853BP) isolated from nature and characterized by having the ability to destroy Salmonella Typhimurium and having a genome represented by SEQ ID NO:1; and to a method for preventing and treating diseases caused by Salmonella Typhimurium using Siphoviridae bacteriophage STP-2 containing the same as an active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: INTRON BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Seong Jun Yoon, Soo Youn Jun, Jee Soo Son, Hyoun Rok Paik, Beom Seok Kim, Sang Hyeon Kang
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Patent number: 12114665Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology, pharmacy, cosmetology and veterinary medicine, and can be used in the manufacture of therapeutic, prophylactic, cosmetic, and sanitary and hygienic products such as sprays for air treatment, as well as gels, balms, lotions and liquids for impregnating antiseptic and immune-enhancing wipes, which do not cause side effects. The technical problem solved by the proposed technical solution consists in increasing the aggregative stability and improving the organoleptic properties of the composition of essential oils and phytoextracts during dilution, storage, pressure increase, freezing while maintaining biological activity. The basic alcoholic-based composition for the preparation of a biologically active agent for the treatment of the human environment includes combinations of essential oils and phytoextracts at a total amount of up to 48%.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventors: Svetlana Alexandrovna Chubatova, Olga Igorevna Chubatova, Timofey Vyacheslavovich Petrov, Valeriy Alexeevich Mandrovskiy
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Patent number: 12114666Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a body having a first cavity. A sensor is operably coupled with the first cavity to obtain a first data. A humidifier is in fluid communication with the first cavity to control a relative humidity within the first cavity. A controller is in electric communication with the sensor to receive the first data. The controller detects at least one of a surface condition and a growth condition of a food substrate using the first data.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: Neomar Giacomini
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Patent number: 12114667Abstract: A dough product packaging assembly includes one or more dough pieces arranged a first container having a closed, internal cavity, a second container supported upon the first container with an open top portion, a third container housing one or more additional ingredients, such as icing, within the second container, and an outer container extending across the open top portion of the second container and encapsulating each of the first, second and third containers. In connection with production, transportation and consumer displaying of the product, the second container provides support and transfers weight from any cartons stacked above a lower dough product directly onto the first container, thereby allowing the outer or fourth container to act as a containment vessel only, versus something needed to directly provide vertical structural support.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventor: Brandon Shook
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Patent number: 12114668Abstract: A method of manufacture and a composition for dough item including a protein source. The technology as disclosed and claimed herein and its various implementations and embodiments are a modified method of manufacture and a composition for a dough item that includes protein. The technology as disclosed and claimed provides a dough based crust or other dough based item that is a protein enriched alternative to conventional breads and crusts and other dough based products. This invention results in a dough that has more protein, more complete protein, and fewer carbohydrates than conventional wheat doughs/breads.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventors: Carson Joseph Ulbrich, Sherita Freeman
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Patent number: 12114669Abstract: A bung driller is provided for cutting free the anal opening and rectum end of an animal carcass by cutting around the anal opening and rectum end. The bung driller includes a longitudinal, drilling tube with an open cutting end, a mandrel centralized inside the drilling tube, and a bung holder located inside of the drilling tube and surrounding the mandrel. Contamination of skin surface and meat surface by fecal matter is a problem when cutting free the anal opening and rectum end of a carcass. The bung holder located inside of the drilling tube provides a holding force to the skin surface around the anal opening and makes a volume wherein fecal matter escaping from the intestine is caught.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: MAREL RED MEAT B.V.Inventors: Maarten Christiaan Huinink, Arno Hermanus Maria Ueffing, Jaap Bernardus Giezenaar
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Patent number: 12114670Abstract: An apparatus includes a gambrel that defines two hooks configured to support an animal carcass. A fastening system is operatively connected to the gambrel and is configured to releasably connect a bladed tool to the gambrel. In one embodiment, the fastening system includes at least one magnet that retains one or more tools with magnetic force. The apparatus provides a convenient, safe, and clean place to store tools while processing an animal carcass.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Konstantinos Christakis
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Patent number: 12114671Abstract: A filter for removing particulate matter from a contaminated fluid. The filter includes a housing with an inlet for receiving the contaminated fluid and an outlet for releasing the filtered fluid. A sieve is mounted within the housing and includes perforations to allow both the passage of the contaminated fluid and collection of particulate matter from the filtered fluid. The filter further includes a turbine for rotating the sieve about a central axis and a spray bar mounted within the sieve. The rotation and spray removes particulate matter from the sieve for disposal.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: FELTRIM PASTORAL COMPANY PTY LTDInventor: Simon Staughton
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Patent number: 12114672Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method and a device for mechanically filleting and removing pin-bones from gutted fish using conventional filleting devices, where the fish rests on a saddle on a conveyor using pairs of circular knives to separate the fillet from the backbone. The apparatus and method are designed to facilitate mechanical filleting and pin-bone removal of gutted fish with the head intact. The present invention provides a more accurate method of positioning the pin-bones in the gutted fish.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: VELFAG EHF.Inventor: Bjarmi Arnfjord Sigurgardarsson
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Patent number: 12114673Abstract: A device for controlling the temperature of foods along a conveying path includes a buffer unit arranged in a region between a loading station and an unloading station. The buffer unit has at least two deflecting rollers. A first deflecting roller engages, in a first portion of a conveying device, in a continuous conveying chain, continuous conveying belt, or the like, which moves from the loading station toward the unloading station when driven. A second deflecting roller engages, in a second portion of a conveying device, in the continuous conveying chain, continuous conveying belt, or the like, which moves from the unloading station toward the loading station when driven. The first drive unit is coupled in the region of the loading station and a second drive unit is coupled in the region of the unloading station to the continuous conveying chain, continuous conveying belt, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Gerd Bergmeier
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Patent number: 12114674Abstract: An acoustic apparatus and method for using a combination of low-frequency and high-frequency vibration of dried food, grain being an example, such that there are a large number of collisions among the individual grain particles for destroying microorganisms that reside on the surface or just below the surface of the grain, are described. Embodiments of the invention permit bulk and continuous processing of the food. It is expected that such collisions do not produce any chemical changes in the food, nor should it have any adverse effects on the taste thereof. Embodiments of the apparatus are applicable to destruction of airborne microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: AWB Technologies, LLCInventor: Dipen N. Sinha
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Patent number: 12114675Abstract: Methods of making a powdered milk product as described. The methods may include providing an aqueous milk-sourced mixture, and evaporating water from the aqueous milk-sourced mixture to produce an evaporated milk-sourced mixture having a total solids concentration of 35 wt. % or more. The evaporated milk-sourced mixture may be dried to form the powdered milk product, which may have less than 6 wt. % water. Systems for making the milk powdered product are also described. The systems may include an evaporator to evaporate water from a supply of a milk-sourced mixture to form an evaporated milk-sourced mixture. They may also include a dryer to dry the evaporated milk-sourced mixture and atomize it into the powdered milk product.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Leprino Foods CompanyInventors: Neill Burt, Mark Cramer, Jiancai Li, Richard Merrill
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Patent number: 12114676Abstract: A white chocolate comprising nonendogenous amounts of isovaleric acid and/or 2-methylbutyric acid is provided. It has now been surprisingly discovered that small amounts of isovaleric acid, i.e., less than 400 ppb, and/or nonendogenous amounts of 2-methyl butyric acid can provide enhanced organoleptic properties to white chocolate, for an extended period of time, thereby enhancing the shelf life of the white chocolate. Methods of providing the white chocolate and providing a white chocolate having an enhanced shelf life are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John P. Munafo, Mark S. Mackey, Nancy Chiang, Laura Lukasewycz
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Patent number: 12114677Abstract: The invention relates to a chocolate confection having improved flavor attributes. The chocolate confection comprises a white confectionery ingredient, a cocoa extract, and a food acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Mars, IncorpratedInventors: David Hausman, Shirley Lease, Barry Glazier
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Patent number: 12114678Abstract: A fitting for extruding a frozen food product is provided. The fitting is adapted to produce multiple parallel streams of flowable frozen food that resembles pasta. The fitting includes a body with an open end at a first end of the body and a partially closed second end of the body opposite the first side of the body, the partially closed second end comprising a plurality of holes that extend therethrough. An inner surface of the body includes a cylindrical portion and an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion disposed proximate to the open end and the cylindrical portion disposed between the arcuate portion and the partially closed end, wherein an inner diameter along the arcuate portion is smaller than an inner diameter along the cylindrical portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: James J. Minard, Nathan A. Matz
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Patent number: 12114679Abstract: A pre-rendering system and method includes grinding limed cattle hide fleshings. The ground, limed cattle hide fleshings may then be de-limed using one or more acids or acidic solutions and then may be neutralized using one or more acids. Once the cattle hide fleshings have been de-limed and neutralized, they may be washed and then dried to prepare edible meat, such as for pet food or other animal feed, that may be rendered.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: James K. Zitnik
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Patent number: 12114680Abstract: An aerated beverage composition is described herein. The aerated beverage composition comprises coffee having a weight percentage in a range of 0.1-20% with respect to the aerated beverage composition, at least one structurant having a weight percentage in a range of 10-40% with respect to the aerated beverage composition, at least one sweetener having a weight percentage in a range of 21-60% with respect to the aerated beverage composition, at least one solvent. The viscosity of the aerated beverage composition is in a range of 10,0000-3,40,000 cps. The aerated beverage composition, when reconstituted with water, provides a creamy, frothy, and stable ready-to-drink beverage. The present disclosure also provides a simple and convenient process for preparing the aerated beverage composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: ITC LIMITEDInventors: Christopher Gabriel, Rushikesh Pandya, Anuj Kumar Rustagi, Sudhir Puri
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Patent number: 12114681Abstract: The synthesis and application of compounds having unique and desired flavor and/or fragrance characteristics are provided herein. The compounds herein can be employed alone or incorporated as fragrance or flavor ingredients in fragrance or flavor compositions. The application is also directed to consumer products comprising such derivatives and/or fragrance or flavor compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Maureen Blandino, Kenji Tanuma
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Patent number: 12114682Abstract: The present invention describes a process for modifying a sweet protein or a taste modifying protein, comprising incubating a sweet protein solution or a taste modifying protein solution with a peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Monica Diana Vlasie, Marco Alexander Van Den Berg
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Patent number: 12114683Abstract: Provided is a gelling composition capable of keeping a gel state in a food even when the food heated at 75° C. is cooled to around 45° C. at which the food can be eaten in a warm state. Specifically provided is a gelling composition comprising methyl cellulose, a 2.0% by weight aqueous solution of which has a storage modulus G? (75° C.) at 75° C. of 3,000 to 5,500 Pa, the 2.0% by weight aqueous solution of which has a return temperature storage modulus G? (75 to 45° C.) of 2,000 to 3,600 Pa when the temperature of the aqueous solution is returned from 75° C. to 45° C., and a 2.0% by weight aqueous solution of which has a viscosity at 20° C. of 3,000 to 10,000 mPa·s; a low temperature gelling agent; and a solvent. A food comprising the gelling composition is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Yamamoto, Shingo Niinobe, Akira Kitamura
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Patent number: 12114684Abstract: An edible meat substitute product includes a fibrous mycelium mass in a range of 10 wt % to 100 wt %. The fibrous mycelium mass has a protein content greater than 40 wt % of a dry mass of the fibrous mycelium mass. The edible meat substitute product includes a water content in a range of 0 w % to 90 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Emergy Inc.Inventors: Tyler Huggins, Justin Whiteley
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Patent number: 12114685Abstract: The present invention relates to a protein bar that is formed from a moldable mixture containing proteins and/or protein hydrolysates. The moldable mixture contains a collagen hydrolysate having an average molecular weight of up to 1,700 Da as a protein hydrolysate.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: GELITA AGInventors: Anne-Sophie Brand, Martin Hahn, Elvira Lang
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Patent number: 12114686Abstract: The present invention is relative to an extruded oriental noodle, consisting essentially of a starch and water, characterized in that the starch used in the preparation of the noodle is low stabilized pea starch.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Roquette FreresInventor: Goichi Ito
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Patent number: 12114687Abstract: A foam includes a tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or an inhalable agent, an aerosol forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent. In one embodiment, a weight of the tobacco ingredient containing agent and/or the inhalable agent is 0.1-33 wt.-% of a weight of the foam, and a weight of the aerosol forming agent is 10-80 wt. % of the weight of the foam. In another embodiment, the foam forming agent is a non-protein contain polysaccharide and a weight of the foam forming agent is less than 20 wt.-% of the foam.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: JT International S.A.Inventors: Michael Plattner, Takashi Hasegawa
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Patent number: 12114688Abstract: A method for preparing an aerosol precursor composition is provided, which includes the steps of preparing an aqueous solution containing one or more organic acids and nicotine in water; and combining the aqueous solution with one or more vapor formers. The disclosed method can lead to enhanced control over the composition and characteristics of the produced aerosol precursor composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Dull
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Patent number: 12114689Abstract: A gel comprising (i) water in an amount of from 1 to 20 wt. % based on the gel; (ii) nicotine; and (iii) a water soluble acid. The is further provided a crystalline powder comprising (i) water in an amount of less than 15% wt. % based on the crystalline powder; (ii) nicotine; (iii) a water soluble acid; (iv) one or more flavors; and (v) an encapsulating material. Processes for forming the gel and the crystalline powder include dehydrating a nicotine solution to provide the gel and crystalline powder, and processes for rehydrating the gel and the crystalline powder include contacting the gel and the crystalline powder with water.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventor: Ross Cabot
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Patent number: 12114690Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (10) for use with an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating element, or with an integral heat source, the aerosol-generating article (10) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate (20), a substantially incombustible wrapper (3) circumscribing the aerosol-forming substrate (20) and comprising inner and outer surfaces, wherein the inner surface of the wrapper (3) has an at least partially textured surface (5) configured to overlap a portion of the outer surface (4) of the wrapper (3) when the wrapper (3) is wrapped around the aerosol-forming substrate (20). The invention further relates to an apparatus and a method for forming an aerosol-generating article (10).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Clemente Iadanza, Lorenzo Righi
